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The Test Drivers

New or old, loved or hated — The Test Drivers put tech through its paces; no matter if it’s the absolute cutting edge or collecting dust in the bargain bin. From smartphones to laptops, software to gaming consoles — anything could be a daily driver. Hosted by Austin Evans and Myke Hurley.

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Latest Episodes:

11: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad? Jun 30, 2020

Show notes

At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive

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macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple

iPadOS Preview - Apple

10: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far) Jun 16, 2020

Show notes

Austin and Myke give their first thoughts on the PS5 hardware and launch lineup.

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PS5 showcase recap: Everything you need to know – PlayStation.Blog

PS5 - Everything Revealed - Austin Evans - YouTube

Callum Uwunderwood's Mockup on Twitter

Xbox Series X Hands On, Gameplay & Controller! - Austin Evans - YouTube

The Xbox Series X Storage Expansion Card gets a real-world debut | GamesRadar+

Xbox Series X | Xbox

PlayStation 5 is coming | PlayStation

9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement" Jun 03, 2020

Show notes

Austin can't stop switching devices, and this time it's to the Galaxy Tab S6. Myke also wants to follow up with Austin on some apps he's been trying out recently.

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Modern Workplace, from Microsoft: A podcast about digital transformation and the future of productivity

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 | Samsung

Samsung Book Cover Keyboard for Galaxy Tab S6

Nexus 7 (2013) - Wikipedia

Samsung DeX | Apps & Services | Samsung

Google Pixel Slate: This Ain't It Chief! - MKBHD - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Tablet | Samsung

‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store

Video: Editing Podcasts with Ferrite and Apple Pencil - Six Colors

Editing Demo - Ferrite + iPad + Apple Pencil - Six Colors - YouTube

8: Switching to iPad vs. Surface May 18, 2020

Show notes

Austin is replacing his laptop with an iPad Pro, but Myke wants to know if the Surface Go 2 could do the job.

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Modern Workplace, from Microsoft: A podcast about digital transformation and the future of productivity.

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iPad Keyboards - Apple

Dang, The iPad Pro Magic Keyboard Looks Cool in X-Rays - iFixit

Episode 162: iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi – AppStories

Surface Go 2

Feast Your Eyes on The New Microsoft iPad Fighter - Unbox Therapy - YouTube

Surface Go 2 review: don't push it - The Verge - YouTube

Surface Book 3

7: Austin’s Unorganized Life and iPhone SE May 06, 2020

Show notes

Myke helps Austin get some organisation back in to his life, before they talk about the highest-profile entrant in the low-cost phone market.

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

Modern Workplace, from Microsoft: A podcast about digital transformation and the future of productivity

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Cortex - Relay FM

Trello

Todoist

‎Clear Todos on the App Store

‎Clear Todos on the App Store

Spark

Outlook

Microsoft shifts Windows 10X towards more of a Chrome OS competitor - The Verge

Fantastical

Dear Android Users... (iPhone SE 2020) - Austin Evans - YouTube

iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you're wearing a mask - 9to5Mac

6: OnePlus 8 Pro and Switching to Android Apr 24, 2020

Show notes

Austin wants to use Android full-time, but was it the OnePlus 8 Pro that convinced him to switch?

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

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Dear iPhone Users... - Austin Evans - YouTube

OnePlus 8 Pro | Lead with Speed - OnePlus

The Test Drivers #2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip - Relay FM

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger

This is the PS5 Controller... - YouTube

Flighty — A new way to track flights

5: What is a Laptop in 2020? Apr 09, 2020

Show notes

What portable computers do we use every day, and what is the landscape looking like right now?

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iPad Pro — What’s a computer - YouTube

iPad Pro — Your next computer is not a computer — Apple - YouTube

iPad Pro — How to correctly use a computer — Apple - YouTube

iPad Pro - Apple

iPad Keyboards - Apple

Connected #288: The God of Beginnings, Gates, Transitions and Duality - Relay FM

Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon

Dygma Raise

Dell XPS 13 Laptop 2020 | Dell

MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple

A week of podcasting with only an iPad Pro - Six Colors

AMD just won laptops. - Austin Evans - YouTube

AMD's most important product ever - Ryzen 9 4900HS - Linus Tech Tips - YouTube

New References to AMD Processors Discovered in macOS 10.15.4 Beta - MacRumors

Flashback - Relay FM

AMD HACK MAC KILLS THE NEW MAC PRO! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

Intel’s new 10th Gen chips bring 5.0GHz clock speeds to gaming laptops - The Verge

Roon Labs

4: The Essential Phone Mar 24, 2020

Show notes

What's the history of Essential PH-1, and what is it like to use this 2017 device today?

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Essential Phone - Wikipedia

Essential Products - Wikipedia

Flashback - Relay FM

The Essential Phone Review: Save Your Money! - MKBHD - YouTube

Essential Phone review - The Verge

Essential Phone review - The Verge - YouTube

Essential phone set to get Android 11 Dev Preview support - 9to5Google

The Essential Phone is Seriously Underrated - Austin Evans - YouTube

Former Essential employee reveals designs for unreleased PH-2 and PH-3 phones

Essential reveals Project Gem smartphone with very long, unusual design - The Verge

An Update from Essential

Xbox Series X Hands On, Gameplay & Controller! - Austin Evans - YouTube

Austin's Stealth Instagram Picture

Essential 360˚ Camera: Hands-On First Impressions | WIRED

Austin's 360 Camera

'Installing Update'

dbrand » Official Shop

Austin's Skinned Z-Flip

3: Xbox Series X Exclusive, and the Z Flip Gang Mar 16, 2020

Show notes

Austin got to spend some time getting an exclusive look at the new Xbox Series X, so you'll learn what you can expect from this console when it arrives later this year. Also, will Myke join the #ZFlipGang?

This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:

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Xbox Series X Hands On, Gameplay & Controller! - Austin Evans - YouTube

The New Xbox Series X Console | Xbox

Join Xbox Game Pass: Discover Your Next Favourite Game | Xbox

The Test Drivers on Instagram: Myke's Z Flip

Myke's IG unboxing of the Z Flip

Daring Fireball: Let’s Get Real About How Important Our Phones Are

SuperSaf on Twitter: "People always ask me if it's worth spending £1000+ on a smartphone?"

Galaxy Z Flip Doesn't Suck... YOU DO! - Quinn Nelson - YouTube

Essential Phone

2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip Feb 24, 2020

Show notes

Myke wants Austin to help him decide which Android phone to buy, but all Austin wants to do is talk about his beloved Galaxy Z Flip.

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Motorola Razr review: folding flip phone flops - The Verge

OnePlus 7T Review - Shut up and take my MONEY - Austin Evans - YouTube

OnePlus 7T Pro: Tiny Tweaks to Excellence! - MKBHD - YouTube

Smartphone Awards 2019! - MKBHD - YouTube

OnePlus confirms its next phone will jump to a 120Hz screen - The Verge

Austin's Z Flip Image for Myke

Sara Dietschy on Twitter: "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip - First Hands On Video"

Austin Evans on Twitter: "I knew the Z Flip seemed familiar..."

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Durability Test – Fake Folding Glass?! - JerryRigEverything - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Teardown! - Where is the Glass?! - JerryRigEverything - YouTube

Austin's Z Flip Selfie

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