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It's time for episode 501 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Whitson Gordon (ASUS) and Nick Sutrich (9to5Google) -- brought to you by ASUS. This episode comes in two parts. First, we celebrate ROG's 20th anniversary by exploring ROG's XBOX Ally X20 and XREAL R1 Edition 20 bundle. Second (14:59), we review ROG's XBOX Ally X20, share our thoughts on Apple's HomeView, dive into Oppo Find X10 series camera samples, and discuss new devices from OnePlus, RedMagic, Microsoft, and CMF by Nothing. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Nothing, and Samsung. Good times! Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - ASUS: https://rog.asus.com/us/ (sponsor) - ASUS ROG 20th anniversary: https://rog.asus.com/us/content/rog-edition-20/ - Whitson Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitsongordon/ - Nick Sutrich: https://www.threads.net/@gwanatu - Nick's ROG XBOX Ally X20 review: https://youtu.be/_KotK6OAElE?is=ZJwBfRA3VSnuTF17 - Apple HomeView: https://gizmodo.com/apple-homeview-hands-on-2000825418 - Apple touchscreen MacBook rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/gurman_apple_to_announce_its_touchscreen_macbook_on_october_27-news-74969.php - Oppo Find X10 series camera samples: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x10_pro_max_and_find_x10_camera_samples-news-75035.php - OnePlus 16: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_16_arrives_with_sd_8_elite_extreme_gen_6_200mp_camera_and_9000_mah_battery-news-75004.php - RedMagic 12 Pro+: https://www.gizmochina.com/2026/10/12/everything-we-know-about-red-magic-12-pro-plus/ - Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra in-depth: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1006356/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-behind-the-scenes - CMF by Nothing speakers: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_launches_cmf_speakers_s_m_here_are_the_specs_and_pricing_details-news-75002.php - Nothing smart glasses rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_is_reportedly_working_on_smart_glasses__ones_with_a_camera_and_ones_without-news-75040.php - Samsung Galaxy XR smart glasses specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_images_and_specs_of_samsungs_upcoming_android_xr_smart_glasses_surface-news-75044.php - Samsung Galaxy S27 DC dimming rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s27_might_finally_introduce_dc_dimming-news-74994.php Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - ROG XBOX Ally X: https://link.amazon/B09cgyjHN - Apple HomeView: https://link.amazon/B04cGoSU3 - Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: https://link.amazon/B087XMRfF - CMF by Nothing Speaker S: https://link.amazon/B01aqJJJ1 - CMF by Nothing Speaker M: https://link.amazon/B032eBoEr

Tune into episode 500 (wow!) of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Richard Lai of Richard's Gadgets -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we discuss Googlebooks inside and out, share our first impressions of Oppo's Find X10 series, and go hands-on with Honor's Magic9 Pro Max. We then review Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max, and cover rumors, leaks, and news from OnePlus, Huawei, RedMagic, and Jaguar. Enjoy :) Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Richard Lai: https://www.threads.com/@richardlaihk - Googlebooks first impressions (gift link): https://www.theverge.com/tech/1005745/google-googlebook-android-laptops-dell-acer-asus-lenovo-hp-impressions - Oppo Find X10 series unboxing and design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwbAj-Uwno - OnePlus 16 coming Oct 12: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_16_confirmed_to_pack_a_much_larger_battery_than_its_predecessor-news-74859.php - Richard's Honor Magic9 Pro Max hands-on: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd5JwMlkl1L/ - Richard's Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 first impressions: https://richardsgadgets.substack.com/p/apple-watch-series-12-ultra-4 - My Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max review (coming soon): https://hothardware.com/author/myriam-joire - Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_90_pro_max_debuts_with_a_1inch_modular_camera_12000nit_display_and_6800mah_battery-news-74850.php - RedMagic 12 Pro+ coming Oct 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_12_pro_runs_geekbench_confirms_its_chipset_and_ram_amount-news-74855.php - Jaguar Type 01 first impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwwGcS4Bjs Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14: https://link.amazon/B0j1W7S7Z - Apple MacBook Neo: https://link.amazon/B01HE6vnH - Dell XPS 13 2026: https://link.amazon/B0ig18sTF - Oppo Find X9 Ultra: https://link.amazon/B0gatpJ3S - Honor Magic8 Pro: https://link.amazon/B057vFCQQ

This is episode 499 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Shannon Morse -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we discuss security and privacy tips for AI agents, review Nothing's Headphone (1) Pro, and revisit Dell's XPS 13. We then share our thoughts on new devices from Samsung, Honor, and Huawei, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Motorola and Vivo. Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Shannon Morse: https://www.threads.com/@snubs - Muse AI agent security: https://itadon.com/blog/muse-ai-agent-security/ - Shannon's video on how hacking actually works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKjg5IiSjUw - Nothing Heaphone (1) Pro review: https://www.slashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review/ - My Nothing Headphone (1) Pro EQ settings: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gtJHGkVrtn8ppXEq7 - Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: https://www.engadget.com/2272526/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-ultra-review/ - Moto Razr Flex leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorolas_wide_foldable_now_has_a_name_and_its_specs_are_out-news-74808.php - Honor Magic9 Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic9_pro_max_arrives_with_200mp_main_cam_arri_camera_tuning_and_sd_8_elite_gen_6_extreme_chi-news-74792.php - Vivo X Fold 6 now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold6_finally_goes_global-news-74848.php - Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzxt8zzPSeQ Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: https://link.amazon/B06LzEeLp - Nothing Headphone (a): https://link.amazon/B05zvU5j1 - Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro: https://link.amazon/A0bMcd4kb - Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro: https://link.amazon/A0dZYDaGf - Dell XPS 13 2026: https://link.amazon/B00eL5xlV

Welcome to episode 498 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Christian de Looper (BGR), Jason Howell (Android Faithful), C Scott Brown (Android Authority), Adam Doud (SlashGear), Nick Gray (Phandroid), Dean Daley (MobileSyrup), and Sascha Segan (Qualcomm) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, join us pondside as we recap everything that was announced at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2026 in Maui -- including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 -- then dive into the latest flagships from Motorola, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, plus new smart glasses from Meta... Good times! (Special thanks to Qualcomm for covering travel.) Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper - Jason Howell: https://www.threads.net/@thatjasonhowell - C Scott Brown: https://www.threads.com/@c.scottbrown - Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology - Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray - Dean Daley: https://www.threads.com/@deandaley_ - Sascha Segan: https://www.threads.com/@saschasegan - Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gen 6 benchmarks (1): https://www.bgr.com/2268742/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-benchmarks-performance/ - Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gen 6 benchmarks (2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5blJhnOPLoo - Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2: https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/09/23/qualcomm-sound-elite-gen-2/ - Qualcomm wants its AI chips on every device: https://aiinside.show/episode/qualcomm-wants-its-ai-chips-on-every-device - New Microsoft Surface devices: https://www.zdnet.com/tech/surface-pro-laptop-snapdragon-x2-plus-hands-on/ - Motorola Signature 27 (1): https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_unveils_signature_27_with_200mp_telephoto_camera_snapdragon_8_elite_extreme_gen_6-news-74726.php - Motorola Signature 27 (2): https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/09/22/motorola-unveils-signature-27-first-with-snapdragon-8-elite-extreme/ - Xiaomi 18 Pro/Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_and_18_pro_max_arrive_with_latest_snapdragon_chips_privacy_displays_and_more_useful_re-news-74733.php - Oppo X10 Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x10_pro_max_launches_with_three_200mp_rear_cameras_dimensity_9600_pro_soc-news-74714.php - Vivo X500 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x500_x500_pro_and_x500_pro_max_announced-news-74698.php - New Meta smart glasses: https://www.engadget.com/2267230/everything-announced-at-meta-connect-2026/ - Meta VR Glasses: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/24/metas-1299-vr-glasses-could-fix-what-made-you-give-up-on-vr/ - Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/24/meta-is-ditching-the-camera-to-shake-its-pervert-glasses-label/ - Nothing spins off CMF: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_makes_cmf_an_independent_indian_brand-news-74713.php - Clicks Communicator updates: https://discover.clicks.tech/big-updates-clicks-communicator Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Moto Razr Fold: https://link.amazon/B053lsgeJ - Google Pixel Watch 5: https://link.amazon/B0ghO0WVj - Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro: https://link.amazon/B0cAYV3pe - Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" (2026): https://link.amazon/B0ioNH8L0 - Meta Ray-Ban Audio Clubmaster: https://link.amazon/B0cS3sS69

It's time for episode 497 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Josh Kirschner of Techlicious -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Apple's iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and AirPods 5. We then showcase some of our favorite travel tech (see affiliate links below), and discuss Snap Specs and the state of smart glasses in general. Finally, we cover rumors, leaks, and news from Apple, Samsung, MediaTek, Vivo, Oppo, Honor, and Microsoft... Phew! Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Josh Kirschner: https://twitter.com/joshkirschner - Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max review video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohqxP8EEumo - Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/995945/iphone-18-pro-max-review-camera-aperture - Apple AirPods 5 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/995273/airpods-5-wireless-charging-case-review - Apple iOS 27 now available for select iPhones: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_27_now_seeding_here_are_all_the_iphones_getting_it_-news-74617.php - Samsung One UI 9 now available for Galaxy S26 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_releases_one_ui_9_based_on_android_17_for_the_galaxy_s26_s26_and_s26_ultra-news-74642.php - Snap Specs eyes-on: https://www.theverge.com/tech/996422/snap-specs-hands-on-ar-glasses - MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro: https://hothardware.com/news/mediatek-dimensity-9600-pro-30b-ai-up-to-185fps-gaming - Vivo X500 Pro Max coming Sep 21 with Dimensity 9600: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x500_pro_and_x500_pro_max_will_be_the_first_to_use_mediateks_dimensity_9600_pro-news-74632.php - Oppo Find X10 Pro Max coming Sep 22 wih Dimensity 9600: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oppo_find_x10_pro_max_is_one_of_the_first_dimensity_9600_pro_phones_will_be_available_globally-news-74621.php - Honor Robot Phone teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnWmuc-J8i8 - Honor teases Magic9 design coming Sep 28 with 11,000mAh battery option: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_reveals_magic9_series_designs_and_colors_super_edition_to_get_11000mah_battery-news-74601.php - Microsoft event Oct 7: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_october_7_windows_and_surface_event-news-74635.php Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Anker Soundcore Sleep A30: https://link.amazon/B0dx85Zwe - Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro: https://link.amazon/B0cAYV3pe - INIU SnapGo Air: https://link.amazon/B0aHXYq1i - Anker Nano 45W with display: https://link.amazon/B0gtSnXyG - Shokz OpenFit Pro: https://link.amazon/B0jcOJk1s - Samsung Galaxy Buds4: https://link.amazon/B02kl1BC2 - Apple AirPods 5: https://link.amazon/B06UmJ2YQ - Sony WH-1000XM6: https://link.amazon/B0blkhz5a - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: https://link.amazon/B031wEijB - Samsers ultra-slim foldable Bluetooth keyboard: https://link.amazon/B03AbDQuI

Join me for episode 496 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matt Swider of The Shortcut -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we recap the Apple event and share our first impressions of the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 4/series 12, and AirPods 5. We then discuss my hands-on with Honor's Robot Phone, plus new handsets from Xiaomi, Poco, and Motorola. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Honor, Oppo, and Huawei. Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Matt Swider: https://www.threads.com/@mattswider - Matt's recap of the Apple event: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/apple-iphone-duo-event-live-blog - Matt's Apple iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max first impressions: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/iphone-duo-first-look - Apple iPhone Duo alternatives: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_the_apple_iphone_duo_alternatives-news-74560.php - Xiaomi 18 Fold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8iWRnEq6DQ - My IFA 2026 recap article (with Honor Robot Phone hands-on): https://hothardware.com/reviews/ifa-2026-recap-colorful-laptops-nvidia-rtx-spark-machines-and-robot-phones - My IFA 2026 recap video (with Honor Robot Phone hands-on): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpQMiaBTT4 - Honor Magic9 Pro Max video leaks, coming Sep 28: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_magic9_pro_max_stars_in_a_handson_video_before_its_official_announcement-news-74542.php - Moto Edge 70+: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_plus_razr_70_with_crystals_watch_ultra_handson-news-74468.php - Poco F9 Pro/Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f9_pro_and_f9_ultra_announced_-news-74425.php - Oppo details Find X10 series cameras: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x10_to_feature_dual_200mp_cameras_pro_max_gets_open_gate-news-74555.php - Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_2_ultimate_design_is_official_with_a_kirin_9050_pro_soc_5600mah_battery-news-74503.php - My silicon-carbon battery story: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-interviewed-honor-and-oneplus-about-their-silicon-carbon-battery-tech-apple-and-google-are-quickly-falling-behind Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Apple MacBook Neo: https://link.amazon/A0gLI0s07 - Apple iPhone 17 Pro: https://link.amazon/B0b89kaoS - Apple Watch Ultra 4: https://link.amazon/B0f4TzUW4 - Apple AirPods 5: https://link.amazon/B06UmJ2YQ - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: https://link.amazon/B031wEijB

Welcome to episode 495 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Nick Gray (Phandroid) and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we recap IFA 2026 and discuss Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe and Yoga Pro 9n, ASUS' ProArt P14 and P16, plus new laptops from Acer and Dell. We also cover the Moto Watch Ultra, new phones from Xiaomi and TCL, and much more. Enjoy :) Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray - Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology - IFA 2026 recap: https://www.techradar.com/tech/ifa-2026-best-in-show-awards-our-25-favorite-reveals-at-the-berlin-tech-expo-from-somersaulting-robots-to-modular-solar-batteries-for-renters - Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/03/lenovos-new-699-99-laptops-finally-skip-the-boring-black-look/ - Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n: https://www.engadget.com/2250161/lenovo-yoga-pro-9n-nvidia-rtx-spark-ifa-2026/ - ASUS ProArt P14: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/macbook-pro-14-inch-vs-asus-proart-p14-nvidia-rtx-spark - ASUS ProArt P16 and GR1X: https://www.howtogeek.com/rtx-spark-hands-on-asus-dell-microsoft/ - Acer Swift Blade 14: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/the-new-acer-swift-blade-14-is-the-worlds-lightest-laptop-to-be-launched-globally - Dell 14S: https://www.pcmag.com/news/dell-14s-unveiled-another-full-metal-macbook-neo-challenger-ifa-2026 - Moto Watch Ultra: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/03/motorola-is-launching-its-first-ever-lte-smartwatch-for-349-99/ - Xiaomi 18 Fold: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_fold_gets_its_first_official_look_ahead_of_september_7_launch-news-74446.php - TCL P80 Ultra: https://www.androidpolice.com/tcl-p80-ultra-hands-on-why-no-one-copying/ - Tecno Bezelless concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngPkbaZliaU - Ulefone/RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/rugone-xnap-7-pro-hands-on - Anker Soundcore Sleep earbuds 4 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/tech/988265/anker-sleep-earbuds-4-pro-price-date-specs - Ugreen MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank: https://www.techlicious.com/blog/ugreen-bets-on-a-999-ai-hub-to-run-your-whole-smart-home/ Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Apple MacBook Neo: https://amzn.to/45Z2JRP - Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5X: https://amzn.to/3TcvXd7 - ASUS Zenbook A14: https://amzn.to/3SU9mSu - Xiaomi 17T Pro: https://amzn.to/4iO3tRc - Ugreen MagFlow Pro: https://amzn.to/4yrG5Oc

Tune into episode 494 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Marc Saltzman of Tech It Out -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review Dell's ultra thin and light XPS 13 laptop TCL's Tab 8 NXTPaper 5G tablet , and Hypershell's X Ultra S exoskeleton. We then discuss Samsung's new Galaxy S26 FE plus Apple's Mac mini M6 and M5 Pro and Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Finally, we cover rumors, leaks, and news from Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm, and Gamescom. Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Marc Saltzman: https://www.threads.com/@marcsaltzman - Mark's Dell XPS 13 review: https://www.reviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-review - Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: https://www.theverge.com/report/985187/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-hands-on-preview-specs-features-design - Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/take_a_look_at_the_samsung_galaxy_s27_ultra_in_some_fresh_highquality_cad_renders-news-74333.php - Apple iPhone event is Sep 9: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_schedules_iphone_event_for_september_9-news-74357.php - Apple Mac mini M6 (2nm) and M5 Pro plus Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_announces_new_mac_mini_and_mac_studio_with_m6_and_m5_chips-news-74335.php - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro to reach 5GHz: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_confirms_that_its_next_snapdragon_flagship_platform_will_reach_5ghz-news-74343.php - Mark's Gamescom / Stage Tour coverage: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/saltzman-play-gamescom-2026-154307087.html - TCL Tab 8 NXTPaper 5G review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tcl-tab-8-nxtpaper-5g - Hypershell X Ultra S review: https://www.wired.com/review/hypershell-x-ultra-s/ Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Dell XPS 13 2026: https://amzn.to/4zSOvjg - Samsung Galaxy S26: https://amzn.to/4xqbws1 - Apple Mac mini M6: https://amzn.to/45XFyaA - Apple MacBook Neo: https://amzn.to/45Z2JRP - TCL NXTPaper 11 Plus: https://amzn.to/4xwpPvh

It's time for episode 493 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest David Cogen of TheUnlockr -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Google's new Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, plus Google's Pixel Watch 5. We then discuss the Fairphone 6+ and CMF Buds Neo, and cover news, rumors, and leaks from Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm. Also in this episode: stupid pigeons! Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - David Cogen: https://www.threads.com/@theunlockr - My Google Pixel 11 series review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-11-series-review-tensor-g6-hilight-cameras-prices - Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/981956/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-review - Google Pixel Watch 5 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/981957/google-pixel-watch-5-review-wearables-smartwatch - GoogleBooks are coming Sept 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_announce_the_new_googlebooks_and_accompanying_os_on_september_15-news-74240.php - David's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 real-world test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpNpAWle2EQ - Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is coming Aug 27: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_sets_the_date_for_the_galaxy_s26_fe_unveiling__its_coming_next_week-news-74245.php - Fairphone 6+: https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_6_is_now_official_and_coming_to_the_us-news-74226.php - CMF Buds Neo: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_buds_neo_goes_official_with_anc_and_up_to_52_hour_total_battery_life-news-74263.php - Qualcomm teases two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomms_new_teaser_confirms_that_two_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_6_socs_are_coming-news-74252.php - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series: https://www.androidauthority.com/redmi-k100-pro-qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5v-chip-3694293/ Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Google Pixel 11: https://amzn.to/4fXhJp6 - Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: https://amzn.to/4ccXbH1 - Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: https://amzn.to/4qncJO4 - Fairphone 6+: https://amzn.to/3SSspMS - CMF Clip Pro: https://amzn.to/4wkxCuH

Join me for episode 492 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Jaime Rivera -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we dive into the details and share our first impressions of Google's fresh new Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, alongside Google's Pixel Watch 5. We then share our thoughts on Honor's super cool Robot Phone, which is finally available in China. Enjoy :) Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Jaime Rivera: https://www.threads.com/@jaimerivera - Jaime's Google Pixel 11 series hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzT6DzSkRJQ - Google Pixel 11 Pro series: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_unveils_the_pixel_11_pro_and_11_pro_xl_the_new_pixel_11_pro_fold_joins_them-news-74139.php - Google Pixel 11: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_google_pixel_11_arrives_with_tensor_g6_and_faster_charging-news-74137.php - Google Pixel 11 series uses MediaTek M90 5G modem: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/the-pixel-11-series-is-here-but-google-saved-the-big-upgrades-for-the-pro-models - Google Pixel Watch 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_5_is_official_with_gemini_intelligence_improved_health_tracking-news-74140.php - My Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-and-z-fold8-ultra-review-wide-is-the-way - Honor Robot Phone hands-on: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/978314/honor-robot-phone-hands-on-impressions-test-gimbal-camera Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Google Pixel 11: https://amzn.to/4fXhJp6 - Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: https://amzn.to/4ccXbH1 - Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: https://amzn.to/4qncJO4 - Google Pixel Watch 5: https://amzn.to/4gjAXnS - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: https://amzn.to/4ghuERI

This is episode 491 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Rich DeMuro of Rich on Tech -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Watch Ultra2, plus XREAL's xbx A01+ glasses. We also share our first impressions of Clicks' Power Keyboard, CMF's Clip Pro earbuds, and EZQuest's Pro Series 8-in-1 hub, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Google, Redmi, OnePlus, and Aptera. Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Rich Demuro: https://www.threads.com/@richontech - Rich's Samsung Unpacked recap: https://richontech.tv/p/foldable-phones-still-have-one-big - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra review: https://www.engadget.com/2228942/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-review/ - Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 review: https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-2-review - XREAL xbx A01+ glasses review: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/xreal-ao1-plus-budget-display-glasses-hands-on-commentary/ - CMF Clip Pro earbuds: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/974933/nothing-cmf-clip-pro-open-ear-buds-price-launch - Clicks Power Keyboard: https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/clicks-power-keyboard - EZQuest Pro Series 8-in-1 hub: https://www.macworld.com/article/3140947/ezquest-usb-4-dual-display-8-in-1-hub-pro-series-review-two-displays-no-software-required.html - Apple iPhone Air 2 rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_air_2s_upgrades_detailed_in_a_new_research_note-news-73969.php - Google Pixel 11 Pro XL renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_pro_xl_stars_in_some_new_leaked_renders-news-74001.php - Google Pixel 11 renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_leaks_in_some_fresh_new_renders_too-news-73963.php - Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_google_pixel_11_pro_fold_renders_leak-news-73945.php - Redmi K100 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V chip coming Aug 11: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k100_pro_to_use_a_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_v_soc_design_and_key_specs_revealed-news-73993.php - OnePlus N6x: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_n6x_debuts_with_a_dimensity_6360_apex_chipset_a_7000mah_battery-news-73950.php - Rich's Aptera first impressions: https://richontech.tv/p/i-took-a-ride-in-a-car-powered-by Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: https://amzn.to/4wnFRqt - Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2: https://amzn.to/4pKqKVN - XREAL xbx A01+: https://amzn.to/4fMehxs - CMF Clip Pro: https://amzn.to/4wkxCuH - EZQuest Pro Series 8-in-1: https://amzn.to/4xAVlb7

Tune into episode 490 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Will Sattelberg of 9to5Google -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and discuss the latest Google Pixel 11 series leaks. We also share our thoughts on Apple's Upgrade program and the US foreign robot ban, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Light, Honor, OnePlus, Nothing, MediaTek, and Qualcomm. Good times! Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Will Sattelberg: https://www.threads.com/@willsattelberg - Samsung Galaxy Z8 series recap: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/22/heres-everything-new-on-samsungs-galaxy-z-fold-8-series-flip-and-new-galaxy-watch-is-it-enough/ - Ben's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review/ - Dom's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/972387/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review - Google Pixel 11 Pro teaser: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/29/pixel-11-pro-teaser-2/ - Google Pixel 11 series pricing leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_claims_the_pixel_11_and_pixel_11_pro_may_actually_be_cheaper_than_their_predecessors-news-73913.php - Google Pixel 11 series colors leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leaked_renders_reveal_every_color_option_for_the_pixel_11_lineup-news-73839.php - Apple Upgrade program: https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/28/apple-upgrade-leasing-program-debuts-how-it-works/ - Apple Mac roadmap leaks: https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/22/apples-huge-mac-roadmap-revealed-in-new-report/ - Light Flip: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/21/light-flip-minimalist-phone-announcement/ - Light founders interview: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/27/the-sideload-040-finding-digital-peace-with-light-phone/ - Honor Robot Phone camera details, coming Aug 12: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_details_robot_phone_cameras_ahead_of_launch-news-73905.php - OnePlus 16 rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_points_to_october_launch_for_the_oneplus_16-news-73891.php - Nothing downsizing rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_denies_plans_to_exit_12_global_markets_says_its_fake_news-news-73895.php - Nothing Wear OS smartwatch rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothings_first_smartwatch_to_launch_in_september_tipster_claims-news-73901.php - MediaTek Dimensity 9600 rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediateks_appleinspired_dimensity_9600_variants_revealed-news-73893.php - Third Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_is_allegedly_launching_a_new_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_soc_this_year-news-73846.php - US bans foreign robots: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/29/robot-vacuum-us-government-ban/ Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: https://amzn.to/4wnFRqt - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: https://amzn.to/4fTJm2a - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: https://amzn.to/4fUqhwS - Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2: https://amzn.to/4pKqKVN - Samsung Galaxy Watch9: https://amzn.to/45lgppQ

Welcome to episode 489 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Chris Patrick (Qualcomm) and Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile) -- brought to you by Qualcomm. This episode comes in two parts. First, we talk about Qualcomm's contribution to the new devices Samsung launched at Galaxy Unpacked, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and the Snapdragon Wear Elite SoCs. Second (18:32), we share our first impressions of Samsung's new folding phones and smartwatches, and dive into the pros and cons of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2, and Watch9. Enjoy :) Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Qualcomm: https://www.qualcomm.com/ (sponsor) - Qualcomm at Galaxy Unpacked: https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news/meet-samsung-s-latest-flagship-devices-all-powered-by-snapdragon - Chris Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-patrick-754611b0/ - Michael Fisher: https://www.threads.com/@captain2phones - Michael's Galaxy Z8 series hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw5h-Vdeb6o - My Galaxy Z8 series hands-on article: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z8-series-hands-on - My Galaxy Z8 series hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z1lKw0EWRg - My silicon-carbon battery article: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-interviewed-honor-and-oneplus-about-their-silicon-carbon-battery-tech-apple-and-google-are-quickly-falling-behind Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: https://amzn.to/4wnFRqt - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: https://amzn.to/4fTJm2a - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: https://amzn.to/4fUqhwS - Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2: https://amzn.to/4pKqKVN - Samsung Galaxy Watch9: https://amzn.to/45lgppQ

Join me for episode 488 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Carl-Edwin Michel of Radio Canada -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we discuss the state of mobile games -- from phones to portable consoles to emulation -- and what the disappearance of physical media means for the future of gaming. We also share our thoughts on the end of OnePlus in Europe and North America, and cover rumors, leaks, and news from Samsung, Google, Moto, Huawei, Redmi, Honor, and Hisense. Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Carl-Edwin Michel: https://www.threads.com/@carl_edwin - My MacBook Neo review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/apple-macbook-neo-review - PlayStation drops discs: https://hothardware.com/news/playstation-digital-only-sony-confirms-no-more-game-discs - Putting Steam games on cartridges: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/pc-gamer-turns-steam-games-into-cartridges-with-ingenious-2-5-inch-ssd-system-games-are-stored-on-128gb-drives-alongside-a-script-to-auto-start-the-title-once-plugged-in - My RedMagic 11 Pro review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/redmagic-11-pro-review - OnePlus shuts down: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/13/oneplus-us-europe-shut-down-report/ - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 creaseless display rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_video_shows_off_samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_ultras_creaseless_display-news-73689.php - Samsung teases titanium hinge tech: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_introduces_flex_titanium_a_key_innovation_for_its_nextgen_foldables-news-73709.php - Google Pixel 11 2nm chip rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_devices_to_have_the_first_2nm_smartphone_soc_new_modem-news-73693.php - Moto Edge 70 Max with Qi2 magnets: https://www.theverge.com/tech/965884/motorola-edge-70-max-qi2-wireless-price-availability - Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_90s_pro_max_goes_global_with_200mp_tele_cam_pura_90s_pro_also_unveiled-news-73694.php - Ben's Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC8ED877CWE - Redmi Note 17 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/7_redmi_note_17_unveiled_with_8000mah_battery_17_pro_joins_it_with_a_9000mah_battery-news-73716.php - Honor Robot Phone specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_robot_phones_key_specifications_leak-news-73710.php - Hisense A10 e-ink phone with detachable LCD: https://www.gsmarena.com/hisense_unveils_an_android_16_phone_with_an_eink_display_and_a_detachable_lcd_the_hisense_a10-news-73718.php Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - ASUS ROG Xbox-Ally: https://amzn.to/4pwhC6X - RedMagic 11S Pro: https://amzn.to/4fqc9du - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: https://amzn.to/3Ri4GoM - Google Pixel 10a: https://amzn.to/4bkei98 - Moto Razr Ultra 2025: https://amzn.to/4wz2iJ6

It's time for episode 487 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nirave Gondhia of House of Tech -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we unbox and check out Nothing's Ear (3a) and Phone (4b), share our predictions for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, review Apple's MacBook Neo, and lament the slow demise of OnePlus. We then discuss new phones from OnePlus and Redmi, and cover news, leaks and rumors from Samsung, Google, Apple, Qualcomm, Moto, and Huawei... Phew! Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Nirave Gondhia: https://www.threads.net/@niraveg - Nothing Phone (4b): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUgPFNRmsCQ - Nothing Ear (3a): https://gizmodo.com/nothing-ear-3a-review-still-nothings-value-king-2000782330 - Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is July 22: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_confirms_galaxy_unpacked_event_for_july_22_wide_foldable_expected-news-73621.php - Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 might be its last: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_might_discontinue_its_galaxy_z_flip_lineup_after_the_flip8-news-73647.php - Made by Google's Pixel event is Aug 12: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_officially_reveals_when_its_launching_the_pixel_11_series-news-73620.php - Apple's iPhone event likely on Sep 8: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_series_foldable_iphone_likely_to_debut_on_september_8-news-73483.php - My Apple MacBook Neo review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/apple-macbook-neo-review - Apple's MacBook Neo now available refurbished: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_starts_selling_refurbished_macbook_neo_bringing_the_price_down_to_its_prehike_level-news-73474.php - Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit is Sep 22-24: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_snapdragon_summit_2026_date-news-73500.php - OnePlus now pushing Oppo devices :https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_is_now_selling_oppo_smartphones_tablets_watches_and_earbuds-news-73532.php - OxygenOS and Realme UI to be merged into ColorOS: https://www.gsmarena.com/insider_claims_that_oxygenos_and_realme_ui_will_be_merged_into_coloros-news-73568.php - OnePlus N6: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_n6_arrives_with_8000mah_battery_and_dimensity_6360_max-news-73502.php - Redmi K90 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k90_ultra_is_here_with_the_snapdragon_8_elite_and_a_massive_builtin_active_cooling_fan-news-73509.php - Moto teases Edge 70 Max with Qi2 magnets: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_starts_teasing_the_edge_70_max_with_magnetic_wireless_charging-news-73607.php - Huawei teases Pura 90 with gradient colors, coming Jul 14: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_90_pro_max_unveiled_with_200mp_4x_telephoto_pura_90_pro_tags_along-news-72452.php Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Nothing Ear (3a): https://amzn.to/4vpo4Om - Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: https://amzn.to/41MdvZx - Nothing Heaphone (a): https://amzn.to/4fhzXjH - Moto Razr Ultra 2025: https://amzn.to/4wz2iJ6 - Google Pixel 10a: https://amzn.to/4bkei98