Welcome to episode 448 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matt Swider of The Shortcut -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we discuss ASUS' ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds, review Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 4, and share our first impressions on Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Amazon, OnePlus, and Realme. 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- Matt Swider: https://www.threads.com/@mattswider- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-price-release-date-specs- My Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-10-pro-fold-review- Google Pixel Watch 4 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/795383/google-pixel-watch-4-review-android-smartwatch-gemini-wearable- Google Gemini for Home: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/google-home-speakers-gemini-ai-upgrade-announced- New Amazon Echo and Kindle devices: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/heres-everything-amazon-just-announced-at-its-fall-hardware-event- Meta Ray-Ban Display: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/meta-ray-ban-display-price-release-date- Google Pixel 11 to get MediaTek modem (rumor): https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_series_now_rumored_to_have_a_new_modem_from_mediatek-news-69814.php- OnePlus 15 specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_specs_and_product_photos_leak_ahead_of_launch-news-69803.php- Realme GT 8 Pro specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt8_pro_leaks_again_in_a_live_photo_along_with_key_specs-news-69801.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: https://amzn.to/3IZn15N- Google Pixel Watch 4:
Join me for episode 447 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Siegfried Chang (MediaTek) and Rob Pegoraro (PCMag) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into MediaTek's powerful (100 Tops!) new Dimensity 9500 flagship SoC. Second (20:10), we discuss Meta Ray-Ban Display and the state of AR smart glasses, Xiaomi's 17/17 Pro/17 Pro Max, the upcoming Sand Stone OnePlus 15, and Realme's leaked GT 8 Pro. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Xiaomi, Realme, Moto, Nothing, and CMF. Phew...Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)- MediaTek Dimensity 9500: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9500- Siegfried Chang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siegfried-chang-549a404a/- Rob Pegoraro: https://bsky.app/profile/robpegoraro.com- Meta Ray-Ban Display: https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs- Apple is going all in on AR smart glasses (rumor): https://www.gsmarena.com/bloomberg_apple_is_pausing_its_vision_air_and_going_allin_on_smart_glasses__-news-69766.php- Rob: Are AR smart glasses the future: https://robpegoraro.com/2025/09/27/im-not-sure-that-the-mass-market-shares-the-tech-industrys-vision-for-smart-glasses/- Why Meta Ray-Ban Display are taking smart glasses in the wrong direction: https://www.androidpolice.com/meta-ray-ban-display-are-not-the-future-of-wearable-tech/- Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_pro_and_pro_max_pair_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_with_extra_screens_improved_cameras-news-69666.php- Xiaomi 17: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_pairs_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_with_7000_mah_battery__-news-69667.php- OnePlus 15 Sand Stone teased:
This is episode 446 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Rich Woods (XDA Developers), Justin Duino (How To Geek), Sascha Segan (Qualcomm), Phil Berne (TechRadar), Christian de Looper (BGR), Nick Gray (Phandroid), and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, join us pondside as we recap everything that was announced at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2025 in Maui -- including the new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 -- then review Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 in depth. Enjoy :) (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- Rich Woods: https://twitter.com/TheRichWoods- Justin Duino: https://www.threads.com/@jaduino- Sascha Segan: https://www.threads.com/@saschasegan- Philip Berne: https://bsky.app/profile/philipberne.com- Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper- Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology- Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite: https://www.xda-developers.com/snapdragon-x2-elite-reference-designs/- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/qualcomms-new-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-will-power-the-next-galaxy-and-phones-that-will-hear-and-see-everything- Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: https://www.bgr.com/1978475/iphone-17-pro-review/- Apple iPhone Air review: https://www.slashgear.com/1979458/iphone-air-review-2025/- Apple iPhone 17 review: https://www.bgr.com/1976642/iphone-17-review/Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Apple AirPods Pro 3: https://amzn.to/47TGHSK- Apple Watch Ultra 3: https://amzn.to/4mIm93p- Apple Watch...
Tune into episode 445 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Daniel Bader of Android Police -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Apple's AirPods Pro 3 and Nothing's ear (3), and share our first impressions of the Apple Watch SE 3, Watch 11, and Watch Ultra 3. We also discuss silicon-carbon batteries, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Qualcomm, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo. 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- Daniel Bader: https://www.threads.com/@journeydan- Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: https://www.theverge.com/headphone-review/777798/airpods-pro-3-review-active-noise-cancelling-live-translation-headphones- Nothing ear (3) review: https://www.androidpolice.com/i-tried-the-nothing-ear-3s-wild-super-mic-feature-and-it-really-works/- Apple Watch SE 3, Watch 11, and Watch Ultra 3 wrist-on: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-apple-watch-series-11-ultra-3-and-se-3- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 coming Sept 23: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_8_elite_5_is_qualcomms_next_flagship_chipset-news-69497.php- Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max teaser leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_xiaomi_17_pro_max_with_its_rear_display-news-69509.php- OnePlus 15 design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_photo_of_the_oneplus_15_reveals_its_revamped_design_and_the_three_colorways-news-69498.php- Oppo Find X9 Pro photo samples: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_shares_first_camera_sample_from_find_x9_pros_200mp_periscope-news-69505.php- Oppo Find X9 Pro camera kit: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_pro_will_come_with_an_optional_hasselblad_imaging_kit-news-69478.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Apple AirPods Pro 3: https://amzn.to/47TGHSK- Apple Watch Ultra 3: https://amzn.to/46hxRNi- Apple Watch 11: https://amzn.to/4nKFrpJ- Apple Watch SE 3: https://amzn.to/4pvQsg8- Nothing ear (3): https://amzn.to/48bw4Lh- OnePlus Watch 3: https://amzn.to/48tlLlF
Join me for episode 444 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Adrian Mikolajczak (Infineon) and Carolina Milanesi (Creative Strategies) -- brought to you by Infineon. Today's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore edge AI, robotics, and quantum computing with Infineon. Second (21:15), we recap the Apple event and share our first impressions of the iPhone 17/17 Pro/17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch SE 3/11/Ultra 3. Finally, we discuss Samsung, Lenovo, and TCL's latest devices, and cover news from Nothing, Xiaomi, Huawei, and Vivo... Phew!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/event/oktobertech (sponsor)- Silicon Valley Innovation Center: https://svictechzone.vfairs.com/- Edge AI Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xn_iaqs6lM- Adrian Mikolajczak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmikolajczak/- Carolina Milanesi: https://www.threads.com/@caro_milanesi- Carolina's recap of the Apple event: https://creativestrategies.com/research/slim-smart-integrated-the-real-story-of-apples-september-event/- New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idEAABFzpfg- Nothing ear(3) coming Sept 18: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_what_the_nothing_ear_3_looks_like-news-69458.php- Xiaomi 15T series coming Sept 24: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15t_and_15t_pro_launch_date_is_official-news-69401.php- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s11_and_galaxy_tab_s11_ultra_debut-news-69338.php- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fe_announced_with_exynos_2400_soc_triple_rear_cameras-news-69335.php- Lenovo Legion Go 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_go_2_announced_with_up_to_amd_ryzen_z2_processor_74whr_battery-news-69380.php- Huawei Mate XTs tri-fold: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xts_announced_with_kirin_9020_and_updated_40mp_ultrawide_cam-news-69347.php- Vivo X300 series design teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_series_camera_bump_compared_to_iphone_17_pro-news-69428.php- TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra: a...
It's time for episode 443 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Whitson Gordon (ASUS) and David Imel (Waveform Podcast) -- brought to you by ASUS. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into ASUS' ROG G700 and TUF T500 PCs and explore how prebuilt gaming desktops are changing the game. Second (16:48), we discuss the state of mobile photography in an AI world and the cameras in Google's Pixel 10 series. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Realme, and Tecno.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 G700: https://rog.asus.com/us/desktops/full-tower/rog-g700-2025-g700/- ASUS TUF T500: https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/gaming-tower-pcs/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-t500-2025/- Whitson Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitsongordon/- David Imel: https://www.threads.com/@davidimel- David's Google Pixel 10 series and Hasselblad X2D thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFt223XU6Fs- My Google Pixel 10 series review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/pixel-10-series-review- Ultra cameraphone comparison: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_oppo_samsung_vivo_xiaomi_ultra_camera_compa-review-2867.php- Apple iPhone 17 Air might be eSIM only in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/physical_sim_slot_to_be_removed_from_just_one_iphone_17_device_in_europe_new_report_says-news-69318.php- Samsung tri-fold might be coming this month: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_samsung_trifold_could_be_unveiled_this_month-news-69313.php- OnePlus 15 might ditch Hasselblad for custom Image Engine: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_now_rumored_to_debut_selfdeveloped_oneplus_image_engine-news-69294.php- Realme 15T: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_15t_arrives_with_dimensity_6400_and_7000mah_battery-news-69309.php- Tecno Spark Slim and Pova Slim: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_slim_and_pova_slim_introduced_with_slim_and_light_designs-news-69305.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- ASUS ROG G700: https://amzn.to/4gfXEZC- ASUS TUF T500:
Welcome to episode 442 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Alex Maxham of Android Headlines -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Google's Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, and share our first impressions of Honor's Magic V5. We also discuss Honor's Magic V Flip 2 and Redmi's Note 15 Pro and Pro+, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, Realme, Apple, Samsung, 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- Alex Maxham: https://www.threads.com/@alexmaxham- Alex's Google Pixel 10 Pro XL review: https://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/08/google-pixel-10-pro-xl-ultimate-review-googles-biggest-boldest-phone-yet.html- My Google Pixel 10 series review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/pixel-10-series-review- Honor Magic V5 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CrkpkKxWfo- Honor Magic V Flip 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v_flip_2_is_here_with_200_mp_camera_5500_mah_battery_-news-69138.php- Oppo Find X9 Pro specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_pro_full_specs_leak-news-69175.php- Realme 15,000mAh concept phone: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_showcases_its_15000mah_and_chill_fan_phone_concepts-news-69231.php- Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro+: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_15_pro_and_pro_debut_with_updated_chips_and_7000mah_batteries_-news-69150.php- Apple's iPhone 17 event is Sep 9: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_officially_announced_iphone_17_unveiling_date-news-69221.php- Samsung's next Unpacked event is Sep 4: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fe_tab_s11_series_launch_event-news-69238.php- Huawei Mate XTs coming Sep 4: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xts_launch_date_confirmed_-news-69225.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Google Pixel 10: https://amzn.to/4oPUVKf- Google Pixel 10 Pro: https://amzn.to/3JuKPOU- Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: https://amzn.to/4lFiuCV- Google Pixel Watch 4:
This is episode 441 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Johanna Romero (JoJo The Techie) of PhoneArena -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's episode, we dive into this year's Made By Google event, and share our first impressions of the Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a -- with an obligatory rant about eSIMs. We then discuss Samsung's new Galaxy Buds3 FE, and cover news, leaks, and rumors, from Oppo, Qualcomm, Redmi, and Redmagic.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- Johanna Romero: https://www.threads.com/@jojothetechie- Google Pixel 10 series hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqmvWpgJCx0- eSIM rant: https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-follows-apples-lead-by-dropping-the-physical-sim-in-most-u.s.-pixel-10-series-models_id173396- Google Pixelsnap (Qi2) accessories: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_pixel_10_devices_support_qi2_with_magnets_here_are_the_official_accessories-news-69135.php- Google Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_watch_4_and_pixel_buds_2a_announced-news-69130.php- Made By Google Event roundup: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/everything-announced-at-the-made-by-google-pixel-event-including-the-pixel-10-lineup-161155567.html- Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_fe_announced_with_spatial_audio_galaxy_ai_and_up_to_30_hours_of_battery_life-news-69092.php- Oppo Find X9 Pro camera specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_pro_full_camera_details_leak-news-69132.php- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_snapdragon_7s_gen_4_announced_-news-69113.php- Redmi Note 15 Pro to pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_15_pro_will_debut_the_new_snapdragon_7s_gen_4_chip-news-69123.php- RedMagic 11 IP68 rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_will_boast_a_world_first-news-69133.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Google Pixel 10:
Tune into episode 440 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Ricky Perez (The YouTube Tech Guy) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we dive into the latest Google Pixel 10 and Apple iPhone 17 leaks and rumors once more, and share our excitement about a potential Apple A18 Pro-powered affordable MacBook. We then discuss Vivo's imaging-focused V60 and cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Honor, Huawei, and MediaTek.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- Ricky Perez: https://www.threads.com/@youtubetechguy- Google Pixel 10 series leaks in photos: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_trio_emerges_in_new_officiallooking_images_-news-68988.php- Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold teased in video: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_teases_the_pixel_10_pro_fold_in_a_new_video-news-69021.php- Apple iPhone 17 Air dummy leaks in video: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_air_dummy_unit_in_sky_blue_stars_in_new_handson_video-news-69036.php- Apple iPhone 17 Pro base storage rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_reiterated_to_start_with_256gb_storage-news-69030.php- Apple MacBook A18 Pro rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_lowcost_macbook_production_imminent-news-68999.php- OnePlus 15 ultra black color and display rumors (165Hz): https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_to_be_very_very_black-news-69019.php- Vivo V60: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v60_debuts_with_6500_mah_battery_zeissbacked_triple_rear_camera_setup-news-69007.php- Honor Magic V Flip2 colors, coming Aug 21: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v_flip2_launch_date_design_colors-news-69023.php- Honor Power 2 battery specs leak (10,000mAh): https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_chipset_at_the_helm_of_the_honor_power_2_which_has_a_10000_mah_battery-news-69001.php- Huawei Mate 80 RS display and fan details leak (dual OLED): https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_rs_to_sport_a_duallayer_oled_and_a_titanium_frame-news-68979.php- MediaTek Dimensity launch rumor, coming Sep 22:
Join me for episode 439 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Warren Bowman of BWOne -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we discuss the durability and repairability of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip 7, dive into the latest Google Pixel 10 and Apple iPhone 17 leaks and rumors, and review Razer's BlackShark V3 Pro gaming headset. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Sony, Motorola, OnePlus, Vivo, 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- Warren Bowman: https://www.threads.com/@bwonedotcom- My Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-review- Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro possibly confirmed: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26s_replacement_seemingly_confirmed-news-68831.php- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE coming Sep 19: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_fes_launch_date_leaks-news-68929.php- Apple iPhone 17 series coming Sep 8: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_iphone_17_launch_event_now_has_an_exact_rumored_date-news-68909.php- Apple iPhone 17 Air battery leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_airs_shockingly_thin_battery_poses-news-68892.php- Google Pixel 10 series AI camera features leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/these_are_the_pixel_10_familys_new_camerarelated_ai_features-news-68935.php- Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold coming in Oct instead of Aug: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_google_pixel_10_pro_fold_reportedly_faces_delays_will_arrive_after_the_other_three_models-news-68910.php- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro review: https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review- Sony not giving up on Xperia phones: https://www.gsmarena.com/xperia_is_a_very_important_business_for_us_says_sony_cfo-news-68951.php- Motorola Brilliant Collection: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_announces_its_blingedup_swarovski_razr_and_buds_loop-news-68915.php- OnePlus 15 design rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_to_come_with_a_radical_design_change-news-68917.ph- Vivo...
This is episode 438 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Rahul Sandil (MediaTek) and Jason Howell (Android Faithful) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we explore MediaTek's AI strategy and how AI is changing the way we interact with our devices. Second (19:43), we review Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, then discuss the latest Galaxy, Pixel, and iPhone leaks and rumors. Finally, we cover WPC's Qi2 25W, Realme's 15 series, and other mobile tech news.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)- MediaTek's AI strategy: https://www.mediatek.com/technology/ai- Rahul Sandil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulsandil/- Jason Howell: https://www.threads.net/@thatjasonhowell- Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 review: https://www.androidfaithful.com/episode/all-the-dirt-on-the-z-fold-7-android-faithful-episode-105/- Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 review: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-hands-on-review-feels-like-flip-phone-perfection- Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26s_replacement_seemingly_confirmed-news-68831.php- Google Pixel 10 series pricing leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_familys_prices_in_the_us_and_canada_leak-news-68832.php- WPC Qi2 25W: https://9to5google.com/2025/07/23/qi2-25w-charging-speed-android-smartphones/- Apple iPhone 17 series colors leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_dummies_pose_with_their_updated_color_palettes-news-68824.php- Realme 15 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_15_and15_pro_debut_with_more_powerful_chipsets_and_new_camearas-news-68754.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: https://amzn.to/3IGlReM- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: https://amzn.to/3IoaGHD- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: https://amzn.to/43et2TD- Google Pixel 9a: https://amzn.to/3SV8fOR- Nothing Phone (3): https://amzn.to/45bPRYK
It's time for episode 437 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and tech journalist Sean Riley -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we compare Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, go down laptop memory lane, and wax poetic about our first computers. We also discuss tri-fold phones, including Tecno's Ultimate G Fold concept, then dive into news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Samsung, Huawei, OnePlus, Oppo, Hasselblad, Nothing, and T-Mobile.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- Sean Riley: https://www.threads.com/@rileyseanm- Apple MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/macbook-air-vs-macbook-pro-2025- OQO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OQO- Averatec 1050: https://www.pocket-lint.com/laptops/reviews/intel/68461-averatec-1050-laptop-notebook-hardware/- Voodoo Envy 133: https://www.anandtech.com/show/2547/2- Google Pixel 10 colors leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_pro_fold_will_have_some_interesting_color_choices-news-68738.php- Google Pixel 10 lineup leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_series_design_play_store_banner-news-68744.php- Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_edge_to_fix_its_predecessors_main_issue_while_being_even_thinner-news-68740.php- Samsung Galaxy tri-fold chipset leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_trifolds_chipset_revealed-news-68677.php- Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold details leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_all_the_upgrades_in_the_upcoming_huawei_mate_xt_2-news-68672.php- Tecno Ultimate G Fold tri-fold concept: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecnos_phantom_ultimate_g_fold_trifoldable_concept_folds_inwards_to_protect_the_display-news-68648.php- OnePlus 15 launching in China in Oct: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_and_oneplus_ace_6_now_rumored_to_launch_together_heres_when-news-68720.php- OnePlus charging cable:
Join me for episode 436 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Chris Velazco of The Washington Post -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we review Nothing's Phone (3), discuss OnePlus' latest devices, and revisit Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7. We also share our thoughts on the upcoming ChromeOS and Android merger and Honor 's crazy 8,300mAh X70, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Google, Apple, Realme, and HMD.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- Chris Velazco: https://www.instagram.com/yourpalvelazco- Nothing Phone (3) review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KbrxIpQgkM- Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1) now available globally: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_nothing_phone_3_and_headphone_1_are_now_available_globally-news-68628.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is actually thinner than Honor Magic V5: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_is_actually_thinner_than_the_honor_magic_v5-news-68639.php- No Samsung Galaxy S26+ next year?: https://www.gsmarena.com/there_wont_be_a_samsung_galaxy_s26_new_report_claims-news-68617.php- Google Pixel 10 series coming August 20: https://www.theverge.com/news/708363/google-pixel-10-made-by-google-event-date- Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_pro_fold_specs_leak-news-68621.php- Google plans to merge ChromeOS with Android: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/i-think-you-see-the-future-first-on-android-googles-android-leader-sameer-samat- Apple iPhone 17 series launch date rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_apple_is_most_likely_announcing_the_iphone_17_family-news-68622.php- OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE5: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_5_and_nord_ce5_debut-news-68525.php- OnePlus Buds 4 and Watch 3 43mm: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_introduces_buds_4_and_watch_3_43mm-news-68527.php- Realme 15 series coming July 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_keeps_teasing_the_15_and_15_pro-news-68615.php- Honor X70 with 8,300mAh battery:
Welcome to episode 435 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nirave Gondhia of House of Tech -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we go hands-on with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE, Watch8, and Watch8 Classic, share our first impressions of these new folding phones and smartwatches, and dive deep into the nuts and bolts. We also segue into a few tangents for good measure... 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- Nirave Gondhia: https://www.threads.net/@niraveg- My Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE, Watch8, and Watch8 Classic hands-on: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-unpacked-hands-on- My Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE, Watch8, and Watch8 Classic hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi7A_rw5eDU- Nirave's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 first impressions: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-hands-on/- Nirave's interview with Samsung's Blake Geiser about the Galaxy Z Fold7: https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/folding-phones-are-not-easy-to-make-samsungs-product-chief-explains-why-the-galaxy-z-fold-7-doesnt-support-the-s-pen- Nirave's interview video with Samsung's Blake Geiser about the Galaxy Z Fold7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GShapLmSe1gAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: https://amzn.to/3IGlReM- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: https://amzn.to/3IoaGHD- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: https://amzn.to/3GFk3SP- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: https://amzn.to/40cW04f- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: https://amzn.to/4kDxT67
Tune into episode 434 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Sabrina Ortiz of ZDNet -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Nothing's Headphone (1) and share our thoughts on Nothing's Phone (3). We also discuss the Oakley Meta smart glasses, Honor Magic V5, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, and Vivo X200 FE, then cover the latest news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Google, and Samsung. 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- Sabrina Ortiz: https://www.instagram.com/sabrinaa.ortiz- My Nothing Headphone (1) review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-1-ears-on- Nothing Phone (3): https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-the-most-exciting-android-phone-this-year-isnt-made-by-samsung-or-google/- Sabrina's Oakley Meta smart glasses article: https://www.zdnet.com/article/metas-new-399-oakley-smart-glasses-beat-the-ray-bans-in-almost-every-way/- OnePlus Watch 3 43mm details leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_3_43mm_launch_date_key_specs_features_colors-news-68435.php- Google Pixel 10 Pro series camera specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_pro_pixel_10_pro_xl_specs_leak-news-68449.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 dimensions leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_and_z_flip7_dimensions_leak_again-news-68439.php- Honor Magic V5: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v5_is_official__bigger_battery_nicer_telephoto_thinner_body-news-68462.php- Xiaomi Mix Flip 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_handson_photos_of_the_xiaomi_mix_flip_2_shared_by_dcs-news-68428.php- Vivo X200 FE: https://www.gsmarena.com/mini_powerhouse_vivo_x200_fe_goes_global_shipping_from_june_27-news-68408.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: https://amzn.to/404TsoH- Nothing Ear (a): https://amzn.to/4ezFWPX- Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses: https://amzn.to/3TmEfM3- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: https://amzn.to/43et2TD- Honor Magic V3:
It's time for episode 433 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Patrick Holland of CNET -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. This episode is packed with new phones. First, we share our impressions of the Realme P3 Ultra, Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, and Poco F7. Second, we discuss the Vivo X Fold5, Fairphone 6, and Unihertz Titan 2. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Nothing, OnePlus, Honor, and Xiaomi.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- Patrick Holland: https://www.threads.com/@directedbypatrick- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is July 9 in Brooklyn: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-new-galaxy-foldables-will-be-announced-at-july-9-unpacked-event/- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s25_edge_is_not_selling_well_insiders_say-news-68346.php- Nothing Headphone (1) design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_headphones_1_leak_on_video-news-68369.php- Nothing Phone (3) specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/detailed_nothing_phone_3_specs_leak_big_upgrades_incoming-news-68354.php- Realme P3 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_p3_p3_ultra_global_debut-news-68387.php- Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_lenovo_chromebook_plus_14_is_the_most_powerful_yet_is_the_first_with_dolby_atmos_audio-news-68376.php- OnePlus 15 might drop Hasselblad branding: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-15-hasselblad-camera-leak-critical-mistake-3568004/- Honor Magic V5 is 8.8mm thin, coming July 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v5_handson_photos_surface_along_with_key_specs-news-68364.php- Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 specs leak, coming June 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_flip_2_teasers_reveal_design_and_key_specs_-news-68371.php- Vivo X Fold5: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold5_has_the_biggest_battery_6000mah_and_best_protection_ip69_of_any_foldable-news-68397.php- Poco F7:
Join me for episode 432 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Enrique Villacrez of Cyber Nut -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's action packed show, we dive into the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 leaks, share our first impressions on the OnePlus 13s, and discuss Adobe's Project Indigo and Zinwa's Q25 BlackBerry zombie phone. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Nothing, Google, Vivo, Honor, Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco, Huawei, and more... 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- Enrique Villacrez: https://www.threads.com/@enriquevtee- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 dimensions leak, is ultra thin: https://www.gsmarena.com/store_banner_reveals_samsung_galaxy_z_fold7s_design_shows_off_its_slender_frame-news-68265.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_images_show_off_samsung_galaxy_z_flip7_colors_storage_info_also_leaks-news-68330.php- Nothing Phone (3) with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 coming July 1: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_chipset_powering_the_nothing_phone_3-news-68288.php- Nothing Headphone (1) price leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_headphone_1s_price_in_europe_leaks-news-68294.php- OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) and Buds 4 coming July 8: https://hothardware.com/news/oneplus-buds-4-game-mode-smaller-watch-3-headed-us-market- OnePlus 13s review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLusurjBcCs- Adobe Project Indigo, a Pixel camera app for iPhone: https://9to5google.com/2025/06/18/adobe-project-indigo-pixel-camera-app/- Google Pixel 10 series not getting MagSafe magnets: https://www.gsmarena.com/theres_some_bad_news_about_googles_pixel_10_magnetic_accessories-news-68235.php- Vivo X Fold5 is ultra-thin and coming June 25: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold5_dimensions_and_battery_capacity_revealed-news-68303.php- Honor Magic V5 is also ultra-thin and coming July 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v5_launch_date_confirmed_-news-68297.php- Xiaomi teases Mix Flip 2, coming this month:
This is episode 431 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator TK Bay -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review Realme's everlasting GT 7, revisit Samsung's ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge, recap Apple's WWDC 2025, share our first impressions of Android 16, and discuss Huawei's impressive Pura 80 Ultra. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Samsung, 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- TK Bay: https://www.threads.net/@tkdsl8655- TK's Realme GT 7 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_FNjqgMVNE- My Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-review- Apple WWDC 2025 recap: https://www.theverge.com/news/682769/apple-wwdc-2025-biggest-announcements-ios-26- Android 16 is out: https://9to5google.com/2025/06/10/google-android-16-pixel-launch/- Google Pixel 10 series to get magnets: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_series_might_finally_copy_this_longstanding_apple_feature-news-68216.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 to be ultra-thin: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_slim_light_durable_teaser-news-68183.php- Vivo X Fold5 to get Apple Watch support: https://9to5google.com/2025/06/10/vivo-x-fold-android-apple-watch-support/- Huawei Pura 80 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_80_ultra_debuts_switchable_tele_lenses_and_1_type_main_sensor_-news-68202.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- OnePlus 13R: https://amzn.to/4l4HHqa- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: https://amzn.to/43et2TD- Moto Razr Ultra (2025): https://amzn.to/45UIrKe- Google Pixel 9a: https://amzn.to/3SV8fOR
Welcome to episode 430 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Victoria Song of The Verge -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we discuss the state of wearables, from AR glasses, to smartwatches, to smart rings, to AI gadgets. We then review the OnePlus Pad 3 and Moto Edge (2025), and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Nothing, OnePlus, Nintendo, Google, Samsung, and Huawei. 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- Victoria Song: https://www.threads.com/@vicmsong- Victoria's Android XR eyes-on: https://www.theverge.com/hands-on/671077/project-moohan-android-xr-google-io-2025-smart-glasses-wearables- Victoria's OpenAI device story: https://www.theverge.com/column/672505/jony-ive-sam-altman-smart-glasses-ai-hardware-wearables-gadgets- Nothing Headphone (1) coming July 1: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_officially_reveals_when_its_unveiling_its_first_overear_headphones-news-68127.php- Moto Edge (2025) review: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-edge-2025-review- My OnePlus Pad 3 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-pad-3-hands-on- OnePlus 13s official: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13s_brings_snapdragon_8_elite_power_5850mah_battery_in_a_small_632_form_factor-news-68102.php- Nintendo Switch 2 is now on sale: https://www.gsmarena.com/nintendo_switch_2_price_sale_date-news-68120.php- Google Pixel 10 series coming Aug 20 with gimbal-like stabilization: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_series_gimbal_stabilization-news-68095.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 launching early July in NYC: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold7_and_z_flip7_unveiling_location_outed-news-68111.php- Huawei Pura 80 series coming June 11: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_pura_80_pro_design_officially_unveiled_-news-68116.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Moto Edge (2025): https://amzn.to/445uMi9- OnePlus Pad 2: https://amzn.to/43Dfh0Y- OnePlus 13:
Join me for episode 429 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ray Wong of Gizmodo -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we share our thoughts on the state of AI gadgets, from the Humane Pin, to the Rabbit R1, to the upcoming OpenAI device. We then discuss the Realme GT 7 and Moto Edge (2025), and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Nothing, RedMagic, and Xiaomi.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- Ray Wong: https://www.threads.com/@sourlemons- Rabbit teases redesigned R1 UI: https://gizmodo.com/rabbit-teases-redesigned-r1-ui-after-design-god-jony-ive-dumps-on-ai-gadgets-2000607715- Realme GT 7 and 7T: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_7_and_gt_7t_make_their_global_debut_-news-67973.php- Moto Edge (2025): https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_launches_the_edge_2025_in_north_america_with_a_new_ai_key-news-67986.php- Google Pixel 10 series to use MediaTek's T900 modem and TSMC fab: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_series_will_keep_this_important_connectivity_feature_despite_modem_swap-news-68021.php- Google Pixel 10 series leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_appears_in_spy_shots_colors_also_revealed-news-67956.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 to be Exynos-powered worldwide: https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-usa-exynos-not-snapdragon/- Samsung OneUI 8 beta: https://9to5google.com/2025/05/28/samsung-one-ui-8-update-everything-new-changelog/- Apple iPhone 17 Air silicon-carbon battery rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_airs_weight_rumored_along_with_siliconcarbon_battery_interesting_frame_material-news-67988.php- Apple new OS naming rumor: https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/apples-new-os-naming-vs-iphone-17/- OnePlus announces new AI features: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_announces_new_ai_features_will_debut_alongside_the_oneplus_13s-news-67979.php- Nothing teases that the Glyph interface is dead: