May 15, 2022

Exploring AIoT and MediaTek's Genio 1200 SoC, Google I/O recap, Pixel 7, Sony Xperia 1 IV, and Sharp Aquos R7 with Richard Lu and Hadlee Simons

1 hour 11 minutes

Welcome to episode 268 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Richard Lu (MediaTek) and Hadlee Simons (Android Authority) -- brought to you by MediaTek. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we explore what AIoT and MediaTek's Genio 1200 SoC bring to the table. Second (19:00), we recap Google I/O and dive into the Pixel 7 / 7 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Tablet, Pixel Buds Pro, and Pixel Tablet... We then discuss the Sony Xperia 1 IV and Sharp Aquos R7, plus cover leaks and news from Samsung and Apple -- phew!

Episode Links

- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)
- Richard Lu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-lu-6ba21a3/
- Hadlee Simons: https://twitter.com/hadleesimons
- Google I/O recap: https://www.xda-developers.com/google-io-2022-recap-major-announcements/
- Google Pixel 6a, 7, and 7 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/23067931/google-pixel-7-6-a-pro-design-camera-bar-brand
- Sony Xperia 1 IV: https://www.engadget.com/sonys-xperia-1-iv-smartphone-has-the-worlds-first-true-optical-zoom-lens-071003899.html
- Latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 leak: https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/11/23066664/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-leaks-design-camera-bump-specs-features-2022
- Sharp Aquos R7: https://www.xda-developers.com/sharp-aquos-r7-massive-1-inch-sensor/
- The Apple iPod is dead: https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/11/rip-ipod-you-walked-so-smartphones-could-run/