January 23, 2023

Exploring satellite smartphone connectivity with MediaTek, Apple M2 MacBook Pros and Mac minis, and much more with Cliff Lin, Finbarr Moynihan, and Mark Linsangan

1 hour 18 minutes

This is episode 305 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Cliff Lin and Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek), plus Mark Linsangan (HeyMarkL) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we explore how MediaTek is implementing 3GPP NTN satellite smartphone connectivity. Second (18:46), we discuss Apple's new M2 MacBook Pros and Mac minis, Sony's latest Walkmans, Samsung's 200MP Isocell HP2, and Google's Pixel Fold. Finally, we cover a few leaks and rumors... Phew!

Episode Links

- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)
- MediaTek satellite smartphone connectivity: https://www.mediatek.com/blog/how-mediatek-is-driving-the-key-tech-trends-from-ces-2023
- Cliff Lin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliff-lin-52269321/
- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/
- Mark Linsangan: https://twitter.com/HeyMarkL
- Apple M2 MacBook Pros and Mac minis: https://www.engadget.com/apple-updates-its-mac-book-pros-with-m-2-pro-and-max-chips-143848558.html
- Sony Walkmans: https://www.inverse.com/gear/sony-walkman-nw-zx707-nw-a306-music-player
- Samsung 200 MP Isocell HP2: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_introduces_its_best_200_mp_sensor_isocell_hp2_galaxy_s23_ultra-news-57214.php
- Samsung S23 Ultra specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_ultra_entire_specs_sheet_leaks_in_full-news-57236.php
- Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_galaxy_s23_plus_leaked_full_specs_images-news-57232.php
- Google Pixel Fold dummy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SIlor1Zi9w
- Google Pixel 8 rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-8/