Join me for episode 227 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Jason Howell of TWiT -- brought to you by Audible. In today's episode, we review Google's Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds, and share our thoughts on Nothing's ear (1) earbuds. We also discuss a bunch of new phones, including the Huawei P50-series, ZTE Axon 30 5G, Poco X3 GT, Moto Edge 20-series, and Nokia XR20, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Microsoft, and MediaTek.

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- Jason Howell: https://twitter.com/jasonhowell
- Jason's Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech/episodes/147
- Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds with ANC ($99) shipping Aug 17: https://www.theverge.com/22598920/nothing-ear-1-earbuds-review-features-specs
- Affordable "no-name" TWS earbuds w/ ANC (SoundPEATS T2): https://amzn.to/3lfUM4E
- Huawei P50-series with SD888 but no 5G: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/29/22598135/huawei-p50-china-release-date-price-news-features-specs-cameras
- Poco X3 GT with Dimensity 1100: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/28/22597511/poco-x3-gt-announced-specs-features-regions
- ZTE Axon 30 5G with 2nd gen UDC: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_30_5g_brings_a_secondgen_ud_camera_snapdragon_870_and_55w_charging-news-50255.php
- Moto Edge 20-series: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/29/22599860/motorola-edge-20-pro-lite-camera-5g-global-launch
- Nokia XR20 rugged phone: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/26/22591113/nokia-xr20-rugged-phone-c30-6310-clarity-earbuds-pro
- No OnePlus 9T rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/there_wont_be_a_oneplus_9t_or_oneplus_9t_pro_rumor_has_it-news-50262.php
- Microsoft Surface Duo 2 leaks: https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-surface-duo-2-images-leak-133233711.html
- MediaTek Kompanio 1300T: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_kompanio_1300t_chipset_unveiled_a_dimensity_1200_for_tablets-news-50227.php