December 15, 2024

Google/Samsung Android XR platform, Google Pixel 9a leak, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 / Z Flip SE details, Apple iPhone 17 Pro rumors, and more with Michael Fisher, Nirave Gondhia, Nick Sutrich, and Adam Doud

1 hour 7 minutes

Welcome to episode 405 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile), Nirave Gondhia (House of Tech), Nick Sutrich (Android Central), and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, join us on a Caribbean cruise as we discuss giant cruise ships, Google and Samsung's new Android XR platform announcement, Google's Pixel 9a leak, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 / Z Flip SE details, and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro rumors. We also cover news, leaks, and rumors, from Google, Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus... And, special thanks to OnePlus for providing a meeting room to record the podcast!

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- Michael Fisher: https://www.threads.net/@captain2phones
- Nirave Gondhia: https://www.threads.net/@niraveg
- Nick Sutrich: https://www.threads.net/@gwanatu
- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology
- Giant cruise ships: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allure_of_the_Seas
- Google/Samsung Android XR platform: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319528/google-android-xr-samsung-project-moohan-smart-glasses
- Google Pixel phones getting battery bypass: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixels_got_80_battery_charge_limit_and_battery_bypass_with_the_latest_update-news-65708.php
- Google Pixel 9a leaks in full: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_complete_spec_sheet_leaks_pricing_and_colors_included-news-65704.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip FE going Exynos: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip7_and_flip_fe_will_share_a_chipset_you_might_not_like-news-65703.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 series to support Qi2: https://www.gsmarena.com/ice_universe_the_samsung_galaxy_s25_trio_will_support_qi2_wireless_charging-news-65677.php
- Apple receives hinge patent: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_receives_new_patent_on_a_hinge_for_foldable_devices-news-65683.php
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro design rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/supply_chain_leak_suggests_that_the_iphone_17_pro_will_look_weird_and_will_be_impractical-news-65714.php
- OnePlus Ace 5/13R design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_5_shown_in_official_images_this_could_be_the_oneplus_13r_globally-news-65674.php