March 16, 2025

Mercedes CLA agentic software, Apple MacBook Air M4, Mac Studio M3 Ultra and M4 Max, iPad Air M3, Samsung Galaxy A56/A36/A26, and more with James Liu and Jenny Kim

1 hour 15 minutes

Welcome to episode 418 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests James Liu (Mercedes) and Jenny Kim -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. This episode comes in two parts. First, we explore the agentic software platform in Mercedes-Benz's new CLA EV. Second (22:56), we dive into Apple's new MacBook Air M4, Mac studio M4 Max and M3 Ultra, iPad Air M3, and iPad A16, then discuss Samsung's new Galaxy A56, A36, and A26. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Realme, Lenovo, Xiaomi, Infinix, Apple, and Samsung.

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- James Liu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescmliu/
- Jenny Kim: https://www.threads.net/@jennybdoll
- Mercedes CLA first look: https://www.theverge.com/news/628464/mercedes-benz-cla-ev-hybrid-mma-platform
- Jenny's Realme 14 Pro+ reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHD-FALRObw/
- Jenny's Realme interchangeable lens concept reel: https://www.instagram.com/jennybdoll/reel/DG3Ef2cSTgj/
- Jenny's Xiaomi SU7 Ultra reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG5pSZauR2Y/
- Jenny's Lenovo ThinkBook Flip AI PC concept reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG5pSuCRv6i/
- Infinix tri-fold: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_unveils_zero_mini_trifold_concept_-news-66773.php
- Apple MacBook Air M4: https://www.theverge.com/reviews/627186/apple-macbook-air-m4-13-15-inch-2025-laptop-review
- Apple Mac Studio M4 Max and M3 Ultra: https://gizmodo.com/apple-mac-studio-review-a-hefty-little-powerhouse-2000574271
- Apple iPad Air M3: https://www.techradar.com/tablets/i-tested-the-11-inch-ipad-air-with-m3-for-five-days-and-it-stretches-the-value-even-further-with-more-power-for-the-same-price
- Apple iPad A16: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/04/new-ipad-with-a16-and-more-storage/
- Apple iPhone Air dimensions leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17_air_exact_dimensions_leak-news-66842.php
- Apple foldable iPhone rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_foldable_iphone_coming_in_late_2026-news-66833.php
- Samsung Galaxy A56: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a56_arrives_with_six_years_of_software_updates-news-66763.php
- Samsung Galaxy A36 and A26: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_a36_brings_a_snapdragon_chip_ip67_rating_the_galaxy_a26_sticks_with_exynos-news-66766.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge battery capacity leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_edges_battery_capacity_confirmed_through_certification-news-66882.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 cover screen size rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip7_now_rumored_to_have_a_much_bigger_cover_display-news-66809.php