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

This is episode 404 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Rebecca Isaacs of Forbes -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we discuss the state of AR/XR glasses -- including Xreal's new One series, Viture's Pro XR, and Apple's Vision Pro -- plus news, leaks, and rumors around the OnePlus 13/13R, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Oppo's Find X8 Ultra. We then cover the latest smartphone releases from Redmi, IQOO, and Honor... Good times!

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- Rebecca Isaacs: https://www.threads.net/@bexwasx
- Xreal One series: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/4/24312269/xreal-one-ar-glasses-release-news
- Viture Pro XR review: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/viture-pro-xr-glasses-review
- Samsung XR glasses rumors: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-xr-glasses-galaxy-s25-launch-3504962/
- Apple stops production on Vision Pro: https://glassalmanac.com/tim-cook-confirms-production-stops-on-apples-latest-high-end-device/
- Intel CEO steps down: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/2/24310983/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-retired
- OnePlus 13 video teaser: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_posts_teaser_video_for_oneplus_13s_global_launch-news-65582.php
- OnePlus 13R specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13r_full_specs_leak-news-65587.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra video leak: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/26/24306324/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-video-leak
- Oppo Find X8 Ultra specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_oppo_find_x8_ultra_should_arrive-news-65610.php
- Redmi K80 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k80_pro_arrives_with_sd_8_elite_6000mah_battery_and_an_ip68_rating-news-65517.php
- IQOO 13: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_13_photos_camera_samples_specs-news-65468.php
- Honor 300 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_300_ultra_is_here_with_a_50mp_periscope_and_sd_8_gen_3-news-65565.php

Tune into episode 403 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Enobong Etteh of Booredatwork -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's action packed episode, we review Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6 SE, ASUS' ROG Phone 9 Pro, nwm's ONE headphones, and Sony's LinkBuds Open. We also compare Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek's Dimensity 9400, and share our first impressions on Hyundai's IONIQ 9. Finally, we dive into news from Xiaomi, Oppo, Nubia, and Huawei.

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- Enobong Etteh: https://www.threads.net/@booredatwork
- Enobong's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1weOvPvUbM
- Enobong's ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Y5nH6KPW0
- Enobong's MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIzHmAA2TOE
- Xiaomi in-house chip coming in 2025: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_developing_its_own_smartphone_chipset_heres_when_it_launches-news-65505.php
- Enobong's Hyundai IONIQ 9 first impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sM1JyR1awo
- My Chevrolet Silverado EV road trip story: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/forget-the-cybertruck-the-silverado-ev-is-the-ultimate-electric-road-trip-machine
- nwm ONE: https://www.tomsguide.com/opinion/i-tested-the-first-ever-open-ear-headphones-and-i-am-torn
- Sony Linkbuds Open: https://www.wired.com/review/sony-linkbuds-open/
- Oppo Reno13 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno13_series_unveiled_dimensity_8350_ip69_and_80w_charging_-news-65480.php
- Nubia Z70 Ultra now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z70_ultra_makes_its_global_debut_here_are_the_preorder_prices_and_perks-news-65500.php
- Huawei Mate 70 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_70_mate_70_pro_announced-news-65492.php
- Huawei Mate X6: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x6_arrives_with_harmonyos_next_slimmer_body_and_larger_screens-news-65494.php

It's time for episode 402 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Shimon Das of Yet Another Tech Podcast -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Oppo's excellent Find X8 and X8 Pro and discuss ASUS' ROG Phone 9 series post official launch, plus Samsung's innovative ISOCELL ALoP (All Lenses on Prism) camera system. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, Nubia, Huawei, and Google.

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- Shimon Das: https://www.threads.net/@shimondas
- Oppo Find X8 series review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/i-tried-oppo-find-x8-it-puts-some-of-the-best-smartphone-cameras-to-shame/
- Oppo Reno13 series coming Nov 25: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_officially_confirms_nextweek_reno13_and_pad_3_launch_date-news-65365.php
- More OnePlus 13R (Ace 5) rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_and_13r_international_memory_and_storage_versions_and_colors_leak-news-65335.php
- ASUS ROG Phone 9 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_unveils_rog_phone_9_and_9_pro_with_snapdragon_8_elite_week_47_in_review-news-65454.php
- My ASUS ROG Phone 9 hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/we-got-a-sneak-peak-at-the-asus-rog-phone-9-one-of-the-first-
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip7_fe_is_coming_in_2025_here_are_the_details-news-65399.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_slim_camera_sensors_detailed_2005050mp-news-65389.php
- Samsung ISOCELL ALoP: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_isocells_all_lenses_on_prism_alop_is_a_new_and_better_periscope_design-news-65376.php
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_ultras_camera_arrangement_purportedly_shown_in_leaked_image-news-65316.php
- Nubia Z70 series coming Nov 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z70_ultra_global_launch_date_announced-news-65398.php
- Huawei Mate X6 foldable coming Nov 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x6_also_arriving_next_week-news-65407.php
- Google to merge Chrome OS and Android: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_allegedly_merging_chrome_os_into_android-news-65382.php
- SonarPen 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_sonarpen_2_is_the_most_affordable_ipad_stylus_with_pro_features-news-65417.php

Join me for episode 401 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Anku Jain (MediaTek), Nick Gray (Phandroid), Shannon Morse (Morse Code), and Juan Carlos Bagnell (SomeGadgetGuy) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we explore how MediaTek contributes to India's thriving tech sector. Second (19:41), we share our thoughts on the Lava Agni 3, discuss the RedMagic 10 series, and review the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra -- on a bus in India. We then cover news, leaks and rumors from Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, and LG. Enjoy :)

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- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)
- MediaTek in India: https://i.mediatek.com/india
- Anku Jain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankujain/
- Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray
- Shannon Morse: https://www.threads.net/@snubs
- Juan Carlos Bagnell: https://www.threads.net/@somegadgetguy
- Lava Agni 3: https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/lava-agni-3-review/
- Oppo Find X8 series camera samples: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_camera_specs_quality-news-65241.php
- Oppo Find X8 series unboxing: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_pro_in_for_review-news-65277.php
- RedMagic 10 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_10_pro_and_10_pro_unveiled_with_sd_8_elite_huge_batteries-news-65302.php
- OnePlus 13R leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13r_emerges_in_certifications_-news-65301.php
- Vivo X200 series global launch rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_series_global_launch-news-65246.php
- LG stretchable display: https://www.gsmarena.com/lgs_improved_stretchable_display_can_be_pulled_from_12_to_18-news-65290.php
- Shannon's Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEP1QEJKrRU

Tune into episode 400 (!) of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and tech journalist Richard Lai -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we dive into some of the history behind the Mobile Tech Podcast, then discuss Huawei's amazing Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone in more detail. We also share our thoughts on the new Realme GT7 Pro, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Huawei, Samsung, and RedMagic. Good times :)

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- Richard Lai: https://www.threads.net/@richardlaihk
- Richard's Huawei Mate XT Ultimate hands-on: https://www.instagram.com/richardlaihk/reel/DAPuTnfP00M/
- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate details: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_ultimate_handson_roundup-news-64487.php
- Huawei Mate 70 series leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_might_launch_mate_70_series_with_familiar_camera_design-news-65122.php
- Realme GT7 Pro now official: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_price_specs_availability-news-65187.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_reportedly_release_a_galaxy_s25_slim_next_year_as_a_test_for_a_potential_s26_design-news-65159.php
- Samsung W25 series (China): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold_se_reaches_china_as_w25_w25_flip_also_debuts-news-65216.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_could_launch_a_galaxy_z_flip_fe_next_year-news-65188.php
- RedMagic 10 series coming Nov 13: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_10_pro_display_detailed_ahead_of_launch-news-65217.php

Welcome to episode 399 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest David Lumb of CNET -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. This week's show is packed with goodness. First, we discuss Apple's new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pros with M4 chips. Second, we cover the latest flagship phones from China -- the Xiaomi 15 series, Oppo Find X8 series, OnePlus 13, Relame GT7 Pro, and Honor Magic7 series... Phew!

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- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- David Lumb: https://twitter.com/OutOnALumb
- Apple M4 Macs: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-got-to-play-with-apples-new-m4-mac-mini-imac-and-macbook-pro/
- Xiaomi 15 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_pro_gains_sd_8_elite_5x_periscope_and_beefy_battery_-news-65123.php
- Xiaomi 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_unveiled_with_snapdragon_8_elite_massive_5400mah_battery-news-65124.php
- Oppo Find X8 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_and_x8_pro_announced__dimensity_9400_impressive_cameras_-news-65054.php
- OnePlus 13: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_arrives_with_snapdragon_8_elite_updated_cameras_and_6000_mah_battery_-news-65154.php
- Realme GT7 Pro benchmarks: https://www.androidauthority.com/real-world-snapdragon-8-elite-benchmarks-3494890/
- Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_nothing_phone_2a_plus_community_edition_glows_in_the_dark_will_be_available_in_all_markets-news-65142.php
- Honor Magic7 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic7_pro_unveiled_with_a_200mp_tele_camera_vanilla_magic7_powered_by_the_sd_8_elite-news-65140.php
- Boox Palma 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/boox_palma_2_adds_faster_chipset_android_13_and_a_fingerprint_scanner_-news-65034.php

It's time for episode 398 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Nick Gray (Phandroid), Sascha Segan (Qualcomm), Adam Doud (SlashGear), Christian de Looper (BGR and Digital Trends), Phil Berne (TechRadar), and Matt Swider (The Shortcut) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's episode, join us poolside as we recap everything that was announced at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2024 in Maui, including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite, Cockpit Elite, and Ride Elite, plus the Xiaomi 15 series, Honor Magic7 series, and ASUS ROG Phone 9... Good times!

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- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray
- Sascha Segan: https://twitter.com/saschasegan
- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology
- Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper
- Philip Berne: https://www.threads.net/@phlipper
- Matt Swider: https://twitter.com/mattswider
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold6_special_edition_brings_larger_displays_slimmer_design_and_a_200mp_main_cam_-news-65000.php
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/believe-the-hype-qualcomms-snapdragon-8-elite-will-change-everything-about-smartphones
- Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/qualcomm-wants-to-power-your-next-car-with-the-snapdragon-cockpit-and-ride-elite-platforms/
- Xiaomi 15 series teased: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-xiaomi-15-will-launch-this-month-with-the-snapdragon-8-elite-chip/
- Honor Magic7 series teased: https://phandroid.com/2024/10/21/meet-autopilot-ai-honors-approach-to-mobile-ai-software/
- My ASUS ROG Phone 9 hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/we-got-a-sneak-peak-at-the-asus-rog-phone-9-one-of-the-first-snapdragon-8-elite-phones-and-its-going-to-be-fast
- Realme GT 7 Pro teased: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/realme-gt-7-pro-snapdragon-8-elite

This is episode 397 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek) and Ben Schoon (9to5Google) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into MediaTek's powerful new Dimensity 9400 flagship SoC. Second (18:56), we discuss Vivo's new X200 series flagship, Android 15's rollout, Apple's latest iPad mini, and Amazon's refreshed Kindles. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, Nothing, and Samsung.

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- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400
- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/
- Ben Schoon: https://twitter.com/NexusBen
- Vivo X200 Pro and Pro mini: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_pro_x200_pro_mini_official_with_big_batteries_dimensity_9400_200mp_telephoto-news-64920.php
- Vivo X200: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_unveiled_with_dimensity_9400_zeiss_cameras_and_quadcurved_display-news-64919.php
- Vivo X200 series spec comparison: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=13433&idPhone2=13434&idPhone3=13410
- Android 15 is rolling out: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/android-15-updates-rolling-out/
- Oppo Quick Capture button: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_exec_details_find_x8s_quick_capture_button-news-64886.php
- Oppo ColorOS 15: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/oppo-coloros-15-android-15-preview-video/
- OnePlus 13 design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/take_a_look_at_the_oneplus_13_in_all_its_glory-news-64975.php
- Android 15 coming to OnePlus phones: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/oneplus-android-15-update-release-date/
- Realme GT7 Pro coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_gets_unboxed_underwater_just_as_reservations_start-news-64974.php
- Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition coming Oct 30: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_community_edition_launch_date-news-64945.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_bring_galaxy_z_fold_special_edition_with_a_smaller_crease-news-64918.php
- Apple iPad mini (7th gen): https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/15/apple-announces-new-ipad-mini/
- New Amazon Kindles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24271603/kindle-2024-colorsoft-scribe-paperwhite-specs-price-date

Join me for episode 396 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Adrian Mikolajczak (Infineon) and Twitch/YouTube creator Trisha Hershberger -- brought to you by Infineon. This week's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore some of the tech showcased during Infineon's OktoberTech Silicon Valley 2024. Second (21:12), we review three devices -- Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Alienware's Pro gaming headset, and Xreal's Beam Pro and Air 2 AR glasses. Enjoy :)

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- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/oktobertech (sponsor)
- OktoberTech case study: https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/partner-network/silicon-valley-innovation-center/innovation-impacts/#
- Adrian Mikolajczak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmikolajczak/
- Trisha Hershberger: https://twitter.com/thatgrltrish
- Trish's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/trishahershberger
- Trish's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trishahershberger
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: https://www.theverge.com/24237586/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-review-screen-camera-battery
- Xreal Beam Pro and Air 2 AR glasses review: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/xreal-beam-pro-review