This is episode 414 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Ryan-Thomas Shaw -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Vivo's X100 Ultra and discuss Chinese cameraphone trends. We also share our thoughts on Oppo's upcoming Find N5 and OnePlus' recently teased Watch 3, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Apple, Motorola, and Nothing.

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- Ryan-Thomas Shaw: https://twitter.com/_rythomas / https://www.instagram.com/_rythomas/
- Ryan's Vivo X100 Ultra review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5JTfd1ut5w
- Ryan's Chinese cameraphone trends video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T3PCH58-SQ
- Oppo Find N5 first look: https://www.theverge.com/reviews/609226/oppo-find-n5-worlds-thinnest-foldable-first-look-hands-on
- Oppo Find X8 mini rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_mini_rumored_camera_specs_emerge-news-66477.php
- OnePlus Watch 3 coming Feb 18: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_3_is_launching_on_february_18-news-66467.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge weight leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_edge_q2_extremely_light_body-news-66476.php
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series silicon-carbon battery rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_bring_galaxy_s26_with_siliconcarbon_batteries-news-66474.php
- Apple iPhone SE (gen 4) renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_4th_gen_renders_show_up_on_a_case_manufacturers_website-news-66457.php
- Moto Razr+ 2025 / Razr 60 Ultra renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_2025_razr_60_ultra_renders_leak-news-66471.php
- Nothing headphones rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_may_be_working_on_a_pair_of_headphones-news-66449.php

Join me for episode 413 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Ben Sin (Ben's Gadget Reviews) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our thoughts on Chinese phones, review the Poco X7 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro+, and discuss Huawei's Mate X6 and Nova 13 Pro, plus ASUS' Zenfone 12 Ultra. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nothing, Samsung, and Google.

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- Ben Sin: https://www.threads.net/@bensgadgetreviews
- Ben's Poco X7 Pro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R5TWHQEHL8
- Ben's Redmi Note 14 Pro+ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IM4maYrhoY
- Ben's Huawei Mate X6 and Nova 13 Pro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkhzN7uqkcw
- ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_12_ultra_launches_with_snapdragon_8_elite_improved_gimbal_stabilization-news-66401.php
- Another Oppo Find N5 teaser shows minimal crease (coming Feb 20): https://www.gsmarena.com/photo_of_the_upcoming_oppo_find_n5_shows_only_minimal_crease-news-66408.php
- OnePlus 13 mini rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_mini_new_camera_specs_surface-news-66404.php
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra leaks again (coming Feb 26): https://www.gsmarena.com/new_xiaomi_15_ultra_live_image_reveals_leicainspired_design-news-66405.php
- Nothing Phone (3a) camera button teaser (coming March 4): https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_is_getting_a_camera_button-news-66361.php
- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate global launch (coming Feb 18): https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_ultimate_global_launch_date-news-66391.php
- Samsung Galaxy G tri-fold rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_trifold_could_be_called_galaxy_g_fold-news-66351.php
- Google Pixel 9a colors and Euro prices leak (coming March 19): https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_european_pricing_and_release_date_leaks-news-66422.php

Welcome to episode 412 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator TK Bay -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review a trio of smartphones -- Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, Honor's Magic 7 Pro, and the Realme 14 Pro+. We then dive into the latest news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Oppo, Nothing, Google and Apple, and share our thoughts on the return of Pebble, and the arrival of DeepSeek... Fun!

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- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
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- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- TK Bay: https://www.threads.net/@tkdsl8655
- My Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s25-hands-on
- My Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCZdZq5NaAM
- TK's Samsung Galaxy S25 series review video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djU8USZ4Lj8
- Samsung Google Project Moohan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az5QL_NLBvg
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge camera spec rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_edge_camera_specs_surface-news-66302.php
- TK's Honor Magic 7 Pro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4OBZP6pCR0
- TK's Realme 14 Pro+ video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcGjkQLFxZs
- Another Oppo Find N5 teaser: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n5_new_teaser_sizes_it_up_against_the_latest_ipad_pro-news-66241.php
- Nothing Phone (3a) details leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_mega_leak_brings_us_details_about_the_phone_3a_and_3a_pro_including_handson_image-news-66308.php
- Nothing announcement March 4: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_sets_announcement_for_march_4-news-66271.php
- Google Pixel 9a launch date leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_google_pixel_9as_exact_release_date-news-66309.php
- Apple iPhone SE 4 design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_4_breaks_cover_in_new_video_-news-66265.php
- Pebble's back: https://www.gsmarena.com/pebble_to_bring_back_eink_smart_wearables-news-66283.php
- DeepSeek's here: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/598846/deepseek-big-tech-ai-industry-nvidia-impac

This is episode 411 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nirave Gondhia of House of Tech -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we go hands-on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25, share our first impressions of these new flagships, and dive deep into the hardware, software, and AI features. We also segue into a few tangents for good measure. Enjoy :)

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- Nirave Gondhia: https://www.threads.net/@niraveg
- My Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s25-hands-on|
- My Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCZdZq5NaAM
- Nirave's Samsung Galaxy S25 series first impressions: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/galaxy-s25-galaxy-s25-plus-hands-on/

It's time for episode 410 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Judie Stanford of Gear Diary -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this action packed episode, we review the OnePlus 13 and 13R in more detail, then discuss the Realme 14 Pro and Pro+, the Poco X7 series, and the Moto G and G Power 2025. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, Redmi, Honor, Nothing, Samsung, and Apple... Phew!

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- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- Judie Stanford: https://www.threads.net/@geardiary
- My OnePlus 13 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-13-review
- OnePlus 13R review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-13r-review/
- Realme 14 Pro and Pro+: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_14_pro_and_14_pro_go_global_with_ai_camera_features-news-66119.php
- Oppo Find N5 teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n5_teased_as_the_thinnest_foldable_flagship-news-66066.php
- Poco X7 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x7_and_poco_x7_pro_are_now_official-news-66023.php
- Redmi Note 14 Pro and Pro+ now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_redmi_note_14_pro_and_pro_arrive_in_europe_with_200mp_cameras_and_curved_displays-news-66039.php
- Moto G and G Power 2025: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_2025_and_moto_g_power_2025_are_now_official_-news-66095.php
- Honor Magic 7 RSR hands-on: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic7_rsr_porsche_design_handson-news-66110.php
- Honor Magic 7 series now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_launches_the_magic7_pro_and_magic7_lite_in_europe-news-66093.php
- Nothing Phone 3 leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3_will_be_a_proper_flagship__-news-66069.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim thickness leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_slims_thinness_compared_to_the_rest_of_the_family-news-66135.php
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Jan 22: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unpacked_date_announced_four_galaxy_s25_phones_incoming-news-65982.php
- Apple iPhone 17 Air thickness rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_airs_shocking_thinness_revealed-news-66058.php

Tune into episode 409 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Bill Stewart (Infineon), Nick Gray (Phandroid), and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Infineon. This week's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore Infineon's latest automotive tech at CES 2025. Second (17:13), we recap our favorite tech of CES 2025 -- including the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, ASUS Zenbook A14, and more! We then review the OnePlus 13 and 13R, and dive into some of the EVs present at the show, including Afeela, BMW, Aptera, Zeekr, and others...

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- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
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- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/applications/automotive/ (sponsor)
- Bill Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-bill/
- Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray
- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology
- Adam's best of CES 2025: https://www.slashgear.com/1757989/slashgear-best-of-ces-awards-2025/
- Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: https://phandroid.com/2025/01/07/lenovo-just-made-its-rollable-laptop-concept-a-reality/
- ASUS Zenbook A14: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24334174/asus-zenbook-a14-ces-lightweight-laptop-macbook-price-specs
- Lenovo Legion Go S: https://phandroid.com/2025/01/07/lenovo-unveils-its-new-legion-go-s-handheld-gaming-console/
- My OnePlus 13 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-13-review
- OnePlus 13R review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-13r-review/
- Sony Afeela 1: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/sonys-afeela-1-feels-like-a-playstation-4-in-the-ps5-era-184620132.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
- BMW Panoramic iDrive: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/ces-2025-bmws-vision-spanning-panoramic-idrive-will-make-sure-you-never-miss-another-navigation-prompt-192022046.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
- Aptera solar powered EV: https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/my-first-ride-in-a-solar-powered-ev-that-ditches-the-plug/
- Zeekr 001FR and Zeekr RT: https://insideevs.com/news/746628/ces-zeekr-great-wall-2025/
- Roborock Saros Z70: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/5/24332998/roborock-saros-z70-robot-vacuum-omnigrip-arm

Join me for episode 408 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Will Sattelberg of Android Police -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we share our predictions for CES 2025 and discuss the most improved phone of 2024 (hint: it's a Pixel). We then cover rumors, leaks and news about Oppo, OnePlus, Poco, Samsung, and Apple. Happy new Year :)

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- Will Sattelberg: https://www.threads.net/@willsattelberg
- Will's most improved smartphone of 2024: https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-9-pro-fold-proved-dont-buy-first-gen-google-products/
- My Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-review
- Some Oppo Find N5 / OnePlus Open 2 specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n5_gets_certified_ahead_of_launch-news-65925.php
- OnePlus 13R telephoto rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13r_now_rumored_to_sport_a_dedicated_telephoto_camera-news-65917.php
- OnePlus Watch 3 and 3 Pro features leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_3_and_oneplus_watch_3_pro_will_bring_new_health_tracking_features-news-65915.php
- Some official Poco X7 series details (coming Jan 9): https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x7_pro_price_range_processor_battery_detailed-news-65920.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra_camera_leak_lists_pretty_much_identical_sensors_to_the_s24_ultra-news-65889.php
- Apple iPhone 17 series refresh rate rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/entire_iphone_17_family_to_have_high_refresh_rate_screens-news-65901.php
- USB Type-C in now the law in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/usbc_law_in_eu_is_now_in_order_heres_what_you_need_to_know-news-65894.php

This is episode 407 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Rich Woods of XDA Developers -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our top 5 laptops of 2024, and discuss the OnePlus 13 R (again), OnePlus Ace 5 series, Realme 14 Pro+ and MediaTek Dimensity 8400. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Lenovo, Nothing, Samsung, and Poco... Fun!

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- Rich Woods: https://bsky.app/profile/therichwoods.bsky.social
- Lenovo ThinkBook Plus rollable rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_the_worlds_first_device_with_a_rollable_screen_thats_actually_going_to_be_sold-news-65823.php
- OnePlus 13R processor leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13r_processor_revealed-news-65813.php
- OnePlus Ace 5 series official: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_5_ace_5_pro_features_price_sale_date-news-65863.php
- Realme 14 Pro+ camera samples: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_some_realme_14_pro_camera_samples-news-65830.php
- Nothing Phone 3(a) Plus periscope telephoto rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_and_nothing_phone_3a_plus_to_have_some_intriguing_hardware_changes-news-65857.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_how_thin_the_samsung_galaxy_s25_slim_will_allegedly_be-news-65821.php
- MediaTek Dimensity 8400: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_dimensity_8400_now_official_with_all_big_core_cpu_a_first_for_its_segment-news-65843.php
- Poco X7 series specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x7_and_poco_x7_pro_specs_leak_along_with_official_images-news-65850.php

Welcome to episode 406 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nick Gray of Phandroid -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's episode, we share our top 5 phones of 2024, and discuss OnePlus13R, Nothing OS 3, and T-Mobile Starlink Beta. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Realme, Redmi, and Poco. Happy holidays :)

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- Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray
- My top 5 phones of 2024: https://www.threads.net/@tnkgrl/post/DD5PMBxzdos
- OnePlus 13R official, launching alongside OnePlus 13 (Jan 7): https://phandroid.com/2024/12/19/oneplus-13r-announced-with-massive-6000mah-battery/
- Nothing OS 3 rolling out: https://phandroid.com/2024/12/18/nothing-os-3-finally-begins-its-stable-roll-out/
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date leaked (Jan 22): https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_unpacked_is_taking_place_in_january_once_again-news-65778.php
- T-Mobile Starlink beta program: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_starlink_starts_beta_program_for_its_directtocell_satellite_service-news-65781.php
- Color changing Realme 14 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_14_pro_series_january_launch-news-65833.php
- Redmi Note 14 series now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_14_pro_and_pro_also_debut_in_india-news-65665.php
- Poco X7 series leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x7_series_emerges_in_detailed_renders_-news-65724.php

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