New smartphones are released like clockwork. Each year we see new phones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, LG, Motorola & more. But are these new smartphones true next-generation innovations, or simply design alterations promoted by clever marketing and celebrity endorsements? In this episode we discuss the yearly smartphone refresh cycle and what it means for consumers. We also check in with the latest tech news, including Apple and Google’s COVID-19 tracking app, Botnet, the Autel Evo II, Mavic Air 2, and how people are burning 5G cell towers in the UK.

COVID-19 is causing many businesses to resort to remote operations and having employees work from their home offices (otherwise known as their dining room tables). In this episode of the podcast, we share our tips and strategies for staying productive at home, including how to arrange your workspace, manage your phone notifications, and break up your day into manageable chunks. We’ve learned these tips from working in our home studios for the past year and a half. In "Quick News", companies are offering extended free trials to consumers, cell phone providers are offering extra mobile and hotspot data, and Xiaomi and Huawei released new phones.

Hey everyone, we hope you’re all staying safe out there. Until we get back to our regularly scheduled program, here's a little *bonus* episode we recorded last week. 

In this episode, we share fun stories as YouTube creators, including the biggest risks we’ve taken, how we got our favorite shots, the challenges we’ve faced, and which videos we are most proud of. Head over to the Pinch To Zoom Youtube channel for a full playlist of all the videos mentioned.

Professional photographers typically pride themselves in their expensive, high-quality full-frame cameras. But does sensor size really matter? In this episode of the Pinch to Zoom Podcast, Gabe and Stetson enter a boxing ring to battle out the differences between full-frame and APS-C cameras and help you decide which sensor size may be best suited for your needs. Gabe also shares his Insta 360 One R review, and together they both cover Quick News topics ranging from huge event cancellations, DJI Mavic Air 2 leaks, and the 5G rollout.

Parts shortages, phone cleaning, and online banking — the effects of the coronavirus known as Covid-19 on technology will be broad. In this episode, we discuss the potential challenges tech companies will face if the novel coronavirus becomes a pandemic and also how tech can be used to help keep you healthy.

SHOW NOTES: Checkout Episode 11 for our full discussion on subscription services. And if you're interested in seeing a live map of the spread of Covid-19, have a look at this online dashboard by John Hopkins.

What is a personal brand, and how do you create one? In this episode of the Pinch to Zoom Podcast, we discuss the history of brands, how they evolved, and the significance of brands today. We also cover tips and strategies for creating your personal brand online, as well as what internal language to use with yourself to build your internal brand identity!

Also, here's the link to get a free stock if you sign up for Robinhood; as we mentioned in "Quick News" they are now offering fractional shares.

TIMESTAMPS: "Quick News" - Canon T8i, Apple in-home repairs, T-Mobile/Sprint merger & more (1:06), "Go Review" - Samsung Fold (10:41), "Main Topics" Tips for Building Your External and Internal Brand Identity (17:27).

Samsung announced its new Galaxy Z Flip, S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra at their "Unpacked" Event on February 11! In this *BONUS* episode, we recap the highlights of each phone, from the first folding-glass phone and 8K video recording to 108MP still photos and 5G connectivity. We talk about what we love, what we didn’t love and the shocking price points of Samsung’s new flagship smartphones.

From the Samsung Z Flip and iPhone 9 to the Pixel 5 and Microsoft Neo — the roadmap of smartphones we're expecting to see this year is looking pretty solid. In this episode, we break down what trends we'll see, which upcoming smartphones will be the most exciting and whether or not folding phones will actually become mainstream. Also in a new and improved "Quick News 1.75" we cover the Electric Hummer, Canon's EOS R5 mirrorless camera, and the Autel EVO II's production delay.

Lav mics, cardioid pickup patterns, dynamic vs. condenser and more! The world of audio recording can be daunting at first but we're here to help you better understand how microphones work as well as offer our advice on how to pick out your first one (28:43). Plus, play along with Stetson (49:48) as he tries to match the audio clip with the mic type Gabe used to record it.

TIMESTAMPS: Toyota's futuristic city (1:03), Amazon hand payments (4:00), TikTok could overtake Instagram (7:40), Google will help you use your phone less (11:38), Mackie introduces budget mics (18:44), AKG Lyra USB mic (21:43) & the Zoom Livetrak L-8 (26:45).

Thanks for listening. If you're new to the podcast please consider subscribing or sharing with a friend.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has once again buried us under a flurry of new tech products. In this bonus episode, we attempt to sort through all the new smartphones, drones, cameras, laptops, TVs and more we saw released at CES 2020 to bring you the highlights. (For a full list of everything we mention in the episode, check out the post on Gabe’s website)

TIMESTAMPS: OnePlus Concept One (3:56), Samsung S10 Lite (7:49), TCL 10 Pro smartphones (8:41), Autel EVO 2 (11:16), Insta360 ONE R (17:14), Canon 1DX Mark III (27:54), Nikon D780 (31:30), the Samsung Ballie (35:38), Charmin's toilet paper robot (39:09), SERO rotating TV (41:51), LG rollable TV (43:43), Dell Concept Ori & Duet (50:14), AMD Rhyzen 4000 series (55:12), and the Roland live streaming device (60:02).

Thanks for listening. If you're new to the podcast please consider subscribing or sharing with a friend.