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0:22 – Apple 86’d the SS Buttons for the 15 Pro’s

1:38 - Q/A’s posted on Reddit for Sunday Ticket

3:15 – LG Wing receives last OS Upgrade

6:11 – Apple’s OLED Plan and Possibly developing larger screen iMacs/Ext Display

9:26 – iPhone 14 Satellite SOS feature saves canyoners out in Utah

12:30 – Deals

> M2 Macbook Pro Deal > Expired

> 55” NEO QLED 8K Samsung smart TV down $700 from $2,000 to $1,300

> Soundcore by Anker Headphones up to 30% off

Clarification – these are amazon renewed

Q30 | Q35 | Q45 | A40

14:49 – BMW and digital Car Key

16:57 – Pixel Leaks on Tab / Charging Dock and Fold

> Google I/O link

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0:19 > Z-Flip 5 Confirmed with Larger Cover Display and production dates

3:32 > Quick Announcements

- Iphone 15 Image renders:

4:11 > $500k worth of Apple Product stolen

6:16 > $3k Bike stolen but tracked with AirTag.

7:53 > Nord N30 expected to Launch in the States.

Referenced: OnePlus Event for CE 3 Lite

10:26 > OnePlus Pad news on Price date

11:30 > Katie Cotton has passed away.

12:57 > Nokia Makes a copy-cat of the iPhone

14:40 > Apple may cut “iServices” for older models.

16:25 > Deals

- Samsung Z-Fold 4 512 variant with $400 discount down from $1,920 to $1,520

- SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB down $230 from $380 to $150

- Logitech MX Keys Mini down $40 from $110 to $70

17:58 > YouTube adds some more features

19:48 > AirPods “Touch” ?

Referenced: JBL Tour Pro 2

Bonus Topics

28:43 > iOS 16.5 Beta 2 min’ battery adjusted to 20%

Zollotech Review on the update:

30:37 > Sunday Ticket Pricing

**Correction. With the 4k Add-on you have unlimited devices streaming in your home and limited to 3 devices outside your home.

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0:19 > Apple Fans are put off by Chevy's move

4:28 > The V series from OnePlus

6:38 > OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition

Referenced MKBHD's April Fools video

10:28 > Nokia's 4G Lunar Network

13:00 > Samsung is giving iPhone users a galaxy experience at a glimpse

15:09 > Deals

- Watch Ultra down $70 from $800 to $730 (add to cart to see the additional discount)

- Nintendo Switch down almost $25 from $350 to $327.16

- Trade-in deal w/Google where specific models are eligible for a free Pixel 7 or even 7 Pro depending on the trade-in model, * The Pixel must be activated on Google-FI within 30 days of reception.

(additional deals on memory cards and ssd's)

Samsung T7, 1TB save $10

SanDisk 2TB Extreme Pro Portable SSD save $40

SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSDXC save $180

Western Digital 2TB SN850 for PS5 save $100

17:17 > June 5th-9th for WWDC

20:17 > Action Button coming to the iPhone 15

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0:15 > YouTube Premium subscribers have temporary perks.

1:42 > OnePlus Nord Buds 2

4:37 > Huawei Freebuds 5 and Pro 2+

Freebuds 5 has an interesting design.

Freebuds 5 Pro 2+ packs some uncommon sensors for earbuds.

7:07 > Fitbit takes away Challenges & Adventures

9:47 > Deals (Click here - for Google Doc for links on deals.)

12:36 > iOS 16.4 Update is out!

- Recap on all features from ZolloTech https://youtu.be/TQklmcsCRUc

16.45 > AirPods Pro 2 with USB C coming in the Fall.

18:49 > Tab S9 series expectations.

22:29 > OnePlus’ daring return policy on their 11th Gen smartphone.

24:38 > Apple Music Classical is now Available

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0:17 - Apple looks ’86 the mute switch and make it capacitive on the iPhone 15

2:00 - T-mobile confirms that they are pursuing the acquisition of Mint Mobile/Ultra Mobile

3:37 - HomePod with screen could be in the works

7:19 - Sonos launches the Era 100 & Era 300

Homepod link for comparison

10:29 - Sony’s WF-/-XM5s

12:54 - Sony and the PS5 Pro?? Coming soon.

Sheldon / Big Bang Theory reference.

17:53 - MetaQuest 3 coming in the fall

20:23 - Amazon’s plans for Satellite-based home internet.

27:44 - Deals (See google doc for these non-affiliate links to deals)

29:30 - Pixel news for this year. Pixel 7A and Fold and rumors on the Pixel 8

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0:17 - MarioKart DLC Wave 4 Set to release March 9th

2:29 - Apple’s out-of-warranty Battery replacement fees increase.

Trade-in values are once again adjusted from Apple

4:35 – The Anker Solar-Rechargeable-battery-powered Cooler

7:09 – Nothing's portable speaker renders surface

9:46 – iOS 16.4 Betas indicate 5G Standalone support.

11:12 – Deals (All deals are located in this mobile doc due to character limit)

14:51 – In-House 5G Modem expected on 16th gen iPhones.

16:25 - iPhone 14, now in Yellow

18:37 - Pixel 8 and 8 Pro could see a jump in efficiency and performance from tensor G3.

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0:15 - Confirmations and more rumors on the iPhone 15 series.

> Designs and Bezels for Base and Pro

> Expected Colors

> 15 expected to have a slightly larger screen than the 14.

4:59 - Tensor Powered Pixels Crashing While Viewing A Youtube Video

7:07 - Samsung’s Noticeable ‘non-flaw’ on the bottom touchscreen once again visible this time on the S23U.

S23 Ultra’s WiFi issue is becoming more common.

10:55 - iPhone SE4 is still active in the rumor-mill with some controversial notions

18:54 - Sony WF-1000XM4 bud busted open while charging???

- WF-1000XM5 Seen on FCCs website – coming soon.

20:28 - Nintendo Switch Coming on Mar10 Day

22:58 - Deals! (Due to Character limitations, Deals can be found in this web doc)

24:10 - Pixel Photo/Video editing tools expanding to more models with Google One Subscription.

25:26 - Rumors on next years foldables from Samsung

27:37 - Motorola’s concept models showcased at MWC in Barcelona

Mr. Mobile’s Recap on the two models.

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Oppo Find N2 Flip | Launch Event

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0:16 - Next Gen Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition

2:29 - Youtube CEO seeks other plans.

5:48 - Huawei Watch Buds | Promo:

8:04 - Apple ditches iOS Dev Beta Profiles

10:56 - Facebook’s Twitteresque move. | Marques’ Tweet

13:21 – Rumors on the Snapdragon 8th Gen 3

15:03 - DEALS!

11" M2 iPad Pro - Discount pricing based on configuration.

Pixel 6a $450 down to $300

16:21 - Tile’s move to prevent trackers from being useless

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0:48 > iOS 16.3.1 has been released. (We noted that if you use Google Photos on your iPhone then the app may crash when you update to this iOS version. Google has released in app update in the App Store which addresses this problem.)

2:42 > Pixel 7 Pro's defect that has people wondering about their quality checks.

5:43 > Macbook Air will receive a larger screen variant

7:26 > More news surfaces on Apple's approach to USB-C for upcoming models.

Deals (These are not affiliate links)

11:10 > HP X27Q 27" Monitor $90 discount down to $210

12:02 > Apple Watch Ultra $50 discount down to $750

12:22 > OnePlus Cloud 11 Event Recap

- 14:42 OnePlus 11 Improvements/opinions (11 vs 10 Pro Comparison link)

~ PocketnowDaily Comparison Review 11/10Pro

~ Co-Founder of OnePlus, now CEO of 'Nothing'; Carl Pei looks at the OnePlus 11 with an objective perspective

- 22:53 OnePlus Pad (What we know so far)

- 28:50 OnePlus Buds Pro 2

~ Zollotech's reveiw on the the OPB Pro 2