The Test Drivers

By Relay

New or old, loved or hated — The Test Drivers put tech through its paces; no matter if it’s the absolute cutting edge or collecting dust in the bargain bin. From smartphones to laptops, software to ga... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

The Test Drivers episodes:

June 30, 202011: Can macOS Tempt Us Away From The iPad?
At WWDC20 Apple announced a lot of changes coming to the Mac. Can these enhancements make us reconsider our iPad usage?
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive
Links and Show Notes: Support this show and join the Relay FM Members Discord. macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple iPadOS Preview - Apple
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1h 5min
June 16, 202010: Why the PS5 is Winning (so far)
Austin and Myke give their first thoughts on the PS5 hardware and launch lineup.
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership PS5 showcase recap: Everything you need to know – PlayStation.Blog PS5 - Everything Revealed - Austin Evans - YouTube Callum Uwunderwood's Mockup on Twitter Xbox Series X Hands On, Gameplay & Controller! - Austin Evans - YouTube The Xbox Series X Storage Expansion Card gets a real-world debut | GamesRadar+ Xbox Series X | Xbox PlayStation 5 is coming | PlayStation
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58min
June 03, 20209: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement"
Austin can't stop switching devices, and this time it's to the Galaxy Tab S6. Myke also wants to follow up with Austin on some apps he's been trying out recently.
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Modern Workplace, from Microsoft: A podcast about digital transformation and the future of productivity
Links and Show Notes: Support this show and join the Relay FM Members Discord. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 | Samsung Samsung Book Cover Keyboard for Galaxy Tab S6 Nexus 7 (2013) - Wikipedia Samsung DeX | Apps & Services | Samsung Google Pixel Slate: This Ain't It Chief! - MKBHD - YouTube Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Tablet | Samsung ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store Video: Editing Podcasts with Ferrite and Apple Pencil - Six Colors Editing Demo - Ferrite + iPad + Apple Pencil - Six Colors - YouTube
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54min
May 18, 20208: Switching to iPad vs. Surface
Austin is replacing his laptop with an iPad Pro, but Myke wants to know if the Surface Go 2 could do the job.
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Modern Workplace, from Microsoft: A podcast about digital transformation and the future of productivity.
Links and Show Notes: Support this show with a Relay FM Membership and join the Relay FM Members Discord. iPad Keyboards - Apple Dang, The iPad Pro Magic Keyboard Looks Cool in X-Rays - iFixit Episode 162: iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi – AppStories Surface Go 2 Feast Your Eyes on The New Microsoft iPad Fighter - Unbox Therapy - YouTube Surface Go 2 review: don't push it - The Verge - YouTube Surface Book 3
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54min
May 06, 20207: Austin’s Unorganized Life and iPhone SE
Myke helps Austin get some organisation back in to his life, before they talk about the highest-profile entrant in the low-cost phone market.
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Modern Workplace, from Microsoft: A podcast about digital transformation and the future of productivity
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Cortex - Relay FM Trello Todoist ‎Clear Todos on the App Store ‎Clear Todos on the App Store Spark Outlook Microsoft shifts Windows 10X towards more of a Chrome OS competitor - The Verge Fantastical Dear Android Users... (iPhone SE 2020) - Austin Evans - YouTube iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you're wearing a mask - 9to5Mac
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1h 2min
April 24, 20206: OnePlus 8 Pro and Switching to Android
Austin wants to use Android full-time, but was it the OnePlus 8 Pro that convinced him to switch?
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba: A superior sound control. Get 20% off.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Dear iPhone Users... - Austin Evans - YouTube OnePlus 8 Pro | Lead with Speed - OnePlus The Test Drivers #2: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip - Relay FM OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger This is the PS5 Controller... - YouTube Flighty — A new way to track flights
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53min
April 09, 20205: What is a Laptop in 2020?
What portable computers do we use every day, and what is the landscape looking like right now?
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
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Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership iPad Pro — What’s a computer - YouTube iPad Pro — Your next computer is not a computer — Apple - YouTube iPad Pro — How to correctly use a computer — Apple - YouTube iPad Pro - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Connected #288: The God of Beginnings, Gates, Transitions and Duality - Relay FM Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon Dygma Raise Dell XPS 13 Laptop 2020 | Dell MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple A week of podcasting with only an iPad Pro - Six Colors AMD just won laptops. - Austin Evans - YouTube AMD's most important product ever - Ryzen 9 4900HS - Linus Tech Tips - YouTube New References to AMD Processors Discovered in macOS 10.15.4 Beta - MacRumors Flashback - Relay FM AMD HACK MAC KILLS THE NEW MAC PRO! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube Intel’s new 10th Gen chips bring 5.0GHz clock speeds to gaming laptops - The Verge Roon Labs
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59min
March 24, 20204: The Essential Phone
What's the history of Essential PH-1, and what is it like to use this 2017 device today?
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
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Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Essential Phone - Wikipedia Essential Products - Wikipedia Flashback - Relay FM The Essential Phone Review: Save Your Money! - MKBHD - YouTube Essential Phone review - The Verge Essential Phone review - The Verge - YouTube Essential phone set to get Android 11 Dev Preview support - 9to5Google The Essential Phone is Seriously Underrated - Austin Evans - YouTube Former Essential employee reveals designs for unreleased PH-2 and PH-3 phones Essential reveals Project Gem smartphone with very long, unusual design - The Verge An Update from Essential Xbox Series X Hands On, Gameplay & Controller! - Austin Evans - YouTube Austin's Stealth Instagram Picture Essential 360˚ Camera: Hands-On First Impressions | WIRED Austin's 360 Camera 'Installing Update' dbrand » Official Shop Austin's Skinned Z-Flip
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54min
March 16, 20203: Xbox Series X Exclusive, and the Z Flip Gang
Austin got to spend some time getting an exclusive look at the new Xbox Series X, so you'll learn what you can expect from this console when it arrives later this year. Also, will Myke join the #ZFlipGang?
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit.
Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Xbox Series X Hands On, Gameplay & Controller! - Austin Evans - YouTube The New Xbox Series X Console | Xbox Join Xbox Game Pass: Discover Your Next Favourite Game | Xbox The Test Drivers on Instagram: Myke's Z Flip Myke's IG unboxing of the Z Flip Daring Fireball: Let’s Get Real About How Important Our Phones Are SuperSaf on Twitter: "People always ask me if it's worth spending £1000+ on a smartphone?" Galaxy Z Flip Doesn't Suck... YOU DO! - Quinn Nelson - YouTube Essential Phone
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1h 3min
February 24, 20202: Choosing an Android Phone, and the Galaxy Z Flip
Myke wants Austin to help him decide which Android phone to buy, but all Austin wants to do is talk about his beloved Galaxy Z Flip.
This episode of The Test Drivers is sponsored by:
Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month.
Links and Show Notes: Support The Test Drivers with a Relay FM Membership Motorola Razr review: folding flip phone flops - The Verge OnePlus 7T Review - Shut up and take my MONEY - Austin Evans - YouTube OnePlus 7T Pro: Tiny Tweaks to Excellence! - MKBHD - YouTube Smartphone Awards 2019! - MKBHD - YouTube OnePlus confirms its next phone will jump to a 120Hz screen - The Verge Austin's Z Flip Image for Myke Sara Dietschy on Twitter: "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip - First Hands On Video" Austin Evans on Twitter: "I knew the Z Flip seemed familiar..." Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Durability Test – Fake Folding Glass?! - JerryRigEverything - YouTube Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Teardown! - Where is the Glass?! - JerryRigEverything - YouTube Austin's Z Flip Selfie
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FAQs about The Test Drivers:

How many episodes does The Test Drivers have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.