Join me for episode 457 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Max Weinbach of Creative Strategies  -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we dive into Rivian's Autonomy & AI Day announcements and discuss what this means for the automotive industry. We then take a first look at the OnePlus 15R and Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition and cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Realme, Honor, Huawei, Jolla, Google, and Apple.

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- Max Weinbach: https://www.threads.com/@mweinbach

- Rivian Autonomy & AI Day: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/rivian-new-silicon-rooftop-lidar-autonomy-ai-day/

- OnePlus 15R getting 7,400mAh battery: https://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-15r-official-big-battery-not-as-crazy-as-expected_id176396

- OnePlus Pad Go 2 getting 10,050mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_pad_go_2_will_get_a_10050mah_battery_more_specs_revealed-news-70615.php

- Nothing Phone (3a) community edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_community_edition_is_now_official_heres_how_to_get_one-news-70631.php

- Realme 16 Pro series "coming soon": https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_series_teaser-news-70641.php

- Honor Robot Phone coming in Aug: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_will_start_mass_production_of_the_robot_phone_in_the_first_half_of_2026-news-70613.php

- Huawei Mate X7 now global: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NScjIsSvXe8

- New Jolla Phone with Sailfish OS 5 coming Jan 4: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_jolla_phone_features_price_sale_date-news-70598.php

- Google and Apple to ease Android / iOS switching: https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/android-iphone-switching/

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This is episode 456 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks  -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's episode, we discuss Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, the OnePlus Ace 6T, and the Moto Edge 70 Pantone + Swarovski edition. We then share our first impressions of the BMW iX3 EV, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Qualcomm, Infinix, and Tecno. Enjoy :)

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- Matteo Doni: https://www.threads.com/@todoleo

- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: https://www.theverge.com/news/835525/samsung-z-trifold-announcement-us-availability

- Samsung "The First Look" CES event: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_the_first_look_event_at_ces_2026-news-70559.php

- OnePlus 15 available for pre-order in the US: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_is_finally_up_for_preorder_in_the_us_heres_when_it_ships-news-70576.php

- OnePlus Ace 6T: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_debuts_with_snapdragon_8_gen_5_soc_and_8300mah_battery-news-70553.php

- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs. 8 Elite Gen 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/geekbench_reveals_the_differences_between_the_snapdragon_8_gen_5_and_8_elite_gen_5_gpus-news-70547.php

- Moto Edge 70 Pantone + Swarovski edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_unveils_special_edition_edge_70_with_swarovski_crystals-news-70573.php

- Infinix + Pininfarina: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_60_ultra_will_be_designed_by_pininfarina_heres_when_its_coming-news-70554.php

- Tecno Future Lens event: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_unveils_freeform_continuum_telephoto_anddualmirror_reflect_telephoto-news-70549.php

- BMW iX3 first drive: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/837394/bmw-ix3-first-drive-neue-klasse-specs-price

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Tune into episode 455 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest C Scott Brown of Android Authority  -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the Poco F8 Ultra, revisit AirDrop for Android, and compare the OnePlus 15 with the Pixel 10 Pro. We then discuss new phones from Honor and Huawei, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Nothing, OnePlus (more OnePlus 15R info) and Qualcomm.

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- C Scott Brown: https://www.threads.com/@c.scottbrown

- Poco F8 Ultra first impressions: https://www.androidauthority.com/flagship-phone-jeans-bose-rear-speaker-3619644/

- Nothing exploring Airdrop for Android: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_is_exploring_how_to_quickly_make_its_phones_compatible_with_airdrop-news-70406.php

- Scott's Dear Google: Steal the OnePlus 15 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJbbZIBHyA

- OnePlus 15R coming Dec 17 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-15r-snapdragon-8-gen-5-3619878/

- OnePlus Ace 6T coming Dec 3 with 8,300mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_to_pack_an_8300mah_battery_more_specs_revealed-news-70480.php

- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_snapdragon_8_gen_5_as_its_flagshipkiller_chip-news-70444.php

- Honor 500 series is 7.8mm thick with 8,000mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_500_series_make_debut_in_china_with_snapdragon_chips_and_huge_batteries_-news-70428.php

- Huawei Mate X7 announced, coming globally Dec 11: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x7_international_launch_date-news-70452.php

- Huawei Mate 80 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_pro_max_and_mate_80_rs_debut_with_dual_telephoto_cameras-news-70443.php and https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_mate_80_and_mate_80_pro_pack_5750mah_batteries_triple_cameras-news-70437.php

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Welcome to episode 454 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Dean Daley of MobileSyrup -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we discuss Google's AirDrop for Android bombshell and review both the RedMagic 11 Pro and the Realme GT8 Pro. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus (OnePlus 15R anyone?), Poco, Honor, Huawei, and Samsung... Fun!

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- Dean Daley: https://www.instagram.com/mydaleydose/

- Google Pixel 10 series gets Apple AirDrop: https://www.theverge.com/news/825228/iphone-airdrop-android-quick-share-pixel-10

- RedMagic 11 Pro review: https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/17/redmagic-11-pro-review-the-coolest-gaming-phone-ever-made/

- Realme GT8 Pro review: https://www.androidpolice.com/realme-gt-8-pro-review/

- Dean's OnePlus 15 review: https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/13/oneplus-15-canadian-review/

- OnePlus 15R teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_teases_15r_and_a_new_smartwatch-news-70331.php

- OnePlus Ace 6T teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_teased_with_165hz_display_fast_chipset_and_great_battery_life-news-70322.php

- Poco F8 series coming globally Nov 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f8_series_to_debut_globally_on_november_26-news-70319.php

- Honor Magic8 Pro going global Nov 27: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_to_go_global_on_november_27-news-70357.php

- Huawei Mate 80 series coming Nov 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_series_design_and_launch_date_revealed-news-70317.php

- Samsung Galaxy Glasses leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_glasses_detailed_ahead_of_2026_unveiling-news-70366.php

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It's time for episode 453 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Jeff Howard (AT&T) and Anshel Sag (Moor Insights & Strategy) -- brought to you by AT&T. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we recap the best mobile tech of the year, share our predictions for 2026, and explore AT&T's holiday deals. Second (13:53), we review the OnePlus 15 and the Realme GT8 Pro's camera, then discuss the Polestar 4 and automotive lighting tech. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Tesla and Samsung. 

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- AT&T: https://about.att.com/story/2025/att-holiday-deals.html (sponsor)

- Jeff Howard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-howard-a167216/

- Anshel Sag: https://www.threads.com/@anshelsag

- My OnePlus 15 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-15-review

- Realme GT8 Pro camera: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_ricoh_grinspired_realme_gt_8_pro_wants_to_be_the_best_smartphone_for_street_photography-news-70255.php

- My Polestar 4 first drive: https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/i-just-drove-the-polestar-4-and-its-the-most-tech-forward-ev-not-made-by-tesla

- Automotive lighting tech: https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/i-rode-in-the-new-mercedes-benz-glc-ev-and-it-makes-other-luxury-evs-boring

- Tesla testing Apple CarPlay: https://www.arenaev.com/after_years_of_saying_no_tesla_may_finally_add_apple_carplay_to_its_cars-news-5314.php

- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold coming next month: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_the_samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_is_coming_next_month_some_specs_unofficially_revealed-news-70259.php

- Samsung Galaxy S26 series back on track for January: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s26_series_may_launch_earlier_than_expected_after_all-news-70217.php

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Join me for episode 452 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Helena Stone of GeekSpin -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the Redmagic 11 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, and review the Segway Xafari electric bike. We then discuss the latest phones from Motorola and Huawei, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Realme, Vivo, and Nubia. Enjoy :)

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- Helena Stone: https://www.instagram.com/geekspinco

- Redmagic 11 Pro now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_pro_brings_its_liquid_cooling_to_the_global_stage-news-70139.php

- Nubia Z80 Ultra now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z80_ultra_goes_international-news-70184.php

- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has bloatware: https://9to5google.com/2025/11/04/nothing-bloatware-apps-uninstall/

- Moto G and G Play (2026): https://geekspin.co/motorolas-new-sub-200-smartphones/

- Helena's Segway Xafari review: https://geekspin.co/segway-xafari-review/

- Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch date rumor (Feb 25): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_unpacked_event_date_leaked-news-70134.php

- Samsung Galaxy tri-fold US launch rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_trifold_smartphone_gets_bluetooth_certified_revealing_wide_global_launch_plans-news-70142.php

- Apple iPhone Air gen 2 ultrawide leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_air_successor_to_gain_second_camera-news-70181.php

- Realme GT8 Pro coming globally (Nov 20): https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_8_pros_international_launch_date_is_now_official-news-70182.php

- More OnePlus 15 specs announced: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_oneplus_15_will_be_identical_to_the_chinese_model_including_the_huge_battery-news-70183.php

- OnePlus 15T/15s "small" flagship rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15s_15ts_flagship_chipset_leaks_big_battery_too-news-70114.php

- Pro Max all the things: OnePlus Ace 6 Pro Max leaks (China): https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6_pro_max_is_coming-news-70153.php

- Vivo X300 series now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_make_their_global_debut-news-70089.php

- Huawei Mate 70 Air: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_70_air_unveiled_with_7inch_display_6500mah_battery-news-70177.php

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This is episode 451 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Alex Dobie of XDA Developers -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review Oppo's awesome Find X9 Pro and discuss the latest OnePlus handsets. We then dive into what's happening with Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup and cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Nothing, Motorola, and Huawei. 

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- Alex Dobie: https://www.threads.com/@alexdobie

- Oppo Find X9 Pro review: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/oppo-phones/oppo-find-x9-pro-review

- OnePlus 15 coming globally (Nov 13): https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oneplus_15_launches_globally_in_two_weeks_earlybird_offer_already_underway-news-70079.php

- OnePlus 15 camera samples: https://www.gsmarena.com/we_tested_the_oneplus_15s_cameras-news-70044.php

- OnePlus Ace 6 for China: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_and_ace_6_are_official_with_massive_batteries_165hz_screens-news-70042.php

- OnePlus Turbo rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_turbos_full_specs_leak_insane_battery_capacity_included-news-70051.php

- What's up with Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup? (Alex's video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzl4lKw-kdw

- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_lite_launches_as_the_brands_first_entrylevel_phone_-news-70080.php

- The Moto X70 Air is the Edge 70 in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_lists_edge_70_along_with_its_full_specs_on_its_official_website-news-70074.php

- Huawei Mate 70 Air leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_70_air_poster_leaks_here_are_the_rumored_specs-news-70066.php

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Tune into episode 450 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator TK Bay -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review the Vivo X300 Pro (and X300), and dive into all the ecently announced Chinese flagships -- including the Realme GT8 Pro, Redmagic 11 Pro/Pro+, Nubia Z80 Ultra, Redmi K90 Pro Max, and Honor Magic 8 series. We also share our thoughts on Samsung's Galaxy XR, and cover news from Oppo and OnePlus... Good times!

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- TK Bay: https://www.threads.net/@tkdsl8655

- TK's Vivo X300 Pro (and X300) review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKAYUlO2v5s

- Oppo Find X9 Pro camera samples: https://www.techradar.com/phones/oppo-phones/i-tried-the-oppo-find-x9-pros-detachable-zoom-lens-and-im-not-allowed-to-tell-you-how-cool-it-is-yet

- Realme GT8 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt8_pro_debuts_swappable_camera_islands_ricoh_tuned_50mp_main_cam_and_sd_elite_gen_5-news-69989.php

- More OnePlus 15 specs teased (coming Oct 27): https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_camera_features_revealed_to_offer_35x_optical_zoom-news-70009.php

- Redmagic 11 Pro/Pro+: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_pro_and_11_pro_debut_with_active_cooling_fan_up_to_8000mah_battery-news-69957.php

- Nubia Z80 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z80_ultra_unveiled_with_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_and_7200mah_battery-news-70015.php

- Redmi K90 Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k90_pro_max_debuts_with_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_soc_and_a_bose_21_channel_speaker_setup-news-70021.php

- Honor Magic 8 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_and_magic8_debut_with_ai_button_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_soc-news-69921.php

- Samsung Galaxy XR: https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/samsung-galaxy-xr-raises-the-bar-while-lowering-the-price-for-premium-spatial-experiences

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- Xiaomi 15T Pro: https://amzn.to/49mbRmi

It's time for episode 449 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Mark Finn (Infineon) and John Velasco (Tom's Guide) -- brought to you by Infineon. This week's action-packed episode comes in two parts. First, we explore some of the tech showcased during Infineon's OktoberTech Silicon Valley 2025. Second (15:55), discuss the state of EVs today, review CMF by Nothing's Headphone Pro, and share our thoughts on the Oppo Find X9 series, Vivo X300 series, Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones edition, and new Apple M5 devices. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Realme, Honor, Motorola, and Samsung.

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- Mark Finn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-finn-0390358/

- John Velasco: https://www.threads.com/@john_c_velasco

- John's Apple Car Play and Android Auto article: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-thought-wireless-carplay-and-android-auto-were-a-must-have-but-i-was-wrong-heres-why

- CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro review: https://www.androidpolice.com/i-tried-the-cmf-headphone-pro-headphones/

- Oppo Find X9 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_and_x9_pro_arrive_with_dimensity_9500_pro_boasts_a_200mp_hasselblad_tele_cam-news-69939.php

- OnePlus OxygenOS 16: https://www.gsmarena.com/oxygenos_16_handson_review-news-69940.php

- Realme GT 8 Pro with interchangeable camera pod (Coming Oct 21): https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_realme_gt_8_pro_and_its_interchangeable_camera_housing-news-69932.php

- Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_15_pro_game_of_thrones_limited_edition_goes_official-news-69837.php

- My Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones edition unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuPax-awBW8

- Vivo X300 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_pro_and_x300_announced_with_dimensity_9500_soc_upgraded_cameras-news-69891.php

- Honor Robot Phone (coming at MWC): https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_robot_phone_teased_ahead_of_full_unveiling_in_march-news-69926.php

- Moto X70 Air: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_x70_air_unveiled_6mm_thick_with_a_4800mah_battery-news-69907.php

- Apple M5 SoC: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/cpus/apple-m5-chip-everything-you-need-to-know

- Apple MacBook Pro M5: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/m5-macbook-pro-announced-heres-everything-you-need-to-know

- Apple iPad Pro M5: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ipads/m5-ipad-pro-is-here-price-release-date-specs-and-all-the-upgrades

- Apple Vision Pro M5: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-vision-pro-with-m5-chip-unveiled-heres-all-the-upgrades-and-whats-missing

- Samsung Google Project Moohan (coming Oct 21): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_project_moohan_galaxy_xr_launch_date-news-69913.php

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Welcome to episode 448 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matt Swider of The Shortcut -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we discuss ASUS' ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds, review Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 4, and share our first impressions on Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Amazon, OnePlus, and Realme. Enjoy :)

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- Matt Swider: https://www.threads.com/@mattswider

- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-price-release-date-specs

- My Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-10-pro-fold-review

- Google Pixel Watch 4 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/795383/google-pixel-watch-4-review-android-smartwatch-gemini-wearable

- Google Gemini for Home: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/google-home-speakers-gemini-ai-upgrade-announced

- New Amazon Echo and Kindle devices: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/heres-everything-amazon-just-announced-at-its-fall-hardware-event

- Meta Ray-Ban Display: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/meta-ray-ban-display-price-release-date

- Google Pixel 11 to get MediaTek modem (rumor): https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_series_now_rumored_to_have_a_new_modem_from_mediatek-news-69814.php

- OnePlus 15 specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_specs_and_product_photos_leak_ahead_of_launch-news-69803.php

- Realme GT 8 Pro specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt8_pro_leaks_again_in_a_live_photo_along_with_key_specs-news-69801.php

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Join me for episode 447 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Siegfried Chang (MediaTek) and Rob Pegoraro (PCMag) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into MediaTek's powerful (100 Tops!) new Dimensity 9500 flagship SoC. Second (20:10), we discuss Meta Ray-Ban Display and the state of AR smart glasses, Xiaomi's 17/17 Pro/17 Pro Max, the upcoming Sand Stone OnePlus 15, and Realme's leaked GT 8 Pro. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Xiaomi, Realme, Moto, Nothing, and CMF. Phew...

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- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)

- MediaTek Dimensity 9500: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9500

- Siegfried Chang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siegfried-chang-549a404a/

- Rob Pegoraro: https://bsky.app/profile/robpegoraro.com

- Meta Ray-Ban Display: https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs

- Apple is going all in on AR smart glasses (rumor): https://www.gsmarena.com/bloomberg_apple_is_pausing_its_vision_air_and_going_allin_on_smart_glasses__-news-69766.php

- Rob: Are AR smart glasses the future: https://robpegoraro.com/2025/09/27/im-not-sure-that-the-mass-market-shares-the-tech-industrys-vision-for-smart-glasses/

- Why Meta Ray-Ban Display are taking smart glasses in the wrong direction: https://www.androidpolice.com/meta-ray-ban-display-are-not-the-future-of-wearable-tech/

- Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_pro_and_pro_max_pair_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_with_extra_screens_improved_cameras-news-69666.php

- Xiaomi 17: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_pairs_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_with_7000_mah_battery__-news-69667.php

- OnePlus 15 Sand Stone teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_gets_global_launch_confirmation_and_official_color_reveal-news-69714.php

- Realme GT8 Pro coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_8_pro_to_debut_globally_with_the_new_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_soc-news-69655.php

- Xiaomi 15T series: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15t_and_15t_pro_arrive_with_larger_683_displays_and_batteries_pro_has_a_new_tele_lens-news-69641.php

- Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Edition teased (coming Oct 8): https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_15_pro_game_of_thrones_edition_design_teased-news-69765.php

- Moto X17 Air leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_x70_air_may_launch_globally_as_the_moto_edge_70_leak_reveals_new_colors-news-69729.php

- Nothing Essential Apps: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_debuts_essential_apps_and_playground__the_building_blocks_for_its_ai_operating_system_-news-69737.php

- CMF Heaphone Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_headphone_pro_announced_with_customizable_look_and_an_energy_slider-news-69708.php

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- Xiaomi 15: https://amzn.to/3W5C2Wp