Tune into episode 400 (!) of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and tech journalist Richard Lai -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we dive into some of the history behind the Mobile Tech Podcast, then discuss Huawei's amazing Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone in more detail. We also share our thoughts on the new Realme GT7 Pro, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Huawei, Samsung, and RedMagic. Good times :)

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- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- Richard Lai: https://www.threads.net/@richardlaihk
- Richard's Huawei Mate XT Ultimate hands-on: https://www.instagram.com/richardlaihk/reel/DAPuTnfP00M/
- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate details: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_ultimate_handson_roundup-news-64487.php
- Huawei Mate 70 series leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_might_launch_mate_70_series_with_familiar_camera_design-news-65122.php
- Realme GT7 Pro now official: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_price_specs_availability-news-65187.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_reportedly_release_a_galaxy_s25_slim_next_year_as_a_test_for_a_potential_s26_design-news-65159.php
- Samsung W25 series (China): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold_se_reaches_china_as_w25_w25_flip_also_debuts-news-65216.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_could_launch_a_galaxy_z_flip_fe_next_year-news-65188.php
- RedMagic 10 series coming Nov 13: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_10_pro_display_detailed_ahead_of_launch-news-65217.php

Welcome to episode 399 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest David Lumb of CNET -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. This week's show is packed with goodness. First, we discuss Apple's new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pros with M4 chips. Second, we cover the latest flagship phones from China -- the Xiaomi 15 series, Oppo Find X8 series, OnePlus 13, Relame GT7 Pro, and Honor Magic7 series... 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
- David Lumb: https://twitter.com/OutOnALumb
- Apple M4 Macs: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-got-to-play-with-apples-new-m4-mac-mini-imac-and-macbook-pro/
- Xiaomi 15 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_pro_gains_sd_8_elite_5x_periscope_and_beefy_battery_-news-65123.php
- Xiaomi 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_unveiled_with_snapdragon_8_elite_massive_5400mah_battery-news-65124.php
- Oppo Find X8 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_and_x8_pro_announced__dimensity_9400_impressive_cameras_-news-65054.php
- OnePlus 13: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_arrives_with_snapdragon_8_elite_updated_cameras_and_6000_mah_battery_-news-65154.php
- Realme GT7 Pro benchmarks: https://www.androidauthority.com/real-world-snapdragon-8-elite-benchmarks-3494890/
- Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_nothing_phone_2a_plus_community_edition_glows_in_the_dark_will_be_available_in_all_markets-news-65142.php
- Honor Magic7 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic7_pro_unveiled_with_a_200mp_tele_camera_vanilla_magic7_powered_by_the_sd_8_elite-news-65140.php
- Boox Palma 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/boox_palma_2_adds_faster_chipset_android_13_and_a_fingerprint_scanner_-news-65034.php

It's time for episode 398 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Nick Gray (Phandroid), Sascha Segan (Qualcomm), Adam Doud (SlashGear), Christian de Looper (BGR and Digital Trends), Phil Berne (TechRadar), and Matt Swider (The Shortcut) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's episode, join us poolside as we recap everything that was announced at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2024 in Maui, including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite, Cockpit Elite, and Ride Elite, plus the Xiaomi 15 series, Honor Magic7 series, and ASUS ROG Phone 9... Good times!

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- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray
- Sascha Segan: https://twitter.com/saschasegan
- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology
- Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper
- Philip Berne: https://www.threads.net/@phlipper
- Matt Swider: https://twitter.com/mattswider
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold6_special_edition_brings_larger_displays_slimmer_design_and_a_200mp_main_cam_-news-65000.php
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/believe-the-hype-qualcomms-snapdragon-8-elite-will-change-everything-about-smartphones
- Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/qualcomm-wants-to-power-your-next-car-with-the-snapdragon-cockpit-and-ride-elite-platforms/
- Xiaomi 15 series teased: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-xiaomi-15-will-launch-this-month-with-the-snapdragon-8-elite-chip/
- Honor Magic7 series teased: https://phandroid.com/2024/10/21/meet-autopilot-ai-honors-approach-to-mobile-ai-software/
- My ASUS ROG Phone 9 hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/we-got-a-sneak-peak-at-the-asus-rog-phone-9-one-of-the-first-snapdragon-8-elite-phones-and-its-going-to-be-fast
- Realme GT 7 Pro teased: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/realme-gt-7-pro-snapdragon-8-elite

This is episode 397 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek) and Ben Schoon (9to5Google) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into MediaTek's powerful new Dimensity 9400 flagship SoC. Second (18:56), we discuss Vivo's new X200 series flagship, Android 15's rollout, Apple's latest iPad mini, and Amazon's refreshed Kindles. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, Nothing, and Samsung.

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- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400
- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/
- Ben Schoon: https://twitter.com/NexusBen
- Vivo X200 Pro and Pro mini: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_pro_x200_pro_mini_official_with_big_batteries_dimensity_9400_200mp_telephoto-news-64920.php
- Vivo X200: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_unveiled_with_dimensity_9400_zeiss_cameras_and_quadcurved_display-news-64919.php
- Vivo X200 series spec comparison: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=13433&idPhone2=13434&idPhone3=13410
- Android 15 is rolling out: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/android-15-updates-rolling-out/
- Oppo Quick Capture button: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_exec_details_find_x8s_quick_capture_button-news-64886.php
- Oppo ColorOS 15: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/oppo-coloros-15-android-15-preview-video/
- OnePlus 13 design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/take_a_look_at_the_oneplus_13_in_all_its_glory-news-64975.php
- Android 15 coming to OnePlus phones: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/oneplus-android-15-update-release-date/
- Realme GT7 Pro coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_gets_unboxed_underwater_just_as_reservations_start-news-64974.php
- Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition coming Oct 30: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_community_edition_launch_date-news-64945.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_bring_galaxy_z_fold_special_edition_with_a_smaller_crease-news-64918.php
- Apple iPad mini (7th gen): https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/15/apple-announces-new-ipad-mini/
- New Amazon Kindles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24271603/kindle-2024-colorsoft-scribe-paperwhite-specs-price-date

Join me for episode 396 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Adrian Mikolajczak (Infineon) and Twitch/YouTube creator Trisha Hershberger -- brought to you by Infineon. This week's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore some of the tech showcased during Infineon's OktoberTech Silicon Valley 2024. Second (21:12), we review three devices -- Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Alienware's Pro gaming headset, and Xreal's Beam Pro and Air 2 AR glasses. Enjoy :)

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- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/oktobertech (sponsor)
- OktoberTech case study: https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/partner-network/silicon-valley-innovation-center/innovation-impacts/#
- Adrian Mikolajczak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmikolajczak/
- Trisha Hershberger: https://twitter.com/thatgrltrish
- Trish's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/trishahershberger
- Trish's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trishahershberger
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: https://www.theverge.com/24237586/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-review-screen-camera-battery
- Xreal Beam Pro and Air 2 AR glasses review: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/xreal-beam-pro-review

It's time for episode 395 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Daniel Bader of Android Police -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's episode we discuss the state of wireless earbuds -- including Nothing's new Ear (open) -- and review Xiaomi's Mix Flip folding phone. We then cover a whole bunch of news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor, MediaTek, Google, Motorola, and Infinix... Hang tight: it's gonna be a busy fall!

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- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- Daniel Bader: https://twitter.com/journeydan
- Nothing Ear (open): https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.php
- Oppo Find X8 Pro image reflection removal: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_series_will_remove_reflections_from_your_pictures-news-6473.php
- Vivo X200 series renders leak, coming Oct 14: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_x200_pro_x200_pro_mini_press_renders_appear_online-news-64743.php
- Rumor of Xiaomi 15 series coming Oct 20, Honor Magic 7 series coming Oct 30: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_could_arrive_on_october_20_honor_magic_7_to_follow_ten_days_later-news-64763.php
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400 coming Oct 9: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_reveals_date_for_dimensity_9400_arrival-news-64662.php
- Xiaomi Mix Flip now available globally: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_flip_makes_global_debut-news-64702.php
- Google Pixel 9a leaks, coming in March 2025: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_to_get_an_early_launch-news-64784.php
- Motorola ThinkPhone 25: https://www.gsmarena.com/thinkphone_25_by_motorola_announced-news-64742.php
- Infinix Zero Flip: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_announces_its_first_foldable_meet_the_zero_flip_-news-64714.php
 

Tune into episode 394 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nirave Gondhia of Hot Tech -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our first impressions of Samsung's latest devices -- the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone, Tab S10 series tablets, and Watch FE LTE smartwatch. We then dive into Meta's super impressive Orion AR glasses, and Xiaomi's slick new 14T series affordable flagships. Enjoy :)

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- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- Nirave Gondhia: https://twitter.com/nirave
- NIrave's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra hands-on: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-hands-on/
- My Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10 Ultra, and Watch FE LTE hands-on article: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s24-fe-tab-s10-ultra-watch-fe-lte-hands-on
- My Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10 Ultra, and Watch FE LTE hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYEe3d_lrXk
- Meta Orion AR glasses hands-on: https://www.theverge.com/24253908/meta-orion-ar-glasses-demo-mark-zuckerberg-interview
- Xiaomi 14T series: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14t_and_14t_are_official_with_144hz_displays_triple_cameras-news-64692.php
- My Poco Pad review: https://geekspin.co/poco-pad-review/
- My cheap Pixel 9 Pro Fold case: https://amzn.to/4emKcBl (referral link)

Welcome to episode 393 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Tom Merritt of the Daily Tech News Show -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's episode, we (meta) review Apple's iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, alongside the AirPods 4. We then discuss Snap's developer-only Spectacles 5 and GM EVs gaining access to Tesla's Supercharger network. Finally, we cover Nothing's Ear (open) teaser and Tecno's Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2.

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- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- Tom Merritt: https://twitter.com/acedtect
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: https://www.theverge.com/24247538/apple-iphone-16-pro-review
- Apple iPhone 16 review: https://www.theverge.com/24247479/apple-iphone-16-plus-review-camera-control-screen-battery
- Apple AirPods 4 review: https://www.theverge.com/24245570/apple-airpods-4-review
- Snap dev-only Spectacles 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/snaps_new_spectacles_5_ar_glasses_bring_massive_improvements_you_still_cant_buy_them-news-64581.php
- GM EVs gain Supercharger access: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/18/24247122/gm-ev-tesla-supercharger-access-adapter-price
- Nothing Ear (open) coming Sep 24: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_is_launching_on_september_24-news-64565.php
- Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_launches_phantom_v_flip2_and_phantom_v_fold2_foldables_with_integrated_ai_assistant-news-64515.php

This is episode 392 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Ray Notarantonio (Infineon) and Marton Barcza (TechAltar) -- brought to you by Infineon. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we discuss how vehicles with a 48V architecture are benefitting from Infineon's technologies. Second (19:42), we recap Apple's "It's Glowtime" event and share our thoughts on the iPhone 16 series, Camera Control and all. Finally, we cover Huawei's incredible new Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone and cover news from Xiaomi and OnePlus... Phew!

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- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/applications/automotive/ (sponsor)
- Ray Notarantonio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-notarantonio-9ba0306/
- Marton Barcza: https://www.threads.net/@techaltar
- Apple "It's Glowtime" event recap: https://www.cultofmac.com/news/iphone-16-recap
- Apple iPhone 16 series: https://www.theverge.com/24239802/iphone-16-pro-max-hands-on-apple-photos-features-price
- Apple iPhone 16 cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6oMuru-U2I
- Oppo Find X8 series also getting Camera Control: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_series_is_getting_a_capture_button_too_just_like_the_iphone_16_family-news-64311.php
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24241960/apple-airpods-pro-2-otc-hearing-aid-health-industry
- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate details: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_ultimate_handson_roundup-news-64487.php
- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF2qgRXADOc
- Xiaomi 14T series coming Sep 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/mark_your_calendars_xiaomi_14t_series_launch_date_confirmed-news-64506.php
- OnePlus 13 coming Oct 13: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_confirmed_to_arrive_in_october-news-64447.php

Tune into episode 391 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Nick Gray (Phandroid) and Christian de Looper (BGR and Digital Trends) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we recap IFA 2024 and discuss a broad range of cool mobile devices like Honor's Magic V3, Asus' Zenbook S 14, and Lenovo's Auto Twist concept. We also cover Intel's new Lunar Lake chips and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Plus 8-core SoC, plus new phones from TCL and HMD. Enjoy :)

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- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray
- Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper
- Best of IFA 2024: https://phandroid.com/2024/09/07/phandroids-best-of-ifa-2024-winners-here-are-our-top-picks/
- Intel Lunar Lake: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/3/24233957/intel-lunar-lake-core-ultra-200v-launch
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/4/24235065/qualcomm-8-core-snapdragon-x-plus-windows-laptops
- Asus Zenbook S 14: https://gizmodo.com/i-might-finally-understand-the-ceraluminum-gimmick-with-the-asus-zenbook-s-14-2000495063
- Lenovo Auto Twist concept: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24235794/lenovo-auto-twist-ai-pc-concept-ifa-2024
- Honor Magic V3 now global: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24235231/honor-magic-v3-thin-foldable-europe-launch
- TCL 50-series Nxtpaper phones: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24235920/tcl-nxtpaper-50-pro-maximum-ink-mode
- HMD Fusion modular phone: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_fusion_announced_with_sd_4_gen_2_modular_design_-news-64423.php

Join me for episode 390 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Clifton Thomas of Slashgear -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, then discuss HMD's Barbie phone and Tecno's tri-fold concept. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Honor, and Oppo.

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- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech
- Clifton Thomas: https://twitter.com/cliftonmthomas
- Google Pixel 9 Pro / Pro XL review: https://www.theverge.com/24225221/google-pixel-9-pro-xl-review-ai-gemini-screen-battery-camera
- Google Pixel 9a leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_leaks_with_almost_flat_camera_bar-news-64282.php#image1
- OnePlus Buds Pro 3 review: https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/audio/oneplus-buds-pro-3-review
- HMD Barbie phone: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/27/24229775/hmd-barbie-flip-phone-price
- HMD Skyline: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_skyline-review-2733.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s25_ultra_to_be_thinner_and_lighter_than_iphone_16_pro_max_and_pixel_9_pro_xl-news-64315.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold_slim_to_actually_be_called_galaxy_z_fold_special_edition-news-64310.php
- Apple "It's Glowtime" iPhone event Sept 10: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/26/24223957/apple-iphone-16-launch-event-date-glowtime
- Apple iPhone 16 series colors leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_iphone_16_pro_color_is_actually_gold_not_brown-news-64178.php
- Huawei tri-fold phone coming in Sept: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_will_start_selling_the_triplefold_device_in_september-news-64201.php
- Tecno Phantom Ultimate tri-fold concept: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_details_phantom_ultimate_2_trifold_concept-news-64296.php
- Honor Magic V3, MagicPad 2, and Magic Book Art 14 going global at IFA: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_magic_v3_foldable_flagship_will_make_its_global_debut_at_ifa_this_september-news-64180.php
- Oppo Find X8 Ultra battery and charging rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_ultra_battery_size_charging_speed_tipped-news-64233.php