Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire

It's time for episode 497 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Josh Kirschner of Techlicious -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Apple's iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and AirPods 5. We then showcase some of our favorite travel tech (see affiliate links below), and discuss Snap Specs and the state of smart glasses in general. Finally, we cover rumors, leaks, and news from Apple, Samsung, MediaTek, Vivo, Oppo, Honor, and Microsoft... Phew!

Episode Links
- 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
- Josh Kirschner: https://twitter.com/joshkirschner
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max review video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohqxP8EEumo
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/995945/iphone-18-pro-max-review-camera-aperture
- Apple AirPods 5 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/995273/airpods-5-wireless-charging-case-review
- Apple iOS 27 now available for select iPhones: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_27_now_seeding_here_are_all_the_iphones_getting_it_-news-74617.php
- Samsung One UI 9 now available for Galaxy S26 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_releases_one_ui_9_based_on_android_17_for_the_galaxy_s26_s26_and_s26_ultra-news-74642.php
- Snap Specs eyes-on: https://www.theverge.com/tech/996422/snap-specs-hands-on-ar-glasses
- MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro: https://hothardware.com/news/mediatek-dimensity-9600-pro-30b-ai-up-to-185fps-gaming
- Vivo X500 Pro Max coming Sep 21 with Dimensity 9600: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x500_pro_and_x500_pro_max_will_be_the_first_to_use_mediateks_dimensity_9600_pro-news-74632.php
- Oppo Find X10 Pro Max coming Sep 22 wih Dimensity 9600: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oppo_find_x10_pro_max_is_one_of_the_first_dimensity_9600_pro_phones_will_be_available_globally-news-74621.php
- Honor Robot Phone teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnWmuc-J8i8
- Honor teases Magic9 design coming Sep 28 with 11,000mAh battery option: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_reveals_magic9_series_designs_and_colors_super_edition_to_get_11000mah_battery-news-74601.php
- Microsoft event Oct 7: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_october_7_windows_and_surface_event-news-74635.php

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- Anker Soundcore Sleep A30: https://link.amazon/B0dx85Zwe
- Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro: https://link.amazon/B0cAYV3pe
- INIU SnapGo Air: https://link.amazon/B0aHXYq1i
- Anker Nano 45W with display: https://link.amazon/B0gtSnXyG
- Shokz OpenFit Pro: https://link.amazon/B0jcOJk1s
- Samsung Galaxy Buds4: https://link.amazon/B02kl1BC2
- Apple AirPods 5: https://link.amazon/B06UmJ2YQ
- Sony WH-1000XM6: https://link.amazon/B0blkhz5a
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: https://link.amazon/B031wEijB
- Samsers ultra-slim foldable Bluetooth keyboard: https://link.amazon/B03AbDQuI

Join me for episode 496 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matt Swider of The Shortcut -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we recap the Apple event and share our first impressions of the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 4/series 12, and AirPods 5. We then discuss my hands-on with Honor's Robot Phone, plus new handsets from Xiaomi, Poco, and Motorola. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Honor, Oppo, and Huawei.
Episode Links
- 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
- Matt Swider: https://www.threads.com/@mattswider
- Matt's recap of the Apple event: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/apple-iphone-duo-event-live-blog
- Matt's Apple iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max first impressions: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/iphone-duo-first-look
- Apple iPhone Duo alternatives: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_the_apple_iphone_duo_alternatives-news-74560.php
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8iWRnEq6DQ
- My IFA 2026 recap article (with Honor Robot Phone hands-on): https://hothardware.com/reviews/ifa-2026-recap-colorful-laptops-nvidia-rtx-spark-machines-and-robot-phones
- My IFA 2026 recap video (with Honor Robot Phone hands-on): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpQMiaBTT4
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max video leaks, coming Sep 28: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_magic9_pro_max_stars_in_a_handson_video_before_its_official_announcement-news-74542.php
- Moto Edge 70+: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_plus_razr_70_with_crystals_watch_ultra_handson-news-74468.php
- Poco F9 Pro/Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f9_pro_and_f9_ultra_announced_-news-74425.php
- Oppo details Find X10 series cameras: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x10_to_feature_dual_200mp_cameras_pro_max_gets_open_gate-news-74555.php
- Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_2_ultimate_design_is_official_with_a_kirin_9050_pro_soc_5600mah_battery-news-74503.php
- My silicon-carbon battery story: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-interviewed-honor-and-oneplus-about-their-silicon-carbon-battery-tech-apple-and-google-are-quickly-falling-behind

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- Apple MacBook Neo: https://link.amazon/A0gLI0s07
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro: https://link.amazon/B0b89kaoS
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: https://link.amazon/B0f4TzUW4
- Apple AirPods 5: https://link.amazon/B06UmJ2YQ
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: https://link.amazon/B031wEijB

Welcome to episode 495 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Nick Gray (Phandroid) and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we recap IFA 2026 and discuss Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe and Yoga Pro 9n, ASUS' ProArt P14 and P16, plus new laptops from Acer and Dell. We also cover the Moto Watch Ultra, new phones from Xiaomi and TCL, and much more. Enjoy :)
Episode Links
- 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://www.threads.net/@nickmgray
- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology
- IFA 2026 recap: https://www.techradar.com/tech/ifa-2026-best-in-show-awards-our-25-favorite-reveals-at-the-berlin-tech-expo-from-somersaulting-robots-to-modular-solar-batteries-for-renters
- Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/03/lenovos-new-699-99-laptops-finally-skip-the-boring-black-look/
- Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n: https://www.engadget.com/2250161/lenovo-yoga-pro-9n-nvidia-rtx-spark-ifa-2026/
- ASUS ProArt P14: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/macbook-pro-14-inch-vs-asus-proart-p14-nvidia-rtx-spark
- ASUS ProArt P16 and GR1X: https://www.howtogeek.com/rtx-spark-hands-on-asus-dell-microsoft/
- Acer Swift Blade 14: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/the-new-acer-swift-blade-14-is-the-worlds-lightest-laptop-to-be-launched-globally
- Dell 14S: https://www.pcmag.com/news/dell-14s-unveiled-another-full-metal-macbook-neo-challenger-ifa-2026
- Moto Watch Ultra: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/03/motorola-is-launching-its-first-ever-lte-smartwatch-for-349-99/
- Xiaomi 18 Fold: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_fold_gets_its_first_official_look_ahead_of_september_7_launch-news-74446.php
- TCL P80 Ultra: https://www.androidpolice.com/tcl-p80-ultra-hands-on-why-no-one-copying/
- Tecno Bezelless concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngPkbaZliaU
- Ulefone/RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/rugone-xnap-7-pro-hands-on
- Anker Soundcore Sleep earbuds 4 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/tech/988265/anker-sleep-earbuds-4-pro-price-date-specs
- Ugreen MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank: https://www.techlicious.com/blog/ugreen-bets-on-a-999-ai-hub-to-run-your-whole-smart-home/

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- ASUS Zenbook A14: https://amzn.to/3SU9mSu
- Xiaomi 17T Pro: https://amzn.to/4iO3tRc
- Ugreen MagFlow Pro: https://amzn.to/4yrG5Oc

Tune into episode 494 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Marc Saltzman of Tech It Out -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review Dell's ultra thin and light XPS 13 laptop TCL's Tab 8 NXTPaper 5G tablet , and Hypershell's X Ultra S exoskeleton. We then discuss Samsung's new Galaxy S26 FE plus Apple's Mac mini M6 and M5 Pro and Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Finally, we cover rumors, leaks, and news from Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm, and Gamescom.

Episode Links
- 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
- Marc Saltzman: https://www.threads.com/@marcsaltzman
- Mark's Dell XPS 13 review: https://www.reviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-review
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: https://www.theverge.com/report/985187/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-hands-on-preview-specs-features-design
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/take_a_look_at_the_samsung_galaxy_s27_ultra_in_some_fresh_highquality_cad_renders-news-74333.php
- Apple iPhone event is Sep 9: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_schedules_iphone_event_for_september_9-news-74357.php
- Apple Mac mini M6 (2nm) and M5 Pro plus Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_announces_new_mac_mini_and_mac_studio_with_m6_and_m5_chips-news-74335.php
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro to reach 5GHz: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_confirms_that_its_next_snapdragon_flagship_platform_will_reach_5ghz-news-74343.php
- Mark's Gamescom / Stage Tour coverage: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/saltzman-play-gamescom-2026-154307087.html
- TCL Tab 8 NXTPaper 5G review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tcl-tab-8-nxtpaper-5g
- Hypershell X Ultra S review: https://www.wired.com/review/hypershell-x-ultra-s/

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- Samsung Galaxy S26: https://amzn.to/4xqbws1
- Apple Mac mini M6: https://amzn.to/45XFyaA
- Apple MacBook Neo: https://amzn.to/45Z2JRP
- TCL NXTPaper 11 Plus: https://amzn.to/4xwpPvh

It's time for episode 493 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest David Cogen of TheUnlockr -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Google's new Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, plus Google's Pixel Watch 5. We then discuss the Fairphone 6+ and CMF Buds Neo, and cover news, rumors, and leaks from Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm. Also in this episode: stupid pigeons!

Episode Links
- 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
- David Cogen: https://www.threads.com/@theunlockr
- My Google Pixel 11 series review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-11-series-review-tensor-g6-hilight-cameras-prices
- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/981956/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-review
- Google Pixel Watch 5 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/981957/google-pixel-watch-5-review-wearables-smartwatch
- GoogleBooks are coming Sept 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_announce_the_new_googlebooks_and_accompanying_os_on_september_15-news-74240.php
- David's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 real-world test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpNpAWle2EQ
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is coming Aug 27: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_sets_the_date_for_the_galaxy_s26_fe_unveiling__its_coming_next_week-news-74245.php
- Fairphone 6+: https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_6_is_now_official_and_coming_to_the_us-news-74226.php
- CMF Buds Neo: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_buds_neo_goes_official_with_anc_and_up_to_52_hour_total_battery_life-news-74263.php
- Qualcomm teases two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomms_new_teaser_confirms_that_two_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_6_socs_are_coming-news-74252.php
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series: https://www.androidauthority.com/redmi-k100-pro-qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5v-chip-3694293/

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- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: https://amzn.to/4qncJO4
- Fairphone 6+: https://amzn.to/3SSspMS
- CMF Clip Pro: https://amzn.to/4wkxCuH