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Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireAirDrop for Android, RedMagic 11 Pro review, Realme GT8 Pro review, OnePlus 15 additional thoughts, OnePlus 15R teaser, and more with Dean Daley of MobileSyrupWelcome 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!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...
2025-11-231h 08
SyrupCastFantasy Football: 2024 Video Game Edition [SyrupArcade Cast 12]Similar to last year, the MobileSyrup team is having a video game fantasy draft. We assembled the regular SyrupArcade Cast hosts, Dean Daley, Brad Shankar, Chris Brown and MobileSyrup freelancer and writer for The Gamer, Gabrielle Huston. From there, each person selects three games they believe will be the top-scoring of the year. The quartet will also do a follow-up podcast in the middle of the year after more titles are announced at 'Summer Game Fest' and other video game showcases, to add two more picks for a total of five each. Hosted on Acas...
2024-01-121h 35
YourTechReportApple's M3 and Humane's AI Pin - A conversation with MobileSyrup's Patrick O'RourkeIn this episode of YourTechReport, host Marc Aflalo welcomes Patrick O'Rourke, Editor-in-Chief at MobileSyrup, for an in-depth discussion on Apple's latest M3 chips. They delve into where these new chips stand in the Apple lineup and debate the necessity of upgrading. The conversation also covers Patrick's hands-on experience with Apple's new "Space Black" color option and its grease-resistant features. Additionally, they touch on Humane's recently announced AI pin, with Patrick sharing both his personal views and insights from the MobileSyrup team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...
2023-11-1815 min
YourTechReportApple's Vision Pro: A Peek into the Future with MobileSyrup's Patrick O'RourkeIn this exciting episode of YourTechReport, host Marc Aflalo sits down with Patrick O'Rourke, Editor-in-Chief of MobileSyrup, to delve into the latest from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Patrick, having attended the event, brings firsthand insights and experiences to the conversation, particularly regarding Apple's much-anticipated Vision Pro headset.Marc and Patrick discuss the buzz around the unveiling of the Vision Pro, Apple's cutting-edge VR headset. Patrick shares his exclusive hands-on experience with the device, offering listeners an early glimpse of this game-changing technology. They examine the potential impact of the Vision Pro on the technology landscape and...
2023-06-1822 minSyrupCastThe state of 5G in CanadaOn this week’s SyrupCast, Patrick O’Rourke, Brad Bennett and Jon Lamont explain what 5G actually is. Along with discussing 5G, the pod squad also delves into the current state of the technology in Canada and how the country's implementation of the next-gen wireless tech compares to other areas of the world.This episode is part of a sponsored two-episode series focused on 5G (the next episode drops later in September).This article is part of our The Future with 5G Series. A full-length documentary on 5G airs on BBC Earth Canada and M...
2022-08-2824 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 215: New iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Animal CrossingThis week Patrick O'Rourke and Brad Bennett are back after a brief break to talk about Apple's surprise March announcements, including the iPad Pro (2020) and MacBook Air (2020). The pod starts off with a rundown off how MobileSyrup, Patrick and Brad have been handling work from home and social isolation, before quickly jumping into some of the hottest tech news on MobileSyrup. Total runtime: 53:23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0253 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 214: The Samsung Galaxy S20 series podThis week Patrick O'Rourke and Brad Bennett are joined by MobileSyrup staff writers Jon Lamont and Dean Daley. The Syrup Squad discusses the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra just prior to publishing their reviews of the S series flagships. Jon is reviewing the Galaxy S20, so he'll be defending the smallest of the three phones. Dean is working on the Galaxy S20+ review, and Pat has his hands on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Opinions come out as the reviewers talk about the phone they like the most and what features they think Samsung nailed...
2020-03-0655 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 213: Galaxy Z Flip impressions and CRTC hearing explanationsParick O'Rourke spent time over the past week with Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip, so Brad Bennett grills him about the smartphone's display, hinge and everything he liked about the new device. The pair also talks about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 series. Before that, the team has MobileSyrup telecom reporter Aisha Malik on the podcast to talk about the CRTC's MVNO price reduction hearings. Note: When this podcast was recording, Rogers hadn't yet made the announcement that its initial 5G network is now active. Total runtime: 52:21 Hosted on Acast. See...
2020-02-2152 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 211: Microsoft Surface lineup, alternative computing and xCloudThis week MobileSyrup's Patrick O'Rourke and Bradley Bennet are still tweaking the refreshed show's new formula. Jon Lamont comes on the show to talk about his recent experience with Microsoft's new Surface device, followed by a discussion surrounding 'alternative computing.' In the final segment, Brad Shankar discusses his hands-on time with Microsoft's game streaming platform, xCloud. Total runtime: 60:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-311h 00
SyrupCastSyrupCast 210: CES 2020 and Samsung Galaxy S20 leaksThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup's Patrick O'Rourke, Bradley Bennett and Dean Daley breakdown the barrage of Samsung Galaxy S20 leaks this week and also chat about Brad's experience at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Total runtime: 49:32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-1749 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 208: 16-inch MacBook Pro, Mustang Mach-E and Google Stadia vs Project xCloudThis week, MobileSyrup managing editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-2652 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 207: The Google Pixel 4 podThis week, MobileSyrup Managing Editor Dean Daley and Jon Lamont, to talk about the Google Pixel 4 and Google's corresponding launch event. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to patrick@mobilesyrup.com. Total runtime: 36:34 Shoutouts: 32:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-2536 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 206: Election 2019 -- breaking down telecom, tech policiesThis week, MobileSyrup senior telecom reporter Shruti Shekar is joined by Anja Karadeglija, the editor of The Wire Report, to discuss the upcoming Canadian federal It's no secret that Canada has a few issues that need resolving in the telecom space, including problems like rural connectivity, high cellphone bills and of course, what to do about Huawei in the race for 5G. Total runtime: 40:03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1840 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 205: OnePlus 7T, Amazon’s new hardware and Surface foldablesThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke and staff writers Bradley Bennett and Dean Daley, talk about the OnePlus 7T, the new Echo devices coming to Canada and all the announcements from Microsoft's recent keynote event. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to podcast@mobilesyrup.com. Total runtime: 48:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0448 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast: Google talks Stadia's game library, competition and moreOn this interview episode of the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff writer Brad Shankar speaks with Ray Bautista, Google Stadia's business development manager, regarding where the upcoming game streaming service stands at the moment and what users can expect from it at launch. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to patrick@mobilesyrup.com Total runtime: 15:52 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0115 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 204: iPhone 11 series and everything else AppleThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke and staff writers Bradley Bennett and Jon Lamont break down all the latest Apple-related news. Last week at Apple's annual Fall keynote, the tech giant revealed all of the hardware it's launching this fall. Patrick was at the event and went hands-on with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, as well as the Apple Watch Series 5. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to patrick@mobilesyrup.com Total runtime: 47:12
2019-09-1947 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 203: Android 10, Sonos Move and Apple iPhone Pro event speculationThis week, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke takes over hosting duties alongside staff writers Bradley Bennett and Jon Lamont. The team sits down to discuss Sonos' new portable Move speaker, the best Android 10 features and Apple's upcoming fall hardware event. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to patrick@mobilesyrup.com Total runtime: 59:07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0659 min
SyrupCastSyrupcast Podcast Ep. 202: R.I.P. 12-inch MacBookThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1230 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 201: Everything you need to know about Canadian unlimited data plansThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-2438 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep 200: Impressions on iOS 13, iPadOS and moreThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1434 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 199: A Netflix tax could be on the horizonThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff reporter, Shruti Shekar is joined by the Editor of The Wire Report, Anja Karadeglija, to do a deep dive into the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review. For the past few years, the Canadian government has promised to review the Broadcasting Act and the Telecom Act -- both of which date back to the early 1990s. Finally, last year, the government appointed a panel of seven experts to lead a review of this legislation. The panel has been accepting written submissions from various companies and organizations within the media and telecom in...
2019-06-0730 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep 198: What is the best way to get rid of a phone's notchThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff reporters Bradley Bennett, Jon Lamont and Dean Daley sit down to share their thoughts about the current smartphone market. Over the last few years, the smartphone industry has evolved significantly. The difference between mid-tier smartphones and flagship devices has diminished considerably. The SyrupCast team argues that regardless of the make and model of flagship phone these days, you're still going to walk away with a great phone. They also contend that as flagships become increasingly expensive, mid-tier phones might just start taking over the smartphone market. T...
2019-05-2432 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 197: The Nexus returnsThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1340 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 196: The unfolding of Samsung?This week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-2940 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 195: What does the 600Mhz spectrum auction mean?This week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff reporter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1636 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 194: Inside Huawei, Shenzhen’s darlingThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff reporter Shruti Shekar, Financial Post telecom reporter Emily Jackson and Yahoo Finance reporter Alicja Siekierska, discuss their recent trip to Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Huawei has been in the news a lot lately. The company is at the forefront of developing 5G infrastructure but has also garnered attention recently regarding its legal troubles. Whether it's the arrest of CFO Meng Wanzhou back in December of 2018, the charges the U.S. recently brought against Huawei, or the lawsuit the China-based tech giant launched against the U.S. in...
2019-04-0849 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 193: So Oprah, Big Bird and Spielberg walk into a bar...This week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-2937 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 192: What is spectrum and how is it used?This week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff writer Shruti Shekar and Globe and Mail telecom report Christine Dobby ask the question, "what is spectrum and why is it important?" Last week, Canada began auctioning off the 600 MHz spectrum to twelve different players. This spectrum is low-frequency and capable of passing through buildings as well as travelling long distances. Shruti and Christine discuss how this will allow Canadian carriers to serve rural and urban areas of the country better, especially as 5G becomes available in Canada. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts.
2019-03-2229 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 191: Delving into dark corners of Android QThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1834 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 190: Exploring new galaxies and getting lost at MWCThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, and staff writer Dean Daley discuss the latest and greatest in phones following Mobile World Congress and dig into Samsung's new Galaxy S10. Last week, Dean travelled to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress. What got everyone excited, including Dean, was all the foldable smartphone technology at the show this year. The (possibly) innovative phones feature a hefty price tag though, with Huawei's Mate X coming in at an outstanding $3,425 CAD. The Syrupcast team discusses how they feel foldable devices will fair in the lon...
2019-03-0833 min
SyrupCastViewer Experience Podcast Ep. 10: We didn't start the 'Fyre' FestivalWhile U.S.-based streaming giant Netflix's catalogue of original film still leaves quite a bit to be desired, there's respite in knowing that the over-the-top streaming platform's selection of original documentaries continue to impress. This week, MobileSyrup news and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra and MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke discuss Netflix's Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened, and share their opinions on the second major Fyre Festival documentary to debut on a U.S. streaming platform. Later on the show, Sameer speaks with Toronto-based online content creator Casie Stewart to talk about online infl...
2019-02-0750 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 189: Welcome to our bread baking overlordsThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-1828 min
SyrupCastViewer Experience Podcast Ep. 9: 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' wants to take away your choiceBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch isn't just the latest episode of Charlie Brooker's acclaimed Black Mirror anthology series, it's also a visual novel that represents one of the most public Netflix experiments ever deployed. The film tells the story of a young programmer who finds himself in a strange reality loop while attempting to build a choose-your-own-adventure video game based on a fictional choose-your-own-adventure novel called Bandersnatch. This week, MobileSyrup reporter Sameer Chhabra speaks with MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke and staff reporter/video producer Shruti Shekar about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. Later in the episode, Mike...
2019-01-0345 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 187: Best Smartphones of 2018This week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, and Daniel Bader do a year-end review of their favourite smartphones of 2018. Patrick's top 3 phones were the iPhone XS Max, the Pixel 3 XL, and in number 1 -- the iPhone XR. Daniel's top 3 picks were the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and his number 1 pick -- the Pixel 3. Igor's top 3 smartphones for the year were the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the Pixel 3, and his favourite -- the OnePlus 6. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts. Do you have...
2018-12-2351 min
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireBest phones of 2018 and Huawei Nova 4 with Igor Bonifacic of MobileSyrupToday we discuss the best phones of 2018 in great detail, and share our top 5 - exciting! We also cover the most underrated phones of the year, and Huawei's Nova 4 - yet another handset with a hole punch display...
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Igor Bonifacic: https://twitter.com/IgorBonifacic
Igor's top 5: #1 OnePlus 6T, #2 Pixel 3, #3 iPhone XR, #4 LG G7 One, #5 Galaxy S9
My top 5: #1 Mate 20 Pro / OnePlus 6T (tie), # 2 Pixel 3, #3 LG V40, #4 Galaxy Note 9, #5 iPhone XR
Igor's McLaren OnePlus 6T han...
2018-12-221h 15
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 186: All I want for Christmas is spywareThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1441 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 185: The human cost of Black FridayThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2235 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 184: The Apple falls a little too far from the treeThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke takes over hosting duties and sits down with telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra and reporter Bradley Bennett to discuss Apple's big October hardware event. Completely the opposite of what Patrick predicted a few weeks ago, Apple revealed a new MacBook Air at the company's October 30th event in New York City. The device comes across as a bit of a Frankenstein laptop, borrowing features from the modern MacBook Pro and the 12-inch Macbook. The team discusses the new laptop's various pros and cons. The SyrupCast team also c...
2018-11-0932 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 183: Dreaming of a new MacBook AirThis week on the SyrupCast MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic and managing editor Patrick O'Rourke discuss Apple's upcoming fall hardware keynote. Patrick is heading out to Apple's Fall event in New York on October 30th. There are quite a few devices expected to be revealed at this year's keynote, including a new iPad Pro, an updated MacBook Air, the iPad Mini, the Mac Mini, the AirPower, and second-generation AirPods. Rumours indicate Apple's 2018 iPad Pro will come equipped with USB-C this time around, making Apple's iPhone the only device that still features the companies proprietary Lighting port...
2018-10-2635 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 182: Welcome to kushlandThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup telecom reporter Corey Herscu discuss the legalization of cannabis in Canada. If you haven't heard by now, recreational use of Cannabis is now legal in Canada as of October 17th, 2018. The team digs into the various technology and software solutions that have been popping up around the country in response to the big day. The team also talks about how to actually buy cannabis online. One of those ways, at least in the province of Ontario, is through the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), which was built via a partnership wit...
2018-10-1935 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 181: Google Pixel remastered, with a notchThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, telecom reporter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1237 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 180: We’re not mad, we’re just disappointed in the CRTCThis week on the SyrupCast MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra and freelance tech reporter and author Peter Nowak discuss everything the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has been doing lately. Last week, the CRTC issued a follow-up decision to the Canada Broadband Fund. Under the regulator's previous chair, Jean-Pierre Blais, the recommended broadband target was set at 50Mbps download and 10Mbps upload speed. Now the CRTC has halved that number to 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload for rural and remote communities across Canada. Friend of the podcast and telecom journalist Peter...
2018-10-0538 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 179: A notch too deepThis week on the SyrupCast MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, staff reporter Dean Daley, news and telecom reporter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-2836 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 178: 'Gather Round'This week on the SyrupCast MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, managing Patrick O'Rourke, telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra and freelance tech reporter Josh McConnell recap Apple's recent fall hardware event. If you listened to last week's episode, you'd know that the team predicted what they expected to see at the annual keynote. Leaks indicated that the Apple had plans to add a larger display to the Series 4 Apple Watch. It turns out that the wearable's screen gained a substantial 30 percent, resulting in a shift that the team feels is a significant improvement to the Apple Watch. The up...
2018-09-1541 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 177: iPhone Xtra Small MaxxThis week on the SyrupCast MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic and managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, along with freelance tech reporter Josh McConnell and MacRumors tech reporter Joe Rossigno, discuss what they expect to see at Apple's upcoming September 12th fall hardware event. As far as leaks go, we will almost certainly catch a glimpse of the rumoured iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max. The team also expects to see the Apple Watch Series 4, a new version of Apple's smartwatch that's tipped to feature a larger display and smaller bezels. Further, the team doesn't think that t...
2018-09-0735 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 176: Is Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 a worthy upgrade?This week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, and staff writer Jon Lamont, catch up on the last three week's worth of mobile news. The Galaxy Note 9 has the team talking smart phone pricing expectations and what Samsung's latest smartphone means for the future of iterative smartphone updates. The Note 9, starting at an expensive $1299 CAD, has the team questioning how expensive smartphone prices will get in the coming years. An added feature to this iteration of the Note series is the S Pen's Bluetooth-enabled photo snapping functionality. You can now...
2018-08-1444 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 175: Manitoba's unlimited data bytes the dustThis week on the SyrupCast MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, telecom editor Rose Behar and PHD student at Carlton University Ben Klass, talk about all the telecom and mobile news from the past two weeks. Justin Trudeau has shuffled his cabinet, replacing Melanie Jolie, Canadian Heritage Minister, with Pablo Rodriguez. The team discusses what they think the change will mean for Canadians. Also in the last two weeks mobile overage rates have gone up again. Ben Klass joins the podcast to discuss the impact of these increases. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team...
2018-07-2034 min
SyrupCastViewer Experience podcast Ep. 8: Burning down the 'Tau'-seTau is yet another Netlfix science fiction film with an interesting, important core idea but a disappointingly shoddy execution. This week, MobileSyrup news and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra speakers with MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic about Federico D'Alessandro's Tau. Later in the episode, Lex Gill, a research fellow at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, speaks about digital profiling and the ways in which our digital footprints are being used to target us. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Do you have any recommendations or s...
2018-07-1052 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 174: BlackBerry banks on nostalgia with the KEY2This week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra discuss the latest TCL-made BlackBerry branded smartphone, the KEY2. The KEY2 brings all of the features that BlackBerry fans have to come to expect from the partnership between the former smartphone giant and TCL. However, the smartphone's price tag lands squarely in flagship territory, making the KEY2 a tough sell in a hyper-competitive industry, especially considering its processor is only a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 660. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or...
2018-07-0217 min
SyrupCastViewer Experience podcast Ep. 7: The Incredibles go 2 WashingtonWhat makes Incredibles 2 so fascinating is how intimately aware it is of the current state of politics in the world. It's a movie set in the 1960s that somehow manages to address the conversations about feminism, gun control and identity that are taking place today. All that, and it also manages to cram in a story about screen addiction as well. This week, MobileSyrup news and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra speaks with MobileSyrup news and telecom editor Rose Behar about Brad Bird's Incredibles 2. Later in the episode, Fardous Hosseiny -- national director of public policy and...
2018-06-2933 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 173: Talking the future of the CRTC with Ben KlassThis week on the SyrupCast features editor Igor Bonifacic, telecom editor Rose Behar and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra are joined by Ben Klass to discuss his recent proposal to the CRTC. Recently, Canadian carriers released information on low-cost, data-only plans for Canadians. The plans left a lot to be desired. Last week, a report filed by telecom analyst Ben Klass and professor of communication studies at Carleton University, Dwayne Winseck, proposed an alternate plan for low-cost, data-only rates. The proposal, called the 'CRTC flex plan,' suggests that people should be able to access a small...
2018-06-2530 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 172: The best of the best from E3This week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Brad Shankar, and Bradley Bennett sit down to chat their favourite games from this year's E3. Patrick's picks are The Last of Us Part 2, Halo Infinite, and Skull & Bones. Brad chooses to highlight Spider-Man, Kingdom Hearts III, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Bradley selects Forza Horizon 4, Fallout 76, and Sea of Solitude. Finally, Igor takes note of Ghost of Tsushima, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Sable. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like...
2018-06-1639 min
SyrupCastViewer Experience podcast Ep.6: Netflix's 'The Titan'A movie with a solid idea, but a relatively weak execution, Netflix's The Titan might just be the first movie that Viewer Experience is unable to recommend. It's a movie that's about biohacking, genetic engineering and space exploration, but that fails to deliver on almost all of those fronts. This week, MobileSyrup news and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra speaks with MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke to try to get to the bottom of why Netflix's sci-fi slate seems to avoid being impressive. Later in the episode, Wise Elephant Family Health Team lead physician Dr. Sanjeev Goel...
2018-06-1330 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 171: Looking back at WWDC 2018This week on the SyrupCast features editor Igor Bonifacic, managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, and freelance tech journalist Josh McConnell, discuss all of the announcements from this year's WWDC. As Patrick returns from covering the events of Apple's World Wide Developers Conference, the team sits down to discuss their thoughts on everything that was unveiled. One notable difference at this year's conference in comparison to past keynotes was the lack of new hardware reveals. Among the new software updates announced during the conference are macOS Mojave, iOS 12 , tvOS 12 and watchOS 5. Tune in to hear the Sy...
2018-06-1145 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 170: Netflix Tax II - More Netflix, More TaxThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra and telecom editor Rose Behar chat about a new report recently released by the CRTC. Rose joins the team from Ottawa after attending a media event in Gatineau at the CRTC's head office. The report, requested by the Minister of Heritage and Innovation ahead of reviews of the Broadcasting Act and Telecommunication Act, suggested that internet service providers should contribute to media funding in the same way that cable providers do. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts. Do...
2018-06-0226 min
SyrupCastViewer Experience podcast Ep. 5: Going 'Westworld'Part of what makes HBO's Westworld so appealing to so many different people is how it can be so many different things all at once. It's a show that's simultaneously about artificial intelligence, video games, storytelling, all while being a show that, at its core, is about the wild, wild west. This week, MobileSyrup news and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra speaks with MobileSyrup news and telecom reporter Rose Behar to attempt to find out what Westworld all about. Later in the episode, University of Waterloo artificial intelligence professor Dr. Fakhri Karray speaks about AI research taki...
2018-05-3052 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 169: The problem with Google's AIOn the SyrupCast this week MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic and telecom editor Rose Behar chat about all things Google I/O 2018 related. This year at Google I/O there were over 100 announcements, with some being more notable than others. The company focused it's efforts on meaningful engagement and digital wellness. Among some of the most exciting reveals were Android P's beta and new updates to Google Assistant. Google also announced Duplex, the company's AI-powered phone call technology, which has many both worried and excited. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts. Do...
2018-05-2034 min
SyrupCastBonus Episode - Viewer Experience podcast Ep. 4: Living in an 'Anon'-ymous worldImagine a world without privacy or anonymity, where a totalitarian surveillance state has access to your deepest, darkest secrets. No, this isn't 2018 and we're not talking about social media, this is the world of Andrew Niccol's Anon. On this week's podcast, MobileSyrup telecom and business reporter Sameer Chhabra speaks with managing editor Patrick O'Rourke about their thoughts on Netflix's latest sci-fi flick. Later on in the episode, Brenda McPhail, the director of the Canada's Civil Liberties Association's privacy, technology and surveillance project sheds some insight into the state of privacy in Canada. ...
2018-05-1554 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 168: 'ThinQing' twice about the LG G7This week on the SyrupCast features editor Igor Bonifacic is joined by telecom editor Rose Behar and managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, to chat about the long-awaited LG G7 ThinQ. LG has announced its next flagship device, the G7 ThinQ, a smartphone that at least at the outset, seems to offer a solid experience -- though there's nothing particularly exciting about it. The phone has been long-awaited amid a flurry of rumours and leaks leading up to its release. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or any...
2018-05-0732 min
SyrupCastBonus Episode - Viewer Experience podcast Ep. 3: The real 'Avengers: Infinity War' was the friends we made along the wayThis week, MobileSyrup telecom and business reporter Sameer Chhabra speaks with staff reporter Brad Shankar about Joe and Anthony Russo's Avengers: Infinity War. Later on in the episode, storyboard and concept artist Rob McCallum and Western University media studies professor Tim Blackmore speak about science fiction, the film industry, sci-fi design and why we seem to love the genre. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to sameer@mobilesyrup.com. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, send us a voice recording of y...
2018-05-0158 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 167: Low-cost data-only dreams with Laura TribeThis week on the SyrupCast, features editor Igor Bonifacic is joined by telecom editor Rose Behar, telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra and Laura Tribe, executive director of Open Media, to talk about Rogers, Telus and Bell's proposals for low-cost, data-only plans. On previous episodes of the Syrupcast, the team has talked about the pending CRTC decision regarding Wi-Fi-first MVNOs. After the CRTC decided to uphold previous rulings against Wi-Fi-first MVNOs, it requested that existing telecoms offer low-cost data plans. The resulting proposals from the Big Three were released this week to much criticism from consumer groups and the publ...
2018-04-2736 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Ep. 166: Let's talk about notches (again)This week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic is joined by managing editor Patrick O'Rourke and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra to talk about Motorola's new phones and Patrick's look back at the iPhone X six months after the phone's release. Motorola just announced its 2018 series of mid-range smartphones. The team discusses the strategy behind Motorola releasing so many mid-range smartphones at once, as well as Sameer's experience at the company's G6 and E5 preview event in New York. On the high-end of the smartphone market, Patrick discusses what it's been like to use the ...
2018-04-2034 min
SyrupCastBonus Episode - Viewer Experience podcast Ep. 2: I'm not 'Unsane'This week, MobileSyrup telecom and business reporter Sameer Chhabra speaks with telecom and business editor Rose Behar, as well as features editor Igor Bonifacic, about Steven Soderbergh's Unsane. Later in the episode, filmmaker Nicole Holland, as well as executive producer and director of marketing for Vancouver Film School Christopher Ian Bennett and festival operations manager for the Toronto Smartphone Film Festival Susan Lee-Pierce, discusses smartphone filmmaking and the potential future of cinema. If you're a victim of stalking, please visit the YWCA as well as the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime. Do...
2018-04-1756 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 165: Pumping the brakes on FacebookThis week on the SyrupCast, telecom editor Rose Behar is joined by podcast producer Robyn Edgar and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra, to discuss Facebook's recent privacy issues, as well as the new Sony Xperia XZ2. Over the course of the past few weeks major privacy issues surrounding Facebook have surfaced. This week Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg held a call with journalists to discuss the Cambridge Analytica breach. On the call, Zuckerberg said that the original number of 50 million people affected is actually more in the ballpark of 87 million, 600,000 of those being Canadians. The team talks ab...
2018-04-0940 min
SyrupCastBonus Episode - Viewer Experience Podcast Ep. 1: Are you ‘Ready, Player One?’Believe it or not, we here at MobileSyrup enjoy movies and television almost as much as we love tech. Whether the subject is Steven Spielberg or Steve Jobs, the iPhone or I, Robot, you can be sure that someone at the MobileSyrup office has an opinion or interesting fact to share. Keeping in line with our love for tech and pop culture, MobileSyrup presents Viewer Experience, a podcast where tech meets pop culture. Tune in every two weeks for a brand new episode built around a newly released movie or television show and the technology u...
2018-04-0655 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 164: MV-and-No with Christine Dobby and Emily JacksonThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup telecom editor Rose Behar is joined by Globe and Mail telecom reporter Christine Dobby and Financial Post telecom reporter Emily Jackson, to discuss the current state of Canada's telecom environment. Last week the CRTC released an updated ruling on MVNOs in Canada. The team discusses how this decision impacts Canadians and if it will help drop the cost of phone plans. The team also predicts what the remainder of CRTC chairman Ian Scott's time with the regulatory body will look like and speaks about the new 600MHz auction framework. The p...
2018-04-0244 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 163: Facebook, why can't I quit you?This week on the SyrupCast MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, telecom editor Rose Behar and managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, discuss Sidewalk Labs and the recent controversy surrounding Facebook's latest data breach. People have been voicing concerns related to privacy at Sidewalk Labs, Google's new smart city development project in downtown Toronto. Rose recently spoke with Rohit Aggarwala, Sidewalk Lab's head of urban systems, who discussed the company's intentions and plans behind Sidewalk Labs. This past week news broke that Cambridge Analytica, a major analytics firm in London, U.K., exploited the data of 50 million Facebook prof...
2018-03-2330 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 162: Civics lesson 101 with MobileSyrupThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor Igor Bonifacic, telecom editor Rose Behar, and telecom reporter Sameer Chhabra, discuss everything CRTC related. The CRTC is in the process of putting together its program distribution report, of which streaming services will be an important part. Since foreign streaming platforms like Netflix aren't likely to divulge public information about subscribers and revenue, the regulatory body bent the rules and has decided to allow private companies to report confidentially, versus the usual public reporting. This means that even if Netflix does reveal numbers to the CRTC, Canadians still...
2018-03-1627 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 161: MWC and the Samsung Galaxy S9This week on the SyrupCast, features editor Igor Bonifacic, telecom editor Rose Behar, and managing editor Patrick O'Rourke talk about MWC and Samsung's Galaxy S9/S9+. Very sleep deprived Patrick and Rose are finally back on the ground in Canada after a whirlwind trip to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The team discusses what MWC is, as well as what some of the biggest stories from this year's show are. Following up on last week's talk about the Samsung Galaxy keynote, the team dives into Patrick's recently published review of the Galaxy S9. The Syr...
2018-03-1030 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 160: Taking MWC down a notchThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup head of editorial Igor Bonifacic and reporter Sameer Chhabra talk about MWC's various manufacturer keynotes. At MWC this year, Samsung's spotlight moment was overshadowed by the company's attempt to once again poke fun at Apple and the iPhone X notch. The joke not only fell flat, but also leaves us wondering how Samsung intends to brings its S Series design in to the future. Also at MWC were numerous discussions related to the feasibility of 5G. The discussions centred around the cost of equipment and how the spectrum will be...
2018-03-0228 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 159: What we expect from MWCThis week on the SyrupCast, features editor Igor Bonifacic, telecom report Sameer Chhabra and YouTube personalities Matt Moniz and Ash Tailor tee up predictions for this year's Mobile World Congress. After a week off, the SyrupCast is back with predictions for Mobile World Congress 2018 (MWC). Rose and Patrick will both be headed to cover MWC 2018 for MobileSyrup. Leading into this year's MWC, we've already seen leaks for the Samsung's Galaxy S9, but new phones are also expected from ZTE, Asus, Lenovo, Sony, and more. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts. Do...
2018-02-2422 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 158: 'Switch' to Jeff Bressard shoutoutsOn this week's podcast, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, features editor Igor Bonifacic and freelance tech reporter Josh McConnell take a look back at the Nintendo Switch's first year on the market. The team discusses the great games that have made their way to the system, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart Deluxe, and Splatoon 2. In the home console-portable hybrid system's second year on the market, the SyrupCast squad wants to see full-fledged online services, a solid line-up of first-party games -- we're hoping to learn more at this year's...
2018-02-0923 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 157: Is anti-piracy blacklisting FairPlay?This week on the SyrupCast, feature editor Igor Bonifacic, managing editor Patrick O'Rourke, telecom editor Rose Behar, and freelance tech reporter Simon Cohen, discuss recent layoffs at Shaw as well as FairPlay Canada A group, known as FairPlay Canada, is lobbying the CRTC to begin blocking specific websites known for facilitating piracy. The group is backed by some of Canada's largest carriers, such as Rogers and Bell, leaving some to wonder about the long-term net neutrality implications a shift like this could cause. This week news also came out that Shaw is attempting to buy out a...
2018-02-0237 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 156: The Jeff Bezos CEO Swole ScaleThis week on the SyrupCast, senior editor Igor Bonifacic, senior editor Patrick O'Rourke, senior reporter Rose Behar, and freelance tech journalist Josh McConnell, sit down to talk about Rogers' sales tactics and Josh's recent interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook. Reports about Rogers' sales practices have resurfaced as multiple employees have come forward with stories about their managers and supervisors pressuring them to “hit sales targets or risk termination.” These reports went further to expose the expectations that employees must up-sell products to unsuspecting customers. Rogers has vehemently denied this portrayal of the company's sales strategies. Also t...
2018-01-3032 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 155: CES 2018 - After the FloodThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Ted Kritsonis, and Simon Cohen break the "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" rule and sit down to discuss this year's CES. This year's CES kicked off the voice-activated assistant war, as well as exciting new developments in the infotainment side of the automotive industry. When the weather was behaving, CES attendees got to see Samsung show off a 146-inch modular TV, Google Assistant made the jump to vehicles, and a wide range of other devices were shown off. Finally, the team talks also about LG r...
2018-01-2037 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 154: Discussing Apple's iPhone battery fiascoThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Rose Behar, and now free agent, Josh McConnell, are back after a two week holiday break to bring you their opinions about Apple's recent battery fiasco. Just before the holidays, Apple confirmed that the company does indeed slow down older iPhone models in order to conserve battery quality. Apple fans are especially frustrated that they were not made aware of this feature and that the Cupertino, California based tech giant was forced to reveal that it throttles batteries only after it was uncovered. Apple has since ap...
2018-01-1327 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 153: MobileSyrup's favourite tech moments of 2017This week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Sameer Chhabra, and Rose Behar bring you the SyrupCast's end-of-year episode, looking back at the team's favourite tech moments of 2017. Patrick goes first and talks about -- I'm sure you're surprised -- the Nintendo Switch; Rose's pick is the rise of Freedom Mobile; Sameer's selection is the CRTC's precedent setting zero rating decision related to Vidéotron. Last, but not least, Igor's pick is the general ambivalence surrounding Samsung's Galaxy Note 8. Tune in to hear the team ring in the New Year! Do you have...
2018-01-0125 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 152: They may take our bear, but they'll never take our FreedomThis week on the SyrupCast, Rose Behar and Igor Bonifacic are joined by Christine Dobby, telecom reporter at the Globe and Mail, and Daniel Bader, managing editor at Android Central, to take a look back the major Canadian telecom developments of 2017, with a focus on Freedom Mobile. A lot has changed over the course of 2017 in terms of Canada's telecom ecosystem. One of the most significant shifts in the space involves Canadian carrier unlocking fees being stopped by the CRTC. Freedom Mobile also underwent significant changes this year, with the carrier rebranding from Wind Mobile to Freedom Mob...
2017-12-2633 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 151: Hello from HawaiiThis week on the SyrupCast, Patrick O'Rourke, Rose Behar, and Sameer Chhabra sit down to discuss Rose's recent trip and answer a few listener questions. Rose, back at the MobileSyrup office fresh from her trip to the Snapdragon Technology Summit in Hawaii, gives the team a run down of all Qualcomm's major announcements from the event. The smartphone hardware manufacturer's new Snapdragon 845 mobile processor is set to include new features, including camera and AI improvements. The team also takes a look at some recently submitted listener questions. Will Freedom Mobile market the fact that all d...
2017-12-1631 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 150: A game of goatsThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Dean Daley, and Brad Shankar discuss their favourite games released over the course of 2017. As the year is winding down, the team felt it would be appropriate to reflect on their favourite games of 2017. Fair warning though dear listeners, this week's episode contains Spoilers. Patrick goes first and selects The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, Destiny 2 and Splatoon 2. Dean picks Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Nioh. Brad's selections are Persona 5, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Last, but not...
2017-12-0942 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 149: Unlocking fees are dead and the Mystery of Super Mario CerealThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Rose Behar, Patrick O'Rourke, and Sameer Chhabra discuss the CRTC's recently officially mandated smartphone unlocking fee ban. It's now December 1st and this means that in Canada, carriers are no longer able to charge a fee to unlock customer's phones. The CRTC ruling to ban unlocking fees was initial revealed back in June, but the actual start date wasn't immediate. Now, however, carriers are required to assist customers when it comes to unlocking their phones, free of charge; regardless of whether the phone is newly purchased, or if i...
2017-12-0145 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 148: Freedom Mobile says hello to the iPhone, America says goodbye to Net NeutralityThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Rose Behar, and Sameer Chhabra discuss the iPhone coming to Freedom and the latest Net Neutrality news from South of the border. Starting on November 24th, Freedom Mobile will begin taking preorders for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X, all of which are now compatible with their networks. The team breaks down what the plans look like and what that could mean for the Canadian carrier market. In the United States this week, Turkey was being served with a side of FCC proposals that would do...
2017-11-2431 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 147: OnePlus 5T and Ian Scott - both new, and both oldThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Rose Behar, Sameer Chhabra, and Patrick O'Rourke sit down to talk about the One Plus 5T and a recent interview with Ian Scott, the CRTC's recently appointed chair. The team is not exactly over-the-moon with the One Plus 5T, but they were even less enthused about the device's reveal presentation. Reflecting on the 5T's various features also brought the Pixel 2 back into the conversation. The team dives into the latest reports related to the smartphone's display issues. This week, Sameer conducted an interview with the CRTC's new chair...
2017-11-1839 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 145: Multiplied by the power of XThis week on the SyrupCast, Brad Shankar, Rose Behar, Sameer Chhabra, and Patrick O'Rourke discuss the iPhone X now that the team actually has one in the office, as well as theXbox One X. Patrick, in an impressive feat of journalism, flew to New York this week to pick up the iPhone X for an initial impressions review he completed in less than 24 hours. The team discusses what it is like to use an Apple interface with no home button and the intricacies of Face ID, Apple's new facial recognition authentication system. Moving on the th...
2017-11-0343 min
SyrupCastSyrupcast Podcast 144: Google feels the burn-in and Apple faces factsThis week on the SyrupCast, Ian Hardy, Rose Behar, Dean Daley, and Patrick O'Rourke discuss two of the year's most highly anticipated phones; the recently released Pixel 2XL, and the iPhone X. Earlier this week was saw reports that the Pixel 2 XL's POLED screen is suffering from display burn-in issues. Problems like this usually pop up following years of usage, but the issues with the Pixel 2 XL's display are appearing just days after purchasing the device. Note: This weeks' SyrupCast was recorded prior to Google stating that the company plans to release a software update tha...
2017-10-2731 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 143: Sorry MomThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Rose Behar, Sameer Chhabra, and Patrick O'Rourke discuss their thoughts on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The team also weighs in on the announcement that Alphabet is investing in Toronto. Rose and Patrick both had the opportunity to review the brand new Pixel phones this week. The two chime in to give the team a well-rounded perspective on the updates to Google's new flagship smartphone. Toronto is putting a bid in to bring the city into the future. Not only is Alphabet staking a claim to making Toronto...
2017-10-2037 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 142: When in RoamThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Rose Behar, and Patrick O'Rourke break down the details of roaming with Canadian cell phones. The team is constantly on the road for press events, so they have a few tips and tricks up their sleeves to share with you. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team discuss their favourite roaming options, what services might cost you a surprising amount, and their thoughts on how roaming could be made better. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an...
2017-10-1334 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 141: Do Androids dream of the Pixel 2?This week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Rose Behar, and Patrick O'Rourke are joined by MobileSyrup contributor Ted Kritsonis to talk about Google's Pixel event and all things Sonos. The team does a deep dive into Google's recently revealed Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Among the other announcements at the Google event were Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-10-0636 min
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireMoto Z2 Play and Huawei P10 Plus with Rose Behar of MobileSyrupIn episode 8 of the Mobile Tech Podcast we're joined by guest Rose Behar of MobileSyrup to talk about the Huawei P10 Plus, the OnePlus 5 (again), the most excellent Moto Z2 Play, the Moto E4, and Qualcomm's incredible new ultrasonic fingerprint reader.
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Rose Behar Huawei P10 Plus review
OnePlus 5 review Moto Z2 Play
Moto E4
Qualcomm's ultrasonic fingerprint reader
2017-07-061h 06
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep.127: Google Home, where is the Amazon Echo?This week, the SyrupCast crew -- Igor Bonifacic, Zach Gilbert, and Patrick O'Rourke -- are joined by tech journalist and MobileSyrup contributor, Teddy Kritsonis, to discuss the Google Home coming to Canada and the release of iOS 11 beta. Canadian's have been long awaiting the arrival of a smart speaker north of the border. The Google Home is the first to be released officially in Canada and both Teddy and Patrick have had the opportunity to set one up and use them in their homes. This week also saw the public release of Apple's latest mobile...
2017-06-3042 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep.126: Farewell to Canada's telecom wizardLast week under the leadership of departing Chairman Jean-Pierre Blais, the CRTC announced that Canadian carriers can no longer charge unlocking fees. As of December 1st, 2017, all phones sold in Canada will no longer be carrier-locked. The decision is being touted as a win by consumer advocates because it means that the barrier to switching carriers and finding more competitive rates, has just been significantly minimized. This week, the SyrupCast crew -- Igor Bonifacic, Ian Hardy, and Rose Behar -- are joined by Globe and Mail telecom reporter, Christine Dobby, to discuss the tenure of CRT...
2017-06-2644 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 123: The 'Essential' Android Pay podThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Rose Behar and Dean Daley debate the usefulness of Android Pay and ask if it's 'Essential' for another high-end smartphone to enter the market? On Wednesday, Android Pay officially launched in Canada. Not all major banks are supported on the platform however, with both TD and RBC notably absent. Previous mobile payment platforms such as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay have not experienced large-scale adoption in Canada yet, so the SyrupCast team is skeptical whether Android Pay will reach a mainstream audience. Andy Rubin's new company E...
2017-06-0247 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast Ep. 119: Surface levelThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, and Rose Behar welcome MobileSyrup's newest staff writer Bradly Shankar to the podcast, and talk all about Microsoft's New York City education event. On Tuesday, Microsoft held an education-focused hardware event in New York City. In attendance to take it all in was MobileSyrup senior reporter, Rose Behar. Among the announcements were the new Surface Laptop, mixed reality using the Surface Laptop's webcam, an educational version of Minecraft, and Windows 10 S -- a slimmed down, education-focused response to Google's Chrome OS. Hosts: Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Zac...
2017-05-0526 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 103: Automotive tech is the new darling of CESThis week on the SyrupCast, Igor Bonifacic, Ian Hardy, and Patrick O'Rourke are joined by MobileSyrup contributor Ted Kritsonis, who recently touched down in Toronto after a week in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show. The SyrupCast crew gets a first person account of what it's really like to attend the CES, including Ted's thoughts on the recently revealed BlackBerry device currently codenamed Mercury. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts and jump in the comments to tell us yours. Hosts: Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Ian Hardy and Ted Kritsonis Total run...
2017-01-1342 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast 101: Looking back on 2016On this episode of the SyrupCast, the entire MobileSyrup team squeezes into the podcast studio for a year end wrap up of their favourite tech stories from 2016. MobileSyrup director of social media Zach Gilbert is up first and discusses Blackberry's rocky 2016. The company has undergone drastic changes over the course of the past year, from handing off hardware production to TCL, to focusing its future on autonomous cars and software security, leaving the team to predict that 2017 will see a very different BlackBerry emerging from the embers. Staff writer Rose Behar selects the Samsung Note 7 to re...
2016-12-3037 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast Podcast 100: Ghosts of Christmas pastToday is finally the day! It's the 100th episode of MobileSyrup's SyrupCast. As a nostalgic throwback in celebration of 100 glorious episodes, two of the original crew -- Douglas Soltys, BetaKit's editor in chief, and Daniel Bader, Android Central's managing editor and MobileSyrup's former editor in chief -- rejoin the podcast to reflect on past shows and the present state of mobile. This week, Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, Douglas Soltys, and Daniel Bader dig into the details of Rogers and Fido adding RCS messaging. The team then discusses the launch of Hosted o...
2016-12-1659 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 95: Living the next 4 years in a virtual worldOn this episode of the SyrupCast, co-hosts Rose Behar, Patrick O'Rourke, Zach Gilbert and Igor Bonifacic discuss the implications of a Trump Presidency for Canadian tech and the tech world in general. The U.S. election has everyone voicing strong opinions and MobileSyrup's editorial staff is no different; the views expressed in this episode are not representative of MobileSyrup, but rather individual members of our staff. As an escape from reality, the team talks about the Google Daydream View, the next iteration of Cardboard. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team’s thoughts. Trumped up tech...
2016-11-1133 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 89: Shomi BlackBerry's futureOn this week's episode of SyrupCast, we dig into the downfall of BlackBerry's hardware division. Zach Gilbert, previously of TheBerryFix and Crackberry.com, and now MobileSyrup's director of social media and community manager, joins the podcast to give us his views on what went wrong. Also providing his views on Blackberry's decision, Douglas Soltys, editor in chief of BetaKit and former blog manager at RIM. As always, MobileSyrup senior editors Patrick O'Rourke and Igor Bonifacic also drop knowledge on both BlackBerry and Shomi on this week's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-09-3037 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 69: MobileSyrup enters virtual reality to escape Canada’s new telecom realityOn this week's episode of the SyrupCast, we talk about the potential Bell acquisition of MTS and how the carrier will transfer a third of it subs to Telus. In addition, we engage in a conversation of about HTC Vive and its experience in the growing virtual reality market. Finally, the team at MobileSyrup thanks the dedicated individuals to those who are helping out in Fort McMurray. Finally, the team at MobileSyrup is thinking about those impacted by the wildfires in Fort McMurray and thank everyone who has helped out. Hosts: Patrick O'Rourke, Igor Bonifacic, Jess...
2016-05-0641 min
SyrupCastSyrupCast 61: I choose you Pepper and rate plan saltinessOn this week's episode of the SyrupCast we speak about the changing landscape of wireless in Canada, monthly rate plans, VR and the possibility of living with robots.Show Notes:TD payment app, along with Samsung Pay, Suretap http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/03/td-canada-trust-adds-visa-mobile-payments-to-its-app/ Wind Mobile/Shaw:http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/01/wind-mobile-is-now-officially-owned-by-shaw/ Pepper: http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/02/pepper-the-robot-moves-like-jagger-and-has-dreams-of-changing-retail/ Wind Mobile plans:http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/01/wind-mobile-restructuring-windtab-on-march-22/ Virgin Mobile Plans:http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/03/virgin-mobile-launches-two-new-byop-plans/ Mobilicity:http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/01/mobilicity-revamps-monthly-rate-plans-limits-data-speeds-and-reduces-roaming-allotment/ Bell: http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/02/29/bell-plans-to-launch-wireless-rate-plan-for-those-deaf-or-hard-of-hearing/ Telus:http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/03/01/telus-2-per-month-data-block-feature-with-enhanced-capabilities-march-3/ Hosts: Igor Bonifacic, Patrick O'Rourke, and Ian HardyDur...
2016-03-0443 min