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Pocketnow Weekly PodcastDebating the iPhone 14 eSIM situation (Nick Gray, Phandroid)Happy iPhone season! Well, maybe it is, maybe it isn't -- if JV has any say about it, the new iPhone 14 lineup is fine from most standpoints, but a whole new paradigm is starting with the introduction of fully eSIM units in the US. JV and Nick debate the pros and cons of this change before getting into the general announcements, followed by a pretty quick synopsis of IFA, which Nick did actually attend.
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2022-09-1357 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThoughts on the Sony Xperia 5 IV from the #SonyKandoTrip (Booredatwork, TheUnlockr)And we're back! Thank you so much for your patience as I, JV, get back in the saddle to host the Pocketnow Weekly Podcast. I never closed the door on hosting this long running show, but I did find that I had to take care of my own stuff, personal and professional, as I juggled so many different projects at any given time. I want to give thanks to the Pocketnow team for always being understanding and patient with me, not to mention them giving me the space to do everything I do in whatever manner that keeps me...
2022-09-0638 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastSony Xperia 1 IV or Pixel 7 Pro? (Nick Gray, Phandroid)Google I/O has come and gone, but there were so many great announcements made that JV and Nick Gray have to make a chunky episode talking about everything that they were excited about. Google wasn't the only one that had a great week though -- Sony with their Xperia 1 IV and the WH1000xM5 headphones made quite the splash too, and the two talk through them before the I/O craziness.
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2022-05-141h 22
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastGoogle I/O hype! (Nick Gray, Phandroid)Google I/O is on the horizon, and there are a few hardware announcements that JV and Nick are really excited for: the Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds Pro. Of course, that doesn't mean we're really going to be seeing them in a few days, but it's still fun to speculate! Before that though, JV wanted to just put forth a bit of appreciation for pieces of tech that have gotten smaller, more powerful, and more efficient. Also, Amazon Fresh.
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2022-05-0746 minPocketnow Weekly PodcastBetas all around: Nothing Launcher and Android 13! (Nick Gray, Phandroid)JV and Nick Gray get through a few main stories from this past week, including the release of a couple of software betas: the Nothing Launcher and Android 13 ahead of Google I/O! After that, JV wonders why we even need the Snap Pixy selfie drone, even if he admits that he will get one to try out regardless.
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2022-04-3047 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe OnePlus 10 Pro and the curse of "same"-ity (Nick Gray, Phandroid)Nick is back on the show -- well, you might have expected that, but he was actually down with COVID over the last week. Nick Gray of Phandroid recounts his experience of being locked up with all of his tech while JV expresses all the gratitude he can that everyone is okay. After that, the two talk through the OnePlus 10 Pro and why it's so hard to wrap their heads around.
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2022-04-1449 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastLet's talk about Nothing! (Nick Gray, Phandroid)JV and Nick talk about the announcement that actually shared... Nothing. The enigmatic Carl Pei brought very few details about the smartphone that will be developed and released by his much hyped company, Nothing. The two speculate about the upcoming smartphone and JV praises the Nothing ear(1) as a good faith look into what might be in store. Before that, a live unboxing on the podcast of the newly available Moto edge+ and some last thoughts on the iPhone SE and the iPad Air with the M1 chip.
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2022-03-2450 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastNick is back from MWC 2022! The iPhone SE is back! We're back! (Nick Gray, Phandroid)We're back! Not that we were trying to be totally gone -- JV and Nick Gray of Phandroid return to talk about the week's mobile tech news which include the recent Apple event! Do you really need an M1 Ultra in a Mac Studio? No, but you really want one, don't you? Also, Nick is fresh off the first international trip most of us have had in a long time, as he recounts the announcements and experiences from MWC 2022.
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2022-03-1058 minPocketnow Weekly PodcastRecounting - and recovering - from CES (Nick Gray, Phandroid)JV and Nick Gray are back from CES 2022 -- well, they've been back for a while, but are just now getting to recount their experience at one of the most unique shows ever. From Samsung announcements including the Galaxy S21 FE to wireless Android Auto courtesy of Motorola, the two run down a lot of what they enjoyed at the show.
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2022-01-221h 10
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastA conversation with John DeereOn this episode, Jaime Rivera sat down with the folks from John Deere, who had a notable presence at CES 2022 -- JV and Jaime both got a great look at the tech that power their autonomous combines and tractors. With autonomous driving all the rage both on and off the roads, Jaime learns what makes John Deere's technology so effective -- and where it might lead us.
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2022-01-1236 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastHappy New Year! A look back at 2021 and what's ahead (Nick Gray, Phandroid)Just days before the turn of the new year, Nick Gray and JV come together to celebrate some of the best items from 2021, courtesy of the Phandroid list. Plenty of thoughts on the best phones, audio, and everyday tech in this show. And then, days before heading out to Vegas for the show, the two talk about conversations around CES 2022.
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2022-01-021h 04
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the mobile gaming machine WE NEED (David Imel)David Imel is back and joins JV during the Qualcomm Tech Summit! With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 obviously headlining the various announcements that Qualcomm made at the show, the two talk through the company's place in a growing market of chipmakers -- and they gush about the potential new product category that definitely needs to be a reality NOW.
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2021-12-0752 minPocketnow Weekly PodcastTalking Dimensity 9000 and Pentonic 2000 with Mediatek!At the Mediatek Summit Jaime Rivera and JV were able to sit down with a couple of people from the company to talk the new announcements: Dr. Finbarr Moynihan, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, and Alfred Chan, the Vice President of Product Marketing of TV. They all go through the exciting 7nm processor announcement for smart TVs in the Pentonic 2000, and then open. up the discussion to the Dimensity 9000, the latest in a line of SoCs that is already making higher end smartphone experiences more accessible. This is a great interview and conversation from the Mediatek Summit, enjoy!
2021-11-2748 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastGiving thanks for the Mediatek Summit (Nick Gray, Phandroid)It's Thanksgiving! Even if you are currently not recovering from a gravy-induced food coma, come chill with JV and Nick Gray as they give some thanks for this year's developments, both in and out of tech. Before that, they recount a lovely trip with they took with fellow tech friends at the Mediatek Summit.
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2021-11-2647 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastHow will Mediatek and Qualcomm respond to Google Tensor? (Nick Gray, Phandroid)JV and Nick saw each other just a couple days ago, but they link up for this episode of the podcast before meeting up again next week! Tech news will ramp up in the coming days with the Mediatek Summit and the Qualcomm Tech Summit, two events that the two are really looking forward to because the chipset market has really ramped up recently with Apple silicon and Google Tensor. Before all that, JV reveals a customization he didn't think he'd have to make to the Google Pixel 6 Pro...
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2021-11-1357 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe new MacBook Pros are AWESOME (Jaime Rivera)Jaime comes back to the show to talk about the MacBook Pro updates -- in fact, both he and JV recorded this episode using the MacBook Pro 14, which is definitely shaping up to be the go-to everyday laptop. The two talk through the changes with laptop and what they are most stoked about -- and why JV is feeling more in the walled garden than ever before. But before it became an all Apple show, JV and Jaime touch base on the Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, phones with incredible cameras but questionable software (at least to Jaime).
2021-11-061h 03
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastDid the Pixel 6 deliver? (Mark Linsangan)Newcomer to the show but veteran of the game, Mark Linsangan, brings his stylish creator ways to the Pocketnow Weekly Podcast and talks with JV about the Pixel 6 Pro, which we can finally officially talk about! They also talk a little more about the behind the scenes aspects of being a tech pundit, which came to the forefront as the Pixels were arriving over the last week. And finally, Mark tries to convince JV to get one of the new Macbook Pros with the M1 Pro or M1 Max.
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2021-10-2756 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPixel 6 hype, Honor 50 arrives, and Realme... Neo 2? (Nick Gray, Phandroid)JV and Isa catch up with Nick Gray to talk about some of the devices that he currently has on hand, including the Honor 50 and the Realme GT Neo2. But that's all just on top of what will be a really busy week that includes the arrival (finally!) of the new Pixels, just in time to snatch JV out of the Apple walled garden after weeks of iPhone coverage.
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2021-10-1959 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastAre the new iPhones worth it? (Jaime Rivera)And we're back! We took a little bit of time off -- somewhat deliberately -- because there just has been so much work to be done! And part of the reason for that comes down to 4 new iPhones, the new iPad, and the refreshed iPad Mini. JV and Jaime go through most of the new devices, talking through certain details like Cinematic Mode in the phones and the 5G network capabilities of the updated iPad Mini.
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2021-10-1156 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastAn interview with Qualcomm about AI (Ziad Asghar, VP of Product Management)JV and Jaime are joined by Ziad Asghar from Qualcomm to talk about artificial intelligence and how it enhances our everyday tech. They dive into the role of AI in multiple areas that many people might not realize benefit from the technology -- from camera quality to even media consumption. The three then field questions from the Snapdragon Insiders community after giving thoughts on tech's past, present, and future.
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2021-09-2155 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastHow the Matrix is happening NOW (Jaime Rivera, Isa does tech)Jaime Rivera returns to the show with a ton of thoughts on the new Matrix Resurrections trailer -- so many, in fact, that he wrote an editorial on how it shines a (black) mirror up to our current state of ubiquitous tech. That editorial is linked below and serves as a great companion to this discussion which included Isa Rodriguez sharing the mic with JV -- while wearing the Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses that were made in collaboration with... wait for the irony... Facebook.
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2021-09-141h 11
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastSnapdragon Sound and Steven Aoki (Isa Rodriguez, Isa does tech)JV and Isa are fresh off a trip to NEW YORRRRRRRRK -- where Qualcomm invited media and fans alike to enjoy a concert by Steve Aoki. There was a tech angle, of course, with Snapdragon Sound getting updated with a new aptX codec: aptX Lossless. The two talk about their travel to the event before JV gives Isa a long primer on audio codecs. Audiophile or not, it seems the evolution of aptX is just meant to benefit everyone!
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2021-09-0741 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastTaking the Pixel 5a on holiday, while protecting the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold (Isa Rodriguez, Isa does tech)What phone would you want to have the most on a vacation? The Pixel 5a might fit the bill -- the term Pixel still translates to 'photo taking beast,' but even better is the lower price tag. JV and Isa both have Pixels on a holiday they took to Hawaii last week, but they also have the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Fold on hand! While they might need to protect the foldables from the sand and saltwater, opinions are already being formed in the early days of use.
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2021-08-2851 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastGalaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, or Pixel 6 Pro? (Isa Rodriguez, Isa does tech)Look who's back on the show! JV welcomes his partner, Isa of Isa does tech, back to the Pocketnow Weekly Podcast. She provides some thoughts on her long travel given current times, thoughts on using the LG Puricare HEPA filter smart mask on the flight, and then the two get into the releases of the past couple weeks. No Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Galaxy Z Flip 3 in their hands yet, but maybe they're actually more excited for the upcoming flagship-level Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
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2021-08-1754 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastAn interview with Samsung about New Computing and the Galaxy Tab S7 FE (Hassan Anjum)In this very special episode, we have a returning guest: Hassan Anjum, Director and Head of Product for New Computing at Samsung! It's been a year since we had him on the show, so Jaime and JV catch up with Hassan to talk about everything computing and tablets. After all, we have a special new product on hand in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE! The three talk about the tablet's great specs for an even better price, ponder the meaning of the term 'Fan Edition,' and then share what their ideal device might be -- the answers...
2021-08-051h 01
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastTalking Nothing with EL JEFE REVIEWSWe have a brand new guest to the show with Jeff of EL JEFE REVIEWS, one of our favorite audio product reviewers on YouTube! JV and Jeff talk shop for a bit as we get to know a bit of the story of his YouTube career, followed by some creator talk regarding the platform. After that, Jeff shares his favorite features and products in the world of audio before the two discuss the release of the Nothing ear (1) -- a product that is as hyped as it is uniquely designed.
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2021-08-0359 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWhy John Deere is as tech as the OnePlus Nord 2 (Jaime Rivera)Jaime and JV get to catch up face-to-face to talk about... tractors? Jaime just got back from a trip with John Deere to see their -- perhaps surprisingly -- high tech self-driving solutions for farming and agriculture. After that, they bring it back to smartphones with the announcement of the OnePlus Nord 2. All recorded on the Rode Wireless Go 2, which might be the way we get easy podcasts done on location, like at trade shows!
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2021-07-2738 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastDid you get a Steam Deck (reservation)? (Nick Gray, Phandroid)Nick is back from another vacation and we already have quite a bit to talk about. Xiaomi surpasses Apple, JV finally got to attend a tech event (sort of), and the Steam Deck reservation system is a mess for everyone else!
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2021-07-1755 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe phone for Snapdragon Insiders? (Ricky Villacrez, GSMArena)Ricky Villacrez from GSMArena is back! After a quick catch up with JV, the two talk about the Pixel Buds A-Series that Ricky just got done reviewing, followed by some reactions to the Nintendo Switch OLED announcement. What happened to the Switch Pro? Is it even needed? And on that note, is the "phone for Snapdragon Insiders" needed? Ricky and JV talk through what can only really be described as Qualcomm's version of merch.
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2021-07-101h 06
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastJV can't wait for the Sony Xperia 1 iii and the Realme GT (TK Bay)We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! JV gets TK back on the show to start off the work week -- mostly to talk about phones that JV has yet to get his hands on: the Realme GT in that great black and yellow colorway, and the Sony Xperia 1 iii! All of that comes after some talk regarding Cyberpunk 2077, which Josh finally returned to as a way to decompress during the July 4 weekend.
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2021-07-0650 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastDid you FLIP out over the Galaxy Z FOLD 3 leaks? (TK Bay)JV and TK Bay get together for a chill podcast talking about the week's announcements and leaks -- starting out with reactions to Windows 11, which will be coming to your computers whether you like it or not! After that, the leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Z Flip 3 have JV wondering if he's going to be able to vlog effectively with the different form factors. And sprinkled somewhere in between is some talk about the Pixel Buds A-Series!
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2021-06-2957 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWhat even makes the iPad Pro M1 a pro device? (Jaime Rivera)Jaime returns to the show to finally share all of this thoughts on the M1 powered iPad Pro, as JV considers getting the 11-inch model because of the processor's potential in an Apple tablet. Also, OnePlus and Oppo finally make it official and no one is surprised.
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2021-06-211h 18
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastSounding off on the Sony WF-1000XM4! (Nick Gray, Phandroid)JV and Nick Gray talk through some of the WWDC announcements from earlier this week, but their excitement could barely be contained when talking about one of the most anticipated products, the Sony WF-1000XM4 truly wireless earbuds. Maybe you're listening to this podcast using those earbuds yourself! Enjoy :)
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2021-06-121h 11
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe Huawei Mate X2 appears! (Nick Grey, Phandroid)We're shifting the podcast to a dual weekly format -- originally, the show was two big topics with a break in-between, so it felt right to just split that up so that you can kick it with us twice a week! JV and Nick Grey react to a couple of big announcements: the ROG Phone 5 and the brand new foldable from Huawei, the Mate X2!
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2021-02-2441 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastLeaks of the OnePlus 9 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (Nick Gray, Phandroid)Nick comes to the show with Xiaomi Mi 11 in hand to talk about the latest device rocking the Snapdragon 888. But the Mi 11 is apparently not alone because leaks of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra have surfaced -- and it's a crazy looking phone! Before that, Nick and JV talk about some of the moves OnePlus has made recently, including the Cyberpunk 2077 edition 8T and the supposedly upcoming Hassleblad-partnered OnePlus 9 Pro!
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2021-02-1658 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWhat exactly is Nothing? And making sense of STONKS (Nick Gray, Phandroid)Nick Gray of Phandroid brings his prior education in the financial sphere to the show, trying to explain to JV all of the craziness regarding the stock market and the Gamestop fiasco. From there, they got Nothing. Literally, Nothing -- the new company that Carl Pei recently announced along with investors that include Casey Neistat! And finally, Nick gets his own crack at the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra after receiving multiple units (he explains what happened).
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2021-02-021h 09
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastCES 2021 Day 1 Reactions! (with Nick Gray, Phandroid)CES 2021 is here, but we are not there. That's right, the tech trade show that starts every calendar year has gone virtual and everyone -- including JV and Nick Gray -- are sitting at home enjoying the fact that they don't have to walk 20000+ steps a day or wear a heavy backpack for hours on end. They do miss being in the fray and actually experiencing the products announced during the show. Well, at least they can get together for an IG Live and talk through the products which caught their attention.
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2021-01-1233 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe M1 Macbooks are SHOCKING (with Jaime Rivera)Jaime jumps on to talk about one of his most exciting products of the year -- after convincing JV to buy one. We're talking, of course, about the new Macbooks with the Apple M1 processor! These surprisingly great little laptops are shifting the paradigm and while Jaime has always been a believer, JV shares his begrudged feelings regarding becoming a Macbook user for the first time. Before that, however, the two get into what they are thankful for this year, just after enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday.
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2020-12-011h 12
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPlaystation 5 or Xbox Series X? (with Booredatwork)Thunder E from Booredatwork returns to the show to talk gaming in a conversation that is longer that would fit in a Twitter Fleet. What system do you rep -- Xbox or Playstation? That's always how the conversation turns out between Thunder E and JV. At least there wasn't any fighting this time!
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2020-11-241h 00
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWhy, Google Photos, why?! (with Nick Gray, Phandroid)Nick Gray of Phandroid returns to give us some updates from yet another month of quarantine, before getting heated about the Google Photos announcement that got some pretty negative reactions from many people. Then he and JV talk about the iPhone 12 Pro Max -- newly unboxed -- and the announcement of the Apple M1 for a little bit.
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2020-11-171h 11
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastJaime is hyped for the iPhone 12 Pro Max... and close to killing SpotifyJaime Rivera is back! JV and Jaime chill out together and catch up over drinks in this in-person episode recorded in Josh's office. Jaime fills everyone in on what he's been up to (and going through) since we last had him on the show. JV drops some audio and microphone knowledge since the Shure MV7 suddenly appeared, Jaime teases his exit from Spotfy, and then they talk about the iPhone 12 Pro Max on the eve of the pre-order.
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2020-11-101h 09
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastJV is not feeling the Huawei Mate 40 Pro... (with TK Bay)TK Bay visits JV in his office to record the first face-to-face podcast we've recorded in months! The two let the tangents fly but parts of the conversation include Josh's unboxing of the League of Legends Oppo Find X2, Apple One, and the Huawei Mate 40 Pro -- which JV picks up and realizes: he's just not that into it.
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2020-11-031h 03
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWhy does TK Bay hate the iPhone 12 Pro? (with TK Bay)JV grills TK Bay on why he didn't get on the wave of preorders for the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro -- obviously they're joking around -- and talk through why the Mini and the Pro Max might be the more interesting phones still on their way in a couple of weeks. After that, TK flexes his Huawei Mate 40 Pro after JV gives some thoughts on a new #gifted pair of Montblanc headphones!
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2020-10-281h 04
Pocketnow Weekly Podcast433 Post-Show: The LG Wing is a ton of fun (with Nick Gray, Phandroid)The post-show hang out with JV and Nick Gray brings our third topic: The LG Wing! This swerving dual-screen phone is one of the most interesting phones of the year, and both gentlemen have the device in hand with plenty of positive thoughts to share!
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2020-10-2334 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWhich iPhone 12 did we order? (with Nick Gray, Phandroid)Phandroid's Nick Grey helps JV slowly regain consciousness after pulling an all-nighter to order his new iPhone at 5am PDT. As excited as they are for the new iPhones, the Pixel 5 and OnePlus 8T that are actually in their hands provide even more fun during a busy tech week. Oh, and the LG Wing? They have that too, but that was saved for the IG Live post-show hangout, which will be released tomorrow!
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2020-10-201h 10
Pocketnow Weekly Podcast432 Post Apple Event Q&A: iPhone 12 has arrived!And now our hosts JV and TK Bay get together right after the Apple Event to talk about all of the announcements: Homepod, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max! That's a lot of iPhones...
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2020-10-1437 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThat's a lot of iPhone 12 devices... (with TK Bay)JV and TK Bay talk about their love affair with the Sony Xperia devices, how VR in Star Wars Squadrons has blown their minds, and then unpack the full leaked specs and versions of the iPhone 12. There will be 4 -- FOUR -- iPhone 12 versions?! And the 'mini' in iPhone 12 mini is lowercase for some reason...
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2020-10-131h 00
Pocketnow Weekly Podcast431 Post-Show Q&A: Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Note 20 Ultra? Why does JV love the Apple Watch SE? (with Nick Gray, Phandroid)JV and Nick Gray hang out after recording the main episode to hang out and answer questions on Instagram Live! Here is the audio from the live, which included questions regarding the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Pixel 5, and JV's begrudging enjoyment of the Apple Watch SE.
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2020-10-0834 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe Pixel 5 is finally coming -- but it's not alone! (with Nick Gray, Phandroid)Nick Gray, editor in check of Phandroid, comes back to discuss Google's announcements that include two Pixels and a brand new Chromecast that comes with a remote. However, the first half of the show deals with a couple of other phones because this upcoming month is just going to be absolutely nuts -- check out the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE along the way!
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2020-10-0659 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastIs the Amazon Ring Home going too far? (with David Imel, Android AuthorityAmazon's flurry of announcements included their own gaming service and a drone that can literally fly around your house and map it -- JV talks with David Imel about how interesting it is that a company can be simultaneously interesting and terrifying in the same event. Also, some LG Wing talk to start off the show!
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2020-09-301h 03
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastTalking Apple's announcements with Phandroid (with Nick Gray)We get the irony of having the editor-in-chief of Phandroid on to talk about Apple's latest announcements (which did not include the iPhone 12, of course) but Nick Gray had plenty to say about the new iPad Air and the new Apple Watches. JV then talks with him about the excitement around one of the most interesting phones of the year, the LG Wing.
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2020-09-221h 15
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastSocial media as news? And Surface Duo thoughts! (with TK Bay)TK Bay brings his Surface duo to the show to talk about foldables -- well, technically Microsoft's return to the smartphone space is more like a dual screen device, but we talk about it alongside other pieces of news like the impending Apple event invite and Android 11 dropping at the beginning of the week.
JV is currently in the middle of an evacuation warning near one of the wildfires currently ravaging the California forests. We are keeping all those on the west coast in our hearts and minds, hoping the fires do not take more lives and...
2020-09-151h 12
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastIFA 2020, we hardly knew ye... (with Nick Gray of Phandroid)IFA has come and gone without many of us there to enjoy the fun in Berlin -- but Nick Gray shares Phandroid's Best of IFA 2020 awards in the first half of this week's episode. After that, we give some reactions that the news that the OnePlus 8T is officially on its way and then talk a bit more about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2!
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2020-09-081h 04
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe OnePlus "Clover"? (with TK Bay)OnePlus is apparently about to bring an affordable phone to the States, but it's far from the Nord we might have expected. Also, JV challenges TK Bay to convince him that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is anything more than just a fun, big display. We're coming right up on Samsung Unpacked, part deux, after all!
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2020-09-0157 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastTaking some time off the grid (with Nick Gray of Phandroid)Nick Gray returns to the show all rested up after taking a few days to get away from all of the craziness in tech these past few weeks. JV talks with him about the importance of taking some time off the grid, before putting him right back on it to talk about further Apple vs Epic Games news and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra!
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2020-08-261h 01
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastApple and Epic Games, FIGHT! (with David Imel of Android Authority)In an episode recorded late last week, JV and David Imel react to the actions by both Epic Games and Apple in a war that has only increased over the last couple days. Aside from that, Microsoft announced sales of the Surface Duo. Finally, some reactions from the two regarding the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra before their videos released earlier this week.
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2020-08-201h 14
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastUnpacking everything Samsung! (with TK Bay)TK brings his Galaxy Watch 3 to the show after JV discovered he already had it during a socially distant hangout. The two get together to talk about everything Samsung announced at Unpacked, but only after giving some quick reactions to the Pixel 4a ahead of their full reviews.
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2020-08-111h 23
Pocketnow Weekly Podcast(Anti)Trust issues and the OnePlus Nord (with Nick Gray of Phandroid)Nick Gray, EIC of Phandroid, returns to the show to talk about the all-digital move by CES, the grilling by Congress on the CEOs of four major tech companies, and reactions around the OnePlus Nord.
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2020-08-041h 14
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastUnpacking Samsung's New Computing (with Hassan Anjum of Samsung!)In this special episode of the Pocketnow Weekly, JV and Jaime Rivera have the honor of interviewing Hassan Anjum, the Director of Product Marketing in Samsung's New Computing division! You all might know him as one of the personalities that take the stage at Samsung Unpacked events. The three talk about changes coming to Unpacked, the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex, and ask the question on all of our minds -- what might be the next big laptop thing?
Many thanks to Hassan Anjum for joining us on this episode! To see more about the...
2020-07-2356 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastDid the Vivo X50 Pro put smartphone cameras on notice? (with Jaime Rivera)With the Vivo X50 Pro showing us what a super-powered OIS looks like (they call it a gimbal camera, but we think it's a little much), Jaime returns to the show to talk about the state of smartphone cameras and what things we would want to see in a good camera package. Also, OnePlus Nord is SO CLOSE now and our hosts react to the marketing tactics that have gotten OnePlus to the fated day.
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2020-07-211h 22
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastSony Xperia 1 ii or OnePlus Nord? (with David Imel of Android Authority)Old friend of the show David Imel returns to the show and catches up with JV over news of new cameras, his Xperia 1 ii review, and reactions to the OnePlus Nord documentary New Beginnings. JV and David are long best friends, so expect plenty of tangents and even some eating on the air!
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2020-07-141h 16
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe OnePlus NordVPN (with TK Bay)TK Bay returns to this episode of the podcast that was not broadcast to Instagram Live -- we are looking at Facebook Live as the new live platform while posting the final episodes to Facebook and IGTV after the fact. As we look at those options, TK brings his great live streaming setup to the podcast as JV asks him to speculate on the Pixel 3a getting discontinued and the OnePlus Nord getting the company's signature guerrilla marketing via Instagram.
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2020-07-071h 02
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWWDC got Jaime HYPED! (with Jaime Rivera)JV couldn't pass up a request from Jaime Rivera himself to get on the podcast and talk about everything Apple announced at WWDC. Buckle up, friends, because iOS has widgets and ARM processors are officially on the way!
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2020-06-291h 08
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastHTC has a new phone! (with Phandroid)HTC finally comes back to the smartphone game! But many of us won't get to enjoy it. Nick Gray, our resident HTC expert and editor of Phandroid, comes back to the show to talk about what could have been and what might be with HTC poking their heads back up from the depths. JV checks in with him as quarantine continues and then some talk about Qualcomm's budget 5G chipset rounds out the discussion.
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2020-06-231h 04
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThe PS5 and Android 11 have arrived! (with Jaime Rivera)Jaime is back on the show and gives his thoughts on Android 11 -- namely, how it's finally addressing his grievances regarding Android notifications! After that, JV gets on the hype train for the PS5, even if it looks like a spaceship or a really crazy wireless router. Finally, WWDC has an official date -- could ARM-based Macbooks be on the horizon?
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2020-06-131h 11
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastIs the Sony Xperia 1 ii matching its price? (with TK Bay)The Sony Xperia 1 ii (pronounced "mark 2") is showing how much Sony is trying to make a smartphone into a pro-level enthusiast camera rig, and TK Bay joins JV to basically talk about why he loves it so much. Before that, there is a little talk about gaming phones that both of the fellas have been enjoying lately and some thoughts on the battle that Twitter is in with the current government administration.
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2020-05-301h 10
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastThoughts on IFA 2020 still happening with David Imel (Android Authority)JV and David Imel haven't caught up in some time, so they were due for a conversation that goes in multiple directions on the Pocketnow Weekly! There is a bit of structure to the discussion after the check-in, including talk about IFA 2020 in Berlin still happening and the considerations they have to take before getting on a plane in September. After that, JV takes out the craziest and maybe funnest phone he's used this year so far, the Black Shark 3 Pro -- after expounding on the idea that the Poco F2 Pro is just a rebranded phone. (Josh doesn't...
2020-05-261h 24
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPoco F2 Pro and TCL 10 Pro -- midrange flagship killers? (with Nick Gray of Phandroid)The Poco F2 Pro gets announced globally, adding fuel to the fire of mid-tier priced but powerful smartphones. Back in the US, the TCL 10 Pro is on it's way and some reviews are already out, so we give our thoughts on the $450 smartphone. After that, some gaming phone talk with the Red Magic 5G and the obsession that is Call of Duty: Mobile!
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2020-05-161h 17
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastIs Microsoft underrated as an audio brand? (with Booredatwork)Microsoft took the covers off the latest slew of products in an announcement earlier this week, revealing not only the new Surface Book 3, but an affordable Surface Go 2 and two wireless audio products! Thunder E of Booredatwork brings his PC expertise to the podcast as he talks about not only Microsoft's latest, but also rifts on audio products in our IG Live Q&A session.
Remember to follow @pocketnow on Instagram to be part of the Live podcast recordings every week! The recording session is also uploaded to IGTV afterward, so you can still catch it if...
2020-05-121h 12
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastMy iPhone SE broke... so did Instagram (with TheUnlockr)We get TheUnlockr on the podcast to talk about the iPhone SE, the Moto Edge+, and a new video creation toy that he's super excited to start using! Unfortunately, Instagram Live was failing us during the call so you'll hear a bit of delay between JV and TheUnlockr -- still, it's a super fun discussion that you won't want to miss.
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2020-05-021h 02
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastDoes the iPhone SE (2020) change everything? (with TK Bay)The iPhone SE is finally in our hands -- well, in JV's hands, anyway, because guest TK Bay was still waiting for his to arrive -- and it's time to react to this throwback of a phone that is surprisingly affordable! Content on the iPhone SE will be coming fast and hard over the next few days so here is your taste of what JV and TK Bay think of Apple's market-changing (but maybe not really) device. Also, what in the world is a LG Velvet?
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2020-04-281h 02
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastTalking OnePlus 8 Pro and iPhone SE with MrMobile!MrMobile himself, Michael Fisher, stops by the Pocketnow Weekly to talk about the OnePlus 8 Pro and the impending release of the iPhone SE. JV and MrMobile also recount some fun memories from the time before this quarantine era. We hope everyone is staying in, staying safe, and staying healthy -- come kick it with JV and MrMobile for this fun and chill episode!
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2020-04-1859 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastiPhone 9 or iPhone SE? (with Jaime Rivera)A weird pixelated Instagram Live broadcast doesn't stop JV and Jaime Rivera from talking about this week's hottest topics. After giving some thoughts on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro before his review, JV opens the floor to the question on everyone's minds: Will it be iPhone SE or iPhone 9? And then the debate turns to how useful an app drawer truly is. With what is left of the audience during the IG Live feed, a bit of Q&A rounds out the show.
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2020-04-1158 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastFurther Huawei P40 Pro thoughts with David ImelDavid Imel returns to the show to flex his film cameras and his knowledge of photography in regards to the Huawei P40 Pro. David also shares some thoughts regarding the rumors around a mid-range Pixel 5 and why it's really not that bad a prospect. After that, our Instagram Live show turns into a Q&A with the live chat.
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2020-04-0949 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastHuawei P40 Pro reactions and an IG Live Q&A!Jaime Rivera returns to the podcast from his stay-at-home office in Latin America to share his own tips for working from home. After that, he and JV talk about the announcements made by Huawei -- most notably, the Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus. Will the cameras put Huawei at the top of the heap, despite the phones not having any officially Google support? And finally, this episode was recorded during an Instagram Live where we did an impromptu Q&A!
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2020-03-311h 19
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastHow to work from home (with Nick Gray)JV and Nick Gray are no strangers to the work-from-home lifestyle, and these work-from-homies share some tips for those of you who might be stuck indoors right now as the world tries to get a handle on the current health crisis. The LG V60 ThinQ with the Dual Screen case still came in, however, and they talk about this unique smartphone experience before asking Nick what is in his pocket now.
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2020-03-2454 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWhere is Nick's Galaxy S20? Also, an ode to MWC 2020.Nick Gray (editor-in-chief of Phandroid) returns to share some stories from our past years in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, after lamenting a little bit about the fact that his Samsung devices haven't come in yet. In an ode to MWC 2020, the two symbolically pour one out for this year's show which is still kind of going thanks to a few companies who decided to still have their events. We hope our friends who are still in Barcelona are having a great time drinking wine without us.Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning...
2020-02-2554 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastUnpacking the Galaxy Z Flip and the MWC cancellationUnpacked was a very interesting event, with Samsung announcing not just their Galaxy S20 line but also their latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip. Thunder E of Booredatwork joined me at the Samsung Creator's Lounge after the event wrapped up to talk about the Z Flip and why it's an interesting follow up to the Galaxy Fold.Our exit from Unpacked brought a major plot twist -- GSMA completely cancelling Mobile World Congress 2020. With the loss of one of the year's most important trade shows, Nick Gray of Phandroid shares his thoughts with JV. After years...
2020-02-1856 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastHow Coronavirus is affecting MWC 2020Today's episode is an exploration of the affects of the Coronavirus and how it has caused certain companies and vendors to pull out of Mobile World Congress 2020. Though Barcelona is deemed a generally safe zone in this particular crisis, the mass travel to and from Asia into Spain has many people contemplating their presence at the year's biggest tech show. GSMA, the organizers of the show, just recently sent an email to registered attendees that JV talks a bit through in this episode.Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with...
2020-02-1115 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastSamsung is Z FLIPPING out (and so are we?)A week full of leaks ended with an actual look at Samsung's upcoming flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip! After seeing what could be considered the spiritual successor to the Galaxy Fold, JV gives us some thoughts on why the smart flip phone form factor is equal parts exciting and problematic. Don't get him wrong, though -- he still wants some. After that, JV ponders the role of social media after tragedies and big news stories like the ones we experienced last week.Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with...
2020-02-0425 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastWhat we are thankful for this tech year + Google Stadia UPDATEJV's Google Stadia finally arrived and he wants to remind everyone that we live in an amazing time for tech. Speaking of which, many of our friends get together to talk about what they're thankful for in this tech year! Come join the conversation as Jaime, Thunder E, Cherlynn from Engadget, David Imel, TK Bay, and more share their thanksgiving thoughts.Thanks to everyone that contributed to the Thanksgiving clips!David Cogen / TheUnlockr: http://twitter.com/theunlockrCherlynn Low / Engadget: http://twitter.com/cherlynnlowTK Bay: http://twitter.com/tkdsl8655
2019-12-0223 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 327: Pixel 3 in the East, Razer Phone 2 in the WestFrom the East Coast to the Left Coast, we were sandwiched between a gaggle of Google tech and a rainbow-colored Razer Phone in just two days.The third-gen Pixel phones have blown their cover and with the minor design iterations they've gone through, it's the XL catching many eyes and their ire for that useless notch and that useless, useless chin. Is it a deserved call-out? And what about the Razer Phone 2? Chroma lights a phone doesn't make. Is it just a lateral move that fails to countenance the competition and their spec spikes?Booredatwork's...
2018-10-151h 23
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 326: Fall trifecta: LG V40 ThinQ, Nokia 7.1, Surface HeadphonesThree events, one week. Think it couldn't get busier? Think again. More's coming next week, too.But for now, we have plenty to to look over: the LG V40 ThinQ, Watch W7, Microsoft's Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and Surface Headphones and HMD Global with the Nokia 7.1. Let's get going. It's the Pocketnow Weekly!Watch the YouTube video recorded at 2:00pm Eastern on October 5th or check out the high-quality audio version right here or through Apple, Google, our RSS and wherever you get your podcasts. Talk back live while you’re watching the sh...
2018-10-071h 06
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 325: Getting less from the iPhone XS?Consumer Reports, in its infinite wisdom, has called the Galaxy Note 9 the best phone you can buy in 2018. You might have some reservations about that label, but with some of the news in the past couple weeks on the teething pains coming out of the iPhone XS, perhaps they're justified. But with at least three new Android phones on the way next month, is it premature?Plenty to talk about this week including the leadership crises at the Facebook companies and what it could mean for your experience on social media from Instagram to WhatsApp. It's all...
2018-09-291h 13
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 324: The iPhone XS RacketGather back around! Again! The big trucks have dropped off boxes with a bunch of apples in them. It’s ripe season for those new iPhones and Apple Watches -- and we’re about to take our first bite.But before dessert, we’ve got dinner. A smorgasbord: Amazon’s new Echo speakers and… an Alexa-powered microwave. A OnePlus television set. A bixby key that will never NOT work. And the Galaxy Note 9 that has that key… and a problem with temperature. Oh. A Note up in smoke... Here we go again... it's the Pocketnow Weekly!Watch the...
2018-09-221h 13
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 323: Is it time to wear smartwatches again?That's right! We're back at it this week with a second episode of your favorite mobile tech podcast — in special video form! And it really helps to explain why our usual suspects were out when we did that post-Apple show on Wednesday... hint hint.Joshua, Jaime and a whole bunch of other people were at Qualcomm's big event in San Francisco early this week — before the Apple event — for the launch of the Snapdragon Wear 3100, the latest chipset that will power the next generation of Wear OS smartwatches. What goes into it? What will come out of it? Will...
2018-09-141h 05
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 322: Round and round we go with the iPhone XsGather back around! We're not done talking about the iPhone Xs just yet! And there's plenty more from Apple we need to think about today.Watch the YouTube video recorded at 4pm Eastern on September 12th or check out the high-quality audio version right here or through Apple, Google, our RSS and wherever you get your podcasts. Talk back live while you’re watching the show on Twitter with #PNWeekly and shoot feedback to the hosts at podcast@pocketnow.com!HostJules WangGuests...
2018-09-1353 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 321: Nokia’s 5 cameras are all on the same sideWe had a pretty standard podcast in the nadir between a big trade show and the launch of an iPhone. Then came breaking news from the land of Pixel notch outrage. And out of left field was Jaime Rivera's rage against the smartwatch.What have we gotten ourselves into? There's plenty between the lines to discover away from the rundown, so we're just gonna get to it. It's the Pocketnow Weekly.Watch the YouTube video recorded at 2:00pm Eastern on September 7th or check out the high-quality audio version right here or through Apple, Google...
2018-09-081h 15
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 320: Who said IFA 2018 isn't about phones?It's currywurst time! Well, for everyone that's in Berlin. Here in North America, we're left to be content discussing the nine, count'em, NINE phones that launched at IFA! And most of them came out before IFA officially began!Does BlackBerry hold an icon that everyone wants? Is Honor playing in the big leagues now? Is HTC shrinking away from us further? Does an Android One push make sense for LG and Motorola? How does Sony do with its first OLED mobile phone? And is there vengeance for ZTE after months of dormancy?Well, we have...
2018-09-011h 14
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 319: We've used the Pocophone, but all we have are Pixel 3 XL leaksHey everyone! Hope you're enjoying your Pixel 3 XL phones out there. Now that you've bought one, what do you-wait, hang on. You mean to say that they haven't gone on sale yet? Then why the hell does everyone in the world have one except us!? Gosh, we're so thirsty.Meanwhile, Huawei's up to its old DSLR tricks again while new renders of one of its future phones surface. Will this year's iPhones hurt next year's? Is a Nokia phone the best one you can get out there? All these questions may or may not be answered, but w...
2018-08-251h 22
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 318: iPhone X + Huawei P20 = Motorola P30The Motorola P30 is pretty much the iPhone X. Design-wise, it just is. Okay, perhaps we should really talk more about this because it's more than just a look-alike.But before that, a stringy thought thread about the Galaxy Note 9 and some Crazy Rich Asians make our day. We also notch another bit of chat on the Pixel 3 XL's devastating notch (get in line) and Alexa's creeping motions to everyone's dorms.Jules is out this week, but the rest of the gang work to make up for it on this episode of the Pocketnow Weekly!
2018-08-191h 20
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 317: The Galaxy Note 9 is so...This is the big show we've been working up to. It started out on the 'Z' train, went through a street that we failed to turn on to and then ended up at our friend David Cogen's apartment. We were going to shoot a video podcast like we meant it.And what an opportunity to do so! The Galaxy Note 9 is wearing into us like mineral oil does into blue suede and it has everything to offer us and everything for us to ponder. We talk about how Samsung is maintaining itself as we head towards 2019 and...
2018-08-1258 min
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 316: The Moto Z3 is a lot like the RED Hydrogen OneNotches. How many can a phone have? How many should a phone have? Is it good to be leading the pack in terms of selling the most phones with notches? And what about other questionable design choices like inserting a mock circuit board into the back of your phone to make it look pretty? The news is brimming with annoying, but pertinent questions this week.In addition to getting some answers on those, we'll also be dishing theses on what just launched in Chicago. Motorola, Verizon and Qualcomm are backing a last-generation smartphone with a thin bridge t...
2018-08-051h 20
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 315: Note 9, UnbreakableThe Galaxy Note 9 has a hard road ahead of it. It has to make up ground in sales from the Galaxy S9 and it’ll have to do so with few visceral upgrades. So, what can Samsung do to prop up the biggest chance it has against the iPhone? Put Fortnite on it. The world’s most popular MMO is coming to Android and it looks set to debut on a phablet.We’ll dig into a couple of follow-up stories on the MacBook Pro and BlackBerry KEY2 plus hit on the bitter pill for everyone in techno...
2018-07-281h 02
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 314: Let there be a second Light!What a busy week for things that don't have to do with smartphones... well, at least directly! For example, Apple's laptops. They try and fix one problem here and then make everything else better. The catch? You don't get there without breaking a few eggs and scrambling them on a MacBook Pro. It's hot. Too hot for its own good.Also, are iPhone owners snobs? No. You judge everyone on an individual basis, especially the people that you would go out with on a date. But there's a survey this week that got stuck in my craw...
2018-07-231h 03
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 313: iPhone SE stop, Surface GoMicrosoft came rip roarin’ ready this week with a small convertible tablet that starts out at $399. Unfortunately, unlike an iPad, if you really want to take your computing somewhat seriously, you’re going to need to spend upwards of $800 on a Surface Go. Does it make sense?We’ll sort that out and look into the five-camera trend that seems to be cropping up, plus a lesson on case design, why if you don’t care about the blockchain you should probably care about HTC and the impending death of the four-inch iPhone. Again.All this and...
2018-07-171h 00
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 312: Futurism for the Mi MIX 3 and Galaxy XThis very podcast you're listening to right now has been running for six years strong as of this episode. And we're looking to bring you a whole lot more in the future.We start that future off with more pop-up cameras and no chins then we take it over to a foldable phone in 2019 and then, well, who knows, if HTC makes a phone we're interested in next year... if it's still making smartphones next year... well, we'll look into it. All the mobile tech news plus an overview of Android P because there's a better chance...
2018-07-111h 15
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 311: Excessive Galaxy S10 vs. excessive LG V40Five cameras on the LG V40? Three phones with up to three cameras on the Galaxy S10? Has progress in the mobile technology industry just become a very simple numbers game? We don't have any idea what to look forward to anymore as we head into the fall with the two chaebols, but we'll talk it out.Plus, Apple is flittering like a butterfly over its MacBook keyboards and hey, can someone in IT check out what's wrong with ASUS's website here? Thanks. All that and more on the Pocketnow Weekly!Watch the YouTube live b...
2018-07-031h 11
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 310: The OPPO Find X is a step toward Bezel ZeroOne Australian state is considering banning students from using smartphones. Meanwhile, back in China, we're staring into the bezelless abyss and wondering what it is because the leaked picture sure doesn't tell its own story.Also, is Apple capable of releasing anything that's not an iPhone, iPad or MacBook on-time? Do cameras really have to be over-engineered to avoid punching a notch into our faces? And what the heck is IGTV and why is Pocketnow involved in that? We'll have some answers for you as well as a lot of conversation this week on the Pocketnow Weekly!
2018-06-261h 06
Pocketnow Weekly PodcastPocketnow Weekly 309: Let's hope the Galaxy Note 9 doesn't blow up!We're slowly slugging our way to a big, big phone with a bigger battery than we might've expected just two years after the mess that was the Galaxy Note 7. Is Samsung prepared for a 4,000mAh power pack in the Note 9?We'll eventually find out, but first, why can't we have a Dark Theme on Android so easily? Is LG's cash splash on the G7 ThinQ working out well in the United States? And a big, big, bigger phone could be on the horizon from overseas. We're bringing on Ryan Dao of his Fried Face vlog and Daniel...
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