This is episode 456 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's episode, we discuss Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, the OnePlus Ace 6T, and the Moto Edge 70 Pantone + Swarovski edition. We then share our first impressions of the BMW iX3 EV, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Qualcomm, Infinix, and Tecno. Enjoy :)
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- Matteo Doni: https://www.threads.com/@todoleo
- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: https://www.theverge.com/news/835525/samsung-z-trifold-announcement-us-availability
- Samsung "The First Look" CES event: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_the_first_look_event_at_ces_2026-news-70559.php
- OnePlus 15 available for pre-order in the US: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_is_finally_up_for_preorder_in_the_us_heres_when_it_ships-news-70576.php
- OnePlus Ace 6T: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_debuts_with_snapdragon_8_gen_5_soc_and_8300mah_battery-news-70553.php
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs. 8 Elite Gen 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/geekbench_reveals_the_differences_between_the_snapdragon_8_gen_5_and_8_elite_gen_5_gpus-news-70547.php
- Moto Edge 70 Pantone + Swarovski edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_unveils_special_edition_edge_70_with_swarovski_crystals-news-70573.php
- Infinix + Pininfarina: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_60_ultra_will_be_designed_by_pininfarina_heres_when_its_coming-news-70554.php
- Tecno Future Lens event: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_unveils_freeform_continuum_telephoto_anddualmirror_reflect_telephoto-news-70549.php
- BMW iX3 first drive: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/837394/bmw-ix3-first-drive-neue-klasse-specs-price
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Tune into episode 455 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest C Scott Brown of Android Authority -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the Poco F8 Ultra, revisit AirDrop for Android, and compare the OnePlus 15 with the Pixel 10 Pro. We then discuss new phones from Honor and Huawei, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Nothing, OnePlus (more OnePlus 15R info) and Qualcomm.
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- C Scott Brown: https://www.threads.com/@c.scottbrown
- Poco F8 Ultra first impressions: https://www.androidauthority.com/flagship-phone-jeans-bose-rear-speaker-3619644/
- Nothing exploring Airdrop for Android: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_is_exploring_how_to_quickly_make_its_phones_compatible_with_airdrop-news-70406.php
- Scott's Dear Google: Steal the OnePlus 15 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJbbZIBHyA
- OnePlus 15R coming Dec 17 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-15r-snapdragon-8-gen-5-3619878/
- OnePlus Ace 6T coming Dec 3 with 8,300mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_to_pack_an_8300mah_battery_more_specs_revealed-news-70480.php
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_snapdragon_8_gen_5_as_its_flagshipkiller_chip-news-70444.php
- Honor 500 series is 7.8mm thick with 8,000mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_500_series_make_debut_in_china_with_snapdragon_chips_and_huge_batteries_-news-70428.php
- Huawei Mate X7 announced, coming globally Dec 11: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x7_international_launch_date-news-70452.php
- Huawei Mate 80 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_pro_max_and_mate_80_rs_debut_with_dual_telephoto_cameras-news-70443.php and https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_mate_80_and_mate_80_pro_pack_5750mah_batteries_triple_cameras-news-70437.php
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Welcome to episode 454 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Dean Daley of MobileSyrup -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we discuss Google's AirDrop for Android bombshell and review both the RedMagic 11 Pro and the Realme GT8 Pro. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus (OnePlus 15R anyone?), Poco, Honor, Huawei, and Samsung... Fun!
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- Google Pixel 10 series gets Apple AirDrop: https://www.theverge.com/news/825228/iphone-airdrop-android-quick-share-pixel-10
- RedMagic 11 Pro review: https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/17/redmagic-11-pro-review-the-coolest-gaming-phone-ever-made/
- Realme GT8 Pro review: https://www.androidpolice.com/realme-gt-8-pro-review/
- Dean's OnePlus 15 review: https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/13/oneplus-15-canadian-review/
- OnePlus 15R teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_teases_15r_and_a_new_smartwatch-news-70331.php
- OnePlus Ace 6T teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_teased_with_165hz_display_fast_chipset_and_great_battery_life-news-70322.php
- Poco F8 series coming globally Nov 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f8_series_to_debut_globally_on_november_26-news-70319.php
- Honor Magic8 Pro going global Nov 27: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_to_go_global_on_november_27-news-70357.php
- Huawei Mate 80 series coming Nov 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_series_design_and_launch_date_revealed-news-70317.php
- Samsung Galaxy Glasses leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_glasses_detailed_ahead_of_2026_unveiling-news-70366.php
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It's time for episode 453 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Jeff Howard (AT&T) and Anshel Sag (Moor Insights & Strategy) -- brought to you by AT&T. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we recap the best mobile tech of the year, share our predictions for 2026, and explore AT&T's holiday deals. Second (13:53), we review the OnePlus 15 and the Realme GT8 Pro's camera, then discuss the Polestar 4 and automotive lighting tech. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Tesla and Samsung.
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- Anshel Sag: https://www.threads.com/@anshelsag
- My OnePlus 15 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-15-review
- Realme GT8 Pro camera: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_ricoh_grinspired_realme_gt_8_pro_wants_to_be_the_best_smartphone_for_street_photography-news-70255.php
- My Polestar 4 first drive: https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/i-just-drove-the-polestar-4-and-its-the-most-tech-forward-ev-not-made-by-tesla
- Automotive lighting tech: https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/i-rode-in-the-new-mercedes-benz-glc-ev-and-it-makes-other-luxury-evs-boring
- Tesla testing Apple CarPlay: https://www.arenaev.com/after_years_of_saying_no_tesla_may_finally_add_apple_carplay_to_its_cars-news-5314.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold coming next month: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_the_samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_is_coming_next_month_some_specs_unofficially_revealed-news-70259.php
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series back on track for January: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s26_series_may_launch_earlier_than_expected_after_all-news-70217.php
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Join me for episode 452 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Helena Stone of GeekSpin -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the Redmagic 11 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, and review the Segway Xafari electric bike. We then discuss the latest phones from Motorola and Huawei, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Realme, Vivo, and Nubia. Enjoy :)
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- Helena Stone: https://www.instagram.com/geekspinco
- Redmagic 11 Pro now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_pro_brings_its_liquid_cooling_to_the_global_stage-news-70139.php
- Nubia Z80 Ultra now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z80_ultra_goes_international-news-70184.php
- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has bloatware: https://9to5google.com/2025/11/04/nothing-bloatware-apps-uninstall/
- Moto G and G Play (2026): https://geekspin.co/motorolas-new-sub-200-smartphones/
- Helena's Segway Xafari review: https://geekspin.co/segway-xafari-review/
- Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch date rumor (Feb 25): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_unpacked_event_date_leaked-news-70134.php
- Samsung Galaxy tri-fold US launch rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_trifold_smartphone_gets_bluetooth_certified_revealing_wide_global_launch_plans-news-70142.php
- Apple iPhone Air gen 2 ultrawide leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_air_successor_to_gain_second_camera-news-70181.php
- Realme GT8 Pro coming globally (Nov 20): https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_8_pros_international_launch_date_is_now_official-news-70182.php
- More OnePlus 15 specs announced: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_oneplus_15_will_be_identical_to_the_chinese_model_including_the_huge_battery-news-70183.php
- OnePlus 15T/15s "small" flagship rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15s_15ts_flagship_chipset_leaks_big_battery_too-news-70114.php
- Pro Max all the things: OnePlus Ace 6 Pro Max leaks (China): https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6_pro_max_is_coming-news-70153.php
- Vivo X300 series now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_make_their_global_debut-news-70089.php
- Huawei Mate 70 Air: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_70_air_unveiled_with_7inch_display_6500mah_battery-news-70177.php
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