Samsung Galaxy S26 series leaks, Apple iPhone 17e rumors, Nothing Essential Apps hands-on, Moto Razr FIFA Edition unboxing, Sony WF-1000XM6, and more with Ben Schoon of 9to5Google
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireShow Notes
This is episode 466 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ben Schoon of 9to5Google -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we dive into the latest Samsung Galaxy S26 series leaks and Apple iPhone 17e rumors, go hands-on with Nothing's Essential Apps, unbox Moto's Razr FIFA Edition, and discuss Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds. We also cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Nothing, Lenovo, Oppo, Huawei, and Dreame... Good times! Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Ben Schoon: https://www.threads.com/@nexusben - Galaxy Unpacked is Feb 25, gird your loins: https://9to5google.com/2026/02/10/samsung-galaxy-s26-launch-date-confirmed/ - Samsung Galaxy S26 series wireless charging specs leak: https://9to5google.com/2026/02/06/galaxy-s26-series-surfaces-with-upgraded-wireless-charging-spec-no-qi2-magnets/ - Samsung variable aperture rumor: https://9to5google.com/2026/02/09/samsung-variable-aperture-iphone-report/ - Apple iPhone 17e coming Feb 19 for $599 with A19 chip and MagSafe: https://www.gsmarena.com/gurman_iphone_17e_to_cost_the_same_as_16e_offer_magsafe_and_a19_soc-news-71463.php - Ben's Nothing Essential Apps hands-on: https://9to5google.com/2026/02/10/nothing-essential-apps-hands-on/ - Nothing teases Phone 4(a) colors: https://9to5google.com/2026/02/09/nothing-teases-a-colorful-phone-4a-launch/ - Let's unbox the Motor Razr FIFA Edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_announces_razr_60_fifa_world_cup_26_edition_ai_perceptive_companion_moto_watch_and_more-news-70983.php - Lenovo Y700 Legion gaming tablet leaks: https://9to5google.com/2026/02/05/lenovo-legion-tab-gen-5-battery-snapdragon-rumors/ - Oppo Find X9s to feature MediaTek Dimensity 9500s: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9s_processor_confirmed-news-71440.php - Huawei working on a Pura X2 and a non-folding version: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_is_working_on_a_nonfolding_version_of_the_pura_x_with_a_wide_aspect_ratio-news-71514.php - Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/877503/sony-wf-1000xm6-earbuds-review - Dreame smartphones are coming: https://www.gsmarena.com/dreame_previews_trio_of_smartphones_-news-71471.php Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Sony WF-1000XM6: https://amzn.to/4kDfWGc - Google Pixel 9a: https://amzn.to/3M9mHmB - Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: https://amzn.to/3MvIGUP - Nothing Phone (3): https://amzn.to/4qOTBHy - Moto Razr 2025: https://amzn.to/3Md97yJ
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