Google Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 review, Fairphone 6+, CMF Buds Neo, and more with David Cogen of TheUnlockr
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireShow Notes
It's time for episode 493 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest David Cogen of TheUnlockr -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Google's new Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, plus Google's Pixel Watch 5. We then discuss the Fairphone 6+ and CMF Buds Neo, and cover news, rumors, and leaks from Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm. Also in this episode: stupid pigeons!
Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - David Cogen: https://www.threads.com/@theunlockr - My Google Pixel 11 series review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-11-series-review-tensor-g6-hilight-cameras-prices - Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/981956/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-review - Google Pixel Watch 5 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/981957/google-pixel-watch-5-review-wearables-smartwatch - GoogleBooks are coming Sept 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_announce_the_new_googlebooks_and_accompanying_os_on_september_15-news-74240.php - David's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 real-world test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpNpAWle2EQ - Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is coming Aug 27: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_sets_the_date_for_the_galaxy_s26_fe_unveiling__its_coming_next_week-news-74245.php - Fairphone 6+: https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_6_is_now_official_and_coming_to_the_us-news-74226.php - CMF Buds Neo: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_buds_neo_goes_official_with_anc_and_up_to_52_hour_total_battery_life-news-74263.php - Qualcomm teases two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomms_new_teaser_confirms_that_two_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_6_socs_are_coming-news-74252.php - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series: https://www.androidauthority.com/redmi-k100-pro-qualcomm-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5v-chip-3694293/
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