Moto Razr Fold review, Googlebooks are coming, Google Fitbit Air, what to expect at Google I/O 2026, Sony Xperia 1 VIII, and more with Florence Ion of PCMag
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireShow Notes
Join me for episode 479 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Florence Ion of PCMag -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we review the Moto Razr Fold, dive into Googlebooks and Google's Fitbit Air, and share our expectations for Google I/O 2026. We also discuss new phones from Moto, OnePlus, and Sony, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Apple, Samsung, and Qualcomm.
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 - Florence Ion: https://www.threads.com/@ohthatflo - Flo's Moto Razr Fold review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/motorola-razr-fold - My Moto Razr Fold review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/moto-razr-fold-review-8-gen-5-cameras-silicon-carbon-pen - Moto Edge 70 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_70_pro_global_features_price_sale_date-news-72618.php - Google introduces GoogleBooks running Aluminium OS: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_introduces_googlebooks_running_android-news-72793.php - Google Fitbit Air: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/925458/google-health-fitbit-air-ai-coaching-wearables-fitness-trackers - Google Pixel 11 series specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_11_pixel_11_pro_pixel_11_pro_xl_pixel_11_pro_fold_specs_leak-news-72668.php - Android Auto getting massive update including Dolby Atmos: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/android-auto-gets-a-massive-ai-powered-upgrade-with-youtube-dolby-atmos-and-immersive-3d-maps - What to expect at Google I/O: https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-io-2026-what-to-expect-and-how-to-watch - Apple iPhone 20th Anniversary rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/tipster_20th_anniversary_iphone_will_have_solidstate_buttons-news-72691.php - Apple needs to make an iPhone flip: https://ca.pcmag.com/mobile-phones/15518/hey-apple-i-dont-want-a-galaxy-z-fold-clone-i-want-a-colorful-iphone-flip-instead - Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra camera rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s27_ultra_to_have_one_less_camera_then_its_predecessor-news-72631.php - OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6_ultra_joins_the_game_with_a_dimensity_9500_chip_8600mah_battery-news-72587.php - Sony Xperia 1 VIII: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_viii_unveiled_with_larger_48mp_telephoto_sensor_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5-news-72786.php - Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and 4 Gen 5: https://www.pcmag.com/news/qualcomms-next-midrange-snapdragon-chip-brings-flagship-like-super-zoom
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