Exploring Infineon's IoT tech at CES 2026, Apple Google AI partnership, Honor Magic8 Pro review, Realme 16 Pro+ review, and more with Christian de Looper
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireShow Notes
It's time for episode 462 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Christian de Looper of BGR and Tom's Guide -- brought to you by Infineon. Today's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore the consumer-facing IoT tech that Infineon showcased at CES 2026. Second (18:12), we discuss Apple and Google's Gemini AI partnership, and review the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme 16 Pro+. Finally, we cover rumors, leaks, and news from Google, Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, Honor, Redmi, Redmagic, and MediaTek... Phew! Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/promo/acw741x (sponsor) - Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper - My CES 2026 automotive recap: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/this-is-the-most-interesting-automotive-tech-i-saw-at-ces-and-the-ones-you-should-be-watching-in-2026 - Apple picks Google's Gemini for AI: https://www.theverge.com/news/860521/apple-siri-google-gemini-ai-personalization - Christian's Honor Magic 8 Pro review: https://www.bgr.com/2072226/honor-magic8-pro-review/ - Realme 16 Pro+ review: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919.php - Google Pixel 10a leaks: https://hothardware.com/news/google-pixel-10a-design-pricing-and-launch-info-exposed-in-multiple-leaks - Oppo Find N7 to compete with iPhone Fold: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n7_to_compete_headon_with_the_iphone_fold_with_a_wider_form_factor-news-71025.php - More OnePlus 15T details leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_about_the_oneplus_15t_leak-news-71072.php - OnePlus Open 2 cancelled, again: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_open_2_was_supposed_to_come_this_year_but_got_cancelled_new_rumor_says-news-71071.php - Realme P4 Power coming soon with 10,000mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_p4_power_official_teaser_key_features-news-71115.php - Honor Power2 official with 10,080mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_power2_debuts_with_10000_mah_battery_and_dimensity_8500_elite_chipset_-news-70953.php - Honor Magic8 Pro Air teased, coming Jan 19: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_air_launch_date_revealed-news-71028.php - Redmi Note 15 series now available in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_global_rollout_of_the_redmi_note_15_begins_in_earnest_here_are_the_prices-news-71122.php - RedMagic 11 Air leaked, coming Jan 20: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_air_design_color_options_and_display_specs_revealed-news-71101.php - MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and 8500: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_announces_new_dimensity_9500s_flagship_and_8500_midrange_socs-news-71125.php Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - OnePlus 15R: https://amzn.to/3LQrnO0 - Google Pixel 9a: https://amzn.to/4t2aBwe - Redmi Note 15 Pro+: https://amzn.to/3ZlmDD2 - Honor Magic7 Pro: https://amzn.to/4b6ADYG - XREAL 1S: https://amzn.to/3Yvl5pT
More from Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire
It's time for episode 501 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Whitson Gordon (ASUS) and Nick Sutrich (9to5Google) -- brought to you by ASUS. This episode comes in two parts. First, we celebrate ROG's 20th anniversary by exploring ROG's XBOX Ally X20 and XREAL R1 Edition 20 bundle. Second (14:59), we review ROG's XBOX Ally X20, share our thoughts on Apple's HomeView, dive into Oppo Find X10 series camera samples, and discuss new devices from OnePlus, RedMagic, Microsoft, and CMF by Nothing. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Nothing, and Samsung. Good times!
Tune into episode 500 (wow!) of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Richard Lai of Richard's Gadgets -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we discuss Googlebooks inside and out, share our first impressions of Oppo's Find X10 series, and go hands-on with Honor's Magic9 Pro Max. We then review Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max, and cover rumors, leaks, and news from OnePlus, Huawei, RedMagic, and Jaguar. Enjoy :)
This is episode 499 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Shannon Morse -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we discuss security and privacy tips for AI agents, review Nothing's Headphone (1) Pro, and revisit Dell's XPS 13. We then share our thoughts on new devices from Samsung, Honor, and Huawei, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Motorola and Vivo.
Welcome to episode 498 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Christian de Looper (BGR), Jason Howell (Android Faithful), C Scott Brown (Android Authority), Adam Doud (SlashGear), Nick Gray (Phandroid), Dean Daley (MobileSyrup), and Sascha Segan (Qualcomm) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, join us pondside as we recap everything that was announced at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2026 in Maui -- including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 -- then dive into the latest flagships from Motorola, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, plus new smart glasses from Meta... Good times! (Special thanks to Qualcomm for covering travel.)
It's time for episode 497 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Josh Kirschner of Techlicious -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Apple's iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and AirPods 5. We then showcase some of our favorite travel tech (see affiliate links below), and discuss Snap Specs and the state of smart glasses in general. Finally, we cover rumors, leaks, and news from Apple, Samsung, MediaTek, Vivo, Oppo, Honor, and Microsoft... Phew!