All hail Purse Computer, Halide app review, Google Pixel 10a, Samsung Galaxy AI teasers, special Apple Experience, Nothing launch event, Vivo V70, and more with Allison Johnson of The Verge
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireShow Notes
Join me for episode 467 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Allison Johnson of The Verge -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we bow to the altar of Purse Computer, sing the praises of the Halide camera app (and Process Zero), lament Google's barely updated Pixel 10a, and brace ourselves for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy AI onslaught. We also discuss the upcoming special Apple Experience and Nothing launch event, then cover rumors, leaks, and news from Moto, Oppo, and Vivo. 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 - Allison Johnson: https://www.threads.net/@allisonjo1 - All hail Purse Computer: https://www.theverge.com/tech/878485/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-travel-keyboard-logitech-laptop-replacement - Allison's Halide app review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/875919/halide-mark-iii-process-zero-hands-on - Google Pixel 10a official; the meh is strong: https://www.theverge.com/tech/880400/pixel-10a-hands-on-a-little-too-much-like-pixel-9a - More Galaxy AI is coming; gird your loins: https://www.theverge.com/tech/880460/looks-like-we-can-expect-more-ai-from-the-galaxy-s26-camera - The special Apple Experience is March 4: https://www.theverge.com/tech/879671/apple-special-experience-event-march-2026 - Affordable colorful MacBooks coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/entrylevel_macbook_reportedly_launching_next_month_in_multiple_color_options-news-71569.php - More Moto FIFA phones coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_allegedly_working_on_a_fourth_fifa_world_cup_26_edition_phone-news-71596.php - Nothing Phone (4a) series details leak, launch event March 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a_series_specs_colors_and_pricing_leaked-news-71607.php - Oppo Find X9 Ultra details leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_ultras_battery_and_display_details_leaked-news-71521.php - Vivo V70: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v70_launches_with_flat_659_display_aluminum_frame_and_6500mah_battery-news-71612.php - Vivo V70 Elite: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v70_elite_arrives_with_sd_8s_gen_3_telephoto_lens_and_6500_mah_sic_battery_-news-71625.php Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission) - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: https://amzn.to/4kONTUD - Samsers Bluetooth Foldable Keyboard: https://amzn.to/4rxN6Kg - Google Pixel 10a: https://amzn.to/4rvyrz7 - Moto Razr Ultra 2025: https://amzn.to/4kTcaJ9 - Nothing Phone (3): https://amzn.to/4qOTBHy
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