It's time for episode 468 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nirave Gondhia of House of Tech -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we go hands-on with Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+, S26, Buds4, and Buds4 Pro (complete with unboxings), share our first impressions of these flagships and earbuds, and dive deep into the pros and cons. We also show off the Honor Magic8 Pro Air. Enjoy :)

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

- Nirave Gondhia: https://www.threads.net/@niraveg

- My Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+, S26, Buds4, and Buds4 Pro hands-on: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s26-buds4-hands-on

- My Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+, S26, Buds4, and Buds4 Pro hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Wr9bCVmdY

- Nirave's Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra first look: https://www.makeuseof.com/galaxy-s26-ultra-proves-small-changes-have-impact/

- Nirave's Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra first look video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNuMqm2sImQ

- Honor Magic8 Pro Air review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exWY2heUeRs

Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)

- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: https://amzn.to/4skO4tj

- Samsung Galaxy S26+: https://amzn.to/4lcMhEf

- Samsung Galaxy S26: https://amzn.to/404elQw

- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE: https://amzn.to/4aThAze

- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: https://amzn.to/4l1A5WN

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:

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: