May 19, 2013

MobileTechRoundup podcast 296: It’s Google-icious!

Category: Podcast — Tags: , , , , – admin @ 2:17 pm

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MoTR 296 is 65 minutes long and is a 42.1 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • All about Google I/O 2013:

    • Brilliant strategy to update Android without a new Android version
    • I got to try Google Glass. :)
    • Synchronized notfications
    • Google music subscription
    • Google Games service
    • Maps update (it's awesome on the Pixel
    • Google+ update and Google Voice Search improvements (it understands pronouns for contextual discussions)
    • Google Edition Galaxy S 4
    • Hangouts app
  • BlackBerry Live: BBM for iOS / Android and the Q5 announced
  • Lumia 928 in the house.
  • Matt's on the way to CTIA

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May 12, 2013

MobileTechRoundup podcast 295: Google I/O thoughts and LG’s Optimus G Pro

Category: Podcast — admin @ 11:11 am

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MoTR 295 is 64 minutes long and is a 41.5 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • Hands-on with LG Optimus G Pro
  • Matt loves his Pebble Smart Watch, helps to have RunKeeper too
  • Nokia Lumia 928 for Verizon revealed
  • Jawbone announces UP platform, RunKeeper again appears on another device
  • Google Now for iPhone?
  • Google I/O predictions, rumors
  • What's your current primary smartphone and tablet?

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April 14, 2013

MobileTechRoundup podcast 294: Galaxy Note 8.0 in hand and Facebook on the Home

Category: Podcast — Tags: , , , – admin @ 1:05 pm

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MoTR 294 is 61 minutes long and is a 36.6 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • What you need to know about Facebook Home
  • Early impressions of the Galaxy Note 8.0
  • HTC One and HTC's failing financials
  • What does a 7-inch Microsoft Surface need to be successful?
  • Linkase Wi-Fi iPhone 5 case booster
  • T-Mobile customers go ga-ga for their iPhone

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April 7, 2013

MobileTechRoundup podcast 293: Facebook Home and Galaxy S 4 vs HTC One

Category: Podcast — Tags: , , , – kevintofel @ 12:56 pm

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MoTR 293 is 60 minutes long and is a 35.9 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • Roundup of the Facebook Home, HTC First news
  • Hands on with the Galaxy S 4
  • Why Matt ordered an HTC One Developer Edition
  • T-Mobile's new Simple Choice Uncarrier plans save Matt a bundle
  • T-Mobile finally gets the iPhone
  • Nokia Music+ comes to Windows 8 and RT
  • BIG Jambox gains mo' battery life… but only with iOS devices

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March 10, 2013

MobileTechRoundup 292: HTC One in hand and Galaxy S 4 thoughts

Category: Podcast — Tags: , , – kevintofel @ 4:24 pm

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MoTR 292 is 71:30 minutes long and is a 44 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • Matt has an HTC One, first impressions
  • What to expect from Samsung's press event this week
  • Matt’s Chomebook Pixel experience: Does it match Kevin’s?

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March 3, 2013

MobileTechRoundup 291: HTC One, Galaxy Note 8.0 and Chromebook Pixel

Category: Podcast,Uncategorized — admin @ 1:31 pm

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MoTR 291 is 66 minutes long and is a 41.4 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • HTC One launches; hands on thoughts
  • Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.0 is official with some new features
  • BB Z10 gets a software update. BlackBerry says 1/3 to 1/2 of folks buying the Z10 are "switchers." Good if true, but….
  • HP Slate7 – 2010 specs at a 2013 price. :(
  • Samsung Galaxy S 4 on March 14? What does that do to HTC One?
  • New Nokia handsets at MWC cover the 9 to 5 market. ;) Good or bad strategy? GOOD!
  • Chromebook Pixel hands on

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February 10, 2013

MobileTechRoundup 290

Category: Podcast — admin @ 12:58 pm

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MoTR 290 is 51:50 minutes long and is a 32 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • Hunt for the Surface Pro and first impressions
  • One week+ with the BlackBerry Z10
  • Coda One 3-in-1 bluetooth handset. How come there aren't more of these? Great for voice conversations on a tablet.
  • HP jumps in the Chromebook game: $329 for a Pavilion with 14-inch screen

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February 3, 2013

MobileTechRoundup 289

Category: Podcast — admin @ 1:56 pm

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MoTR 289 is 68:45 minutes long and is a 42.6 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • All about BlackBerry 10 and our hands out thoughts of the BlackBerry Z10
  • What data plan do you need for BB 10? CrackBerry spells it out

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January 27, 2013

MobileTechRoundup 288

Category: Podcast — kevintofel @ 10:12 am

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MoTR 288 is 57 minutes long and is a 34.5 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • First thoughts of the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet / dock. Build quality, specs, performance, usage.
  • Unlocking your phone is now illegal, although a carrier can still do it for you. Good, bad or just silly?
  • Galaxy Note 8.0: looks legit and interesting; particularly because of the speaker at the top. A small tablet with voice, perhaps.
  • Nokia Drive+ comes to other Windows Phones. Does this help Microsoft or Nokia?
  • Nokia announces Nokia Music+ subscription service for Lumia owners

  • Vine for iOS, Twitter video service

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January 20, 2013

MobileTechRoundup 287

Category: Podcast — admin @ 11:55 am

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MoTR 287 is 65:30 minutes long and is a 39.9 MB file in MP3 format.

HOSTS: Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia)

TOPICS:

  • CES thoughts and crazy press events.
  • CES gadget pick of the show: Nvidia’s Shield handheld gaming device on Tegra 4
  • CES surprise: Intel’s tablet strategy. Latest Win 8 slates with Intel Atom have similar battery life to Win RT but run full Windows / software
  • CES: Health devices like the Fitbit Flex, Withings Smart Tracker, Body Media Core 2 were popular
  • Does Samsung need a Galaxy Note 8.0? Will it really bring digital inking to the masses?
  • Thoughts on BlackBerry 10: Matt and Kevin are headed to the NYC launch.
  • HTC releases One SV for Cricket, hands-on thoughts

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