Old friend of the show David Imel returns to the show and catches up with JV over news of new cameras, his Xperia 1 ii review, and reactions to the OnePlus Nord documentary New Beginnings. JV and David are long best friends, so expect plenty of tangents and even some eating on the air! Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the hashtag #PNWeekly! Android Authority Review of Sony Xperia 1 ii: Follow our guests! David Imel http://youtube.com/a...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep 417•Transcript available on Metacast TK Bay returns to this episode of the podcast that was not broadcast to Instagram Live -- we are looking at Facebook Live as the new live platform while posting the final episodes to Facebook and IGTV after the fact. As we look at those options, TK brings his great live streaming setup to the podcast as JV asks him to speculate on the Pixel 3a getting discontinued and the OnePlus Nord getting the company's signature guerrilla marketing via Instagram. Become part of the conversation on Twitter by...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 416•Transcript available on Metacast JV couldn't pass up a request from Jaime Rivera himself to get on the podcast and talk about everything Apple announced at WWDC. Buckle up, friends, because iOS has widgets and ARM processors are officially on the way! Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the hashtag #PNWeekly! Follow our guests! Jaime Rivera http://twitter.com/jaime_rivera http://instagram.com/jaimerivera Follow our host! Joshua Vergara (JV) --- http://youtube.com/joshua...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast HTC finally comes back to the smartphone game! But many of us won't get to enjoy it. Nick Gray, our resident HTC expert and editor of Phandroid, comes back to the show to talk about what could have been and what might be with HTC poking their heads back up from the depths. JV checks in with him as quarantine continues and then some talk about Qualcomm's budget 5G chipset rounds out the discussion. Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the hashtag...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep 414•Transcript available on Metacast Jaime is back on the show and gives his thoughts on Android 11 -- namely, how it's finally addressing his grievances regarding Android notifications! After that, JV gets on the hype train for the PS5, even if it looks like a spaceship or a really crazy wireless router. Finally, WWDC has an official date -- could ARM-based Macbooks be on the horizon? Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the hashtag #PNWeekly! Follow our guests! Jaime River...
Jun 13, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep 413•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is a conversation that has to happen everywhere -- with friends, family, and even within our tech community. JV is joined by Thunder E of Booredatwork to listen and share perspective on the current social climate that has dominated our feeds and our world. Resources to help/donate/educate: http://blacklivesmatter.com https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory http://aclu.org Black creator links: TechMe0ut: https://www.youtube.com/user/TechMe0ut UrAvgConsumer: http...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 412•Transcript available on Metacast The Sony Xperia 1 ii (pronounced "mark 2") is showing how much Sony is trying to make a smartphone into a pro-level enthusiast camera rig, and TK Bay joins JV to basically talk about why he loves it so much. Before that, there is a little talk about gaming phones that both of the fellas have been enjoying lately and some thoughts on the battle that Twitter is in with the current government administration. Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the...
May 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep 411•Transcript available on Metacast JV and David Imel haven't caught up in some time, so they were due for a conversation that goes in multiple directions on the Pocketnow Weekly! There is a bit of structure to the discussion after the check-in, including talk about IFA 2020 in Berlin still happening and the considerations they have to take before getting on a plane in September. After that, JV takes out the craziest and maybe funnest phone he's used this year so far, the Black Shark 3 Pro -- after expounding on the idea that the ...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 410•Transcript available on Metacast The Poco F2 Pro gets announced globally, adding fuel to the fire of mid-tier priced but powerful smartphones. Back in the US, the TCL 10 Pro is on it's way and some reviews are already out, so we give our thoughts on the $450 smartphone. After that, some gaming phone talk with the Red Magic 5G and the obsession that is Call of Duty: Mobile! Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the hashtag #PNWeekly! Follow our guests! Nick Gray (Phandroid...
May 16, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep 409•Transcript available on Metacast Microsoft took the covers off the latest slew of products in an announcement earlier this week, revealing not only the new Surface Book 3, but an affordable Surface Go 2 and two wireless audio products! Thunder E of Booredatwork brings his PC expertise to the podcast as he talks about not only Microsoft's latest, but also rifts on audio products in our IG Live Q&A session. Remember to follow @pocketnow on Instagram to be part of the Live podcast recordings every week! The recording session i...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep 408•Transcript available on Metacast We get TheUnlockr on the podcast to talk about the iPhone SE, the Moto Edge+, and a new video creation toy that he's super excited to start using! Unfortunately, Instagram Live was failing us during the call so you'll hear a bit of delay between JV and TheUnlockr -- still, it's a super fun discussion that you won't want to miss. Remember to follow @pocketnow on Instagram to be part of the Live podcast recordings every week! The recording session is also uploaded to IGTV afterward, so you can sti...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The iPhone SE is finally in our hands -- well, in JV's hands, anyway, because guest TK Bay was still waiting for his to arrive -- and it's time to react to this throwback of a phone that is surprisingly affordable! Content on the iPhone SE will be coming fast and hard over the next few days so here is your taste of what JV and TK Bay think of Apple's market-changing (but maybe not really) device. Also, what in the world is a LG Velvet? Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @po...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast MrMobile himself, Michael Fisher, stops by the Pocketnow Weekly to talk about the OnePlus 8 Pro and the impending release of the iPhone SE. JV and MrMobile also recount some fun memories from the time before this quarantine era. We hope everyone is staying in, staying safe, and staying healthy -- come kick it with JV and MrMobile for this fun and chill episode! Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the hashtag #PNWeekly! Follow our guest! MrMobil...
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr•Ep 405•Transcript available on Metacast A weird pixelated Instagram Live broadcast doesn't stop JV and Jaime Rivera from talking about this week's hottest topics. After giving some thoughts on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro before his review, JV opens the floor to the question on everyone's minds: Will it be iPhone SE or iPhone 9? And then the debate turns to how useful an app drawer truly is. With what is left of the audience during the IG Live feed, a bit of Q&A rounds out the show. Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning...
Apr 11, 2020•58 min•Ep 404•Transcript available on Metacast David Imel returns to the show to flex his film cameras and his knowledge of photography in regards to the Huawei P40 Pro. David also shares some thoughts regarding the rumors around a mid-range Pixel 5 and why it's really not that bad a prospect. After that, our Instagram Live show turns into a Q&A with the live chat. Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the hashtag #PNWeekly! Follow our guests! David Imel http://youtube.com/androida...
Apr 09, 2020•49 min•Ep 403•Transcript available on Metacast Jaime Rivera returns to the podcast from his stay-at-home office in Latin America to share his own tips for working from home. After that, he and JV talk about the announcements made by Huawei -- most notably, the Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus. Will the cameras put Huawei at the top of the heap, despite the phones not having any officially Google support? And finally, this episode was recorded during an Instagram Live where we did an impromptu Q&A! Become part of the conversation on Twitte...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep 402•Transcript available on Metacast JV and Nick Gray are no strangers to the work-from-home lifestyle, and these work-from-homies share some tips for those of you who might be stuck indoors right now as the world tries to get a handle on the current health crisis. The LG V60 ThinQ with the Dual Screen case still came in, however, and they talk about this unique smartphone experience before asking Nick what is in his pocket now. Become part of the conversation on Twitter by mentioning @pocketnow and @jvtechtea with the hashtag #PNW...
Mar 24, 2020•54 min•Ep 401•Transcript available on Metacast JV sits down with TechMe0ut after many attempts to get her on the podcast! She gives her story about getting into the world of tech blogging and YouTube while giving some thoughts on the current pandemic in her neck of the woods and some final thoughts on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the phone that is in her pocket now :) Follow our guests and host! TechMe0ut --- http://twitter.com/techme0ut http://instagram.com/techme0ut http://youtube.com/techme0ut Joshua Vergara (JV) --- http://youtube.com/jo...
Mar 16, 2020•56 min•Ep 400•Transcript available on Metacast The coronavirus continues to claim more trade shows and events, on its way to making 2020 one of the most unique years in the tech industry. Massive traveler Jaime Rivera returns to the show to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on his plans, which were meant to include Google I/O. After that, JV and Jaime talk about their thoughts on Samsung's flagship phones, starting with some love for the Galaxy Z Flip and ending with the Galaxy S20 Ultra -- the phone that tries a little too hard. Fol...
Mar 10, 2020•44 min•Ep 399•Transcript available on Metacast MWC might have been cancelled, but that didn't stop Huawei from making their announcement of the latest foldable, the Mate XS. With improvements across the board, this folding tablet phone brings TK Bay and JV together to discuss how much this trend is growing in 2020. TK shares his experience with the Galaxy Z Flip and then JV brings up the LG V60 ThinQ and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha as alternatives to the current folding smartphone contenders. And finally JV asks the question: are foldables making us...
Mar 03, 2020•39 min•Ep 398•Transcript available on Metacast Nick Gray (editor-in-chief of Phandroid) returns to share some stories from our past years in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, after lamenting a little bit about the fact that his Samsung devices haven't come in yet. In an ode to MWC 2020, the two symbolically pour one out for this year's show which is still kind of going thanks to a few companies who decided to still have their events. We hope our friends who are still in Barcelona are having a great time drinking wine without us. Become pa...
Feb 25, 2020•54 min•Ep 397•Transcript available on Metacast Unpacked was a very interesting event, with Samsung announcing not just their Galaxy S20 line but also their latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip. Thunder E of Booredatwork joined me at the Samsung Creator's Lounge after the event wrapped up to talk about the Z Flip and why it's an interesting follow up to the Galaxy Fold. Our exit from Unpacked brought a major plot twist -- GSMA completely cancelling Mobile World Congress 2020. With the loss of one of the year's most important trade shows, Nick G...
Feb 18, 2020•57 min•Ep 396•Transcript available on Metacast Today's episode is an exploration of the affects of the Coronavirus and how it has caused certain companies and vendors to pull out of Mobile World Congress 2020. Though Barcelona is deemed a generally safe zone in this particular crisis, the mass travel to and from Asia into Spain has many people contemplating their presence at the year's biggest tech show. GSMA, the organizers of the show, just recently sent an email to registered attendees that JV talks a bit through in this episode. Become p...
Feb 11, 2020•16 min•Ep 395•Transcript available on Metacast A week full of leaks ended with an actual look at Samsung's upcoming flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip! After seeing what could be considered the spiritual successor to the Galaxy Fold, JV gives us some thoughts on why the smart flip phone form factor is equal parts exciting and problematic. Don't get him wrong, though -- he still wants some. After that, JV ponders the role of social media after tragedies and big news stories like the ones we experienced last week. Become part of the conversation on...
Feb 04, 2020•25 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast TikTok addict TK Bay returns to the podcast to recount some stories from CES, from which JV has a long overdue rant regarding third party text-based travel services. TK and JV are both going to be at Unpacked soon, too, so they discuss the leaks and information we currently know about Samsung's latest device, the Galaxy S20/S20+/S20 Ultra! Follow our guests and host! TK Bay -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQN7NhtBqADmNaRA3yc_mAQ http://twitter.com/tkdsl8655 http://instagram.com/tkdsl8655 htt...
Jan 28, 2020•40 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast JV ( @Joshua Vergara ) is joined by Adam Molina, one of the @SoundGuys to talk about music, audio, and more from a show that is refreshingly different from last week's CES -- NAMM! At this audio-centric show, the two talk about how wireless audio is getting better and better while JV shares his experience from the show floor. On the way to the show, however, JV returns to the "car-cast" format to talk a little bit about the Samsung Galaxy S20 line and the leaks done by &n...
Jan 20, 2020•31 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast Isa Rodriguez ( @Isa does tech ) and @Phandroid Editor-in-Chief Nick Gray join JV on a not-sponsored-by-White-Claw episode to talk about their favorite things from CES 2020. From the OnePlus Concept One to the breathing Mercedes to a smart mirror that helps you pick a new hair color, this show interesting all around. Join us for a chill conversation on and then let us know: What was your favorite thing at this year's CES? Follow our guests and host! Nick Gray --- http://y...
Jan 13, 2020•33 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast On the drive to Las Vegas for CES 2020, JV is overly optimistic that he and Jaime Rivera would actually have time to talk about what they're excited at this year's show. Unfortunately, the two were unable to link up for any significant period of time so Josh brings you a tease of what he wants to see on the show floor (and all of the stuff we can't talk about yet). After that, he responds to some of your comments from last week! We'll see you after the CES madness finishes up and bring you our e...
Jan 07, 2020•22 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast Jaime Rivera comes to the podcast to talk about his favorite items from 2019, including the iPhone 11 Pro and the Peak Design 3L Sling! But before that, Josh reacts to the Oppo Reno 3, which seems to be here so quickly after the previous two iterations came out just earlier this year. Also, your comments from last week's episode regarding 2019's best tech. Don't forget to get into the comments section of the YouTube version of the show so that you can answer the question of the episode: What are...
Dec 29, 2019•30 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast JV ( @Joshua Vergara ) apparently doesn't know the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit -- BUT he is finally home from a long trip to Asia and he shares some thoughts regarding the emergence of an already on-the-way successor to the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Foldables were such a big deal in 2019, but there was so much more to enjoy from this past year and decade, so Josh also shares a couple of his favorites from this past year. Join in on the conversation and share what your favori...
Dec 22, 2019•24 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast 
