MobileTechRoundup http://mobiletechroundup.com MoTR comes to you twice a week for 30 minutes. Join James Kendrick, Matthew Miller and Kevin C. Tofel as they provide a round-up of mobile gear to help you live the mobile life. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:13:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,TofelTechnology/GadgetsTechnology/Software How-ToTechnologyTechnology/Podcastingsupport@gigaom.comMatthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelMatthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofelnomobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,TofelMoTR comes to you twice a week for 30 minutes. Join Matthew Miller and Kevin C. Tofel as they provide a round-up of mobile gear to help you live the mobile life.MoTR comes to you twice a week for 30 minutes. Join Matthew Miller and Kevin C. Tofel as they provide a round-up of mobile gear to help you live the mobile life.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights ReservedThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. MobileTechRoundup 297: Is there room for both Nexus and Google Editions? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/8Hsqe96SuXw/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/06/02/mobiletechroundup-297-is-there-room-for-both-nexus-and-google-editions/#comments Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:13:02 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1351 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

MoTR 297 is 60 minutes long and is a 39.6 MB file in MP3 format.

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

TOPICS:

  • Sony Xperia ZL in hand
  • Google has 2 Chrome events scheduled in June: what could they be for?
  • Microsoft giving free Touch/Type Covers with RT. Probably a newer model coming soon but is it worth a look at this price?
  • First, Samsung, now HTC going with stock Android. What does this mean for Nexus program and will there really be big demand for these?
  • Moto X confirmed. Will the "handful of other devices" include an updated MOTOACTV?

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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/06/02/mobiletechroundup-297-is-there-room-for-both-nexus-and-google-editions/feed/ 1 noNot much happened at CTIA, but HTC is offering a Nexus experience and Sony's Xperia ZL looks pretty nice!Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelNot much happened at CTIA, but HTC is offering a Nexus experience and Sony's Xperia ZL looks pretty nice!mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/06/02/mobiletechroundup-297-is-there-room-for-both-nexus-and-google-editions/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_297.mp3 MobileTechRoundup podcast 296: It’s Google-icious! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/0ohQWt-pr6I/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/05/19/mobiletechroundup-podcast-296-its-google-icious/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 21:17:39 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1344 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/05/19/mobiletechroundup-podcast-296-its-google-icious/feed/ 0 noKevin's back from Google I/O and Matt's just taking off for CTIA!Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelKevin's back from Google I/O and Matt's just taking off for CTIA!mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/05/19/mobiletechroundup-podcast-296-its-google-icious/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_296.mp3 MobileTechRoundup podcast 295: Google I/O thoughts and LG’s Optimus G Pro http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/9EWEU_7zJus/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/05/12/mobiletechroundup-podcast-295-google-io-thoughts-and-lgs-optimus-g-pro/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 18:11:52 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1327 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/05/12/mobiletechroundup-podcast-295-google-io-thoughts-and-lgs-optimus-g-pro/feed/ 0 noPredictions for Chrome and Android at Google I/O, plus hands on with the surprisingly good LG Optimus G Pro!Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelPredictions for Chrome and Android at Google I/O, plus hands on with the surprisingly good LG Optimus G Pro!mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/05/12/mobiletechroundup-podcast-295-google-io-thoughts-and-lgs-optimus-g-pro/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_295.mp3 MobileTechRoundup podcast 294: Galaxy Note 8.0 in hand and Facebook on the Home http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/yrMTJq8bdUg/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/04/14/mobiletechroundup-podcast-294-galaxy-note-8-0-in-hand-and-facebook-on-the-home/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:05:27 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1319 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/04/14/mobiletechroundup-podcast-294-galaxy-note-8-0-in-hand-and-facebook-on-the-home/feed/ 100 noAfter a few days of using Facebook Phone, Matt and Kevin share thoughts. Kevin snuck out and bought a Galaxy Note 8.0 to provide early impressions, while both hosts consider a small Surface tablet.Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelAfter a few days of using Facebook Phone, Matt and Kevin share thoughts. Kevin snuck out and bought a Galaxy Note 8.0 to provide early impressions, while both hosts consider a small Surface tablet.mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/04/14/mobiletechroundup-podcast-294-galaxy-note-8-0-in-hand-and-facebook-on-the-home/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_294.mp3 MobileTechRoundup podcast 293: Facebook Home and Galaxy S 4 vs HTC One http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/wJX8NsmEQwU/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/04/07/mobiletechroundup-podcast-293-facebook-home-and-galaxy-s-4-vs-htc-one/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:56:35 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1311 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/04/07/mobiletechroundup-podcast-293-facebook-home-and-galaxy-s-4-vs-htc-one/feed/ 303 noAfter some time off, Kevin and Matt are back with hands on impressions of the Galaxy S 4 in comparison to the HTC One. Oh, and there's a wee bit of Facebook Home talk -- actually a bunch!Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelAfter some time off, Kevin and Matt are back with hands on impressions of the Galaxy S 4 in comparison to the HTC One. Oh, and there's a wee bit of Facebook Home talk -- actually a bunch!mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/04/07/mobiletechroundup-podcast-293-facebook-home-and-galaxy-s-4-vs-htc-one/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_293.mp3 MobileTechRoundup 292: HTC One in hand and Galaxy S 4 thoughts http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/9wW4UkMjoog/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/03/10/mobiletechroundup-292-htc-one-in-hand-and-galaxy-s-4-thoughts/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:24:40 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1301 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/03/10/mobiletechroundup-292-htc-one-in-hand-and-galaxy-s-4-thoughts/feed/ 377 noMatt's first impressions on the HTC One review unit, Samsung Galaxy S 4 expectations and who's buying a Chromebook Pixel?Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelMatt's first impressions on the HTC One review unit, Samsung Galaxy S 4 expectations and who's buying a Chromebook Pixel?mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/03/10/mobiletechroundup-292-htc-one-in-hand-and-galaxy-s-4-thoughts/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_292.mp3 MobileTechRoundup 291: HTC One, Galaxy Note 8.0 and Chromebook Pixel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/NaAYpPeym2s/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/03/03/mobiletechroundup-291-htc-one-galaxy-note-8-0-and-chromebook-pixel/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:31:30 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1294 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/03/03/mobiletechroundup-291-htc-one-galaxy-note-8-0-and-chromebook-pixel/feed/ 78 noHTC One hands on, thoughts about the Galaxy Note 8.0 and a week's use of Google's Chromebook Pixel.Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelHTC One hands on, thoughts about the Galaxy Note 8.0 and a week's use of Google's Chromebook Pixel.mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/03/03/mobiletechroundup-291-htc-one-galaxy-note-8-0-and-chromebook-pixel/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_291.mp3 MobileTechRoundup 290 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/66uwtT0Q6Fg/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/02/10/mobiletechroundup-290/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:58:41 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1289 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/02/10/mobiletechroundup-290/feed/ 0 noMatt tracks down a 128 GB Surface Pro, but it wasn't easy! Plus both hosts share final thoughts on the BlackBerry Z10.Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelMatt tracks down a 128 GB Surface Pro, but it wasn't easy! Plus both hosts share final thoughts on the BlackBerry Z10.mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/02/10/mobiletechroundup-290/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_290.mp3 MobileTechRoundup 289 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/BS_oRKgDAM8/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/02/03/mobiletechroundup-289/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:56:00 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1283 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/02/03/mobiletechroundup-289/feed/ 0 noAll about BlackBerry 10 and the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone!Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelAll about BlackBerry 10 and the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone!mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/02/03/mobiletechroundup-289/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_289.mp3 MobileTechRoundup 288 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motr/~3/e1h1JZ-kTk0/ http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/01/27/mobiletechroundup-288/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:12:37 +0000 support@gigaom.com (Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofel) http://mobiletechroundup.com/?p=1277 CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly.

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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]]> http://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/01/27/mobiletechroundup-288/feed/ 50 noHands on with the Acer W510, a Atom-based Windows 8 tablet, plus thoughts on the legality of cell phone unlocking.Matthew Miller and Kevin C.TofelHands on with the Acer W510, a Atom-based Windows 8 tablet, plus thoughts on the legality of cell phone unlocking.mobile,technology,techaddiction,ipaq,pda,smartphone,tablet,pc,cell,phone,windows,mobile,UMPC,Origami,Tofelhttp://mobiletechroundup.com/2013/01/27/mobiletechroundup-288/http://traffic.libsyn.com/motr/MoTR_288.mp3 Matthew Miller and Kevin C.Tofelnonadult