Best Pocketnow Podcasts (2024)

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Christian Lindholm [Nokia, KoruLab, WearOS] 50:12

1y ago50:12

50:12

The founder of the famous Navi-Key is on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles, Christian Lindholm. A gripping listen as Christian shares the process behind the formation of what would ultimately be used by millions and millions of people across the world, through the Series 30 and Series 60 user interface. Christian also shares with us his o…

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Ben Wood [Mobile Phone Museum, CCS Insight, Gartner] 1:18:04

1y ago1:18:04

1:18:04

This week we are joined by mobile industry veteran, Ben Wood. We reminisce on the times of Nokia's heydays, and bring up some venerable Nokia devices that ruled the world for the time. Ben also shares his experiences and love for curating older mobile devices through his Mobile Phone Museum initiative, and Justin springs puts some quirky bonus ques…

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Andy Hagon [Everything N9, Nokia Innovation] 1:42:45

1y ago1:42:45

1:42:45

Season 3 continues this week with Andy Hagon, one of the OG's when coming up with the advent of mobile phones and in particular, Nokia. Andy takes us through his journey with Nokia in both the UK and USA, and expresses his fond admiration for the Nokia N9. Some interesting stories are told by Andy, many of which were shared over beers at the pub, t…

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Juha Alakarhu [Nokia, Microsoft, Axon] 1:07:30

1y ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Season 3 of the Nokia Chronicles is back with none other than the camera legend, Juha Alakarhu! Where to find Nirave: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/jalakarhu Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.i…

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Debating the iPhone 14 eSIM situation (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

57:19

Happy iPhone season! Well, maybe it is, maybe it isn't -- if JV has any say about it, the new iPhone 14 lineup is fine from most standpoints, but a whole new paradigm is starting with the introduction of fully eSIM units in the US. JV and Nick debate the pros and cons of this change before getting into the general announcements, followed by a prett…

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Thoughts on the Sony Xperia 5 IV from the #SonyKandoTrip (Booredatwork, TheUnlockr) 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

38:06

And we're back! Thank you so much for your patience as I, JV, get back in the saddle to host the Pocketnow Weekly Podcast. I never closed the door on hosting this long running show, but I did find that I had to take care of my own stuff, personal and professional, as I juggled so many different projects at any given time. I want to give thanks to t…

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Sony Xperia 1 IV or Pixel 7 Pro? (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 1:22:20

2y ago1:22:20

1:22:20

Google I/O has come and gone, but there were so many great announcements made that JV and Nick Gray have to make a chunky episode talking about everything that they were excited about. Google wasn't the only one that had a great week though -- Sony with their Xperia 1 IV and the WH1000xM5 headphones made quite the splash too, and the two talk throu…

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Google I/O hype! (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 46:16

2y ago46:16

46:16

Google I/O is on the horizon, and there are a few hardware announcements that JV and Nick are really excited for: the Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds Pro. Of course, that doesn't mean we're really going to be seeing them in a few days, but it's still fun to speculate! Before that though, JV wanted to just put forth a bit of appreciation for p…

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Betas all around: Nothing Launcher and Android 13! (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 47:48

2y ago47:48

47:48

JV and Nick Gray get through a few main stories from this past week, including the release of a couple of software betas: the Nothing Launcher and Android 13 ahead of Google I/O! After that, JV wonders why we even need the Snap Pixy selfie drone, even if he admits that he will get one to try out regardless. Follow our guests! Nick Gray (Phandroid) …

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The OnePlus 10 Pro and the curse of "same"-ity (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 49:16

2y ago49:16

49:16

Nick is back on the show -- well, you might have expected that, but he was actually down with COVID over the last week. Nick Gray of Phandroid recounts his experience of being locked up with all of his tech while JV expresses all the gratitude he can that everyone is okay. After that, the two talk through the OnePlus 10 Pro and why it's so hard to …

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Let's talk about Nothing! (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 50:52

2y ago50:52

50:52

JV and Nick talk about the announcement that actually shared... Nothing. The enigmatic Carl Pei brought very few details about the smartphone that will be developed and released by his much hyped company, Nothing. The two speculate about the upcoming smartphone and JV praises the Nothing ear(1) as a good faith look into what might be in store. Befo…

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Nirave Gondhia [Valnet, XDA Developers, Android Authority, Pocketnow, Mobile Nations] 1:48:46

2y ago1:48:46

1:48:46

Nirave Gondhia joins us on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. We dive deep into his favourite personal memories of Nokia - the devices, the events, the comradery, and the career springboard that has resulted from these special formative times in his life. A truly special episode as all three of us reminisce deeply about the Nokia of old, …

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David Wood [Symbian, Psion, Delta Wisdom] 1:15:12

2y ago1:15:12

1:15:12

This week we are joined by David Wood, the co-founder of Symbian. A man with quite the history when it comes to mobile computing, and the heart and soul behind the operating system that found it's way into the hands of over 500 million people across the globe. David takes us on a journey from the early days of Psion through to the heyday of Symbian…

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Nick is back from MWC 2022! The iPhone SE is back! We're back! (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 58:19

2y ago58:19

58:19

We're back! Not that we were trying to be totally gone -- JV and Nick Gray of Phandroid return to talk about the week's mobile tech news which include the recent Apple event! Do you really need an M1 Ultra in a Mac Studio? No, but you really want one, don't you? Also, Nick is fresh off the first international trip most of us have had in a long time…

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Shane [SMOOREZ] 1:04:41

2y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Shane of SMOOREZ fame on YouTube joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. Shane has made a name for himself acquiring and repairing a lot of old phones that would have otherwise been condemned to a life of e-waste, and Nokia devices feature heavily as a part of his personal collection. Listen in to our chat as we geek out with a fellow Aussie on…

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Juan Carlos Bagnell [SomeGadgetGuy] 1:39:51

2y ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Juan Carlos Bagnell of SomeGadgetGuy fame on YouTube, is our guest on a sunny Californian Friday afternoon. We take a trip down memory lane as Juan shares his favourite innovations and hallmarks of Lumia and Symbian devices, and we wax lyrical about the importance of utilising the features of the phone that you paid your hard-earned money for. A hi…

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Michael Fisher [MrMobile, Pocketnow] 50:24

2y ago50:24

50:24

Michael Fisher of MrMobile fame on YouTube, is our guest on a blustery Friday night. We speak candidly with Michael regarding Nokia's famed Lumia hardware and software accomplishments, and a rare Nokia that Michael has in his possession that fits snugly into his top 5 Nokia's of all time. Coffee, carrier devices and community comradery - all on thi…

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Marton Barcza [TechAltar, The Friday Checkout] 32:34

2y ago32:34

32:34

Marton Barcza, of TechAltar and The Friday Checkout fame on YouTube, is on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. We delve into Marton's favourite Nokia devices, and waxes lyrical about the current predicament HMD's Nokia is in. Marton offers up some passionate advice on how HMD could potentially improve their situation, and shares the fact t…

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Wayne Spillett [Nokia Support Discussions, Community Manager/Social Media Support Manager] 2:15:46

2y ago2:15:46

2:15:46

Wayne Spillett joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. The man otherwise known as Captain Care bares all in this week's episode, sharing anecdotes of his time working at Nokia on the behemoth that was Nokia Support Discussions. Wayne was also responsible for liaising and developing social media teams across the globe, and has fond memories of t…

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Marc Dillon [Nokia, MeeGo/Maemo, Jolla] 1:55:46

2y ago1:55:46

1:55:46

Marc Dillon joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. A name that requires no introduction - a true heavyweight and the face that comes to mind when the N9, MeeGo and Jolla are mentioned. Marc gives us great insight this week into the processes and technical development behind some of the most iconic devices to come out of the Nokia stable, along…

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Michael Hell [Symbian-Freak, FoneArena] 51:26

2y ago51:26

51:26

Season 2 continues this week with Michael Hell, of Symbian-Freak & FoneArena fame. Michael details how he got started in the Nokia space, along with recounting some of his favourite Nokia events around the world. Listen in to also discover the one bad memory he had out of all his time in the Nokia 'sphere, along with the one app he would have if he…

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Recounting - and recovering - from CES (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 1:10:41

2+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

JV and Nick Gray are back from CES 2022 -- well, they've been back for a while, but are just now getting to recount their experience at one of the most unique shows ever. From Samsung announcements including the Galaxy S21 FE to wireless Android Auto courtesy of Motorola, the two run down a lot of what they enjoyed at the show. Follow our guests! N…

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Phil Schwarzmann [Nokia, Digital Marketing Social Media and Communications] 1:29:11

2+ y ago1:29:11

1:29:11

Season 2 of the Nokia Chronicles starts off with a bang this week, with the delightful Phil Schwarzmann joining us. Phil reflects on his time at Nokia, initiating some clever social media and digital marketing projects for Nokia products, and sharing some fun and interesting anecdotes regarding the Nokia user community. A fun chat with Phil also di…

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A conversation with John Deere 36:17

2+ y ago36:17

36:17

On this episode, Jaime Rivera sat down with the folks from John Deere, who had a notable presence at CES 2022 -- JV and Jaime both got a great look at the tech that power their autonomous combines and tractors. With autonomous driving all the rage both on and off the roads, Jaime learns what makes John Deere's technology so effective -- and where i…

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Happy New Year! A look back at 2021 and what's ahead (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 1:04:10

2+ y ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Just days before the turn of the new year, Nick Gray and JV come together to celebrate some of the best items from 2021, courtesy of the Phandroid list. Plenty of thoughts on the best phones, audio, and everyday tech in this show. And then, days before heading out to Vegas for the show, the two talk about conversations around CES 2022. Follow our g…

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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the mobile gaming machine WE NEED (David Imel) 52:23

2+ y ago52:23

52:23

David Imel is back and joins JV during the Qualcomm Tech Summit! With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 obviously headlining the various announcements that Qualcomm made at the show, the two talk through the company's place in a growing market of chipmakers -- and they gush about the potential new product category that definitely needs to be a reality NOW. Fo…

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Talking Dimensity 9000 and Pentonic 2000 with Mediatek! 48:26

2+ y ago48:26

48:26

At the Mediatek Summit Jaime Rivera and JV were able to sit down with a couple of people from the company to talk the new announcements: Dr. Finbarr Moynihan, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, and Alfred Chan, the Vice President of Product Marketing of TV. They all go through the exciting 7nm processor announcement for smart TVs in the Pentoni…

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Giving thanks for the Mediatek Summit (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 47:42

2+ y ago47:42

47:42

It's Thanksgiving! Even if you are currently not recovering from a gravy-induced food coma, come chill with JV and Nick Gray as they give some thanks for this year's developments, both in and out of tech. Before that, they recount a lovely trip with they took with fellow tech friends at the Mediatek Summit. Follow our guests! Nick Gray (Phandroid) …

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Merry Christmas! (Nokia Chronicles Holiday Special) 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

30:41

Our inaugural and special Christmas 2021 episode. We ramble on about some Nokia-related matters, and give thanks to our guests and listeners. Have a safe and merry festive season, enjoy the time off with your families and we will see you back in early 2022! Connect: ======= Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nokiachronicles/ Music Credit: =======…

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How will Mediatek and Qualcomm respond to Google Tensor? (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 57:25

2+ y ago57:25

57:25

JV and Nick saw each other just a couple days ago, but they link up for this episode of the podcast before meeting up again next week! Tech news will ramp up in the coming days with the Mediatek Summit and the Qualcomm Tech Summit, two events that the two are really looking forward to because the chipset market has really ramped up recently with Ap…

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The new MacBook Pros are AWESOME (Jaime Rivera) 1:03:45

2+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Jaime comes back to the show to talk about the MacBook Pro updates -- in fact, both he and JV recorded this episode using the MacBook Pro 14, which is definitely shaping up to be the go-to everyday laptop. The two talk through the changes with laptop and what they are most stoked about -- and why JV is feeling more in the walled garden than ever be…

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Did the Pixel 6 deliver? (Mark Linsangan) 56:40

2+ y ago56:40

56:40

Newcomer to the show but veteran of the game, Mark Linsangan, brings his stylish creator ways to the Pocketnow Weekly Podcast and talks with JV about the Pixel 6 Pro, which we can finally officially talk about! They also talk a little more about the behind the scenes aspects of being a tech pundit, which came to the forefront as the Pixels were arr…

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Pixel 6 hype, Honor 50 arrives, and Realme... Neo 2? (Nick Gray, Phandroid) 59:17

2+ y ago59:17

59:17

JV and Isa catch up with Nick Gray to talk about some of the devices that he currently has on hand, including the Honor 50 and the Realme GT Neo2. But that's all just on top of what will be a really busy week that includes the arrival (finally!) of the new Pixels, just in time to snatch JV out of the Apple walled garden after weeks of iPhone covera…

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