Moto Edge 2026 review, Xiaomi 17T Pro review, Snap Specs AR glasses, Xreal Aura Android XR glasses, Commodore phone, and more with Eric Zeman of PCMag
Summary
Host Myriam Joire and PCMag’s Eric Zeman discuss industry stagnation caused by RAM shortages, noting that brands like Motorola and Realme are reusing older chips and cutting specs. They advise buying last year’s models for better value, highlighting the Moto Edge 2023’s compromises and the Xiaomi 17T Pro’s strong hardware despite software quirks. The duo also analyzes the confusing brand strategies of Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and BBK Group, while lamenting how AI overviews are reducing traffic to detailed tech reviews.
Topics discussed
Intro and welcome back to Mobile Tech Podcast
Motorola Razr and Edge lineup review
Motorola Edge 60 Neo hands-on impressions
Industry trend: Downgrading specs in mid-range phones
Realme 16T review and display criticism
Rising smartphone prices and component costs
Apple's pricing strategy and Mac ecosystem
OnePlus 17 series review and comparison
BBK Electronics brands: OnePlus, Realme, Oppo
Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco brand overlap
The state of tech reviews and AI assistance
Apple Vision Pro vs. Android XR glasses
Google Pixel software updates and features
OnePlus Nord branding and Lenovo Yoga Phone
Sharp Aquos and Sony Xperia Japan exclusives
Commodore 64 smartphone and retro tech
Outro, social media, and Mint Mobile ad
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