Exploring satellite smartphone connectivity with MediaTek, Apple M2 MacBook Pros and Mac minis, and much more with Cliff Lin, Finbarr Moynihan, and Mark Linsangan

This is episode 305 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Cliff Lin and Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek), plus Mark Linsangan (HeyMarkL) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we explore how MediaTek is implementing 3GPP NTN satellite smartphone connectivity. Second (18:46), we discuss Apple's new M2 MacBook Pros and Mac minis, Sony's latest Walkmans, Samsung's 200MP Isocell HP2, and Google's Pixel Fold. Finally, we cover a few leaks and rumors... Phew!

Episode Links

- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)
- MediaTek satellite smartphone connectivity: https://www.mediatek.com/blog/how-mediatek-is-driving-the-key-tech-trends-from-ces-2023
- Cliff Lin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliff-lin-52269321/
- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/
- Mark Linsangan: https://twitter.com/HeyMarkL
- Apple M2 MacBook Pros and Mac minis: https://www.engadget.com/apple-updates-its-mac-book-pros-with-m-2-pro-and-max-chips-143848558.html
- Sony Walkmans: https://www.inverse.com/gear/sony-walkman-nw-zx707-nw-a306-music-player
- Samsung 200 MP Isocell HP2: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_introduces_its_best_200_mp_sensor_isocell_hp2_galaxy_s23_ultra-news-57214.php
- Samsung S23 Ultra specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_ultra_entire_specs_sheet_leaks_in_full-news-57236.php
- Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_galaxy_s23_plus_leaked_full_specs_images-news-57232.php
- Google Pixel Fold dummy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SIlor1Zi9w
- Google Pixel 8 rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-8/