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Latest Episode11/27/2020

Black Friday shopping tips, how to take better smartphone pictures, and should you get an ebike? - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 81

Season 2, Ep. 81
It's Black Friday and you're probably crawling the internet for the best deals on those must have products you need. But are there any "insider tips" to help you get the most out of what you need to achieve? Pocket-lint's affiliate director, Rob Kerr, spends an unhealthy amount of time looking for the best deals around, so is here to tell us some insider secrets.Plus, Stuart talks to celebrity photographer Greg Williams about his new Candid Photography Course. It promises to give people the right skills to take a great photo in any situation, anytime, so he also gives us a few top tips.And finally, associate editor Dan Grabham and contributing editor Max Freeman-Mills join Stuart to talk electric bikes. Are they any good, should you get one, and if so what should you get?00:48 - Rob gives us some online shopping tips04:01 - Interview with celebrity photographer Greg Williams19:47 - Stuart, Dan and Max talk electric bicycles.Visit us atpocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos atyoutube.com/pocketlintcomand sign up to our daily newsletter atpocket-lint.com/info/newsletter.*** Please also take the time to rate and review us onApple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Rob Kerr, Greg Williams, Dan Grabham and Max Freeman-MillsMusic by Lee Rosevere -Let's Start at the BeginningandSouthside
11/27/2020

Black Friday shopping tips, how to take better smartphone pictures, and should you get an ebike? - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 81

Season 2, Ep. 81
It's Black Friday and you're probably crawling the internet for the best deals on those must have products you need. But are there any "insider tips" to help you get the most out of what you need to achieve? Pocket-lint's affiliate director, Rob Kerr, spends an unhealthy amount of time looking for the best deals around, so is here to tell us some insider secrets.Plus, Stuart talks to celebrity photographer Greg Williams about his new Candid Photography Course. It promises to give people the right skills to take a great photo in any situation, anytime, so he also gives us a few top tips.And finally, associate editor Dan Grabham and contributing editor Max Freeman-Mills join Stuart to talk electric bikes. Are they any good, should you get one, and if so what should you get?00:48 - Rob gives us some online shopping tips04:01 - Interview with celebrity photographer Greg Williams19:47 - Stuart, Dan and Max talk electric bicycles.Visit us atpocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos atyoutube.com/pocketlintcomand sign up to our daily newsletter atpocket-lint.com/info/newsletter.*** Please also take the time to rate and review us onApple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Rob Kerr, Greg Williams, Dan Grabham and Max Freeman-MillsMusic by Lee Rosevere -Let's Start at the BeginningandSouthside
11/20/2020

PlayStation 5 reviewed and we talk navigation with Waze - Pocket-lint podcast ep.80

Season 2, Ep. 80
With the UK government confirming plans to stop the sale of pure diesel and petrol cars from 2030, Pocket-lint's editor Chris joins Stuart to discuss what it could mean for your next car purchase.Stuart also chats with the chief product officer at Waze, Rapha Cohen, about the future of the navigation app and how having thousands of people editing its maps on a daily basis can make the experience better.And finally, senior news editor Rik has been playing with the brand-new PlayStation 5, so is here to tell us what it's like to not only use the new DualSense controller, but whether you should get the console full stop.00:50 - Stuart and Chris talk the petrol / diesel car ban from 2030 in the UK07:20 - Interview with Waze's chief product officer, Rapha Cohen21:07 - Rik reviews the Sony PlayStation 5Visit us atpocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos atyoutube.com/pocketlintcomand sign up to our daily newsletter atpocket-lint.com/info/newsletter.*** Please also take the time to rate and review us onApple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Chris Hall, Rik Henderson, Rapha CohenMusic by Lee Rosevere -Let's Start at the BeginningandSouthside
11/13/2020

Apple M1, iPhone 12 Pro Max reviewed, and we talk to boss of COD Mobile - Pocket-lint podcast ep.79

Season 2, Ep. 79
This week, Apple announced its first Apple Silicon chip, the Apple M1, that will drive new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini models.So, Pocket-lint's associate editor Dan and host Stuart discuss the new tech, what it means for Mac users, and how it will affect what we expect from Apple computers in the future.In addition, senior news editor Rik speaks with Activision's vice president of mobile to find out how Call of Duty: Mobile became such a huge success.And, to finish off, we return to Apple, with features editor Britta joining Stuart to review the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max. They have plenty of questions for each other, as you will find out.01:02 - Stuart and Dan talk Apple M1 and the new Macs08:07 - Interview with Activision's vice president of mobile, Chris Plummer22:30 - Britta and Stuart review the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro MaxVisit us atpocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos atyoutube.com/pocketlintcomand sign up to our daily newsletter atpocket-lint.com/info/newsletter.*** Please also take the time to rate and review us onApple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Dan Grabham, Rik Henderson, Chris Plummer, Britta O'BoyleMusic by Lee Rosevere -Let's Start at the BeginningandSouthside
11/6/2020

EE Pocket-lint Awards winners special - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 78

Season 2, Ep. 78
This week played host to the 2020 EE Pocket-lint Awards, which were announced during a virtual event online, so we're devoting the whole of the show to talk about the winners and runners-up in the best gadget awards around (in our minds at least).Stuart is joined by Pocket-lint's editor Chris and reviews editor Mike to discuss the winners and why they were chosen by the public and judges alike.Visit us atpocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos atyoutube.com/pocketlintcomand sign up to our daily newsletter atpocket-lint.com/info/newsletter.*** Please also take the time to rate and review us onApple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Chris Hall and Mike LoweMusic by Lee Rosevere -Let's Start at the BeginningandSouthside
10/30/2020

Xboxes unboxed, Porsche Taycan reviewed, and we interview State of Play - Pocket-lint podcast ep. 77

Season 2, Ep. 77
The Xbox Series X and S launches are nearing closer, so we thought it would be a good time to catch up on where everything is at ahead of their release at the start of November. Pocket-lint's senior news editor Rik discusses everything you need to know to be prepared, including revealing what's actually in the box.Keeping with the gaming theme, Stuart also talks to app game developer State of Play about the company's latest game, South of the Circle - which is exclusively available on Apple Arcade. The founders of the studio explain about the trials and tribulations of making the title, and how it even meant having to go Antarctica as part of the process.And finally, reviews editor Mike reviews the Porsche Taycan Turbo S - the new £150,000 electric sports car.01:19 - Rik talks Xbox Series X and Series S10:10 -State of Playinterview27:05 - Mike reviews the Porsche Taycan Turbo S electric sports carVisit us atpocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos atyoutube.com/pocketlintcomand sign up to our daily newsletter atpocket-lint.com/info/newsletter.*** Please also take the time to rate and review us onApple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Rik Henderson, Luke Whittaker, Katherine Bidwell, John Lau, Mike LoweMusic by Lee Rosevere -Let's Start at the BeginningandSouthside
10/22/2020

Mate 40 Pro news, iPhone 12 Pro reviewed, and we talk connected living with Samsung - Pocket-lint Podcast ep.76

Season 2, Ep. 76
This week saw the launch of the Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro smartphones, as well as a few other devices, including connected glasses and headphones. Pocket-lint's Cam joins Stuart to discuss the announcement and what it means for both the company and consumers.Stuart also speaks with Samsung's head of connected living, Kyle Brown, to find out how Samsung plans to improve our lives beyond controlling smart lights.Finally, Pocket-lint editor Chris grills Stuart on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro he's been testing for the past week.00:50 - Cam and Stuart discuss the Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro announcements.06:20 -Kyle Browninterview.17:20 - Stuart gives his thoughts to Chris on the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro phones he's been using for the weekVisit us atpocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos atyoutube.com/pocketlintcomand sign up to our daily newsletter atpocket-lint.com/info/newsletter.*** Please also take the time to rate and review us onApple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Cam Bunton, Kyle Brown, Chris HallMusic by Lee Rosevere -Let's Start at the BeginningandSouthside
10/15/2020

Apple's big iPhone 12 reveal discussed - Pocket-lint podcast ep.75

Season 2, Ep. 75
Apple held its iPhone event this week, where it announced new 5G iPhones and a HomePod mini. And, as expected, the star of the show was the iPhone 12, with four new models: aniPhone 12 mini,iPhone 12,iPhone 12 ProandiPhone 12 Pro Max.However, it didn't launch the much-rumouredover-ear AirPods Studio, orAirTags. So, joining Stuart to discuss the big announcements and what they mean for consumers are associate editor Dan and features editor Britta.Visit us atpocket-lint.com, check out our latest videos atyoutube.com/pocketlintcomand sign up to our daily newsletter atpocket-lint.com/info/newsletter.*** Please also take the time to rate and review us onApple Podcastsor wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! ***Hosted by Stuart MilesProduction and editing by Stuart MilesGuests: Dan Grabham and Britta O'BoyleMusic by Lee Rosevere -Let's Start at the BeginningandSouthside