Exploring EV driver experiences with GKN Automotive, OnePlus 12 review, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra impressions, and 40 years of Mac with Dirk Kesselgruber and Allison Johnson
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Welcome to episode 359 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Dirk Kesselgruber (GKN Automotive) and Allison Johnson (The Verge) -- brought to you by GKN Automotive). Today's show comes in two parts. First, we explore how GKN Automotive is enabling new EV driver experiences by mastering software in e-powertrains. Second (20:53), we review the (excellent) OnePlus 12, and share our (second) impressions of Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra. We also dive into news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Asus, Moto, Redmi, and Honor, then celebrate the Mac's 40th anniversary... Happy birthday!

Episode Links

• Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl)- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/)- GKN Automotive: https://www.gknautomotive.com/) (sponsor)- Dirk Kesselgruber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirk-kesselgruber-28191122/)- Allison Johnson: https://www.threads.net/@allisonjo1)- Allison's OnePlus 12 review: https://www.theverge.com/24047368/oneplus-12-review)- My OnePlus 12 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-12-review)- Allison's Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra hands-on: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/17/24040715/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-specs-price-ai)- Google Pixel 8 series, now Mint-y fresh: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/24/24049317/google-pixel-8-pro-mint-color-announced-hands-on)- Google Pixel 9 series leaks: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/23/24048246/pixel-9-pro-leak-specs-google)- Asus ROG Phone 8 series: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24023549/asus-rog-phone-8-pro-ai-price-release-date-specs-features-gaming-smartphone)- Moto G Play (2024): https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_play_2024_is_now_official_with_149_price_tag_50_mp_main_camera-news-61248.php)- Redmi Note 13 series now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_13_series_begin_international_rollout-news-61225.php)- Honor Magic V2 now available in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v2_finally_ready_to_make_its_european_debut_on_january_26-news-61336.php)- The Mac turns 40: https://www.theverge.com/24048479/apple-mac-40-anniversary)