The Phones Show Chat (audio podcast)

Follow-up chat, views and reviews from myself and Ted Salmon, an intended weekly podcast - here's the archive of old episodes. 

And here's the main Phones Show Chat page. 

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Shows:

Download Phone Show Chat episode 727 ("Long term review, iPhone 14 Pro Max, plus Android 13 on the 5 iv!", 17/12/2022) manually (Size: 20MB, 54 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 727 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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Feedback and Contributions
Xiaomi 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2 with New Leica Cameras
Steve Nutt on LDAC, AAC and SBC
The Surface Duo 2 Show(!) from Microsoft 8-)


Apple’s Freeform and Google's Jamboard

Device Week
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Ted's Review
Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Ted's Review
Pixel 7 - Ted's Thoughts
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Samsung Galaxy S20FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 - Slim Book Cover Keyboard
Samsung Fast Charging
Steve's Verdict on the iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7 Pro Camera update
OpenMTP
Wavelet
Steve's New URL for his YouTube Shorts - tinyurl.com/SL-shorts

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Weymouth Harbour, Chad Dixon, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, edited in Snapseed:

Download Phone Show Chat episode 726 ("Life beyond QWERTY...", 11/12/2022) manually (Size: 23MB, 70 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 726 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Aidan Bell

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Feedback and Contributions
Ian Watson and Malcolm Bryant on Charging and Temperature
AccuBattery - GSam Battery
Google's decision to throttle the charging in XDA Forums
Pixel 7 Unblur
Google Pixel December 2022 Feature Drop - 77 Bug Fixes
Macro Mode in 7 Pro Camera
Steve's Top 5 Phones for Christmas 2022
Malcolm Bryant on Google's Background Processing and Google Photos

Device Week
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Ted's Review
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.II
Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Ted's Review
Pixel 7 - Ted's Thoughts
Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7 Pro - Pixel 7 vs Pixel 6a
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Planet Computers Cosmo
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Music Pro - Sony Audio Recorder
Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Testing Ready For Wireless
Google's Gboard
Microsoft Universal Folding Bluetooth Keyboard
Steve's New URL for his YouTube Shorts - tinyurl.com/SL-shorts

Photo of the Month for November 2022 from PSC Photos
Kenny Gordon, Misty Morning, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra:

Download Phone Show Chat episode 725 ("Anthony Daniels, Nothing but a POCO...", 04/12/2022) manually (Size: 25MB, 73 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 725 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Anthony Daniels

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Feedback and Contributions
Owen Lyttle on Pixel 7 Pro Unblur Feature
Ian Watson on Pixel 7 Pro charging speeds and Throttling
Google Working on Making OTA Updates Faster
Steve's Rants 'n'Raves, Reviews and Ramblings - Atom 1.0 - RSS 2.0

Device Week
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Ted's Review
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.II
Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Ted's Review
Pixel 7 - Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7 Pro - Pixel 7 vs Pixel 6a
Pixel 7 Pro Imaging Zoom Demo of Telephoto Splicing
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Poco X3 NFC
Komoot
SkyDemon
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Tim Evans on OpenMTP
Zoom Imaging on the Sony Xperia 1 Mk.IV
Anker 737 Power Bank
Romoss 30000mAh bank
Steve's Anker 737 review
Steve's New URL for his YouTube Shorts - tinyurl.com/SL-shorts

Featured Photo from PSC Photos
Trainee Photographer, Sean Paull, Apple iPhone 13 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 724 ("Kurt Kaufman, The Top Pocket Test", 27/11/2022) manually (Size: 25MB, 66 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 724 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Kurt Kaufman

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Feedback and Contributions
Roger North on fitBAG
Palm OS emulator coming to Internet Archive

Device Week
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Ted's Review
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.II
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 - Duo Dock 2
Samsung Galaxy S22
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Ted's Review
Motorola Edge+ (2020) vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV
Pixel 7 - Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7 Pro - Pixel 7 vs Pixel 6a
Anker 521 Powerhouse
Juan Carlos Bagnell's Sony Xperia 1 Mk.IV vs Google Pixel 7 Pro
Apple iPhone 14 pro Max vs Pixel 7 Pro Imaging Comparison
Steve's New URL for his YouTube Shorts - tinyurl.com/SL-shorts

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Atrium by (ahem) Steve Litchfield using an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max:

Download Phones Chat episode 723 ("Moto vs Sony, iPhone imaging", 19/11/2022) manually (Size: 18MB, 46 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 723 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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Feedback and Contributions
James Raeburn on ESR HaloLock Universal MagSafe Ring, Kit, Sticker
Full Resolution Photos on MeWe
Which Dead Smartphone Brand Would You Resurrect?

Device Week
Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Ted's Review
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Ted's Review
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.II
Imaging Test of Xperia 1 Mk.IV vs the new iPhone 14 Pro Max
SeaMonkey Composer
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Imaging and Android 12L Bug
Steve's New URL for his YouTube Shorts - tinyurl.com/SL-shorts

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

St Andrews Cathedral, Mark Mochan, Pixel 7 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 722 ("Adrian Brain and the Zen of Zenfone", 13/11/2022) manually (Size: 29MB, 77 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 722 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Adrian Brain

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Feedback and Contributions
Xiaomi 13 Renders - Xiaomi 12 Specs
Paul Sargeant - My Pixel 7 won't sell!
Samsung's Latest Good Lock Module RegiStar

Device Week
Sony Xperia 1 Mk.II
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Asus Zenfone 9 - Zenfone 8 vs Zenfone 9
Nothing Phone 1
Pixel 6a
Motorola Edge 30 Neo - Ted's Review
Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs Edge 30 Fusion vs Edge 30 Ultra
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Comparison

Winner of the October 2022 Photo of the Month from PSC Photos

Puddle People by Chris Clayton using an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 721 ("Ian Thomas's view from Hong Kong!", 08/11/2022) manually (Size: 15MB, 34 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 721 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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Bonus chat with Ian Thomas, from Hong Kong!
We cover Planet's Astro Slides, as well as Xperias and older tech like Psions.

Download Phones Show Chat episode 720 ("Do what I say, Don't do as I do!", 05/11/2022) manually (Size: 18MB, 45 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 720 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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Feedback and Contributions
Matt Jones on Microsoft Lifecycle Promise
Frank Niethardt on Camera Assistant Module for Good Lock
Android 13 out there for the Sony Xperia 1iv and 5iv Pair

Device Week
Samsung Galaxy Flip3 - Ted’s Review
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Ted’s Review
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV vs Sony Xperia 1 Mk.IV
Microsoft Surface Duo 1
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 7
Marques Brownlee on iPhones and USB-C
12 Pro Max vs 14 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 iv
Sony Xperia 1 iv - Review roundup and verdict!
Sony Xperia 1 iv - Who’s it aimed at?
Sony Xperia 1 iv - Introduction to its ‘Pro’ apps

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Wet Autumn Leaves by Chris Clayton using an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max:

Phones Show Chat 719 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Tom Stuart

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Feedback and Contributions
Samsung Camera Assistant lets you customise your stock camera app
Moto Razr 2022
YouTube introduces precise seeking, pinch to zoom and other improvements
Apple confirms iPhone with USB-C is coming
You'll soon be able to hotspot your phones cellular data with Phone Link on Windows 11
Google explains how the Pixel 7 series benefits from 64-bit-only

Device Week
Samsung Galaxy Flip3 - Ted’s Review
Pixel Watch
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - Ted’s Review
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV vs Sony Xperia 1 Mk.IV
Pixel Watch
Microsoft Surface Duo 1
Surface Duo Update brings familiarity with Windows 11 and Android 12L
gBoard’s Split Keyboard
Microsoft Remote Desktop - Shane Craig on Microsoft Remote Desktop on Surface Duo

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Rope Bridge by Paul Garner using an iPhone 13 Pro Max:

DownloadPhones Show Chat episode 718 ("Wheeling and Dealing", 21/10/2022) manually (Size: 22MB, 54 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 718 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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Feedback and Contributions
Sony and Xperia Updates Rant
First Oppo Flip phone will have big battery, 50MP camera
Motorola's Rollable Smartphone Concept - Demo Gif
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3

Device Week
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Armor Frame
Microsoft Surface Duo
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.II vs Mk.III vs Mk.IV
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV vs Sony Xperia 1 Mk.IV
OnePlus Nord 2 - Ted's Review
Samsung Galaxy Flip3 - Ted's Review
Pixel 6a
Pixel Watch
Nothing Phone 1
Keepassium
Mac and Apple for Media
Google's Rollout of 'landscape' Apps Continues

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Burning Bush by Scott Brady using a Google Pixel 6 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 717 ("Garry Clark, The Lure of the Fold", 16/10/2022) manually (Size: 25MB, 63 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 717 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Garry Clark - CoolSmartPhone

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Feedback and Contributions
Microsoft Event
Kurt Kaufman on Samsung Galaxy S10e
Sony Xperia 5 iv imaging versus iPhone ProRAW
Paul Sargeant on Pixel 7 Fingerprint Scanner
The Pixel 7 series might be the first 64-bit-only Android phones

Device Week
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.II vs Mk.III vs Mk.IV
Pixel 7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Motorola One Macro
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Microsoft Surface Duo
Sony Xperia 5iv vs Sony Xperia 5ii
OnePlus Nord 2 - Ted's Review
Samsung Galaxy Flip3 - Ted's Review

Featured Photo from PSC Photos
Bean the Kitten by Darren Hendley using an Apple iPhone 13 Pro on Macro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 716 ("Steve Heinrich, Only buy if the back is cracked!", 09/10/2022) manually (Size: 24MB, 62 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 716 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Steve Heinrich

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Feedback and Contributions
Google Pixel 7 Event
Microsoft Launch event on the 12th October
Pixel October Security Update with 9 fixes
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2
Malcolm Bryant on Banking apps on Android
Xiaomi 12T Pro launches w/ 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 120W charging
Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro will receive 3 major OS Updates and 4 Years of Security
Xiaomi 12T vs Xiaomi 12T Pro

Device Week
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Moto One 5G Ace
Samsung Galaxy Flip3 - Ted's Review
Nothing Phone 1
Wavelet
Brushed Titanium from XtremeSkins
Sony Xperia 5 Mk.II vs Mk.III vs Mk.IV
Qi Coil on Amazon

Photo of the Month Winner for September 2022 from PSC Photos

Armadillo Building, Kenny Gordon, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 715 ("Jeremy Harpham, All Power, All Connection!", 02/10/2022) manually (Size: 25MB, 72 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 715 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Jeremy Harpham

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Feedback and Contributions
dynamicSpot puts Apple's Dynamic Island on your Android Phone
Chris Bates on Sony Xperia 5iv vs Asus Zenfone 9
Mark Watson on Android Security Updates vs Google Play Services Updates
Microsoft Responds to Surface Duo 2 'Discontinuation' Rumours
Samsung phones are Blowing Up - Here's Why
Steve's Charging Maintenance in Progress
Intel is getting your Android and iOS phones to work with Windows like never before

Device Week
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5a
TP LInk Archer MR600
Netgear MR 5200 5g
ZTE MU5001
Poynting XPOL-1 V2 5G
YILIANDUO 3400-4900MHz 5G
ALLPOWERS Portable Power Station
ALLPOWERS 60W Portable Solar Panel
Samsung Galaxy Flip3 - Ted's Review
Nothing Phone 1
Sony Xperia 5iv
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Wavelet

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Strawberry Tree Fruit, Adrian Gavin, Pixel 6:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 714 ("Dan Carter saves the day!", 25/09/2022) manually (Size: 12MB, 34 minutes duration).

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Feedback and Contributions

Bo Kullmar on Android 13 device update times

Device Week:

Sony Xperia 1 iv, Xperia 5 iv

Samsung Galaxy Flip 3

OnePlus Nord 2

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Sunrise Delight by Gavin Fabiani-Laymond using an iPhone 14 Pro Max using 48MP and ProRAW:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 713 ("Andy Large, Saving your money the Pro way!", 18/09/2022) manually (Size: 28MB, 68 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 713 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Andy Large

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Feedback and Contributions
Scott Brady on Dead Areas for Signal and StarLink
iOS16 Released
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Adrian Brain on eSIM
Android 13 September Update for Pixel 6a
Sony Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition - Xperia Stream

Device Week
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Flip3
Sony Xperia 1 Mk IV
Sony Xperia 5ii
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Huawei P30 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Switchbot

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Koskikeskus by Jussi P using a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and 10x zoom:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 712 ("James Honeyball, Sceptical Island!", 11/09/2022) manually (Size: 23MB, 64 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 712 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with James Honeyball

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Feedback and Contributions
iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Ultra
Nearby Share - What is Google Nearby Share and how do I use it?
Nearby Share's new Self Share feature will roll out in the next few weeks
Marek Pawlowski and Adrian Brain on Samsung Expert Raw
One UI 4.1.1 on Android 12L now rolled out to the SGZFlip3
Gavin Fabiani-Laymond on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Cameras
First patch to Android 13 fixes five Pixel issues, 6a update delayed
Google has released Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 - Everything New
Google announces Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch event for 6th October

Device Week
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Flip3
Sony Xperia 1 Mk IV
Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Photo of the Month Winner for August 2022 from PSC Photos

Paddle Boarding, Chris Bates, Google Pixel 6:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 711 ("Ian Bundey, Dual Approach!", 04/09/2022) manually (Size: 25MB, 64 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 711 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Ian Bundey (bundersmedia.com)

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Feedback and Contributions
Cath Evans on YouTube Creators and Money
Jeremy Harpham on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Battery
Sony Xperia 5 IV is official - GSMArena's Review - Promo Video
Glen on Microsoft's Adverts
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 will get Android 12L soon

Device Week
Samsung Galaxy Flip3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
NexDock 360 and NexDock Touch
iPhone 8
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Expert Raw
VERO - DALL·E 2
Android Nearby Share
Samsung Galaxy Flip3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Apple Store iPhone 12 Pro Max’s Battery Replacement

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

One Canada Square, Jay Caracciolo, iPhone 13 Pro Max, monochrome filter, Even Longer app:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 710 ("Live from Studio B!", 27/08/2022) manually (Size: 24MB, 63 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 710 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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Feedback and Contributions
Sony Xperia 5 IV launching on 1st September
Microsoft Outlook is now showing more ads in its iOS and Android app
Nokia's G400 5G
Samsung is about to update a 2015 phone

Device Week
Google Pixel 6a - Ted's Review - YouTube Short mini-review
Nokia XR20 - 64GB/4GB GBP269 (128GB/8GB GBP349)
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
NexDock 360 and NexDock Touch
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Google's Rewards
Apple Maps vs Google Maps

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Benagil Cave Algarve, Daniel Da Rocha, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 709 ("Jason Kneen, from Revo to (iOS) Revolution", 21/08/2022) manually (Size: 27MB, 67 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 709 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Jason Kneen

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Feedback and Contributions
Frank Niethardt on Bluetooth Keyboards
Google launches Android 13, rolling out now to Pixel phones
Android 13 is coming to more phones "later this year"
Android 13 is a permanent upgrade on Pixel 6 range
Android 13 hands-on: Here's EVERY user-facing feature, function, and tweak
Android 13 betas will continue in September with more Feature Tests
Weird Pixel update issue gives users Android 12 instead of Android 13 - Google says it wasn't a mistake
Dynamic Vibration coming to Pixels?
Gmail update now supports Surface Duo spanning (video) - MSPowerUser
Get Microsoft Surface Duo (or any other Android device) Audio to a PC
Bluetooth Audio Receiver - Shane Craig's Video
Nothing clarifies why it reduced the Phone 1's brightness
Apple could take a page out of Android's playbook with iPhone ad plans

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Google Pixel 6a - Ted's Review - YouTube Short mini-review
Wavelet
Sony Xperia 5ii vs Pixel 6a
Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6
Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5
Pixel 6 Pro
Planet Computers Gemini
iPhone 13 Pro
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 - Duo Mono - Xtremeskins - Duo 2 Teardown Skin

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

Ferris Wheel by John Piggford using a Pixel 6, motion mode:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 708 ("Dipen Karia, Battling through the heat", 14/08/2022) manually (Size: 21MB, 57 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 708 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Dipen Karia

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Feedback and Contributions
No Surface Duo 3 in 2022? I'm OK sticking with the Duo 2 by Juan Carlos Bagnell
Moto Razr 2022 Specs
Motorola Razr 5G (2020) vs Motorola Razr 2022
Moto Razr 2022 Teardown Video

Moto X30 Pro Specs
Moto S30 Pro Specs
Moto X30 Pro vs Moto S30 Pro
Samsung Launch summary
Samsung Galaxy Flip4 Specs
Samsung Galaxy Flip4 vs Samsung Galaxy Flip3
Samsung Galaxy Fold4 Specs
Samsung Galaxy Fold4 vs Samsung Galaxy Fold3
Samsung Galaxy Flip4 vs Motorola Razr 2022

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5ii
Project ARA
Google Pixel 6a - YouTube Short mini-review
Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6
Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5
Zenfone 9 vs Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6a
Pixel 6 Pro
Planet Computers Gemini

Winner of Photo of the Month for July 2022
The previously-featured Dancing into the Sunset, shot with an Apple iPhone 13 Pro by Maticek:

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Window at Sunset by Alex Jones using an Apple iPhone 13 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 707 ("Zac Kew-Denniss, Into a week of Samsung...", 07/08/2022) manually (Size: 24MB, 64 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 707 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Zac Kew-Denniss

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Feedback and Contributions
Asus Zenfone 9 review - Specs
Every Google App Getting an Android Tablet UI, and What Updates are Live

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 1 vs Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Always on AMOLED
Poco F4 GT - Ted's Review
Nokia XR20 - Chargie
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 Event
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S22
Sony Xperia 5ii
Zenfone 9 vs Pixel 5 vs Pixel 6a
Fairphone 3+
Brand New Battery for the iPhone 12 Pro Max is only £69

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Visitor by Mark Mochan using an Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 706 ("Moto trumps Poco!", 30/07/2022) manually (Size: 20MB, 50 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 706 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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Feedback and Contributions
Android's Predictive Back Gesture
Ian Watson on Factory Reset vs Backup/Restore
OnePlus 10T Ditches its Hasselblad Partnership
Nokia and Zeiss Split Up
How to Let Your Friends Know You Got Home Safely with Google Maps
Samsung's new 'Repair Mode'

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 1 vs Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Duo Mono
Always on AMOLED
Poco F4 GT - Ted's Review
Another Widget
Resizeable CalWidget
Motorola Edge+ vs Poco F4 GT
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Nokia XR20 - Chargie
MagSafe Battery Pack

Featured Photo from PSC Photos
Dancing into the Sunset by Maticek using an iPhone 13 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 705 ("MotorSportsFan!", 24/07/2022) manually (Size: 23MB, 63 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 705 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Chris Kelly

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Feedback and Contributions
Pixel 6a up for pre-order, free buds, £399, delivery on 28th July
Magic Eraser shows off new trick ahead of Google Pixel 6a launch
Google Wallet - Also for Wear OS for Smart Watches
UPERFECT X Mini is a Smaller Laptop Dock for your Phone
The OnePlus 10T is officially launching early next month - Specs

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Google Maps - Apple Maps
Quadlock - Here Maps - Waze
MyRoute App - Calimoto
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Poco F4 GT
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Always on AMOLED
Planet Astro Slide

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Menaggio by Jon Dyer using a Pixel 4a:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 704 ("Nothing but a Poco!", 16/07/2022) manually (Size: 19MB, 57 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 704 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Ben Wood (Mobile Phone Museum)

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Feedback and Contributions
Matt Slegg on Environmental Issues
Motorola shows off its next Razr foldable
ZTE Axon 40 Pro now available globally
Red Magic 7S and 7S Pro unveiled with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipsets

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Nothing phone (1) official - Specs - Walk-through Video
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Poco F4 GT
Qi Charging Feature!

Featured Photo from PSC Photos
Daniel Cunningham, Poole Harbour, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 703 ("Mike Halsey, The Green Smartphone", 10/07/2022) manually (Size: 20MB, 60 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 703 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Mike Halsey

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Feedback and Contributions
Sony Xperia 10iii vs Sony Xperia 10iv - Sony Xperia 10iv GBP429 at Amazon
NexPad Coming Soon - Video Overview
ASUS Zenfone 9 - iPhone Mini Competitor?
12S Ultra - 12S - 12S Pro
Xiaomi 12S vs Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 12S

Device Week
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Astro Slide
The Green IT Guide: Ten Steps Toward Sustainable and Carbon-Neutral IT Infrastructure
Sony Xperia 5ii
Fairphone 3+(2020) - Ted's Fairphone 3+ 2020 Revisit
Marshall Willen - YouTube Short 

Photo of the Month Winner for June 2022
Birmingham Reflections, Kenny Gordon, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 702 ("A Trio of Duos!", 03/07/2022) manually (Size: 22MB, 67 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 702 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Jeremy Harpham

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Feedback and Contributions
Poco F4 vs Poco F4 GT
GBP429 for the F4 256GB/8GB
GBP379 for the F4 128GB/6GB
GBP649 for the F4 GT 256GB/12GB
Malcolm Bryant on Photo Storage Options
Sharang Bhedasgaonkar on Moto G52 - GBP216 in the UK
Moto G42
Android 13 Beta 3.3
There will not be an Android 13L
HTC Desire 22 Pro announced with Snapdragon 695 and Viverse compatibility
Shane Craig's take on Viverse and Metaverse

Device Week
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Duo Dock 2 - Shane Craig's Video
AIO Launcher
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
iPhone 8 Plus
Pixel 5 vs Pixel 5a
Unihertz Jelly 2
Xtremeskins - Aged Oak and Textured Black
AIO Launcher
Samsung Galaxy S1 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Photo of the Week
Sydney Harbour Bridge by Daniel Gray, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Download Phones Show Chat episode 701 ("Tech Altar, Folding Future and Battery State", 26/06/2022) manually (Size: 24MB, 68 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 701 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Marton Barcza (Tech Altar)

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
The Nothing Phone LOOKS Different
Nothing Phone 1 to be sold via invite system, just like OnePlus
A written Summary at XDA
Marton was not so enthusiastic back in March
What we think we know so far
Panu on Bluetooth and Wired Audio, Headphones and Battery...

Device Week
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max - Screen Recording
Motorola Edge+
Google Pixel 5
Steve's YouTube Shorts
Duodocks - Shane Craig's Video
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Silicon, Solid State, etc. - What's next for batteries?
Notifications’ Interruptions
AIO Launcher
Scanning and Storing Old Photos
Steve Manages Passwords and Secret Stuff
Resolution and Cropping: Digital vs Film

Photo of the Week

Midsummer's Day by Darren Hendley using an Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Download Phones Show Chat episode 700 ("James Burland, Beautiful Dorset!", 19/06/2022) manually (Size: 23MB, 65 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 700 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with James Burland

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Tim Evans Playing with iOS16 Beta
OzTabletPC for Videos about Microsoft Surface Duo
Another Tweak to Android 13 Beta 3

Device Week
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Google Pixel 5
Steve's YouTube Shorts
iPhone 13 Pro Max
GTP3
Steve's T-Shirt Auction
Duodocks - Shane Craig's Video
Android vs iPhone - Which is Actually Better? (Arun Maini and Marques Brownlee)

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Dimitrios Bitounis!

Do get involved in the big giveaway in the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - see the instructions in show 700! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Sunnies at Sunset by Marek Pawlowski using a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 699 ("Mark Swidler, Aidan Bell", 12/06/2022) manually (Size: 23MB, 66 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 699 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Mark Swidler and Aidan Bell

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
June 2022 Pixel Feature Drop

Pocket Operator for Pixel

Google's Sound Amplifier

Google's Lookout

iOS 16

Aidan Bell on Planets Computers' Astro Slide

Android 13 Beta 3 - Platform Stability Issue

How to Get Rid of in-App Advertisements on Xiaomi's MIUI 13

Device Week
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6 Pro

Sony Xperia 5ii
Steve's YouTube Shorts

Moto G Stylus 2021

Mark’s GCAM Links - One - Two - Three - Four - Five - Six - Seven

Nokia XR20 and the Red Button

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Frank Niethardt! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Month for May 2022

Head to the Light, Apple iPhone 13 Pro, Sean Paull:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 698 ("Shane Craig, The Folding Future", 05/06/2022) manually (Size: 23MB, 68 minutes duration).

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Phones Show Chat 698 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Shane Craig

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Pixel 5 vs iPhone 13 Mini Size
Matt Jones on Boring Rectangular Slabs
POCO F4 GT
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Sony Xperia 10 IV vs Sony Xperia 5 Mk.II
Android OEMs, take note: This is an in-display fingerprint reader done right

Device Week
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Disable a Duo Screen - Duo Mono
Steve's YouTube Shorts

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Ed Codrington! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Bizarre Storefront Reflection by Kurt Kaufman using a Samsung Galaxy S10e:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 697 ("Mike Halsey, Astro Slide, Pixel 5", 29/05/2022) manually (Size: 27MB, 78 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 697 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Mike Halsey

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Andrew Manning on Updates, iPhone and Batteries
Richard Yates on Phone Storage
Steve's Podarch
Motorola Teases the Razr 3
Motorola is Launching a 200MP Cameraphone in July
Pixel 6 GBP100 off at AmazonUK
Android 13 Beta 2.1
Vivo X Fold - Vivo T2x
Nothing phone (1) Launch Date and Price Leak
Steve's Price-Bracketed Top 5 Phones

Device Week
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Duo Mono
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Mike Halsey's Computer Museum
Astro Slide, Have Planet Computers Nailed It?
Google Pixel 5
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Apple iPhone 13 Mini
Ted's Google Pixel 4 Review
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Baseus 12V PD Adapter

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Stuart Miller! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Cricket in flower by Keith Bartlett using a Nokia XR20:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 696 ("Nick Ballard, Electric Neutral...", 22/05/2022) manually (Size: 22MB, 62 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 696 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Nick Ballard (cheapretirement.co.uk, Twitter)

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Andrew Manning on Apple Watch
John Tanzer and Kurt Kaufman on Qi Charging
Vivo X80 Pro - GSMArena Hands-On
Vivo X80 Pro Review: The best camera on a smartphone
OnePlus switching to LCD from OLED for Flagships
Microsoft just lowered the Surface Duo 2 by GBP500
Update to Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11
Android apps on Windows 11 will soon be running on Android 12.1

Device Week
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 - Security Update but still no Android 12L
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Tesla Powerwall - EcoFlow - EcoFlow River
Motorola Edge+
Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs Motorola Edge+ (2020)
Fairphone 3+ - A Roundup of Changes from Android 10 to Android 11
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Apple iPhone 14 Series Rumours

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Kah Leong Ow! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Month

Chain by Matt Elphick using an Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. Cropped only.

Download Phones Show Chat episode 695 ("New Pixels, Sonys, and a solitary Moto!", 15/05/2022) manually (Size: 19MB, 60 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 695 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Malcolm Bryant on Wear Reminder 2 and Wear Text
Sony introduces the Xperia 10 IV
Sony introduces the Xperia 1 IV
Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
The Pixel 6a won't use the same fingerprint sensor as the Pixel 6
Android 13 Beta 2 Changes
More details about the Moto G82 Emerge - Specs
Motorola G82 vs G52 vs G22

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5 - Pixel 6 Pro
Sony Xperia 5ii
Always on Display for the iPhone - YouTube Short
Pixel 4 128GB - errata: looking this up, it seems support for this runs out in October 2022. Oops. Ignore what Steve says on the show!
Oppo Find X3 Pro - Ted's Review
Oppo Find X3 Pro vs Oppo Find X5 Pro
Unihertz Titan Pocket - Michael Fisher's Review - Ted's Unihertz Titan Review
Smart AudioBook Player
tinyurl.com/ps-shorts
Inoreader
Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Michael Jansen! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Month

Loch Brandy by Marek Pawlowski taken with his Huawei Mate 20 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 694 ("Steve Nutt, All Sony, all the time...", 08/05/2022) manually (Size: 21MB, 69 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 694 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Steve Nutt

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
The All About Sites - So long and thanks for all the fish...
Latest Google Play system update makes file sharing easier between your devices
OnePlus Nord 2T listed on retailer's website with specs, price, and images
Android 13 blocks unwarranted use of accessibility services restricting sideloaded apps

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 5
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Sony Xperia 5ii

Chargie Dongle in Testing
Ticwatch E3
The Hable One
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Always on Display for the iPhone - YouTube Short
Pixel 4 128GB

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is David King! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Head into the Light by Sean Paull using an Apple iPhone 13 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 693 ("Ben Smith, Yearly iPhones and the future...", 01/05/2022) manually (Size: 23MB, 68 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 693 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Ben Smith (361 Podcast)

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Tom Stuart on John Craig on Microsoft Surface Duo
Android 13 Beta 1
Face Unlock for More Pixels, Maybe

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 5
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Unihertz Titan Pocket - Michael Fisher's Review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 4G vs 5G Version
iPhone 13 Pro
Android 12 for Motorola Edge Plus (2020) - and PC module of Ready For
Android 12 and Auto-Brightness
Chargie Dongle in Testing
Four Way Camera Shootout between Xperia 5 ii, iPhone 12 Pro Max , Pixel 6 Pro and Surface Duo 2

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Darryn Reid! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Knebworth House and Gardens by Joe Hickey using a Google Pixel 6 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 692 ("Gavin Fabiani-Laymond, Smartphone Deluge...", 24/04/2022) manually (Size: 20MB, 60 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 692 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Gavin Fabiani-Laymond

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
The Work Involved in Recording a Video Review of a Phone
Buy a new mid-ranger or a two year old flagship?

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 5
Oppo Find X3 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Oppo Find X3 Pro
UGreen GaN 100W Fast Charger - Review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Unihertz Titan Pocket - Michael Fisher's Review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 4G vs 5G Version 

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Al Alkadi! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Big Sky by Sean Paull (Firestone Bay, Plymouth) using an iPhone 13 Pro (Ultra Wide, iOS photo editor)

Download Phones Show Chat episode 691 ("Scott Brady, Boring Slabs Rule", 17/04/2022) manually (Size: 20MB, 63 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 691 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Scott Brady

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Matthew Jones on Oleophobic Coating
James Raeburn on Armour Shield 9 by Avalon King
Vivo joins the foldable party with the new Vivo X Fold
Tim Evans on Unihertz Titan Slim

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 5
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
HTC Incredible
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S
Steve's Top Tip - Charge your old devices!
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Jackson Chen! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Scott Brady, Dobie Feet, Pixel 5, Google Photos edits:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 690 ("Mike Warner, Beach Wonkiness!", 10/04/2022) manually (Size: 27MB, 83 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 690 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Mike Warner

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Samsung Galaxy S10 Line Drops to Quarterly Update Schedule
Sony Xperia 5ii and 1ii getting 3 OS Updates
Taskbar on Android 12L
Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2
Mobile Broadband and iPhone SE (2020)

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 5
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review - Android 12
Mike's Mi 11 Screen Replacement
Redmi Note 11S
Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are getting 3 OS updates, 4 years of security
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G - Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi 12 Pro - Xiaomi 12 Ultra
Xiaomi claim that battery retains 80% capacity after 800 charge cycles
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Paul Swafford! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week
East Aberthaw, Alex Jones, Apple iPhone 13 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 689 ("Fussy, us?", 03/04/2022) manually (Size: 20MB, 61 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 689 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Scan Text Trick in Apple Notes
There's still a glimmer of hope for the Pixel 6 series getting Face Unlock
Jon Satherley on Pixel 6 and WiFi Calling
Microsoft Surface Duo Bumper by 3D Printing
F(x)tec Pro1-X Delays - Liliputing
Planet Computers Astro Slide has STILL not shipped
Marshall Major IV headphones

Headphones: Sennheiser vs Marshall vs Beats at The Gadget Show
Marshall Minor III - Ted’s Review
Motorola Go Bonkers in 2022 with 19 New Phones
A QWERTY Keyboarded Phone in 2022?

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Sony Xperia 5ii
Pixel 6 Pro
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
Samsung One UI 4.1 Smart Widgets
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G - Ted's Review (December 2020)
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Smart Switch
Nokia XR20 Android 12 - now in Holland
Pixel 5
Surface Duo 2: Michael Fisher's long term review
iPhone 12 Pro Max Netflix Problem
Phone Music Storage and Usage
X6 HiTune Hybrid Active - GBP30 - Mini-Review 

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Andy Moon! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

A Mother's Love by Daniel Da Rocha, iPhone 13 Pro Max., 3X Portrait, Noir Filter.

Download Phones Show Chat episode 688 ("Keith Bartlett, Brought to you via a Nokia and 4G...", 27/03/2022) manually (Size: 18MB, 53 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 688 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Keith Bartlett

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Jackery 500 Review
Malcolm Bryant on RCS and SMS
Google Pixel 6 owners report weakened haptic vibrations following March update
Motorola Edge+ (2022) commits to 3 years of updates
Android-powered Nothing phone (1) to launch summer 2022 w/ Snapdragon processor

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Pixel 5
Nokia 9 PureView
Samsung Galaxy S10
Sony Xperia 5ii
Pixel 6 Pro
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
One UI 4.1 on the Samsung S20 FE

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Andrew Wielandt! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

In Tune by Scott Brady using a Pixel 6 Pro, Google Photos edits:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 687 ("Ultimate and Off-Grid...", 23/03/2022) manually (Size: 14MB, 39 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 687 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
RCS Revisited

Device Week

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2

Pixel 5

Pixel 6 Pro

Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review

Firefly 120W

Jackery 500

PD 3.0/QC 3.0 car adapter, from Baseus

Baseus Power Bank, 65W 20000mAh USB C Portable Charger

Sony Xperia 1iii now GBP999

Vivo X70 Pro - GSMArena Review - SomeGadgetGuy

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Download Phones Show Chat episode 686 ("Michael Saxon, Move to New Jersey for 5G...", 20/03/2022) manually (Size: 20MB, 60 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 686 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Michael Saxon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Xiaomi 12 Range Launch
Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 12X
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Security updated to March 2022
Google's March Feature Drop should hit the Pixel 6 next week

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Sony Xperia 5ii vs Sony Xperia 5iii
Getting an automatic Always On Display for the iPhone and iOS
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S10
Pixel 5
Android 12 Desktop Mode with SomeGadgetGuy
DeX - Ready For - Vysor - ScrCpy 

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Gareth Morris! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

The Light Fantastic by Ian Bundey using an iPhone 13 Pro:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 685 ("Ben Wood, Mobile World Congress - and all that...", 13/03/2022) manually (Size: 20MB, 64 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 685 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Ben Wood (Mobile Phone Museum)

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Cellular Operators Hijacking Phones during Setup
Paul Stevenson and Tim Evans on Platform Prioritisation
Scott Brady on Samsung Galaxy S22

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Sony Xperia 5ii vs Sony Xperia 5iii
MWC 2022
ZTE Redmagic 7
Getting an automatic Always On Display for the iPhone and iOS
Disk Inventory X

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Daniel Gray! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning prizes! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Month Winner

Cold Landscape, Scott Brady, Pixel 6 Pro

Download Phones Show Chat episode 684 ("Jeremy Harpham, Two blokes and six phones go into a pub...", 10/03/2022) manually (Size: 14MB, 46 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 684 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Apple iPhone SE launched
Pixel March Feature-Drop Security Update
Google today announced Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1
GrapheneOS brings its privacy-conscious camera and PDF viewer apps to the Play Store
Secure Camera - Secure PDF Viewer
2015's FairPhone 2 now has a new stable Android update

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Sony Xperia 5ii vs Sony Xperia 5iii
Renaisser Raphael 530
Steve's Review of the Renaisser 530 - USB-C Plugs
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
Sony Xperia 1iii
Google Backup/Restore

Download Phones Show Chat episode 683 ("Malcolm Bryant, Death to Bloat!", 06/03/2022) manually (Size: 27MB, 80 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 683 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Malcolm Bryant (Freepoc)

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Chris Wright on OLEDX - Steve’s Review
Arun Maini's Phone Storage System
OPL Psion Apps Running on an iPhone
Google Snapshot is 'going away' from Assistant on Android

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Bumper Review
Surface Duo 2 imaging revamp - tested vs Microsoft's own Lumia 950 XL
Jabp
Android Studio
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Podcast Addict
Ratio - blloc.com
Sony Xperia 5ii vs Sony Xperia 5iii

Live Draw
Every week we have a Prize Draw for your chance to win phone accessories and this week's winner is Paul Ballard! Do get involved before the next one by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

'Look Up' by Jay Caracciolo taken on an iPhone 13 Pro Max:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 682 ("A Trio of Duos!", 27/02/2022) manually (Size: 23MB, 67 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 682 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Shane Craig (YouTube Channel)

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
HD Haptics in Android 12
JerryRigEverything snaps the OnePlus 10 Pro in half

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Microsoft Surface Duo
Microsoft Duo vs Microsoft Duo 2
Sony Xperia 5ii

Live Draw
Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Mallard by Darren Hendley using an iPhone 13 Mini

Download Phones Show Chat episode 681 ("60 going on 16!", 18/02/2022) manually (Size: 18MB, 53 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 681 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Ben Wood's Mobile Phone Museum - Museum Catalogue - Email Ben
Do you prefer gestures or buttons for navigation on Android?
Glen Thorpe is WiFi Calling on 3 Network
Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs Motorola Edge+
Keith Bartlett and Dan Carter on VoLTE (4G)
New Look Google Messages
Zahed Khan on A Phone to Ditch Social Media

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 - Large OS Update for January 2022
Pixel 5 - Android 12L Beta
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Motorola Edge+
Nokia XR20
Samsung Galaxy S10
Pixel to stream Android apps to your Chromebook/PC
Not Quite Continuum, Not Quite DeX
Microsoft Surface Duo
Fairphone 4
Sony Xperia 5ii - Sony Xperia 1iii
iMazing
Pulsar

Live Draw
This week's Prize Draw Winner is Craig Carroll! Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Steps by Ben Wood using a Sony Xperia Pro-I

Download Phones Show Chat episode 680 ("Ben Wood, 2015 was inspiring", 13/02/2022) manually (Size: 21MB, 60 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 680 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Ben Wood (Mobile Phone Museum)

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Andrew Manning on Audio, iPhones and Music
Pixel February Update Changelog
Android 13 Developer Preview
Samsung Unpacked
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is official...
Samsung will get even better with updates
Motorola patents flip phone with an outward display
Edge 30 Pro

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 - Large OS Update for January 2022
Pixel 5 - Android 12L Beta
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Motorola Edge+
Nokia XR20
Samsung Rising by Geoffrey Cain
Wireless Wars by Jonathan Pelson

Live Draw
This week's Prize Draw Winner is Marcus Brown! Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Month Winner for January 2021

Snowy Sunrise by Gavin Fabiani-Laymond using a Pixel 6 Pro

Download Phones Show Chat episode 679 ("Tim Evans, Music Museum Madness!", 06/02/2022) manually (Size: 22MB, 64 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 679 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Tim Evans

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Babul Mohanty wants Flagships with Less Powerful Chipsets
Ian Seale on WiFi Calling - Samsung Band Selection
Malcolm Bryant on his WiFi Calling App
Motorola Unveils the 2022 Moto G Stylus
Arc Pulse Case and Sapphire Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 13 Review

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 - Large OS Update for January 2022
Surface Duo 2 Imaging Revamp - tested vs Microsoft's own Lumia 950 XL
Pixel 5 - Android 12L Beta
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Motorola Edge+
iPhone 13 Pro
Nokia XR20 & Nokia T20 Combo - Imminent arrival of Android 12

Live Draw
This week's Prize Draw Winner is Jeremy Harpham! Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

Photo of the Week

Afro in the Wind by David Nische using an iPhone XR

Download Phones Show Chat episode 678 ("Mike Warner, Stunning Redmis...", 30/01/2022) manually (Size: 33MB, 66 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 678 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Mike Warner

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Global Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro and Mi 11 Lite get MIUI 13 with Android 12
Microsoft Releases Android 11 for the OG Surface Duo - Plain English Changelog

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Surface Duo 2 demoed with a NexDock
Surface Duo 2 had a large OS update for January 2022
Pixel 5 - Android 12L Beta
Sony Xperia 1iii - Adaptive Brightness Fix - Internet/Data Button Bug
Sony WH-1000XM4
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 11 - Replace Base - Mi 11 Lite 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series official with two UK-bound models
Motorola Edge+

Live Draw
This week's Prize Draw Winner is Mark Brinton! Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 435 (Steve's Top 5 Phones at Christmas 2021) and 436 (The End!)

Photo of the Week

Happy Monday by Ian Bundey using an iPhone 13 Pro

Download Phones Show Chat episode 677 ("Updates, updates, updates!", 23/01/2022) manually (Size: 26MB, 50 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 677 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Andrew Manning on Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Michael Rochester Harbinger on Android
The Fairphone 4 Can Now be Ordered with the Google-free /e/ OS
Everything new in Android 12L Beta 2
RCS is too little too late, and Google is having a tantrum over a lost battle
Android 12 for Sony Xperia 1iii and 5iii

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Duo 2 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
Duo 2 vs Lumia 950 Shootout
Pixel 5 - Android 12L Beta
Sony Xperia 1iii - Sony Xperia 5iii
Pixel 6 Pro - Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Fairphone 4 - Ted's Review
Fairphone 3+
The Phones Show 386 - Fairphone 3
The Phones Show 408 - Upgrading Fairphone 3 to 3+

Live Draw
This week's Prize Draw Winner is Roger Martin! Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize!  stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 435 (Steve's Top 5 Phones at Christmas 2021) and 436 (The End!)

Photo of the Week
Lincoln Cathedral in the Mist by Darren Hendley using an iPhone 13 Mini:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 676 ("Juan Carlos Bagnell, Dual continents, Dual screens", 16/01/2022) manually (Size: 33MB, 64 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 676 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Juan Carlos Bagnell 

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
OnePlus New Update Policy 2022
Google Pixel Foldable Animation Indicates Squarish Aspect
Motorola has not Learned its Lesson about Android Updates
Motorola Razr 3 Specs Leak
Android 12L Beta Changes
Google Play System Updates - Project Mainline - AndroidPolice's View

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Duo 2 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
Duo 2 vs Lumia 950 Shootout
Connect Surface Duo to a TV or External Screen
Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 5 - Android 12L Beta
Sony Xperia 1iii - Sony Xperia 5iii
Fairphone 4 Review - FairPhone 3+ - FairPhone 3

Live Draw
This week's Prize Draw Winner is Nick Ballard! Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize!  stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's (recently 'ended') YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 435 (Steve's Top 5 Phones at Christmas 2021) and 436 (The End!)

Photo of the Year Winner for 2021

Boat Friends by Chris Clayton using an iPhone 12 Pro Max

Download Phones Show Chat episode 675 ("Marek Pawlowski, Looking for something different", 09/01/2022) manually (Size: 33MB, 64 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 675 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Marek Pawlowski

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Pixel 6 Pro Update now 'late January'
Jerome Moran on HDMI-Out
Realme GT2 Pro vs Realme GT 2
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 can now run Android 12
NexMonitor and NexPad

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Duo 2 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
Duo 2 vs Lumia 950 Shootout
Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 5 - Android 12L Beta
Sony Xperia 5ii
Mate 20 Pro
LG Wing
Sony Xperia 1iii
Fairphone 4 Review
Nokia XR20

Live Draw
This week's Prize Draw Winner is Keith Chant! Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize!  stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 435 (Steve's Top 5 Phones at Christmas 2021) and 436 (The End!)

Photo of the Month Winner for December 2021

A Misty Morning by Jon Dyer using a Pixel 4a

Download Phones Show Chat episode 674 ("Jeremy Harpham, Looking back, looking forward", 01/01/2022) manually (Size: 30MB, 57 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 674 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Jeremy Harpham

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Mike Warner on Xiaomi 12
Oppo Find N
Google Fit for iOS measures heart & respiratory rates using iPhone's cameras
Android 12 stable has arrived on Nokia X20
Samsung Rolling out Android 12 and OneUI 4 to S10 and S20 devices now!
Best Phone Speakers of 2021 - Loudest Phone Speakers

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Sony Xperia 5ii
Sony Xperia 1iii vs Motorola Edge+
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Live Draw
Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 435 (Steve's Top 5 Phones at Christmas 2021) and 436 (The End!)

Photo of the Week

Misty Alley by Darren Hendley using an iPhone 13 Mini (and SnapSeed)

Download Phones Show Chat episode 673 ("Christmas 'Top 3's", 25/12/2021) manually (Size: 18MB, 34 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show - look to them for luxury phone cases! 

Phones Show Chat 673 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Julian Lambert on Android Auto
Frank Niethardt on Pixel 6 Face Unlock
Chris Bates on Pixel 4a 5G

Favourite Things in the 2021 World of Smartphones
The Temptation of the iPhone 13 Pro Max Upgrade!
The Resurgence of Sony
The Arrival (at LAST) of All About Mobile
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 5 - the perfect Android Reference Phone
Having all My Data on Multiple Phones: Signed into Everything

Tech Things that helped my Life in 2021
Blink Cameras
Apple's Find My (and Google Maps' Location Sharing)
Qi Charging and Apple's MagSafe
Roku Streambar and Plex
Bluetooth Headphones and Speakers
HDMI-Out

Live Draw
Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 434 (Review of the new NexDock 360) and 435 (Steve's Top 5 Phones at Christmas 2021)

Photo of the Week

Sitting on the Dock of the Bay by Ian Bundey using an iPhone 13 Pro

Download Phones Show Chat episode 672 ("Ben Wood, Rolling back the Years", 19/12/2021) manually (Size: 26MB, 67 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show - look to them for luxury phone cases!

Phones Show Chat 672 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Ben Wood (Mobile Phone Museum) and a Special Guest Appearance by Mr S Claus himself!

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Tayo Olasope on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Pixel 6 December Update Network Issues
December security with 80 Bug Fixes!
Android 12L: Pixel 6 Pro Face Unlock
Xiaomi 12 Ultra Rear Panel Design Revealed
Ian Bundey on Sony Xperia Pro-I
Huawei New Foldable P50 Pocket
Oppo Find N Unveiled - Specs
Oppo Find N vs Samsung Galaxy Fold3

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
DeX - Ready For and NexDock Touch
Sony Xperia 1iii - Xperia 1ii
Sony Xperia 1iii vs Motorola Edge+
Xperia 5 - Xperia 5ii - Xperia 5 vs 5ii
Google Photos Problem - Known Issue - No Known Solution
Notification Dots - No solution
Nokia XR20

The Mobile Phone Museum
Ben Wood drops in for a chat about his Mobile Phone Museum

Live Draw
Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you winning a prize! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 434 (Review of the new NexDock 360) and 435 (Steve's Top 5 Phones at Christmas 2021)

Photo of the Month November 2021 Winner

Dogged Christmas Card by Scott Brady using a Pixel 6 Pro

Download Phones Show Chat episode 671 ("Tom Stuart, Light or Dark side", 12/12/2021) manually (Size: 18MB, 52 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show - look to them for luxury phone cases!

Phones Show Chat 671 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Tom Stuart

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Official Google Short Video - Feature Drop - Arriving Monday 13th for Pixel 6
Nearly 100 Android 12, Pixel 6 Issues Fixed by December Update
Android 12L Beta 1 - How it Should Look on Bigger Screens
Apple has seeded iOS 15.2 Release Candidate, here's what's new
Oppo Shows Off a Retractable Camera
Oppo Foldable - Official Video Teaser
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's Specs

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Sony Xperia 5ii
NexDock 360 - NexDock 360 Gallery - NexDock 360 Review
DeX - Ready For and NexDock Touch
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1iii vs Motorola Edge+ (Ted's Comparison)

Christmas Top 5 Phones
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 iii
iPhone 13 Mini
Poco F3
Samsung Galaxy A52s

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Chris Kelly. Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 434 (Review of the new NexDock 360) and 435 (Steve's Top 5 Phones at Christmas 2021)

Photo of the Month November 2021 Winner
Autumn Tunnel by Chris Clayton using an iPhone 13 Pro Max

Download Phones Show Chat episode 670 ("What? No Android 11?", 05/12/2021) manually (Size: 26MB, 52 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show - look to them for luxury phone cases! 

Phones Show Chat 670 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Rob Vanderkam on Understanding Android Updates
Gareth Williams and Ian Bundey on Sony Xperia Pro-I - GSMArena's Review
Poco X3 Pro was the best-selling phone in Europe during Black Friday
Neil Holding on Wireless Charging
HMD Global and the Nokia 9 PureView
Realme GT 2 Pro - Nexus 6P Reborn!
JerryRig Attacks Fairphone 4

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6 Audio Cross-Mixing #Stereo: Left and Right Stereo Sound Test
Sony Xperia 5ii
NexDock 360 - NexDock 360 Gallery - NexDock 360 Review
Motorola Edge+
Sony Xperia 5ii thicker but still simple TPU
Poco X3 Pro vs Redmi Note 10S
Camera Test: Xperia 5ii against the Lumia 1020

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week’s winner is Jon Trimmer. Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 433 (Google Pixel 6 Pro Review) and 434 (NexDock 360 review)

Photo of the Week

On the Cadge by Adrian Gavin using a Pixel 5

Download Phones Show Chat episode 669 ("Pixel bashing?", 28/11/2021) manually (Size: 23MB, 65 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show - look to them for luxury phone cases! 

Phones Show Chat 669 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Tim Evans

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Marcus Brown on PDair Vertical Pouch - eBay Link - Pull Leather
GSMArena's Loudest Phones Of The Year Results
Fairphone to Upgrade Six-year-old Fairphone 2 to Android 10
Julian Lambert on Realme GT Master Edition
Poll: How Old is Your Current Smartphone

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5
Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6 Pro - Imaging Hardware that's Finally Worthy of Study
Pixel 6 Pro Initial Case Roundup
All Pixel 6 Android Features
The Pixel 6 Pro Camera: Superb, but Mind the 'Zoom Gap'
Pixel 6 Pro Full Review
Pixel 6 Audio Cross-Mixing #Stereo: Left and Right Stereo Sound Test
Sony Xperia 5ii - 1.3A Qi Coil - Dynamic Vibration System
NexDock 360 - NexDock 360 Gallery - NexDock 360 Review
Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Motorola Edge+

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Phil Turnbull. Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 432 (Fairphone 4 Review) and 433 (Google Pixel 6 Pro Review)

Photo of the Week
Fishing by Moonlight by Karl Hales using a OnePlus 6

Download Phones Show Chat episode 668 ("Multiple Motos and Much More", 20/11/2021) manually (Size: 30MB, 58 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show - look to them for luxury phone cases! 

Phones Show Chat 668 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
120W Charging Fast? Pah! Piffle...

Tim Evans on the Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Motorola Unveils Moto G200 with SD 888+ along with Four other G-series Models

Google Reportedly Cancels Orders with Suppliers for Pixel Fold

Samsung will Update these Galaxy Devices to Android 12 (and OneUI 4)

OnePlus Nord N20 looks a lot like an iPhone

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5 - Pixel 4a 5G

Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro - JerryRigEverything's Teardown

Pixel 6 Pro - imaging hardware that's finally worthy of study

Pixel 6 Pro Initial Case Roundup

All Pixel 6 Android Features
Sony Xperia 5ii - 1.3A Qi Coil - Dynamic Vibration System
NexDock 360 - NexDock 360 Gallery - NexDock 360 Review
Samsung Galaxy S10

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Gunther Mathe. Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 431 (Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Review) and 432 (Fairphone 4 Review)

Photo of the Week

West Pier Sunset by Chris Clayton using an iPhone 13 Pro Max - Even Longer

Download Phones Show Chat episode 667 ("JB Walsh, 15 seconds for a health check!", 14/11/2021) manually (Size: 20MB, 63 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show - look to them for luxury phone cases! 

Phones Show Chat 667 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with J B Walsh

MeWe Groups Join Links
PSC - PSC Photos - PSC Classifieds - Steve - Ted

Feedback and Contributions
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A53 renders leak: Say goodbye to the 3.5mm port
Pixel 6 and Fingerprint Scanner Issue
Samsung Ditching Windows 7 and MacOS

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5 - Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Sony Xperia 5ii - The Phones Show 410 - Ted's Review
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Belkin MagSafe Mount - Hatalkin Magnetic mount
NexDock 360
Surface Duo 2 Emulator
Smartphone Update Policies Getting Longer

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Tayo Olsaope. Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club - It could be you! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve's YouTube Channel to watch Phones Show 431 (Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Review) and 432 (Fairphone 4 Review)

Photo of the Month Winner for October 2021