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 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

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

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:

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

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

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

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

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

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

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

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

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

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

Featured Photo from PSC Photos

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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

Morning Walk at Loch Ard by Kenny Gordon using a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Download Phones Show Chat episode 666 ("The Samsung FairPixel", 07/11/2021) manually (Size: 20MB, 59 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 666 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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

Feedback and Contributions
Wayne Kelly on Pixel 6 Pro vs 4XL
Google will be releasing one last Pixel 3 and 3 XL update in Q1 of 2022
Glynn Stone still with Pixel 5
Google Acknowledges Pixel 6 Pro Screen Flickering, Fix Due in December
Pixel Call Screening
Ghost Calls now on the Pixel 6 - The Fix

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5 - Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 ii - The Phones Show 410 - Ted's Review
Microsoft Surface Duo vs Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Unboxing and First Impressions
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Camera head to head with the Lumia 950
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - Specs
Fairphone 4 Video Review - Fairphone UK
Fairphone 4 Written Review - Fairphone 4 vs Fairphone 3+

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Mark Wilkinson. 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

Halloween Forest Walk by Darren Hendley using an iPhone 13 Mini

Download Phones Show Chat episode 665 ("Tim Evans, Pixels and Duos", 31/10/2021) manually (Size: 20MB, 59 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 665 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Tim Evans

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

Feedback and Contributions
Andy Moon on Dementia UK - Donations Page
Android 12L
You can now transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Pixels and Android 12 devices
XIaomi Announce New Phones This Week
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmin Note 11 Pro+
Sony Xperia Pro-I

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5
Nokia XR20
Fairphone 4
Sony Xperia 5ii - The Phones Show 410 - Ted's Review
Pixel 6 - Pixel 6 Pro
Microsoft Surface Duo vs Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Unboxing and First Impressions
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Camera head to head with the Lumia 950

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Irfan Ali. 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 430 (Sony Xperia 5iii Review) and 431 (Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Review)

Photo of the Week
The Playhouse Theatre overlooking the Derry Walls at night (Northern Ireland) by Trev McC using an iPhone X (No edits)

Download Phones Show Chat episode 664 ("Retro Samsung week?", 24/10/2021) manually (Size: 20MB, 60 minutes duration).

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

Phones Show Chat 664 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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

Feedback and Contributions
Blink XT2 Cameras
Pixel Fall Event - Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro
Gavin Fabiani-Laymond on iPhone Flight Tracking
Tim Evans' Microsoft Surface Duo 2 First Impressions
Sony Teaser Describes Upcoming Xperia as a Camera Attached to a Phone 

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5
Samsung Galaxy S10
Motorola Edge+ vs Samsung Galaxy S10
Nokia XR20 - Marshall Stockwell II
Fairphone 4
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs 13 Pro/13/13 Mini/12/11/SE Battery Life Drain Test
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Sony Xperia 5ii
Android or iOS? Is the Google-Centric Free-for-all Worth it?
Cortana Isn't Dead (yet)!
iPhone 13 Pro Max Case Round-up

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Harry Myhre. 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 429 (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review) and 430 (Sony Xperia 5iii Review)

Photo of the Week

St Paul's by Night by Jay Caracciolo using an iPhone 13 Pro Max

Download Phones Show Chat episode 663 ("Mike Warner, Getting under the hood of Android 12", 17/10/2021) manually (Size: 36MB, 70 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 663 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Mike Warner

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

Feedback and Contributions
Nokia G300
Pixel Fall Launch
Mike on holiday in Cornwall, shot with a Pixel 4

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pixel 5
Xiaomi and its Sub-Brands
Pixel 6
Android 12
Nokia T20 Tablet
Nokia XR20 - Geekbench 5 - 3DMark - Androbench
How To: Edit Video Projects in iMovie on the iPhone
Google's Messages App and RCS
f(x)tec Pro 1 on Lineage 18

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is David Jepson. 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 429 (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review) and 430 (Sony Xperia 5iii Review)

Photo of the Week
Metro by Pip Tomlinson using an Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Download Phones Show Chat episode 662 ("James Honeyball, the 2021 iPhone sweet spot", 10/10/2021) manually (Size: 22MB, 63 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show!

Phones Show Chat 662 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with James Honeyball

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

Feedback and Contributions
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro CPW Leak
Android 12 and October Security
Chris Bates on Why I'm Considering Keeping My Pixel 5
Frank Niethardt on PSC621
Jeremy Harpham on Pixel Ambient Service
The Cyrcle Phone 2.0 by dTOOR INC, SPC - Kickstarter
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Review: Lab Tests - Display, Battery Life, Charging Speed, Speaker
Fairphone 4 Pre-Orders

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Google Pixel 5a
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5iii
Sony Xperia 10iii - Ted's Review
Always on AMOLED
Pixel Ambient Services
Marshall Minor III - Ted's Review
Android's Accessibility Menu for On-Screen Controls
How To: Play Built-In Ocean, Rain, and Stream Sounds to Aid Focus or Sleep
M1 Macbook Air - VAVA dock - Plenty of Other Brands

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Chris Clayton. 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 429 (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review) and 430 (Sony Xperia 5iii Review)

Photo of the Month Winner for September 2021

Fish Eye View of Durdle Door by Hitman Leicester using a Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra

Download Phones Show Chat episode 661 ("Dan Carter, Chilled out in Torquay", 03/10/2021) manually (Size: 32MB, 64 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show!

Phones Show Chat 661 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Dan Carter (Twitter)

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

Feedback and Contributions
Fairphone 4 Launch - Fairphone web site
Drop-in interview with Jennifer Goddard from Fairphone (end of show)
Xiaomi Civi Unveiled
Bob Higgie on ecosystems and Apple Continuity
Android or iOS? Is the Google-centric free-for-all worth it?
Vivo X70 Pro+

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Google Pixel 5a
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 iii
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Sony Xperia 10 iii - Ted's Review
Double Tap App - Always on AMOLED
Pixel Ambient Services
Nokia XR20
Lumia 950 vs Sony Xperia 5iii Imaging

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is John Mason. 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 429 (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review) and 430 (Sony Xperia 5iii Review)

Photo of the Week

Tuck In by Chris Clayton using an iPhone 12 Pro Max

Download Phones Show Chat episode 660 ("Another new Xperia, plus i-everything, with Keith Chant", 25/09/2021) manually (Size: 30MB, 59 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Thanks to Noreve for sponsoring this show!

Phones Show Chat 660 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Keith Chant

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

Feedback and Contributions
iOS 15 Highlights
iPhone 13 Pro (/Max) Review Roundup
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Launched
Microsoft Says The Surface Duo 2 Will Receive Three Years Of Updates
Xiaomi set to launch new Civi smartphone series on September 27
Nokia G50 - Nokia UK Landing Page

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5ii
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Google Pixel 5a
Xperia 5 ii vs Xperia 5 iii
Sony Xperia 10iii
Sony Xperia 10iii vs Sony Xperia 5iii
Sony Xperia 10iii vs Sony Xperia 10ii
Always on AMOLED
Camera Upgrade? Sony Xperia 5 iii vs Last Year's Xperia 5ii
Ringke Fusion MagSafe Case
12 Pro Max Case Roundup Reviews Page

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Bob Higgie. 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 429 (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review) and 430 (Sony Xperia 5iii Review)

Photo of the Week

Graffiti by Darren Hendley using an iPhone 12 Mini:

Download Phones Show Chat episode 659 ("Zac Kew-Denniss and Mike Warner, The Great Flip-Flop!", 19/09/2021) manually (Size: 33MB, 64 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 659 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Zac Kew-Denniss and Mike Warner

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

Feedback and Contributions
Apple's Event
Android 12 Final Release Coming 4th October
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G gets more RAM with new update
Xiaomi 11T Pro Event - Xiaomi 11T Pro vs Xiaomi 11T
Explained - against the previous Mi versions
Paul Lund on Pixel 4a 5G Battery

Device Week
Zac Kew-Denniss on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
Mike Warner on the Google Tensor Chipset
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5ii
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Google Pixel 5a
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
Pixel 5 vs Motorola Edge+
Nokia XR20
Android or iOS? Is the Google-centric free-for-all worth it?
All About... Zeiss T* lenses
Xperia 5 ii vs Xperia 5 iii

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend.  This week's winner is J B Walsh. 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 428 (Nokia XR20 Review) and 429 (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review)

Photo of the Week

Lancaster Swan by Ian Watson using a Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Download Phones Show Chat episode 658 ("JB Walsh, Digital pandemic", 12/09/2021) manually (Size: 33MB, 71 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 658 - 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
Incoming... Apple and Microsoft Launch Events
Panino with a Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Trick
Google Pixel 3 Phones are Bricking
Ulefone Power Armor 13 - Ulefone Power Armor 13 vs Nokia XR20
Motorola Showcases New OTA Qi Charger
Android 11 September Security Update
Android 12 Beta 5 Update
Harry Myhre on T-Mobile Digits
Germany Pushing For Longer Smartphone Updates

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5ii
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Google Pixel 5a
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review
Samsung A20e
Apple Watch 6
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra - Ted's Review
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
Samsung Galaxy S10 - Ted's Review - DeX for Computers
Nokia 808 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Chris Blenkarn. 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 428 (Nokia XR20 Review) and 429 (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review)

Photo of the Month Winner for August 2021

Golden Fly by Babul Mohanty using a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Download Phones Show Chat episode 657 ("Ewan Spence, Rigid Health", 05/09/2021) manually (Size: 21MB, 61 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 657 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Ewan Spence

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

Feedback and Contributions
GBP279 Pixel 4a
Tim Evans on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Android 11 Adaptive Notifications Kills Doze!

Rafe Blandford on the Nokia Chronicles podcast

Google Pixel 6 Series Pre-order And Release Dates Leaked
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE User Manual Reveals Lack Of Microsd Card Slot, No Charger In Box
iPhone Satellite Features Will Enable Users To Send Emergency Messages
Pixel 5a is overheating for some users, Google investigating issue

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5ii
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Google Pixel 5a
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1iii
OnePlus 9 Pro
iPhone SE (2020)
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review
Mi 11 Ultra imaging vs iPhone 12 Pro Max, Xperia 5 ii, and Lumia 950 XL

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Mark Brown. 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 428 (Nokia XR20 Review) and 429 (Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review)

Photo of the Week

Sea Framed by Pip Tomlinson using an iPhone 12 Pro Max

Download Phones Show Chat episode 656 ("Juan Carlos Bagnell, Dual Decisions", 29/08/2021) manually (Size: 27MB, 64 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 656 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Juan Carlos Bagnell (somegadgetguy)

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

Feedback and Contributions

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 appears in Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 and 8GB RAM
Apple launches earpiece speaker replacement program for iPhone 12
Google Shouting About off 3.5mm in YouTube Video
Paul Garner on EXIF data in iOS Photos in iOS15

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5 - Google Pixel 5a
All About... Dynamic Vibration
NexDock 360
LG V60
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
Sony Xperia 5ii Promo Video
Sony Xperia 1iii
Everything we know about Google's upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Martin Hall. 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 427 (Sony Xperia 1iii Review) and 428 (Nokia XR20 Review)

Photo of the Week

Golden Fly by Babul Mohanty using a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Download Phones Show Chat episode 655 ("Xperia Three", 25/08/2021) manually (Size: 19MB, 43 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 655 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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

Feedback and Contributions
Tim Evans on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Motorola G60s
Nokia G50 5G
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G
Frank Niethardt on Wide-Angle vs Zoom

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5
Dual Factor Zoom and Purity: Testing The Sony Xperia 1iii Camera
All About... Dynamic Vibration
Sony Xperia 1iii
Sony Xperia 1iii vs Motorola Edge+
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
Head to Head: Lumia 950 XL vs Nokia XR20
Another Widget

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. 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 427 (Sony Xperia 1iii Review) and 428 (Nokia XR20 Review)

Download Phones Show Chat episode 654 ("From unbreakable phone to broken SIM tray", 21/08/2021) manually (Size: 25MB, 60 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 654 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

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

Feedback and Contributions
Google Pixel 5a 5G - 5a 5G vs 5 vs 4a 5G
Tim Evans on OS Poll in MeWe and Apple Event in September
Sony Xperia 5ii now UKP599 - Sony Xperia 5ii Gaming Bundle now UKP599 too!
Oppo Showcases New Imaging Solutions For Upcoming Devices
Motorola Edge 2021 Announced
Motorola Edge 2021 vs Motorola Edge 2020

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5
Sony Xperia 5ii Case Roundup Here
Dual Factor Zoom and Purity: Testing The Sony Xperia 1iii Camera
All About... Dynamic Vibration
Pixel 5 vs Motorola Edge+
Sony Xperia 1iii
Sony Xperia 1iii vs Motorola Edge+
AccuBattery
Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review
Head to Head: Lumia 950 XL vs Nokia XR20

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each weekend. This week's winner is Mark Swidler! 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 426 (Video Capture Comparison) and 427 (Sony Xperia 1iii Review)

Photo of the Week

Hornsea Mere by Karl Hales using a OnePlus 6

Download Phones Show Chat episode 653 ("Ian Furlong, Does anything in your pocket Fold yet?", 15/08/2021) manually (Size: 30MB, 63 minutes duration).

Alternate download link for anyone having cellular download problems.

Phones Show Chat 653 - Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Ian Furlong

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

Feedback and Contributions
Anthony Daniels on Bluetooth Codecs and Battery

Fairphone 4

Honor Magic3 Pro+

Honor Magic3 vs Honor Magic3 Pro vs Honor Magic3+

Highlights of Presentation

Honor faces potential U.S. economic ban in spite of Huawei spin-off

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

Promo Videos of the event's products

Android 12 Beta 4 Released

Device Week
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Motorola Edge+
Pixel 4a 5G - Pixel 5
Sony Xperia 5ii Case Roundup Here
Sony Xperia 1iii
Dual Factor Zoom And Purity: Testing The Sony Xperia 1iii Camera
All About... Dynamic Vibration

Realme 8 - Realme 8 5G

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Nokia XR20 - Ted's Review