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Cool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

@edzitron.com is joined by Kyle Barr of Gizmodo, freelance writer @cranz.bsky.social and content creator @captain2phones.bsky.social (AKA Mr. Mobile) to talk about the weird and fun gadgets that are still getting made, both in the US and abroad. www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Context: yes, the Creator Program means I get paid to post on Threads – but to be honest, I was already looking for a "primary" microblogging home, since posting/replying on 3 sites is a lot. Threads also has the most robust content tools for what I'm looking to do right now (photos, audio, etc).

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Hi all! Sorry for my recent absence here. Reason: I've joined Threads' Content Creator Program, so most of my focus has gone to posting there (same handle). I only have time for so many platforms. *Totally get it* if Threads isn't your thing, but that's where I'm spending most of my time for now.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

It's the mechanical bezel, I think

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

No cover display trackpad, unlike the Motorola version of this feature (which does support that)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Actually once I realized they were never gonna put the pen into the phone itself, thus consigning users to a clunky case to accommodate it, I kinda gave up. Pen life is over (for me).

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Finally got around to snapping some shots of Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The stainless steel is beautiful and goes a long way toward hiding the odd circle-on-a-squircle design, and the return of the physical bezel is also welcome. More early thoughts on IG at @theMrMobile with YouTube video coming soon!

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Adding to a fairly long list of “FINALLY”s today: Samsung’s most portable smartphone now supports DeX! Haven’t gotten the Flip7 fully running on the NexDock review unit yet, but at least wireless functionality seems to be present. DeXheads, rejoice!

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

(^ That one costs 💰 $1099, BTW) If that's too rich for your blood, Samsung's finally bringing foldables downrange with the $899 Flip 7 FE. Basically a Flip 6 repowered with Exynos and a few minor tweaks, for $899. (Motorola still has 'em beat on price with the $699 Razr, but progress is progress)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

On the other side of the foldable divide: the Galaxy Flip7 gets Samsung closer to competitive with Razr: 🔋 4300 mAh battery 📏 Thinner & lighter (13.7mm, 188g) 🌈 Fun colors are back (again!) 📺 6.9" inner w/waterdrop crease 🖥️ 4.1" cover (run any app you want, but still takes an extra few steps)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I've been waiting for Samsung to get back to competitive foldables for years ... and the Galaxy Fold 7 might finally get us there. 𐄷Thinner/lighter (215g, 8.9mm) 🌈Fun colors are back! 📺Wider screens inside & out 💧Waterdrop crease 📸200MP camera 🤘Rebuilt hinge w/titanium lattice 💰$1999 🧵

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I'd rather have an ugly phone than a boring one. Nothing Phone (3) Review: youtu.be/01jJv0C_028

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Pretty sure it's gonna be Not Great, given Unihertz's prior efforts and my very early first impressions. But it's so cheap it might be worth a spin just to try out. No time for a video, at least not for a while. (Disclosure, I'm co-founder of a mobile keyboard company, etc etc)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Been exclusively using foldables since 2020. Haven't experienced a random failure like this, ever.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Yeah, "just" more screen space actually ends up changing every aspect of using a phone – mostly for the better, IMO. Replaces an iPad and a Kindle in one fell swoop, and it fits in your pocket to boot. Love me a foldable.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

It's basically the same Razr as last year, so why bother reviewing it? 1) It's even cheaper, bringing foldables to still more people 2) It's the perfect phone for a "re-tox" following my Light experiment 3) I got to do it in Paris, thanks to VivaTech Premieres now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGTk...

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Motorola Razr 2025 Review: Bon Marché

YouTube video by MrMobile [Michael Fisher]

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Never giving it up. Love it too much (despite my lifestyle not allowing me to carry it often).

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I'm too heavy for the Light Phone – but I had an amazing 2 weeks figuring that out. New MrMobile video premieres (with live chat!) in 15m: youtu.be/fRRNSEb1DAQ

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

What a stunning collection. Looking great!

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

This phone definitely isn't built to be an optical powerhouse, but in this (very retro-coded) setting, I love the "vintage" vibes it gives. More on my Light Phone III experience in a sec.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Qualcomm celebrated its 40th birthday in NYC last night, and I was on hand to capture a few moments through the (Snapdragon-powered) Light Phone III.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Yep. I heard some good speculation from @mkbhd.com on Waveform that Samsung maybe can't secure enough supply yet to meet the volumes they'd need – but the Edge doesn't seem like it'll be a huge seller, so idk. Maybe just R&D frugality.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Thought that might have been a problem with the beta build only. Sad to see it on production s/w.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

I took Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge to Google I/O to see if the reality is as confusing as the concept. The result was a surprisingly positive experience – but I'd still consider the Edge a lightweight. Review [with live chat!]: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhRp...

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

In a world where it has native Google services: Huawei Mate XT. In the real world: Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Please book your next flight next to me

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

It's actually pretty soft. They're hall effect - there's a ton of travel (like, almost too much) but no physical switch click. Just bottoming out at the termination of the stroke. Takes some getting used to.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

(Yes I know this is ridiculous but) this is actually handy in-flight, because a laptop usually doesn’t fit well at all here. Decoupling the keyboard from the phone/display has its uses. Keyboard is a sample K2H-F1 unit provided by @keychron.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

K2H-F1 from Keychron (sample unit)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I'd be more concerned about the move from book-type foldable to a flippable tbh. It's just a very different experience. You'd want to make sure you're ready to lose all that display area.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Damn, if that is indeed a "feature" it's overcomplicating things.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Camera quality will take a definite hit. Maybe Samsung can change the tide there!

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Nothing at the moment, but 16e does fit in our Clicks for iPhone 15 base model. The only thing wonky is the cutout for the action button.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I think you'll enjoy the green (and, of course, the Clicks!)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

We're currently constrained by what each platform allows, and iOS just has more robust shortcut capability for the moment. That said, this is top of mind for us (one of my favorite KEYone/KEY2 features was press-and-hold-to-launch-an-app). We'll do it if we can!

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Motorola already had the best flip foldable – and the Razr Ultra cements its lead in features, specs & style. But it's not flawless. There's only 1 good camera; it's buggier than Razr '24; and the AI is meh (shocker, I know). Then again: WOOD! Review w/live chat drops in 20: youtu.be/eo9_K98nypE

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Andor S2E8 ruined my entire day (week?) in the most necessary way

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

If this *had* a battery case (or the magnets to support one) I might agree.

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