Exploring ASUS' prebuilt gaming desktops, the state of mobile photography and AI, Google Pixel 10 series cameras, Apple iPhone 17 Air rumors, and more with Whitson Gordon and David Imel

It's time for episode 443 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Whitson Gordon (ASUS) and David Imel (Waveform Podcast) -- brought to you by ASUS. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into ASUS' ROG G700 and TUF T500 PCs and explore how prebuilt gaming desktops are changing the game. Second (16:48), we discuss the state of mobile photography in an AI world and the cameras in Google's Pixel 10 series. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Realme, and Tecno.

Episode Links
- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- ASUS: https://rog.asus.com/us/ (sponsor)
- ASUS ROG G700: https://rog.asus.com/us/desktops/full-tower/rog-g700-2025-g700/
- ASUS TUF T500: https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/gaming-tower-pcs/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-t500-2025/
- Whitson Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitsongordon/
- David Imel: https://www.threads.com/@davidimel
- David's Google Pixel 10 series and Hasselblad X2D thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFt223XU6Fs
- My Google Pixel 10 series review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/pixel-10-series-review
- Ultra cameraphone comparison: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_oppo_samsung_vivo_xiaomi_ultra_camera_compa-review-2867.php
- Apple iPhone 17 Air might be eSIM only in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/physical_sim_slot_to_be_removed_from_just_one_iphone_17_device_in_europe_new_report_says-news-69318.php
- Samsung tri-fold might be coming this month: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_samsung_trifold_could_be_unveiled_this_month-news-69313.php
- OnePlus 15 might ditch Hasselblad for custom Image Engine: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_now_rumored_to_debut_selfdeveloped_oneplus_image_engine-news-69294.php
- Realme 15T: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_15t_arrives_with_dimensity_6400_and_7000mah_battery-news-69309.php
- Tecno Spark Slim and Pova Slim: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_slim_and_pova_slim_introduced_with_slim_and_light_designs-news-69305.php

Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)
- ASUS ROG G700: https://amzn.to/4gfXEZC
- ASUS TUF T500: https://amzn.to/4mMatxf
- Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: https://amzn.to/3HP8V6x
- Google Pixel 10 Pro: https://amzn.to/3I5A9px
- Google Pixel 10: https://amzn.to/4nj0VK0