Exploring automotive tech challenges in a software world with Magna, Google Pixel 9a review, Oppo Find X8 Ultra, and more with Steven Jenkins and Austin Evans

It's time for episode 422 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Steven Jenkins (Magna) and YouTube creator Austin Evans -- brought to you by Magna. This episode comes in two parts. First, we explore the current automotive technology challenges in a software-defined world with Magna. Second (18:16), we discuss how to achieve Apple life for $600, review Google's affordable Pixel 9a, and marvel at Oppo's amazing Find X8 Ultra. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Google, Samsung, Oppo, MediaTek, OnePlus, Vivo, Nothing, RedMagic, and Honor. Enjoy :)

Episode Links

- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/
- Magna: https://www.magna.com/ (sponsor)
- Steven Jenkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-jenkins-093215330/
- Austin Evans: https://www.threads.net/@austinnotduncan
- Austin's Apple life for less than $600 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zzysB7Omnk
- My Google Pixel 9a review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-9a-review
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro camera bump leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_17_pro_case_shows_massive_camera_island-news-67318.php
- Google Pixel 10 series prices leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_10_series_pricing_leaks_pixel_10_pro_fold_to_be_cheaper-news-67304.php
- Samsung gets Gemini Live visual AI: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_series_gets_realtime_visual_ai_with_latest_gemini_live_update-news-67274.php
- Oppo Find X8 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_ultra_announced_with_better_dual_50mp_telephoto_cameras-news-67330.php
- Oppo Find X8s series: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8s_and_x8s_debut-news-67336.php
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+: https://9to5google.com/2025/04/10/mediateks-dimensity-9400-improves-on-an-already-capable-soc/
- OnePlus 13T display teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13t_display_teased_ahead_of_launch_-news-67290.php
- Vivo X200 Ultra camera kit leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_ultra_is_getting_a_photography_kit_-news-67308.php
- Vivo X200s video trailer: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200s_colors_official_trailer-news-67295.php
- Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_phone_2_pro_teaser_promises_a_fresh_take_and_a_new_design-news-67314.php
- RedMagic 10 Air coming April 16: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_redmagic_10_air_launch_date-news-67289.php
- Honor Power coming April 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_power_launch_date_is_official-news-67277.php