Exploring Infineon's IoT tech at CES 2026, Apple Google AI partnership, Honor Magic8 Pro review, Realme 16 Pro+ review, and more with Christian de Looper

It's time for episode 462 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Christian de Looper of BGR and Tom's Guide -- brought to you by Infineon. Today's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore the consumer-facing IoT tech that Infineon showcased at CES 2026. Second (18:12), we discuss Apple and Google's Gemini AI partnership, and review the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme 16 Pro+. Finally, we cover rumors, leaks, and news from Google, Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, Honor, Redmi, Redmagic, and MediaTek... Phew!

Episode Links

- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl

- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/

- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/promo/acw741x (sponsor)

- Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper

- My CES 2026 automotive recap: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/this-is-the-most-interesting-automotive-tech-i-saw-at-ces-and-the-ones-you-should-be-watching-in-2026

- Apple picks Google's Gemini for AI: https://www.theverge.com/news/860521/apple-siri-google-gemini-ai-personalization

- Christian's Honor Magic 8 Pro review: https://www.bgr.com/2072226/honor-magic8-pro-review/

- Realme 16 Pro+ review: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919.php

- Google Pixel 10a leaks: https://hothardware.com/news/google-pixel-10a-design-pricing-and-launch-info-exposed-in-multiple-leaks

- Oppo Find N7 to compete with iPhone Fold: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n7_to_compete_headon_with_the_iphone_fold_with_a_wider_form_factor-news-71025.php

- More OnePlus 15T details leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_about_the_oneplus_15t_leak-news-71072.php

- OnePlus Open 2 cancelled, again: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_open_2_was_supposed_to_come_this_year_but_got_cancelled_new_rumor_says-news-71071.php

- Realme P4 Power coming soon with 10,000mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_p4_power_official_teaser_key_features-news-71115.php

- Honor Power2 official with 10,080mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_power2_debuts_with_10000_mah_battery_and_dimensity_8500_elite_chipset_-news-70953.php

- Honor Magic8 Pro Air teased, coming Jan 19: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_air_launch_date_revealed-news-71028.php

- Redmi Note 15 series now available in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_global_rollout_of_the_redmi_note_15_begins_in_earnest_here_are_the_prices-news-71122.php

- RedMagic 11 Air leaked, coming Jan 20: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_air_design_color_options_and_display_specs_revealed-news-71101.php

- MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and 8500: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_announces_new_dimensity_9500s_flagship_and_8500_midrange_socs-news-71125.php

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- OnePlus 15R: https://amzn.to/3LQrnO0

- Google Pixel 9a: https://amzn.to/4t2aBwe

- Redmi Note 15 Pro+: https://amzn.to/3ZlmDD2

- Honor Magic7 Pro: <a href="https://amzn.to/4