Google/Samsung Android XR platform, Google Pixel 9a leak, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 / Z Flip SE details, Apple iPhone 17 Pro rumors, and more with Michael Fisher, Nirave Gondhia, Nick Sutrich, and Adam Doud

Welcome to episode 405 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile), Nirave Gondhia (House of Tech), Nick Sutrich (Android Central), and Adam Doud (SlashGear)  -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, join us on a Caribbean cruise as we discuss giant cruise ships, Google and Samsung's new Android XR platform announcement, Google's Pixel 9a leak, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 / Z Flip SE details, and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro rumors. We also cover news, leaks, and rumors, from Google, Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus... And, special thanks to OnePlus for providing a meeting room to record the podcast!

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- Michael Fisher: https://www.threads.net/@captain2phones
- Nirave Gondhia: https://www.threads.net/@niraveg
- Nick Sutrich: https://www.threads.net/@gwanatu
- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology
- Giant cruise ships: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allure_of_the_Seas
- Google/Samsung Android XR platform: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319528/google-android-xr-samsung-project-moohan-smart-glasses
- Google Pixel phones getting battery bypass: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixels_got_80_battery_charge_limit_and_battery_bypass_with_the_latest_update-news-65708.php
- Google Pixel 9a leaks in full: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_complete_spec_sheet_leaks_pricing_and_colors_included-news-65704.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip FE going Exynos: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip7_and_flip_fe_will_share_a_chipset_you_might_not_like-news-65703.php
- Samsung Galaxy S25 series to support Qi2: https://www.gsmarena.com/ice_universe_the_samsung_galaxy_s25_trio_will_support_qi2_wireless_charging-news-65677.php
- Apple receives hinge patent: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_receives_new_patent_on_a_hinge_for_foldable_devices-news-65683.php
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro design rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/supply_chain_leak_suggests_that_the_iphone_17_pro_will_look_weird_and_will_be_impractical-news-65714.php
- OnePlus Ace 5/13R design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_5_shown_in_official_images_this_could_be_the_oneplus_13r_globally-news-65674.php