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Fast Charge
by IDG
Fast Charge is a weekly show from the Tech Advisor team on all things phones (and sometimes other stuff too). Dom, Toddy, and the rest of the team will be here every week to run through the latest news and rumours for all things Android and iPhone, along with reviews, rants, and more.
Episodes
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What's the S23 going to be? | Fast Charge 140
Samsung has announced when it will launch its next flagship phones, and we think we know a lot about what to expect – plus Nothing has finally released the Phone (1) in the US (sort of) and Dom has gone hands-on with the Razer Edge handheld. First up, we’re previewing the three Galaxy S23 phones,...
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The one with the OnePlus 11 | Fast Charge 139
We're back, and the biggest tech trade show of the year is in full swing... but our main news has nothing to do with CES at all. On the other side of the planet from Vegas, OnePlus decided this busy week was the perfect time to reveal the OnePlus 11, its latest flagship phone - and confirm that a...
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Oppo flips into the global foldable market | Fast Charge 138
It's the last episode of 2022, which of course means we're already stuck talking about the biggest launches of 2023. First up, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro, its first two phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Throw in updated cameras and an overhauled design and you should have a...
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2022: The year reviewed | Fast Charge 137
December has begun, the advent calendars are open, and Spotify Wrapped has taken over social media, which means we're ready to declare 2022 basically done with. It's been a big year for tech. We got our first 1-inch smartphone camera sensor, Apple began its first halting steps away from the…
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Honor's 2nd foldable and Vivo's flagship chip debut | Fast Charge 136
Welcome to our Black Friday safe space: you won't find any deals discussion here this week. Instead, we're focussed on a trio of major launches from Vivo, Honor, and Oppo. First up, Vivo unveiled its X90 series, including the debuts of both the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8…
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Qualcomm chips in with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Fast Charge 135
Qualcomm has announced its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset hot on the heels of MediaTek, whose Dimensity 9200 chip we discussed last week. There are many similarities between the two high-end mobile platforms but Qualcomm’s brand power means it is a few steps ahead of its rival, promising the 8 Gen 2...
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Chips Ahoy! MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9200 | Fast Charge 134
Join the team as they discuss MediaTek's Dimensity 9200 launch this week, a chip that's all but confirmed to appear in a premium Vivo phone by the end of the year. The gang also discuss the latest Huawei flagship phone, the Mate 50 Pro, which Henry has had in for review. It ships without native...
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Nokia X30, new VR headsets and the mess at Twitter | Fast Charge 133
This week's show will kick off with Lewis and his thoughts on the Nokia X30, the top-end mid-ranger from HMD Global. But rather than being much of the same as last year's X20, the X30 has a few key upgrades that could allow it to compete with the OnePlus Nord 2T and Nothing Phone (1). We then…
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Nonplussed by the iPhone 14 Plus | Fast Charge 132
This week we're revisiting the iPhone 14 series as Henry shares his thoughts on the 14 Plus, before we dive into a couple new Xiaomi models. The iPhone 14 Plus marks the return of the big, cheap(ish) iPhone flagship, after two years of the ultimately unsuccessful Mini model. But with Apple...
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iPad Pros and cons | Fast Charge 131
After a couple weeks off, we’re back… with a vengeance? Well, we certainly may have it out for Apple, after it unveiled a new iPad range that’s left us scratching our heads. The new regular iPad boasts a slick new design, a landscape camera, updated keyboard with function keys, and USB-C. But…
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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra reviewed | Fast Charge 130
We spoke about the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra a couple of weeks ago, but it's back with a vengeance after Dom's been testing the phone and is surprised to discover it might be one of his favourites of the year so far. Launched alongside the cheaper Edge 30 Fusion and Neo, the Ultra is a high-specced...
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iPhone 14 Pro & Oppo Reno 8 Pro reviewed | Fast Charge 129
Is the iPhone 14 Pro the best iPhone you can buy right now? And can the Oppo Reno 8 Pro compete in a very competitive mid-range market? First up on Fast Charge this week, Lewis gives his thoughts on the iPhone 14 Pro after a week of use. Is the Dynamic Island all it's cracked up to be? Is the new...
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Motorola on the Edge of success | Fast Charge 128
Is Motorola finally on the edge of flagship phone success with the new additions to the Edge 30 range? And is iOS 16 the enormous update we were promised? First up on Fast Charge this week, we talk about the new Motorola Edge 30 phones, launched last week. This is headline by the Edge 30 Ultra…
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Apple Event bonanza | Fast Charge 127
Coming hot off the heels of IFA 2022, Apple has revealed a slew of new smartphones and wearables - including an entirely new model of Apple Watch. Lewis, Henry and Anyron will dive into chat about the iPhone 14 and new big-screen iPhone 14 Plus along with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. The team...
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Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Fold 4 reviews | Fast Charge 126
We’re back, and ready to review Samsung’s latest two foldables, along with the Buds 2 Pro and both new Galaxy Watch 5 models. Just in time to then look forward at what we’re expecting from Apple’s just-confirmed iPhone 14 launch. Lewis, Dom, and Henry have all spent the last two weeks testing...
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Android 13, unlucky for some? | Fast Charge 125
We are well and truly into smartphone summer silly season with software releases, beta tracks, rumour mills, and flagship phones galore all vying for our and your collective tech attention. Android 13 is officially rolling out to Pixel 6 phones around the world. It's a little earlier in the year...
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Everything folds now | Fast Charge 124
This week has been a foldable fest, with not one, not two, not even three, but four new foldable phones announced in quick succession - in fact, they all debuted within 24 hours of one another. First up, Samsung gave a global launch to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4. After transformative…
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Asus Zenfone 9 review | Fast Charge 123
The smallest flagship of the year is here: the Asus Zenfone 9. Dom has been testing the dinky Android phone for the last week or two, and he's a little bit in love with the portable powerhouse, which packs in an 8+ Gen 1 and gimbal-stabilised camera. But can the chassis contain that much power…
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Google Pixel 6a vs Nothing Phone (1) | Fast Charge 122
It's a battle of the mid-rangers as we review both the Google Pixel 6a and the Nothing Phone (1), and in the process pit these two similarly priced phones up against one another. The Pixel 6a was announced a whole two months ago but we finally have the phone, just as pre-orders start, and Henry…
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra & Asus ROG Phone 6 | Fast Charge 121
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is finally here, arriving in five phones from two manufacturers this week - with plenty more to come. Xiaomi got there first, equipping its entire Xiaomi 12S line with the new flagship Qualcomm chip. The trio of phones may be exclusive to China, but the Leica-branded,...
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HTC Desire 22 Pro: The metaverse phone | Fast Charge 120
HTC's smartphone revival is here. Sort of. The Desire 22 Pro is an Android mid-ranger that's launching in the UK and Europe, with the key hook that it's set up to stream directly to the company's Vive Flow headset and hook into its Viverse ecosystem. Is that enough to attract customers though?...
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Sony Xperia 1 IV review | Fast Charge 119
Sony's 2022 flagship is finally out now and we have thoughts - plus Poco has unveiled two new phones, and Anyron explains why Windows Mobile is due a return. The Xperia 1 IV officially went on sale here in the UK last week, and not one but two of us have gotten samples to test out. Henry and Dom...
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Nothing Phone (1) design, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra & Astro Slide reviews | Fast Charge 118
The biggest news in the tech world this week was about nothing at all, as we got our first look at the Nothing Phone (1), while we've taken the excuse to give our thoughts on another pair of slightly odd phones. The Nothing Phone (1) is the first phone from Carl Pei's new start-up, and we finally...
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iOS 16, Realme GT Neo 3 & Black Shark 5 Pro reviews | Fast Charge 117
We're back, and just in time to spend an hour obsessing over iOS 16. That's right, Apple has unveiled the latest version of its iPhone operating system - due to launch officially later this year - and there's a lot to like. The customisable lock screen has to be the most exciting change, though...
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Snapdragon & Dimensity, Oppo Reno 8 & Honor Magic 4 Pro review | Fast Charge 116
Qualcomm and MediaTek have been head-to-head in the smartphone silicon war for a while, but never more so than each announcing new chips on either side of the same weekend. Qualcomm led the way with top-tier Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and the more mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while MediaTek followed...
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OnePlus Nord 2T, Huawei Mate Xs 2 & Poco F4 GT review | Fast Charge 115
Did you think OnePlus might have run out of phones to launch? Think again. The company has just unveiled the Nord 2T, a new mid-ranger for Europe and India - alongside a European launch of the Nord CE 2 Lite and budget Nord Buds. Our new phones editor Henry has been busy testing out the 2T, and…
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Google I/O, Sony Xperia 1 IV & ZTE Axon 40 | Fast Charge 114
Well, this has been a busy week. Google has obviously drawn the most attention. At a bumper Google I/O event the search giant not only showed off Android 13 and its new Wear OS, but also (deep breath) the Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, and an entirely new Pixel tablet....
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Galaxy A53 review, Google I/O preview & Future foldables | Fast Charge 113
Welcome to the eye of the storm. Last week was full of launches, next week will be full of launches. This week is a (perhaps welcome) lull. We're taking advantage of the breather to talk about the Samsung Galaxy A53, a mid-ranger that looks on paper to be an impressive entry in the space - and to...
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Vivo X80, Huawei Mate Xs 2 & Poco F4 GT | Fast Charge 112
After a few slow weeks, phone season is in full swing again, with more launches this week than we have time to talk about on the show - so we're focussing on the big ones. First up, Vivo unveiled its flagship X80 series in China, and confirmed plans to bring them worldwide next month too. The X80...
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OnePlus Nord N20, Oppo Find N review & Netflix subscriber woes | Fast Charge 111
As OnePlus unveils two more phones, we review the Oppo Find N and ask what Netflix has to do to save itself. First up, while the OnePlus Ace launches in China (which we discussed last week) the cheap Nord N20 is arriving in the US. With basic specs and T-Mobile exclusivity this is a far cry from...
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Vivo X Fold + X Note, OnePlus 10R/Ace & Red Magic 7 Pro review | Fast Charge 110
This week a new player has entered the foldable fight, while OnePlus is readying its next launch and Anyron is reviewing the Red Magic 7 Pro. Vivo unveiled its first foldable, the Vivo X Fold, and on paper this offers enough to make Samsung and Oppo nervous thanks to top specs and a powerful rear...
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WWDC, Google I/O and the Twitter edit button | Fast Charge 109
This week we're looking forward, to both Apple and Google's big summer events and the prospect of a Twitter freed from the shackles of permanence. Or something like that. Apple has finally confirmed the dates for its annual WWDC event, taking place in early June, so there's no better to excuse to...
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OnePlus 10 Pro, Dyson Zone & Google Pixel Watch | Fast Charge 108
Dyson has revealed a ‘world first’ pair of headphones, while Google’s Pixel Watch is rumoured to make an appearance alongside the Pixel 7, and we finally give our thoughts on the long-awaited OnePlus 10 Pro. The show kicks off with Toddy giving his thoughts on the latest OnePlus flagship, the...
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Nothing Phone (1), Realme GT Neo 3, iPad Air & iPhone SE | Fast Charge 107
Nothing finally has something to share, while Realme unveils its 150W charging tech and we give our early impressions on Apple's latest hardware. Carl Pei's start-up Nothing has confirmed longstanding rumours that it's working on an Android phone, though we don't know an awful lot more than that....
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Xiaomi 12 series, Galaxy A33 & A53, and S22 Ultra review | Fast Charge 106
It's been a long time coming, but Xiaomi decided this week it was finally ready to bring the Xiaomi 12 series to the rest of the world - and not to be out-done, Samsung also took the opportunity to unveil its updated mid-range line-up. The Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X are all making it to the…
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Peek Performance: iPhone SE, iPad Air & Mac Studio | Fast Charge 105
This was Apple's week, and just about every other tech company decided (perhaps wisely) to steer clear. Then again, given the state of the iPhone SE, maybe Apple should have too. So yes, the iPhone SE is...the same as the last one. Well, the chipset has been upgraded, and it's got 5G, but…
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MWC 2022: Honor Magic 4, Realme GT 2 & more | Fast Charge 104
MWC is back. Sort of. It's a bit smaller than usual, and there weren't quite as many major launches as we're used to, but the year's biggest smartphone trade show did throw up a few surprises. The biggest launch of the show was undoubtedly the brand-new Honor Magic 4 and Magic 4 Pro flagships…
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Oppo Find X5 Pro & iQoo 9 Pro reviews, plus MWC preview | Fast Charge 103
Oppo has finally broken cover with the Find X5 (yes, 5 - not 4) series, which followed hot on the heels of the Indian launch of the iQOO 9 series, and there's plenty to look forward to with MWC next week. First up, Oppo. There are three Find X5 phones, but all the excitement is about the Find X5...
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OnePlus Nord CE 2, Realme 9 Pro+ & Galaxy S22+ reviews | Fast Charge 102
As we teased last time, this has been a busy launch week for phone lovers. Today saw OnePlus reveal the Nord CE 2, which is either a sequel to the Nord CE or a cheaper version of the Nord 2, depending on how you look at it. Dom has the lowdown on a phone he was meant to have reviewed by now, if a...
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Galaxy Unpacked: Samsung Galaxy S22 & Tab S8 | Fast Charge 101
This was Samsung's week, so it was no surprise to see just about every other tech company in the world step back and give the Korean giant some space. That means we're focusing on a Galaxy Unpacked deep dive on the show, starting with the Galaxy S22 series. There are three phones this time…
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Huawei P50 Pocket & P50 Pro reviews + our best bad tech takes | Fast Charge 100
It's official: Fast Charge is 100 (episodes). To celebrate, we're going to throw out our best bad tech takes, live on air, ready to be eviscerated in the comments for all the nonsense views we're desperately clinging to. But before that, we'll be reviewing the two latest Huawei flagships. First…
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Redmi Note 11 launch, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE & Moto G200 reviews | Fast Charge 99
New week, new phones. Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 11 series, while the Fast Charge team is ready to review new offerings from both Samsung and Motorola. There are four phones in the Redmi Note 11 series, ranging from a regular model up to the Note 11 Pro 5G. Even that top-end model is...
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Vivo V23 Pro review, Samsung Galaxy S22 & Apple spring previews | Fast Charge 98
This week Dom is ready to review Vivo's selfie-focussed V23 Pro, while we take advantage of the lull in launches to look ahead to what Samsung and Apple each have ready to launch this spring. The V23 Pro is the first Pro phone in Vivo's selfie-centric V-series, and launched alongside the regular...
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Honor Magic V, iPhone 14 notch & BlackBerry 2022 | Fast Charge 97
It's the week after CES, which means things are a little quieter. A little. Because it's still the week that's seen a major new foldable phone launch. Honor has unveiled the Magic V, its first attempt at a foldable phone - and already the most powerful foldable on the market, as it's the first to...
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, OnePlus 10 Pro & Realme GT 2 | Fast Charge 96
CES is normally a quiet trade show for smartphone fans, with launches focussed on cars, TVs, and the smart home - but 2022 has decided to buck some trends, with major phone launches taking place at the show. First up, Samsung finally launched the long-awaited (and much-rumoured) Galaxy S21 FE.…
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Motorola Edge X30 & Oppo Inno Day 2021 | Fast Charge 95
Hot on the heels of last week's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 unveiling, Motorola has managed to take the lead, in terms of launching a phone running on this cutting-edge silicon. Meanwhile, Oppo's forthcoming Inno Day event looks set to give us a wealth of interesting technologies, including the company's...
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Qualcomm × Razer, Honor 60 launch | Fast Charge 94
It's a Qualcomm double-whammy this week, with the company hosting its annual Snapdragon Summit in sunny Hawaii, with announcements aplenty. First up, it's time to talk Qualcomm's next mobile chipset – dubbed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Rivalling Mediatek's Dimensity 9000 – revealed last week – we now...
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000, OnePlus 10 Pro leaks & Black Friday | Fast Charge 93
Alright, fine - we said we wouldn't do a Black Friday episode, but here we are. But it's only the one segment, OK? Before that, we'll chat through the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 - announced just hours after last week's pod. This is the new flagship chip from Qualcomm's biggest rival, and for the…
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Moto G200, Realme GT Neo 2 & Apple Self-Service Repair | Fast Charge 92
Didn't everyone get the memo that it's the end of the year and they're supposed to stop launching phones? Motorola just dropped five new G-series phones, led by the G200: a surprisingly powerful Snapdragon 888+-powered device that's targeting the mid-range market at €449. It's joined by the Moto...
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Poco M4 Pro, Windows 11 SE & Tech Advisor Awards 2021 | Fast Charge 91
The tech world is slowing down right now, but that didn't stop Poco from barrelling in with its final phone launch of 2021, while Microsoft unveiled a more mobile version of Windows 11 and we unveiled our 2021 awards. The Poco M4 Pro is a pretty capable budget device from Poco, albeit one with…
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Fast Charge is a weekly show from the Tech Advisor team on all things phones (and sometimes other stuff too). Dom, Toddy, and the rest of the team will be here every week to run through the latest news and rumours for all things Android and iPhone, along with reviews, rants, and more.
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