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Quality Tech Talk
by Crestin Green & Omar Zahran
Two long time veterans of the consumer technology industry sit down and talk about the changes in the tech industry and our thoughts of the way the industry is moving. Join us on our tech journey!
Episodes
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#63- iPhone, Pixel, and Tech That Suits You
Welcome to a new episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we talk about our experiences with the Pixel 6 and why using the phone that fits you is usually the right decision. Thank you for listening to another episode of the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode please consider...
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#62 - Apple Peak Performance Event and What Could Have Been
Welcome to a new episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we talk about Apple's Peak Performance Event. We go over the 2022 iPhone SE, new iPad Air, Apple TV+ changes, and what we wish would have been announced at the event. Thank you for listening to another episode of the podcast.…
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#61 - Samsung Galaxy S22 Launch and the Boring State of Phone Releases
Welcome to a new episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we talk about the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S22 series of phones. Can we expect this phone series to finally challenge the iPhone? And also, have phone releases gotten stale? Thank you for listening to another episode of the...
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#60 - Making Sense of the iMessage and RCS Dilemma
Welcome to a new episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we talk about iMessage and RCS and whether Apple should adopt RCS in the future. We also talk about the societal impact of iMessage and how damaging it has been in different social circles. Thank you for listening to another...
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#59 - A (Not So) Brief History of iOS and the iPhone
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we go through the history of iOS and the iPhone, the world's most popular single device and the OS that powers it! We go through the major features that Apple has added through the years, what is next for the platform, and what…
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#58 - A (Not-So) Brief History of Android
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we go through the history of Android, the world's most popular operating system! We go through the major features that Google has added through the years, what is next for the platform, and what we hope is next for Android.…
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#57 - The Modern Wallet
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we discuss the rise of the modern financial solution. We look at the origins of banking into the rise of virtual banks, contactless payments, money transfer apps, and the possibility of a future dominated by the digital wallet....
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#56 - Everything That Could Have Been: Understanding the Frustrations of Vaporware
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we talk about vaporware and some of the products that we anticipated as tech fans but never had the privilege to see hit the market. We go over Apple AirPower, Samsung Galaxy Home, Microsoft Surface Neo, and other products that...
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#55 - The Lifestyle Element of the iPhone
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we take a lot at the dynamic of the iPhone as a product that is more than just a tech item. We talk about the social expectations of having an iPhone (especially in the United States), the status cachet that is associated…
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#54 - Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Officially Unveiled
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we go over Google's event where they officially unveiled the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro! We go over the Google experience, Pixel design, the importance of the Tensor chip, camera features, and pricing and availability. Thank you for...
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#53 - Apple Unleashed Event
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we go over everything that Apple announced at their latest event: Apple Unleashed! We talk about new HomePod colors, the new Apple Music Voice tier, AirPods 3, and the redesigned MacBook Pro. Thank you for listening to another...
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#52 - Folding Screens vs Dual Screen: What Is The Future of Mobile?
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we discuss the future of smartphone form factors with a look at the differences between folding screen phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and dual-screen phones such as Microsoft's new Surface Duo 2. We go over the...
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#51 - iOS 15 & What It Can Do For You
Welcome to another episode of the Quality Tech Talk Podcast! In today's episode, we are taking a deep dive look into iOS 15 and all of the new features that Apple has introduced in this OS update. We go through every new feature and how we have implemented it into our daily lives and how you…
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#50 - Apple Fall Keynote Reaction
Welcome to episode 50 of Quality Tech Talk! Thank you as always for checking out the podcast and being with us on this journey to 50 episodes. In this week's episode, we go through everything that Apple announced at its California Streaming event last week. We talk about Apple TV+, new iPads…
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#49 - The Evolution of Music and all the Tech That Surrounds It
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this special music episode, we take a look at our music tastes over the years and how they have developed. We also look at the different ways that we have discovered music over time in addition to how the way that we listen to music has changed…
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#48 - The Google Pixel 5a and a Look At the Past and Future of the Google Phone
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we are taking a look at the newly released Google Pixel 5a. We talk about the phone, our thoughts on it, a look back at some of our favorite Google-made phones, and a look forward to what to expect from the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro...
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#47 - Samsung's Next Generation of Foldables are Here!
Welcome to another episode of the Quality Tech Talk Podcast! In today's episode, we take a look at the four new products that Samsung unveiled at their most recent Unpacked event. We break down our thoughts on the company's new folding phones, watches, and earbuds. We also discuss if the foldable...
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#46 - Wireless Earbuds: Tech's Most Exciting Sub-Category
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we are taking a look at truly wireless earbuds. We go over our history of wireless audio, the current status of the market, and what earbuds reign supreme over the market. We also talk about the possibilities of the future of...
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#45 - Reacting to the Google Pixel 6 Announcement!
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we take a look at Google's recent announcement of the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. We talk about the way that the company announced the phones, an overview of the specs and features that we know about right now, and if this is...
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#44 - Grey vs Green: Is The Ecosystem All It's Cracked Up To Be?
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we look into the ecosystem struggle that Cres has been going through recently and why maybe the dream of the ecosystem isn't all that it is cracked up to be. We take a look at the appeal of creating your own ecosystem with products...
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#43 - Why We Keep Going Back To Google Products
Welcome to episode #43 of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we look at how over the years we have always continued to gravitate towards Google hardware and software solutions, and why we will ultimately continue to do so. We also get into why Google's brand reputation is so high with us and...
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#42 - Common Interest and the Power of Internet Communities
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we are taking a look at the power of the internet and technology to help us connect to people with the same interests that we never would have found otherwise. We talk about our own experiences with communities that align with…
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#41 - The Agony and Ecstasy of Android 12
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we look at Android 12, Google's latest iteration of their mobile operating system. We take a look at what is new in the update, if Google is taking Android in the right direction, and how it stacks up to the competition from…
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#40 - Apple WWDC 2021 Thoughts and Reactions
Welcome to episode #40 of Quality Tech Talk! Thank you to everyone for sticking with us on our podcast journey. In this episode, we break down everything that Apple announced at its Worldwide Developer Conference this week. We cover everything from FaceTime improvements to iOS 15 to macOS and...
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#39 - Is The Time For Mainstream Electric Cars Upon Us?
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we take another look at the electric car industry! Specifically, we are talking about the new Ford F150 Lightning and what this new truck means for the state of the electric vehicle moving forward. We talk about Tesla, the...
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#38 - Why Do Tech Company's Copy One Another?
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we take a look at some instances of when companies have copied one another and why they do it? Does this stifle innovation? And lastly, what is the next product that will be copied by the masses? We look to answer these…
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#37 - Google I/O 2021 Recap!
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we recap everything that Google talked about at I/O, the company's developer conference. We also talk about what we were expecting to be announced and how we were completely wrong with those expectations. We also look ahead…
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#36 - Socially Normal: The Past, Present, and Future of Social Media
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we take a look at the fascinating world of social media. We take a look at the beginnings of social networks from the days of MySpace, to the early days and prominence of Facebook and Twitter, to the modern landscape where…
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#35 - Brand Loyalty in Tech
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we talk about smartphone brand loyalty, how it impacts our tech buying decisions, what certain fan bases are defined by, and whether this phenomenon is bad for competition. Additionally, we also announce Cres's new YouTube...
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#34 - Making Sense of the Streaming Wars
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we are proud to say that we have our first guest, Ashley who is Cres's wife. Ashley joins us in the first half of the show to give us a consumer-only perspective on streaming services in addition to our business and...
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#33 - What About Us? A Look At Phones Beyond the Big Two
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we take a look at the smartphones and smartphone makers that we here in the US might not think about but should definitely consider. We take a look at the new batch of Xperia phones from Sony that was just announced, TCL's new…
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Apple Spring Loaded Event Recap
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk. In today's episode, we react to Apple's Spring Loaded Event and recap all of the announcements that Apple made and whether they are worth your time and money to consider. We go over Apple Card Family, Apple Podcasts, AirTags, Apple TV, and iMac. We...
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#32 - The Intersection of Technology and Fashion
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this weeks episode, we take a look at smart fashion tech and how this is driving innovation to make a better and more convenient world. Here are some links to the products that we discussed on the episode. Bose Frames:...
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The Importance of an Accessory Ecosystem
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we take a look at accessories and how important it is for the success of phone manufacturers to have a thriving accessory ecosystem. We look at how some companies have done this well and how others have failed due to a lack of...
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A Recap of the Google Experience
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we take a look back at our foray into the Goggle ecosystem and analyze what we liked and what we didn't like about the experience of using Google Pixel phones, home tech, accessories, and Google Fi. We also take a look at the...
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OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, Watch, and the Future of the Company
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we react to the new OnePlus devices that were announced in the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus Watch. We also take a wholesale look at OnePlus and look at how the company has changed and how it is trying to position itself...
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Tech Simplicity: How Minimalism Influences Modern Life
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this week's episode, we look at the idea of minimalism, what it is to us, how it impacts our lifestyle decisions, and how it impacts the tech decisions that we make on a daily basis. This episode indicates a slight shift in how we will approach...
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The Originators: A Look Back At The Smartphone's Past
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we take a look at the phones of the past and the innovations that led us to today's smartphone as we know it. From the days of the Nokia feature phones to the birth of Android and iPhone and everything in between. We also talk…
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Streaming Audio Services Breakdown!
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, Cres and Omar take a look at streaming music services and how to go about picking the right one for you. In this episode, we take a look at Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, and Deezer and break down the pros and cons of...
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Google All The Things!
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! Last week we mentioned a lot of Google tech as it related to the car, so we have expanded on that to discuss our journey with the Google ecosystem recently. In this episode, we take a look at Google Fi, Pixel, Pixel Buds, Nest Audio, Nest Cameras,...
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Electric Cars Are The Future of Tech!
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, Omar and Cres dive into the world of electric vehicles and auto tech touching on Android Auto, Apple Car Play, Tesla, Mustang Mach E, autonomous vehicles, and if Apple will ever make a car. We had a ton of fun talking about this…
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Why Buying News Phones Is So Difficult These Days
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we go a little off-script and talk about our processes in buying new phones and how ecosystems and ecosystem lock-in factors into the purchasing decision. We also touch on what we want to see from companies on a larger scale to be...
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Samsung Galaxy S21: Did Samsung Finally Do It?
Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, Crestin and Omar look at the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Series and give thoughts on what this phone means for Samsung moving forward and if the company has the right formula to maintain its dominance of the Android phone landscape.…
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The Small Phone Renaissance
With the release of the iPhone 12 Mini and Google Pixel 5, it appears that the small powerful phone has returned! In this episode, Cres and Omar look into the impact of these two phones and what it means for the future of the way that phones are designed. We look into how phones should be...
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The Peculiar Pixels of 2020
Welcome back to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we look at the Google Pixel lineup in 2020 and what Google is trying to accomplish with the three phones that it has released this year. Additionally, we look into Google's phone strategy and if it is time for a drastic change...
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We're back with some Apple!
After over a year and a half away, Quality Tech Talk is back! No better time than in TechTober to make our triumphant return to your ears. In this episode, we talk about the new Apple products that were announced by the company and how excited we are to check all of them out. We go over the…
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The Dark Side of Tech
Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode we talk about how tech has negatively impacted our everyday lives through the years. Between social media, addictive devices, and just not being present we discuss how this has all impacted our lives. Let us know your thoughts on this…
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Is the Watch Smart?
Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk. In today's episode, we look into the smart watch, its history, and the overall purpose of the wearable market. We discuss the big players in wearables such as Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit. We would love to hear your thoughts on them, do you own a wearable? What...
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The Death of the Tablet, Long Live the Tablet?
Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! In this episode we analyze Google's recent decision to stop making tablet hardware, how this impacts their future development of Android and Chrome OS. We discuss the dominance of the iPad and if anyone can catch them in this sector. In addition we go over…
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Leaks, Leaks, Leaks
Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we discuss the evolution of leaks in the history of the smartphone market. In the aftermath of the Pixel 4 leaks being confirmed by Google, we ask if leaks are good for the industry or have they just made phones more boring? We discuss!…
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Two long time veterans of the consumer technology industry sit down and talk about the changes in the tech industry and our thoughts of the way the industry is moving. Join us on our tech journey!
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Crestin Green & Omar Zahran
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Two long time veterans of the consumer technology industry sit down and talk about the changes in the tech industry and our thoughts of the way the industry is moving. Join us on our tech journey!
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