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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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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra reviewed | Fast Charge 130 from 2022-09-30T13:24:41
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 ...
ListenGalaxy Z Flip 4&Fold 4 reviews | Fast Charge 126 from 2022-08-30T11:58:37
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 ...
ListenAndroid 13, unlucky for some? | Fast Charge 125 from 2022-08-24T08:22
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...
ListenEverything folds now | Fast Charge 124 from 2022-08-12T09:42:47
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. Fir...
ListenSnapdragon&Dimensity, Oppo Reno 8&Honor Magic 4 Pro review | Fast Charge 116 from 2022-05-30T08:40:44
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...
ListenOnePlus Nord 2T, Huawei Mate Xs 2&Poco F4 GT review | Fast Charge 115 from 2022-05-20T10:12:02
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...
ListenGalaxy A53 review, Google I/O preview&Future foldables | Fast Charge 113 from 2022-05-06T20:26:05
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 ...
ListenVivo X80, Huawei Mate Xs 2&Poco F4 GT | Fast Charge 112 from 2022-04-29T11:05:16
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 i...
ListenOnePlus Nord N20, Oppo Find N review&Netflix subscriber woes | Fast Charge 111 from 2022-04-22T14:25:32
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 che...
ListenVivo X Fold + X Note, OnePlus 10R/Ace&Red Magic 7 Pro review | Fast Charge 110 from 2022-04-20T11:42:52
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 ...
ListenFast Charge ep. 37: iPhone 12 launch, OnePlus 8T review & a budget flagship face-off from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We all know the big news this week: Apple has unveiled the iPhone 12 range, with a whopping four phones this time round. Meanwhile the OnePlus 8T has arrived too, and with the team also reviewing t...
ListenFast Charge ep. 36: Realme 7, iPhone 12 event & Snapdragon 875 rumours from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's the first quiet week in a while, as the whole tech industry takes a big deep breath before Apple's iPhone 12 event - now confirmed for next Tuesday. Realme is the only company that broke the l...
ListenFast Charge ep. 35: Pixel 5, Xiaomi Mi 10T & Oppo Reno 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Apparently no-one told Xiaomi when Google had its Pixel event, because we've not only seen two enormous phone launches in the same week, but on the same day. The bigger launch (sorry Xiaomi) is the...
ListenFast Charge ep. 34: Galaxy S20 FE, Nokia 8.3 & OnePlus 8T Launch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's another unbelievably busy week in tech, so join the Fast Charge team as we just barely hang in there. The headline this week is the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, with grabs as many of ...
ListenLG Wing, Apple Event & Xbox Cloud Gaming | Fast Charge Episode 33 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge we're live with Dom, Lewis, Chris and Adam as we talk the flippin' fantastic LG Wing, the new Apple Watch and iPad announcements, and the launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming on And...
ListenMoto Razr 5G, Poco X3 & Huawei Developer Conference | Fast Charge Episode 32 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge we're live with Dom, Toddy and Chris as we talk the new and improved Moto Razr 5G, the budget powerhouse Poco X3, and everything announced at the Huawei Developer Conferenc...
ListenGalaxy Z Fold 2 & IFA 2020 | Fast Charge Episode 31 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge we're live with Dom, Toddy and Chris as we go through the latest Galazy Z Fold 2 details and absolutely everything announced during this week's IFA 2020 tradeshow, from the...
ListenZenFone 7, Fairphone 3+ & Apple v Epic | Fast Charge Episode 30 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge we're live with Dom, Toddy and Lewis discussing the announcement of the Asus ZenFone 7, the environmentally-friendly Fairphone 3+ and the latest in the Epic v Apple v Googl...
ListenNew BlackBerry, 1st under-display camera & Nubia Watch review | Fast Charge Episode 29 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge we're live with Dom, Toddy, Lewis, and Hannah discussing the news that BlackBerry is coming back, back again; the upcoming launch of the ZTE Axon 20 5G with the first ever ...
ListenXiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, Surface Duo & Note 20 Ultra Impressions | Fast Charge Episode 28 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge we're live with Dom, Toddy, Anyron, and Chris discussing Xiaomi's new power-play - the Mi 10 Ultra, the latest developments surrounding Microsoft's Surface Duo and some han...
ListenGoogle Pixel 4a & Samsung Galaxy Unpacked | Fast Charge Episode 27 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Fast Charge went live for the first time ever as Dom, Toddy and Chris get picky about the Pixel 4a and unpack Galaxy Unpacked - which saw the launch of the Note 10, Note 10 Ultra, Z Fold ...
ListenQuick Charge 5, Oppo Watch w/ Wear OS & Cross-device WhatsApp | Fast Charge Episode 26 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge, Toddy, Anyron and Hannah talk the introduction of Qualcomm's Quick Charge 5 fast charging tech, Oppo's plans to re-release the Oppo Watch running Wear OS and leaked WhatsA...
ListenOnePlus Nord, Lenovo Legion Phone Duel & Asus ROG Phone 3 | Fast Charge Episode 25 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge is all about new phones: the mid-range OnePlus Nord and two new flagship gaming phones in the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel and Asus ROG Phone 3. Join Dom, Toddy & Adam as they ...
ListenOppo's 125W charging, ditching chargers & Vivo X50 Pro review | Fast Charge Episode 24 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Fast Charge is actually about Fast Charge, as Oppo unveils 125W chargers - closely followed by 120W solutions from rivals. Meanwhile we debate whether Apple and Samsung are right to ditch...
ListenMoto G 5G Plus, Note 20 Ultra & Huawei Mate V | Fast Charge Episode 23 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Motorola has announced yet another phone - this time the Moto G 5G Plus, the cheapest 5G phone to hit western markets yet - and thanks to leaks we have our best look yet at the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra...
ListenOnePlus Nord, Microsoft's new foldable, & India bans TikTok | Fast Charge Episode 22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge Dom, Toddy & Anyron run through everything we know about the mid-range OnePlus Nord, pull apart Microsoft's new magnetic foldable patent, and try to get their heads round I...
ListeniOS 14, ARM Mac chipsets & LG Velvet review | Fast Charge Episode 21 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's WWDC week, so this Fast Charge is two-thirds Apple as Dom, Lewis, & Chris run through the new features coming to iOS 14 (most straight from Android...) and what the new ARM Mac processors mean...
ListenAndroid 11 beta, HTC U20 5G & Snapdragon 690 5G | Fast Charge Episode 20 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge Dom, Hannah & Toddy share their Android 11 beta impressions and sound off on HTC's first 5G phone and Qualcomm's budget 5G chipset. This podcast is produced by IDG Communic...
ListenHuawei P40 Pro+, Sony Xperia 10 II & Galaxy Note 20/Fold 2 launch rumours | Fast Charge Episode 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge Dom is joined by Jim and Toddy as they each give their hands-on impressions of the Huawei P40 Pro+ and the Xperia 10 II, before the three tackle the latest rumours on the A...
ListenSurface Duo, Android 11 beta & #BlackLivesMatter | Fast Charge Episode 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge Dom is joined by Chris and Anyron to discuss the latest state of Microsoft Surface Duo rumours, look at the new leaked details on the Android 11 beta, and chat through this...
ListenQ1 phone sales, Realme X3 SuperZoom & Huawei's processor problems | Fast Charge Episode 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge Dom is joined by Chris and Toddy to run through the best-selling phones of the last few months, take a closer look at the newly launched Realme X3 SuperZoom, and unpack Hua...
ListenOnePlus's X-ray camera, IFA 2020 & Pixel 5 rumours | Fast Charge Episode 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Dom is joined by Toddy and PCWorld's Mike Simon to discuss OnePlus's accidental X-ray camera in the OnePlus 8 Pro, the announcement that IFA 2020 is going ahead as a physical event, and t...
ListenPoco F2 Pro, LG Wing & RIP Google Play Music | Fast Charge Episode 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's Fast Charge Dom is joined by Chris and Hannah as they assess the newly launched Poco F2 Pro, dissect the rumours of a the flippy dual-screen LG Wing, and pour one out for the sad, im...
ListenLenovo Legion, Huawei P30 Pro New Edition, & contact tracing apps | Fast Charge Episode 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's Fast Charge Dom is joined by Chris and Toddy as they look at the leaked specs of the first ever Lenovo Legion gaming phone, assess rumours that Huawei is about to re-release the P30 ...
ListenAmazfit X, Samsung's 600Mp sensor & iPhone SE review | Fast Charge Episode 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's Fast Charge Dom is joined by Chris and Somrata as they look at the curved Amazfit X smartwatch as it hits Indiegogo, decide whether Samsung's plans for a 600Mp camera sensor are nons...
ListenMotorola Edge, iPhone 12 design & LG Velvet | Fast Charge Episode 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dom is joined this week by Macworld editor David Price and M3's Evelina Galli as they assess Motorola's return to flagship form with the Edge and Edge Plus, a pretty convincing iPhone 12 design lea...
ListenOnePlus 8, Honor 30 & iPhone SE | Fast Charge Episode 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge Dom is joined by Chris and Macworld editor David Price to discuss a phone-heavy new week, with the OnePlus 8, Honor 30, and iPhone SE all launching within two days. This po...
ListenOnePlus 8 rumours, Realme 6 & Astro Slide 5G | Fast Charge Episode 9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge Dom, Toddy & Chris round up all the latest rumours on the upcoming OnePlus 8 series, delve into why the Realme 6, 6i, and 6 Pro look like some of the best budget options ar...
ListenHuawei P40 & P40 Pro, Pixel 4a rumours & AirPower revival | Fast Charge Episode 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Dom and Toddy are joined for the first time by Chris in another self-isolation special, as they discuss the details of Huawei's brand-new P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro+, along with the latest...
ListenOppo Find X2, Huawei P40 rumours & iPhone SE2 delay | Fast Charge Episode 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dom, Toddy, and Jim sit down to show off the Oppo Find X2 Pro (and discuss that missing Oppo Watch), round up the latest Huawei P40 rumours, and ask if - and when - we'll ever see the long-rumoured...
ListenVivo Apex 2020, LG V60 & Galaxy S20 Ultra review | Fast Charge Episode 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Dom is joined by Hannah and Toddy to talk about Vivo's slightly mad Apex 2020 concept phone, LG's slightly less mad V60 ThinQ 5G, and review the deeply mad Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra - incl...
ListenAndroid 11 dev preview, Sony Xperia 1 II & Huawei Mate Xs | Fast Charge Episode 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've got our first look at the future of Android in the dev preview for Android 11, while both Sony and Huawei dropped new phones and more in their not-quite-MWC press conferences. Join Dom, Lewis...
ListenMWCish predictions, Galaxy Buds+ review & Google Stadia | Fast Charge Episode 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on Fast Charge Dom, Lewis, and Anyron team up to talk about all the announcements that will be happening at the same time MWC isn't, give an early mini-review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds+,...
ListenNokia 8.3 5G, coronavirus, iPad Pro&MacBook Air | Fast Charge Episode 7 from 2020-03-19T17:00
Dom, Toddy,&special guest Guy Cocker discuss the new Nokias, COVID-19, and Apple's updates to the MacBook Air and iPad Pro This podcast is produced by IDG Communications.Watch on YouTube: https://w...
ListenMWCish predictions, Galaxy Buds+ review&Google Stadia | Fast Charge Episode 3 from 2020-02-20T16:00
This week on Fast Charge Dom, Lewis, and Anyron team up to talk about all the announcements that will be happening at the same time MWC isn't, give an early mini-review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds+,...
ListenMWCish predictions, Galaxy Buds+ review&Google Stadia | Fast Charge Episode 3 from 2020-02-20T16:00
This week on Fast Charge Dom, Lewis, and Anyron team up to talk about all the announcements that will be happening at the same time MWC isn't, give an early mini-review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds+,...
ListenGalaxy S20&Z Flip, Moto G8 Power&MWC cancellation | Fast Charge Episode 2 from 2020-02-13T16:00
Dom, Lewis, and Anyron unpack Galaxy Unpacked, moan about Motorola, and then chat the cancellation of MWC 2020. Unhelpfully we filmed it all *before* the show was officially called off, so you get ...
ListenGalaxy Unpacked, S10 re-review&Xiaomi Mi 10 rumours | Fast Charge Episode 1 from 2020-02-10T10:49
Welcome to episode 1 of Fast Charge, a new weekly show from the Tech Advisor team on all things phones (and sometimes other stuff too). In this debut episode, Dom&Toddy tackle all things Samsung in...
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