S08E11: Christmas special
The team gather at the Blandford Manor for a review of 2014 and the much anticipated (by Ewan at least) final of the $100 handset challenge.
Season 8
Episodes from Season 8
Episodes
S08E10: Christmas presents
This week the team return with our (nearly) annual (nearly) traditional Christmas present buying guide. This year we're looking at supermarket...
S08E09: The Android L episode
The team consider the changes, impact and achievements of Android L. We discuss material design, the range of new features, the complexity of the...
S08E08: 3 Rants
This week the team take time to blow off some steam about three topics they feel passionate about: - Rafe wants to change people's attitudes to...
S08E07: Mobile shopping & payments (revisited)
This week the team re-visit the subject of shopping (and paying for things) with and on mobile devices. We catch-up with the recent changes in the...
S08E06: Phablets
This week the team re-visit the topic of phablets, reflecting on recent changes and the impact of Apple's (arguably) late entry into this market. We...
S08E05: $100 phone update
The team catch-up on the successes (few) and problems (more) with their $100 phones. We reflect on what it's like to live with our chosen devices and...
S08E04: Wearables
This week the team talk wearables. Apple's Watch (don't call it a 'smart watch') is exciting the press but consumer awareness of fitness trackers is...
S08E03: When (and how) to buy a flagship phone
This week the team answer a listener's question: When is the best time to buy a flagship phone? We consider what constitutes a 'flagship', share some...
S08E02: The Apple episode
This week the team discuss everything Apple - new iPhones, new iOS and - possibly - a change in strategy. We reflect on Apple's late conversion to...
S08E01: The $100 phone challenge
It's our 100th episode so to celebrate the team have each bought the best phone they can find for $100. Arguments and cheating ensues.