Yellow Tech Road Podcast

Welcome to this week's episode of Yellow Tech Road! In this episode, I take a look at Samsung's new phones, smart tags, and truly wireless headphones. Also, a look at how Samsung has been going down the Apple ecosystem more and more and why this release only reinforces that. Thank you as always for listening and please consider following me at the places below. Instagram: @ozahran7 Twitter: @ozahran319 Medium: omarzahran.medium.com Substack Newsletter: ozoneletter.substack.com

Welcome back to the Yellow Tech Road! After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back! In this episode, I give you all an idea of why I have not recorded an episode in over a year and what I have been up to. After that, I get into Xiaomi's portless phone concept and why this might be a standard in the industry in the future. I give my thoughts on the concept of a completely sealed phone and if we will see become a standard very soon. Thank you as always for supporting and listening to the podcast, I really appreciate it! As I mention in the episode please consider following me on social media and checking out my written work as well! Twitter: @ozahran319 Instagram: @ozahran7 Medium: omarzahran.medium.com Substack Newsletter: ozoneletter.substack.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy New Year! In today's episode I discuss the 4 new Chromebook devices that were announced at CES in Las Vegas. In addition, I discuss what the future holds for this developing operating system and how the notion of the $1000 Chromebook isn't as crazy as you might think. Thank you for listening to the episode, any feedback is much appreciated! Twitter: @ozahran319 Email: ozahran319@gmail.com

In today's episode, I talk about the recent news that Facebook is developing an alternative OS to Google's Android. We break down this possibility, the history of the third OS, and how Facebook can make this ambition a success.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the podcast. In today's episode, I talk about the recent push by Google to send out RCS to everyone and how Apple and iMessage have forced their hand to make this happen. Additionally, how the carriers have muddled the text messaging outlook in the US and how we are so much different in the US than Europe in this regard. Would love your feedback on this and other topics. Please reach out with any comments or suggestions Twitter: @ozahran319 Email: ozahran319@gmail.com

In this episode of the podcast I talk about the emergence of retro released tech and brand names and how they are impacting innovation in the tech space. Is this a good thing, or does this really halt innovation with products? Listen to find out! Twitter: @ozahran319 Email: ozahran319@gmail.com

On the heels of Ryan Reynolds purchasing a majority stake in Mint Mobile recently, what better time to discuss the dysfunction and confusion that is the wireless industry in the US? In this episode, I talk about the state of the industry with the looming widespread launch of 5G, how the carriers are still playing their same game but hiding it differently, and if a prepaid company can actually be successful in this market. Thank you as always for listening, and please email me at ozahran319@gmail.com with any show ideas or comments!

In today's episode, I talk about the newest premium Chromebook device from Google the Pixelbook Go. In addition, I take a deep dive into the development of Chrome OS and how over the years Google has made compromises to the OS to make it more aligned with the competition of Windows and Mac OS. Also, how all three have aligned and borrowed from one another and whether this is the true future of computing or if this is just another pipe dream vision from tech giants showing how out of touch they are. Thank you for listening as always, contact info is below! Twitter, IG, Snapchat: @ozahran319 Email: ozahran319@gmail.com

On today's episode, I talk about Google's newest phone, Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. We go over the new features of this device and how these features fit into the spectrum of the current smartphone climate. We will also go over how Google has positioned the Pixel line and whether it is a successful strategy and if you should spend your money on this device. Would love to hear your feedback, contact info is below! Email: ozahran319@gmail.com Twitter/IG/Snapchat: ozahran319

On today's episode, I talk about the new Microsoft Surface devices and how these devices shape the future of Microsoft's overall strategy. Is Microsoft's folding phone and laptop strategy one that will make them elite in the space once again? Is the launch of the Surface Pro X the signaling of an emergence of LTE laptops around always connected data? Are Microsoft's services strong enough to captivate the masses to facilitate a comeback onto mobile relevance? Would love to hear your thoughts! Email me at ozahran319@gmail.com with all your feedback and suggestions!

In today's episode, Omar goes over the launch of the Huawei Mate 30 and how its lack of Google apps and services could either allow the company to flourish or fade into oblivion. Can Huawei potentially craft a third operating system as it breaks away from Google? What will Google do if Huawei is successful? And how has the trade war between China and the United States had an impact on the state of smartphones on a global scale. Thank you so much for listening to the podcast, email me with your suggestions and comments at ozahran319@gmail.com

Welcome to another episode of the Yellow Tech Road! In today's episode, Omar talks about the recent announcement of 5 new Nokia phones and how HMD's strategy to focus on the midrange and entry level price segment has started to pay off for the company. Also addressed is the future of Nokia devices, how these devices will be received in the marketplace, and what the future holds for Kai OS. Thank you so much for listening, please like, subscribe, and share the podcast!

New Apple products are upon us! Join us today for a discussion about the new Apple hardware that was announced today in addition to the company's renewed focus on services that complement the hardware. In this episode we discuss the new iPad, Apple Watch Series 5, and iPhone 11 line. Are these devices going to be enough to move the needle to convert doubters and keep the dedicated fan base interested? Let's discuss. Email: ozahran319@gmail.com Twitter/IG/Snap: ozahran319

Apple appears to be getting ready to drop a new and improved version of their popular SE model. The mere idea of this device illustrates the scarcity of small smart phones on the market today. So in today's episode, let's go over why that is. Why are small smart phones an extinct species? Has our love of content consumption driven us to abandon this idea? And will the iPhone SE2 succeed if it is launched, and what will a modern take on the SE look like in 2020? All that and more on the Yellow Tech Road, thanks for listening! Email: ozahran319@gmail.com Twitter/IG/Snapchat: ozahran319

In today's episode I talk about the increasing gap between Samsung and Google's relationship with the recent inclusion of Microsoft. And how Google might be best suited to look to a former Microsoft ally in Nokia to complete this separation and maintain relevance at all price points in the smartphone industry. Thank again for listening to the podcast, ways to contact me are below! Email: ozahran319@gmail.com Facebook: Omar Zahran IG/Snapchat/Twitter: ozahran319

In today's episode of The Yellow Tech Road Podcast, we go over the announced partnership at Galaxy Unpacked between Samsung and Microsoft. Join me for a breakdown on what this partnership means for the future of the consumer tech space on the phone and computer level. Does this give Microsoft the phone environment that they have been craving since Windows Phone died? Does this give Samsung the desktop environment that it has always craved? How will this impact Google and Apple? And of course, what is the impact of this announcement on ecosystems in the tech world? Let's discuss!! Email: ozahran319@gmail.com Instagram/Snapchat/Twitter: @ozahran319

Welcome to the first episode of the Yellow Tech Road Podcast! In this episode we go over the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ devices. How they fit into Samsung lineup, what they do well and poorly, and some key features of the device. We also go over the plight of Samsung with this device. Hope you like the podcast and please send your feedback! Email: ozahran319@gmail.com IG/Snap/Twitter: ozahran319