The FCC launches a new map to compare LTE coverage. Podcasters are pushing back against Spotify. Galaxy S21 sales are tanking while iPhone 12 Pro sales are on the rise. Xiaomi jumped up to the top smartphone brand last quarter.

And we definitely need to talk about Apple. Yikes.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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Stories This Week:

• Galaxy S21 Sales TANKED, but why? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/05/where-we-can-finally-admit-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-is-just-a-dog/
• Did you buy a Surface Duo on sale? https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/06/did-you-buy-a-surface-duo-on-a-crazy-sale-welcome-to-the-dual-display-club/
• Ikko Gems OH1S Earbud Jewelry https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/04/ikko-gems-oh1s-review-earbud-audio-jewelry/
• Audeze CRBN! $4500 Headphones! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/02/audeze-crbn-4500-headphones-electrostatic-technology-built-for-ucla/
• THX Onyx USB DAC and AAA Amp https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/28/thx-onyx-aaa-dac-overkill-for-apple-lossless/
• TCL NXTWEAR G Roadtrip Review https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/18/tcl-nxtwear-g-giant-tv-fits-in-your-pocket-roadtrip-review/
• XPERIA 1 III: A phone for ME https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/07/01/sony-xperia-1-iii-finally-a-phone-for-me/
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• FCC LTE Coverage Map https://fcc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6c1b2e73d9d749cdb7bc88a0d1bdd25b
• The Nod hosts ditch Spotify https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/2/22601627/for-colored-nerds-stitcher-sirirusxm-brittany-luse-eric-eddings
• An Open Letter to Apple https://appleprivacyletter.com/
• The Screeching Minority https://twitter.com/DexterC73/status/1424060279810400262?s=03
• TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ON r/GLOWINGRECTANGLES https://www.reddit.com/r/glowingrectangles/top/?t=week
• Xiaomi takes top spot last quarter https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-top-smartphone-brand-globally/
• Juan rambles on about about the Galaxy S21

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