Pocketnow Weekly 084: MWC 2014 preview, #ANHO, and Binging Jack Ryan's Icon

MWC 2014 is already upon us, with Anton D. Nagy and Jaime Rivera hitting the ground in Barcelona just as this podcast goes under the mic, and we're here to bring you mobile mavens all the pre-show rumor and speculation that you've come to expect. But there's also plenty of news of the non-Mobile World Congress variety, from the endless leaks focusing on the "All-New HTC One" to speculation surrounding the Galaxy S 5 launch date - and we'll be spending plenty of time on that, too.
Plus, Taylor Martin has finally spent enough time with his suitcase-coddled Lumia Icon to develop some impressions of Nokia's latest Windows Phone, just in time to help him recover from what was apparently a strenuous encounter with the Boost MAX. And Joe Levi makes a triumphant return to the podcast this week with some deep thoughts on 2K, Huawei, and just what it means to be "mini."
We've got everything from fake Siri to Jack Ryan on this #ANHO-heavy episode of the Pocketnow Weekly, so turn the volume up and rip the knob off: we're here to talk mobile tech, and it's gonna get weird (in all the right ways). Send feedback, questions, and requests to podcast [AT] pocketnow [DOT] com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Google Plus to stay apprised of the latest episodes. Tell your friends about the show so we don't have to do a telethon to stay on the air. Join our forums to offer topic suggestions and more. And thanks for listening!
Pocketnow Weekly episode 084
 
 
Recording Date
02/20/2014
 
 
Hosts
Michael Fisher
Taylor Martin
Joe Levi
 
 
Podcast Rundown
Announcements (00:02:24)
Bookmark this link for all of Pocketnow's MWC 2014 coverage from Barcelona!
Pocketnow VIP episode 6: meet Austin Evans!
 
Android (00:05:22)
 
Samsung Galaxy S 5
Galaxy S 5 sales could begin pretty darn soon
Galaxy S 5 rumor update: delays for quad HD version, unusual shutter button
 
All New HTC One
Newest All New HTC One leaks show phone in gray and silver, while phablet rumored
HTC schedules March event for M8 announcement
The All New HTC One shows up in gold
M8 returns in another leaked pic
Rumored HTC M8 launch name is ... just ... ugh
HTC reveals "Advantage," will fix your broken phone screen for free
LG G2 Mini goes official with one big, low-res screen
ZTE shares news of MWC 2014 lineup
Huawei throws shade at Samsung and Apple in MWC teaser vid 
 
Windows (01:16:19)
MWC 2014 could be a Windows Phone no-show
Windows Phone 8.1 Action Center video shows how notifications will work
Nokia finally introduces Treasure Tags
 
Wearables (01:29:20)
HTC may bring a smartwatch to MWC - but will we get to see it?
New Galaxy Gear deals push smart watch below the $200 mark
 
Listener Mail (01:35:49)
Ratchanon shares his thoughts on the new version of HTC BlinkFeed; Gary Holly wonders if the Xperia Z1 Compact will have an effect on the "mini" smartphone problem; Andrew Barber wants to know what's in store for Tizen; and Christopher Drummer asks if he should buy a new Windows Phone now, or wait for brighter offerings in the near future. 
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