Pocketnow Weekly 209: Pok?mon Go breaking records, LG woes, and viewers take the wheel

Pokémon Go is already huge and it's getting huger! LG is whittling back expectations for the G5, but can a V20 pull the company out of its doldrums. Plus this week our viewers take the wheel. Ask us anything (tech related), and we're going to answer it! Make sure you're charged and ready for episode 209 of the Pocketnow Weekly! Watch the video broadcast from 2:00pm Eastern on July 14th (click here for your local time), or check out the high-quality audio version right here. And don't forget to shoot your listener mail to podcast [AT] pocketnow [DOT] com for a shot at getting your question read aloud on the air! Pocketnow Weekly 209   Recording Date July 14, 2016 Host Juan Bagnell Producer Jules Wang Sponsor The Pocketnow Weekly is supported by Citi cards with Android Pay. How cool is it that we live in a world where you can use the same device to listen to our podcast AND buy your morning coffee, groceries and more? Plus it’s a super fast way to pay. Just use your Citi card with Android Pay at the register. Get in. Get it. Get going. Android Pay is available for eligible Citi consumer credit and debit cards. Download the Android Pay app on Google Play or visit http://Citi.com/AndroidPay to get started. The Rundown   7:15 Pokémon Go is HUGE! 17:36 LG G5 woefully under-performing — so how about that LG V20? 25:56 Hangouts 11 removes merged IM and Text conversations. 31:46 ZTE Axon 7 pre-orders are live in the US! 38:13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 a modest improvement to the 820   Viewers Take the Wheel! Ask us ANYTHING! Well, anything tech related... Here's the deal though, if you ask us some lame comparison question like "which phone smartphone a vs smartphone b" we're going to give you our personal opinions on that matter. No diplomacy. You've been warned.