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Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, Cres and Omar take a look at streaming music services and how to go about picking the right one for you. In this episode, we take a look at Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, and Deezer and break down the pros and cons of each service to help you find the best solution. In the end, both Cres and Omar share their thoughts on what music service is right for them and why. Thank you as always for listening to the podcast, be sure to follow us on the platforms listed below! Instagram: @cresryan @ozahran319 Twitter: @freshcres4real @ozahran319 Medium: omarzahran.medium.com Substack: ozoneletter.substack.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! Last week we mentioned a lot of Google tech as it related to the car, so we have expanded on that to discuss our journey with the Google ecosystem recently. In this episode, we take a look at Google Fi, Pixel, Pixel Buds, Nest Audio, Nest Cameras, YouTube Music, Google Pay, Android Auto, and RCS. Definitely a longer episode but we hope that you enjoy us getting excited about everything Google! Here is where you can follow us and thank you for listening to the podcast! Twitter: @freshcres4real @ozahran319 Instagram: @freshcres @ozahran7 Medium: omarzahran.medium.com Substack: ozoneletter.substack.com Also, as promised on the episode here are some referral codes for Google Fi and Google Pay! Google Fi: https://g.co/fi/r/762DXN Google Pay: https://g.co/payinvite/on7521e Thank you as always for listening to this episode of Quality Tech Talk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, Omar and Cres dive into the world of electric vehicles and auto tech touching on Android Auto, Apple Car Play, Tesla, Mustang Mach E, autonomous vehicles, and if Apple will ever make a car. We had a ton of fun talking about this and is a topic that we will definitely revisit in the future, as we feel that this is the next big thing in tech. Thank you as always for listening to the podcast, please consider subscribing and rating the podcast. Also follow us on social media:  Twitter: @freshcres4real @ozahran319 Instagram: @freshcres @ozahran7 Also check out Omar's written pieces at omarzahran.medium.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we go a little off-script and talk about our processes in buying new phones and how ecosystems and ecosystem lock-in factors into the purchasing decision. We also touch on what we want to see from companies on a larger scale to be able to make the buying process more exciting in the future from an enthusiast's perspective. Side note: there were audio issues with Omar's mic on this episode where volume levels are a little off, so we apologize for that inconvenience.  Thank you for listening to the podcast, please consider following us below to see more of our content Twitter: @freshcres4real @ozahran319 Instagram: @freshcres @ozahran7 Check out Omar's written pieces at omarzahran.medium.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, Crestin and Omar look at the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Series and give thoughts on what this phone means for Samsung moving forward and if the company has the right formula to maintain its dominance of the Android phone landscape.  Thank you as always for listening to the podcast, if you want to see and hear more from us please consider following us! Instagram: @freshcres @ozahran7 Twitter: @freshcres4real @oazhran319 Also check out Omar's written pieces at omarzahran.medium.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

With the release of the iPhone 12 Mini and Google Pixel 5, it appears that the small powerful phone has returned! In this episode, Cres and Omar look into the impact of these two phones and what it means for the future of the way that phones are designed.  We look into how phones should be classified moving forward and if there is room for more variety in the phone market or if it is fine just the way that it is. Thank you everyone for listening to this episode, please check us out on our social media channels below with all your comments on this episode and others.  Twitter: @ozahran319 @freshcres4real Instagram: @cresgreen @ozahran7 Check out Omar's written pieces at omarzahran.medium.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome back to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we look at the Google Pixel lineup in 2020 and what Google is trying to accomplish with the three phones that it has released this year. Additionally, we look into Google's phone strategy and if it is time for a drastic change of direction for the company.  Timing breakdown below: Introduction and Thanksgiving recap: 0:00 Pixel 4a breakdown: 5:28 Pixel 4a 5G breakdown: 19:37 Pixel 5 breakdown: 26:00 Where does Google go from here: 43:06 Thank you, everyone, so much for listening to the podcast! Please consider subscribing for new episodes and giving us a rating on your podcast app of choice. Also consider following us on social media! Instagram: @freshcres @ozahran7 Twitter: @freshcres4real @ozahran319 Also check out Omar's written articles at omarzahran.medium.com. Thank you again everyone for listening!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

After over a year and a half away, Quality Tech Talk is back! No better time than in TechTober to make our triumphant return to your ears. In this episode, we talk about the new Apple products that were announced by the company and how excited we are to check all of them out. We go over the HomePod Mini, iPhone 12, MagSafe, and wrap it up by teasing our next few episodes. Time breakdown below:  Intro and welcome back: 0:00 HomePod Mini and Apple Smart Home: 2:02 iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro: 13:10 MagSafe: 44:05 Outro: 52:30 Thank you for listening everyone, please consider following us at the following places:  Twitter: @ozahran319 @freshcres4real And also see Omar's written articles at omarzahran.medium.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode we talk about how tech has negatively impacted our everyday lives through the years. Between social media, addictive devices, and just not being present we discuss how this has all impacted our lives. Let us know your thoughts on this topic, and how technology has impacted your modern life. As always, thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. Contact info below! Email:  ozahran319@gmail.com, cresgreen@icloud.com Twitter:  ozahran319, freshcres4real Instagram:  ozahran319, freshcres --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk. In today's episode, we look into the smart watch, its history, and the overall purpose of the wearable market. We discuss the big players in wearables such as Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit. We would love to hear your thoughts on them, do you own a wearable? What do you use it for? Let us know, our contact info is below. Email: ozahran319@gmail.com, cresgreen@icloud.com Twitter: @ozahran319. @freshcres4real Instagram: @ozahran319, @freshcres --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! In this episode we analyze Google's recent decision to stop making tablet hardware, how this impacts their future development of Android and Chrome OS. We discuss the dominance of the iPad and if anyone can catch them in this sector. In addition we go over the future of productivity on iPad OS, Windows 10, and Chrome OS. Let us know your thoughts on this and email us or tweet us your thoughts! Thank you for supporting the podcast and listening! Contact info below.  Email:  ozahran319@gmail.com/cresgreen@icloud.com Twitter:  ozahran319/frescres4real --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! In today's episode, we discuss the evolution of leaks in the history of the smartphone market. In the aftermath of the Pixel 4 leaks being confirmed by Google, we ask if leaks are good for the industry or have they just made phones more boring? We discuss! Give us your thoughts, email and Twitter information below. Thank you again for listening and supporting the podcast! Email:  ozahran319@gmail.com/cresgreen@icloud.com Twitter:  ozahran319/frescres4real --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! Today we discuss the Smart Home and how its growth has changed the way that we interact with technology in our homes. We go over the proliferation of Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa and how they defined the category into what it is today. We would like to know, do you use smart home tech? Will you be considering it in the future? What is your favorite smart home device that you use currently?  Message or email us your thoughts! Email: ozahran319@gmail.com or cresgreen@icloud.com Twitter: ozahran319 or freshcres4real --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! In this episode we go over everything that Apple announced at WWDC and how all these moves are to further entrench Apple users into the ecosystem rather than gaining new users. Check out our thoughts and let us know what you think about all of the new Apple announcements. Email or DM us thoughts and suggestions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another episode of Quality Tech Talk! Sorry for the little bit of a hiatus, but we are back and in today's episode we talk about the state of the current flagship phone market. Has the $1000 phone become unnecessary? Has the midrange market caught up? Will you next phone be an affordable flagship? We discuss.  For any podcast comments or suggestions email us at: ozahran319@gmail.com OR cresgreen@icloud.com Or reach us at our Twitter pages at:  @ozahran319 AND @freshcres4real --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! On this episode we talk about the new OnePlus 7 Pro, the journey of OnePlus to where they are today, and how the loss of Google services for Huawei phones impacts Chinese OEMs and the Android landscape in the future. Thank you so much for listening, if you have any ideas that you'd like us to talk about please let us know! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

A little bit of a delay due to some scheduling stuff but here is our recap of everything that Google announced during I/O and what we think of it. Be on the look out for some more Quality Tech Talk as we cover the upcoming OnePlus launch a bunch of other topics! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we talk about the development of mobile payment apps and services. Are these the future of how we pay and deal with money? Is this the beginning of having all of our cards and documents on our devices? We discuss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! In this episode, we talk about music streaming services. We go over how the music industry got to this point and how streaming services became the happy medium for artists and listeners alike. We go over the major four streaming services and which ones we use. What streaming service do you use?? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support

Welcome to another Quality Tech Talk! Today we explore the history of streaming video services, how they rose to dominance, how they have become fragmented, and how price changes have changed the dynamic of the whole category. And it really begs to question, is cable TV just being sold to us all over again? We discuss, and we would love to hear your thoughts on this topic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quality-tech-talk/support