Episode 23 - Holiday 2025 IOS vs Android OS

In this episode of Tek with Josh, Josh breaks down the real-world differences between iOS and Android OS after more than a decade of using both. With an iPhone 17 Pro Max as his daily driver and a Samsung foldable in his pocket, he shares what each platform actually does better in day-to-day life.

From Apple’s polished ecosystem, iMessage, and seamless device integration to Android’s customization, faster charging, work profiles, foldables, and emulator-friendly gaming, Josh explains where each side shines—and where they still fall short. He also talks about app quality and exclusives, bloatware on cheaper Android phones, battery tech like silicon carbide, and why iPhone setup still feels unmatched.

If you’re thinking about picking up a new phone this holiday season or just love mobile tech, this episode is for you.

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Episode 22 - An Apple User’s Thoughts on Z Fold 6 After 7 Months

In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over my thoughts about the Z Fold 6 after over half a year with it. Can it replace the iPhone in my pocket and would I recommend you get one?

Episode 21 - Can The M4 iPad Pro Replace my M4 Pro MacBook Pro

In this episode of Tek with Josh, I answer the age-old question, can an iPad replace a MacBook? I have an M4 in the iPad and a M4 Pro in the MacBook Pro but the cpu isn’t the deal breaker. The iPad’s software can’t keep up with the MacBook and even with the “pro” level apps it can’t hold a candle to the Mac.

Episode 20 - The S25 Just Proved My Point

In this episode of Tek With Josh we go over the newly announced s25 and the state of tech in the united states. This episode is more of a rant but hope you enjoy it.

Episode 19 - RCS to iOS

In this episode of Tek With Josh, we go over a big change that is coming to iOS. RCS is coming to iOS finally and I’m going to tell you why you should care. So let’s dive in.

Episode 18 - The Rise of Prepaid Wireless

   In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over the recent rise of prepaid cellular services. Surely you have seen advertisements for Mint Mobile and Visible Mobile, but are they worth switching to? That’s what I will tackle in this episode and I will also give you examples from personal experience.

Episode 17 - Enter the Fold?

In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over the topic of foldable phones. In the past, I was against the idea of foldable phones but over the years my thoughts on the matter have changed. If Apple announces a foldable in this year’s keynote I may even pre-order it.

Episode 16 - Is Cord Cutting Still Worth it

In this episode of Tek With Josh, we revisit Cord Cutting. The last time we spoke about it, it was almost a no-brainer but things have changed. Streaming has raised its prices but also lost some key networks. Let’s dive in.

Episode 15 - 2FA Failed Me

In this episode of Tek with Josh, I talk about what happened to my Facebook account last week. We all believe that 2FA makes our accounts unhackable, but I learned the hard way that this wasn’t the case.

Episode 14 - The Rise Of Handheld Gaming

In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over why handheld gaming is on the rise. In my opinion, in a few years, handheld gaming will be as big as console gaming. As of recording this podcast, you can have a gaming computer in the palm of your hand with the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.

Episode 13 - AR and VR

In this episode of Tek with Josh, we go over the new Apple Vision Pro and also touch on the AR/VR industry as a whole.

Episode 12 - Is Ai Taking Over

In this episode of Tek with JoshI go over the internet’s favorite topic, Chat Gpt, and Ai. On one hand, it is a great tool but on the other hand, it can be exploited and could cause problems in the future. In this episode, I go over the pros and cons of these ai technologies and my thoughts on them.

Episode 11 - S23 Ultra Should You Upgrade

In this episode of Tek With Josh I talk about Samsung’s latest flagship. In my opinion, phones have lost that wow factor and I go over that in a mini-rant.

Episode 10 - Holiday Gift Ideas

In this Episode of Tek With Josh, I go over some last-minute stocking stuffers. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed and you forgot to get a gift for that one person or multiple people and you don’t want to break the bank. What are you to do? Don’t worry here are some great gift ideas that can be had for as low as twenty dollars.

Episode 9 - USB C

In this episode of Tek With Josh, we go over USB C. Yup that's right, I made a whole episode about the USB connector. Even though USB C is on more and more devices doesn't mean that it’s the same port. List to find out more.

Episode 8 - Cloud Gaming

In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over cloud gaming. As we lean more on the power of the internet and we are even streaming our games. For as low as free you can stream games through the cloud. Is it worth it, find out in this episode?

Episode 7 Do Specs Matters

This episode was inspired by the new Pixel 7 devices. Looking at what the phone offers and its’s benchmarks got me thinking. On paper, the phone doesn’t hold up but it is an amazing phone which holds its own. Listen in to find out why the specs don’t tell the whole story.

Episode 6 Securing Yourself Online

This episode of Tek With Josh is focused on privacy. The inspiration for this episode is from YouTube channels like All Things Secure and my daily usage of a VPN outside of work. The stories in this episode are all true and the services I personally use and I have not been paid to use them.

Episode 5 The Era of the Cord Cutter

In this episode of Tek With Josh, we go over the history of cord-cutting. Cord cutting is not a new thing and over the year it has evolved. But I believe right now it has just reached its peak. The reason for this revelation is The Peanuts.

Episode 4 Should you buy used tech?

This is a short and simple episode that answers the age-old question, should you buy used tech? I have purchased used tech but there are some items I wouldn’t buy used. Here’s my take on this.