Episode 24 - Flagships of Yesteryear: Phones That Still Hit Different

In this episode of Tek with Josh, Josh takes a nostalgic deep dive into the “flagships of yesteryear” — the phones that truly hit different and helped shape the modern smartphone era. Drawing from his years working in the wireless industry, he revisits four standout devices across BlackBerry OS, Palm OS, iOS, and Android, sharing what made each one special and why they left such a lasting impact.

From BlackBerry’s legendary keyboards and business-first features to the Palm Pre’s revolutionary cloud backups, gesture navigation, and true multitasking, Josh explains how early smartphones pushed boundaries long before today’s devices. He breaks down why the iPhone 4 changed the game with its Retina display and FaceTime, and how Samsung’s Galaxy S4 delivered features, hardware, and polish that set the standard for Android flagships.

If you’ve ever owned one of these classic phones — or you just love hearing about the tech that paved the way for what we use today — this nostalgic throwback episode is for you.

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Check out Josh’s other shows: Books by Josh Audio Immersion and Manga with Josh, or read his work at booksbyjosh.com and explore titles like Private Eye: The First Adventure of Jason Streak and Still Here Somehow: Poetry From A Dark Place by Joshua A. Rodriguez.

Episode 24 - Flagships of Yesteryear: Phones That Still Hit Different
Joshua A. Rodriguez

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.

Enjoy this episode?

Check out Josh’s other shows: Books by Josh Audio Immersion and Manga with Josh, or read his work at booksbyjosh.com and search for his books like Private Eye: The First Adventure of Jason Streak and Still Here Somehow: Poetry From A Dark Place by Joshua A. Rodriguez.

Episode 23 - Holiday 2025 IOS vs Android OS
Joshua Rodriguez

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

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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.

Can The M4 iPad Pro Replace my M4 Pro MacBook Pro
Joshua Rodriguez

Episode 18 - The Rise of Prepaid Wireless

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   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 18 - The Rise of Prepaid Wireless
Joshua Rodriguez

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 10 - Holiday Gift Ideas
Joshua Rodriguez
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