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Michael Fisher

@captain2phones.bsky.social

7.6K followers 140 following 350 posts

'Tuber, Tweeter, Two-Phone Talker. Lover of folding screens, expensive smart watches, and other tech gadgets that make "staying mobile" more interesting. @theMrMobile on Youtube.

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hi all! Sorry for my recent absence here.

Reason: I've joined Threads' Content Creator Program, so most of my focus has gone to posting there (same handle). I only have time for so many platforms.

*Totally get it* if Threads isn't your thing, but that's where I'm spending most of my time for now.

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Cool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · Aug 27

@edzitron.com is joined by Kyle Barr of Gizmodo, freelance writer @cranz.bsky.social and content creator @captain2phones.bsky.social (AKA Mr. Mobile) to talk about the weird and fun gadgets that are still getting made, both in the US and abroad.

www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Aug 27

Context: yes, the Creator Program means I get paid to post on Threads – but to be honest, I was already looking for a "primary" microblogging home, since posting/replying on 3 sites is a lot. Threads also has the most robust content tools for what I'm looking to do right now (photos, audio, etc).

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 14

It's the mechanical bezel, I think

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 14

I have, many times! Love it

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 11

No cover display trackpad, unlike the Motorola version of this feature (which does support that)

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 11

Actually once I realized they were never gonna put the pen into the phone itself, thus consigning users to a clunky case to accommodate it, I kinda gave up. Pen life is over (for me).

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 11

Finally got around to snapping some shots of Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The stainless steel is beautiful and goes a long way toward hiding the odd circle-on-a-squircle design, and the return of the physical bezel is also welcome. More early thoughts on IG at @theMrMobile with YouTube video coming soon!

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 9

Adding to a fairly long list of “FINALLY”s today: Samsung’s most portable smartphone now supports DeX! Haven’t gotten the Flip7 fully running on the NexDock review unit yet, but at least wireless functionality seems to be present. DeXheads, rejoice!

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 9

(^ That one costs 💰 $1099, BTW)

If that's too rich for your blood, Samsung's finally bringing foldables downrange with the $899 Flip 7 FE.

Basically a Flip 6 repowered with Exynos and a few minor tweaks, for $899. (Motorola still has 'em beat on price with the $699 Razr, but progress is progress)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 9

On the other side of the foldable divide: the Galaxy Flip7 gets Samsung closer to competitive with Razr:

🔋 4300 mAh battery
📏 Thinner & lighter (13.7mm, 188g)
🌈 Fun colors are back (again!)
📺 6.9" inner w/waterdrop crease
🖥️ 4.1" cover (run any app you want, but still takes an extra few steps)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 9

I've been waiting for Samsung to get back to competitive foldables for years ... and the Galaxy Fold 7 might finally get us there.

𐄷Thinner/lighter (215g, 8.9mm)
🌈Fun colors are back!
📺Wider screens inside & out
💧Waterdrop crease
📸200MP camera
🤘Rebuilt hinge w/titanium lattice
💰$1999

🧵

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 8

Kydex will never die!

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 8

I'd rather have an ugly phone than a boring one.

Nothing Phone (3) Review: youtu.be/01jJv0C_028

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 7

Welcome to the flip side

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jul 7

Pretty sure it's gonna be Not Great, given Unihertz's prior efforts and my very early first impressions. But it's so cheap it might be worth a spin just to try out. No time for a video, at least not for a while.

(Disclosure, I'm co-founder of a mobile keyboard company, etc etc)

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 24

The minute we know, you'll know

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 24

Been exclusively using foldables since 2020. Haven't experienced a random failure like this, ever.

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 24

Yeah, "just" more screen space actually ends up changing every aspect of using a phone – mostly for the better, IMO. Replaces an iPad and a Kindle in one fell swoop, and it fits in your pocket to boot. Love me a foldable.

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 23

It's basically the same Razr as last year, so why bother reviewing it?

1) It's even cheaper, bringing foldables to still more people
2) It's the perfect phone for a "re-tox" following my Light experiment
3) I got to do it in Paris, thanks to VivaTech

Premieres now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGTk...

Motorola Razr 2025 Review: Bon Marché

YouTube video by MrMobile [Michael Fisher]

www.youtube.com

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 10

Never giving it up. Love it too much (despite my lifestyle not allowing me to carry it often).

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 10

The beautiful Shinola Runwell!

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 10

I'm too heavy for the Light Phone – but I had an amazing 2 weeks figuring that out.

New MrMobile video premieres (with live chat!) in 15m: youtu.be/fRRNSEb1DAQ

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Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 2

Snap 4 Gen 2

Michael Fisher @captain2phones.bsky.social · Jun 2

What a stunning collection. Looking great!