Episode 151

Episode 151: Apple and Google Team Up

Published on: 15th April, 2020

Funny moment in Zoom: 1:00

Apple: 2:02

- iOS 14 API Clips.

- iPhone 9/SE still expected in April.

- Mac Pro now available in refurbished store.

- Today At Apple transitions to Today At Home.

- Apple and Google partner for an opt-in pandemic tracking service.

Free things to do while you stay at home: 13:22

Google: 22:04

- Hangouts Meet changes to Google Meet.

- Google to require seamless updates for devices launching with Android 11.

- Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge to no longer receive security updates.

Microsoft: 30:00

- Microsoft hires former Apple Executive to head Holo Lens.

- Probably going to be delaying Surface Duo.

Gaming: 32:34

- Xbox Game Bar opens up to 3rd party developers.

- Xbox UI update.

- Google is offering Stadia Pro trial for 2 months.

- Stadia free version is now available.

- Dual Sense controller.

- Overwatch is launching a new hero.

- Valorant Beta.

- Bleeding Edge launches.

- PUBG update starts crashing.

- Saints Row 5 announced.

- Just Cause 4 free on Epic game store.

- Assassins Creed 2 free on Uplay.

- Fallout 76 Wastelanders update.

- GameCube dock for Switch made by Brooks.

- Switch selling out world-wide.

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Calling All Platforms Tech and Gaming News
We're just a few guys talking about our favorite hobby. And that just happens to be tech! We cover everything from Apple to Google to PC to console gaming. We give viewpoints from all sides.

Tempers can tend to get pretty heated when it comes to technology and platforms. Everyone has a favorite. But here we think that arguing about why we're different doesn't do a whole lot to make us happier. So you've got a favorite platform? Awesome. So do we. But we figure that there's always going to be something worthwhile wherever you choose to check your email, browse your social medias, or play your games, so we try to keep an open mind.

We're not interested in angry rants about the terrible state of various industries, nor are we interested in laying blame for problems squarely at someone's feet. We recognize that in a lot of cases the reason we might not enjoy something is entirely the blame of our own preferences. The only name-calling and platform-bashing you'll see around here will be in good fun, and likely self-inflicted.

We're on a quest to find quality technology wherever we can get it. Sometimes that's an Android smartphone, sometimes it's a Surface or an iMac. In any case, you are welcome to join us.