Episode 68

Episode 68: Apple Wants to Teach Us Something

Published on: 29th March, 2018

Apple: - New bezelless iPad rumored coming at WWDC. - WWDC confirmed for week of June 4th. - Wireless charging pad and wireless Airpods charging case still rumored for March release. - Apple holding education event on the 27th of March. Conveniently the day after recording. - iPhone X in Blush Gold coming? - More Watch bands. Tech, kind of: - Autonomous cars still need work. Google: - Google adding a new API to Maps for AR features. - Google may have bought Lytro for $40 Million. - Android P may not support apps developed for Android 4.1 or lower. - Instant Apps in Google Play. 'Try before you buy.' - Get $200 statement credit on Pixel 2 and/ or free 18 WATT charger from the Google Store until end of March. - Original Pixel XL 8.1 update is messing with the way it charges. A fix is coming soon. - Samsung has filed for a 'pull to extend' smartphone display. Microsoft: - Microsoft is in talks with joining in on the Movies Anywhere fun. - Facebook Video platform now on Xbox One. - Pocket Casts, podcast player, now in the Microsoft Store. - You can now buy certain hardware in the Microsoft Store. - Edge is now on iPad and Android tablets. Gaming: - New games coming to Xbox Game Pass. - Caleb and Wes are LOVING Sea of Thieves. - Indie Game Spotlight of the Week: Earth Atlantis by Pixel Perfex. - Fortnite on iOS is pretty great. - PUBG is available on iOS and Android and it's also great. - ARK: Survival Evolved launching on iOS this spring. - Shadow of the Tomb Raider coming this year. - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 remaster rumored for this year. - Lots of new games and updates came over the past couple of weeks. - Oregon Trail handheld console available for $25 at Target. We all want one. - Hell Blade is coming to Xbox One.

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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.