Episode 68: Apple Wants to Teach Us Something

03/29/18 • 104 min

Calling All Platforms Tech and Gaming News

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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Episode 67: Android P

Apple:

Cheaper entry-level Macbook rumored to launch at WWDC

March event technically still possible.

Microsoft:

Chrome notifications may start using Windows Action Center.

Mixed Reality update coming with more features.

Teams gets another update. Caleb still hates it.

Google:

Android P Developer Preview 1 is now available.

The Nexus era is coming to an end.

Lots of interesting new features coming to Android P.

Google Lens is live in Google Photos for everyone.

Google may be doing what Apple did and giving a free upgrade from HD movies to 4K.

Disney Parks are now available in Street View.

Navigate in Maps as Mario!

Galaxy S9 and S9+ getting the March security update already.

Gaming:

Sea of Thieves adds a quest for Golden Bananas!

Xbox Game Pass updates.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is out of beta.

Fortnite Battle Royale is getting ported to iOS and Android.

Jurassic World: Alive coming to iOS and Android this spring. AR Jurassic game!

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Microsoft: - Leadership shuffle. - Excel is getting some 'connected' updates. - Windows is getting it's major spring update. Google: - April security updates are available. - Google Home can now connect to Bluetooth speakers. - Google made an AR emoji scavenger hunt game. - OnePlus 6 will have a notch. And that's ok. - Palm is making a comeback. Our favorite April Fools jokes from this year. Apple: - New iPad - New education software. - Space gray keyboard, magic trackpad, and magic mouse now available. - Rumors for a Series 4 Apple Watch. There is an M-Horse Pure 2. And Caleb is excited. Gaming: - Indie Game Spotlight of the Week: Train Valley 2 from Flazm. - Fortnite Mobile is now available for all on iOS. - Overwatch Archives (King's Row Uprising) event happening on April 10th. - New Xbox Games with Gold. - Windows Spring sale is going on now. We now have t-shirts! Buy them and other cool accessories here.

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