Episode 55: Snapdragon 845


In case you weren't aware Star Wars: The Last Jedi comes out this week. And we are all really excited for it. But this is a tech podcast. Although we seem to forget that sometimes.


Microsoft:
- Microsoft has a foldable mobile device patent.
- Cortana now syncs with Google Calendar.

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 845 SOC.

Apple:
- Reversible emoji is coming.
- Amazon Prime Video is now on Apple TV.
- Apple has potentially been slowing down older phones. But in a good way.
- iPhone X shipping dates are down to normal 1-2 days.
- Apple is buying Shazam.

Caleb got an Echo Dot. Doesn't love it.

Google:
- Android 8.1 update is now available.
- Google Home Max is also available.
- Oh, and AR stickers are now a thing on Pixel and Nexus phones.

Gaming:
- Sea of Thieves has a release date of March 20, 2018.
- Indie Game Spotlight of the Week: Northgard, from Shiro Games.
- Bridge Constructor with a Portal skin.
- In the Valley of the Gods, by Campo Santo announced.
- Bayonetta is coming to the Nintendo Switch.
- Third Tomb Raider game my be coming in 2018.
- Mobile Game Spotlight of the Week: Alto's Adventure. Get it on Android or iOS.
- Landen is struggling (but learning a lot) with Minecraft.

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