Episode 68: Apple Wants to Teach Us Something

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.