Episode 42

Episode 42: iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X

Published on: 14th September, 2017

Apple just had their iPhone event and we've got all of the information you need.

Microsoft:

- The first ARM based PC's are on track to be available by the end of the year.

- Caleb is still waiting for the first Creators Update.

Google:

- September security updates are now available.

- The new Pixel phones won't be coming with the Snapdragon 836 after all.

- Google may or may not be buying HTC's mobile division.

Apple:

- There are already rumors for next years iPhone.

- The Steve Jobs Theater is amazing and very Apple.

- Tim Cook needs to learn some presentation skills.

- Apple Watch Series 3 is here with an LTE capable version.

- Apple really needs to fix the way they name products.

- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are here with a new design and cool new features.

- iPhone X (10) is also here. Completely new design with edge to edge display and Face ID.

- Apple TV 4K with HDR.

Gaming:

- Sky for That Game Company is coming exclusively to Apple TV and iOS at launch.

- Indie game spotlight, Echo from Ultra Ultra.

- HD fan remaster of The Battle for Middle Earth.

- Mouse and Keyboard support coming to Xbox.

- Killer Instinct is on Steam and cross platform.

- Gears of War 4 is getting new maps.

- NES Classic is going to be available again next year.

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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.