Calling All Platforms Tech - Tech News For Fans Of Apple, Google And Microsoft

    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

  We've got a lot of stuff to talk about this week. Well, Landen does. IFA 2017 happened this past week and lots of interesting products were announced. So sit back and relax.   Microsoft: - Microsoft and Amazon are teaming up for Cortana and Alexa integration. - Story Remix, the cool video editing software Microsoft showed off, is finally coming to Windows 10 Insiders. - Mixer is now out of Beta for Android and iOS.   Apple: - We now have an official date and location for the iPhone launch. Hint, it's what we were all expecting.   Google: - Google announces ARCore coming to Android 7.0 and up. - A whole bunch of new Assistant compatible speakers were announced. The best of the lot come from JBL.  - Assistant on the phone get screenshot capabilities.  - You're dishwasher is about to get Google Assistant and Alexa support. - YouTube TV is available in even more markets. Still a pretty great deal.   Android: - New phones from Sony, Motorola - A bunch of Sony phones are getting the Android 8.0 update.  - The LG

Landen: - Samsung announced the new Note 8 and it's impressive but also quite expensive. - Verizon sucks. - Fitbit announced a new smartwatch, the Ionic, and it seems like a pretty good watch if you're looking to get into this market. Also if you don't care what your watch looks like. - You will now be able to use your voice to buy things from Walmart via the Google Assistant. - Google is working on some headphones with built in Assistant. - Google announced Chrome Enterprise for business. Does not have anything to do with the Enterprise on Star Trek. - Pixel 2 announcement date to be on October 5.   Wes: - We've been given a little bit of a sneak peak at what Microsoft is doing with their mixed reality plans. - Forget this made up media 'war' between Xbox and Playstation. We want an actual gaming war tournament between Xbox gamers and Playstation gamers.    Caleb: - Apple's iPhone is rumored to be on either September 12 or 13. We're leaning towards the 12. And now we wait.   Gaming: - Indie game of the week

 Sit back and relax. Lot's of news from the Android and gaming worlds. And a bit from Apple. And Wes takes us down memory lane.   General Tech: - Comcast is now a mobile network provider.   Google: - Instant Apps are now available for devices running 6.0 and above. - New Chromebook Pixel and smaller Google Home may be announced with the new Pixel phones. - You can now make free phone calls via Google Home - Android 8.0 Oreo is official and is starting its roll out to supported Nexus and Pixel devices! It also came with great new statues! And intro video! - Google is trying it's hardest to get manufacturers to update their devices.   Apple: - Somebody did in fact make an Apple Park in Minecraft. - Why we think the camera is switching orientation on the new phones. - VUDU is finally coming to Apple TV   Gaming: - Tacoma is Caleb's indie spotlight of the week. - Rise of Nations: Extended Edition is coming to the Windows Store. - New Overwatch map, Junkertown, coming soon. - Age of Empires remaster coming in Oct

This week is mostly about rumors. This is the slowest time of year when it comes to tech. We are all just in the waiting phase.    Microsoft: - LinkedIn integration with Bixby. - Updated Task Manager - Xbox Live Creators Program   Google: - Android O coming August 21. - Google contacts app available for devices running Android 5.0 and above. - Samsung Gear Sport hits the FCC. That and Gear Fit 2 Pro coming with Note 8. - One Plus 3/ 3T not being updated past Android O   Apple: - Landen doesn't really like apple pie.  - All of the new iPhones will come in only 3 colors. - No availability delays for certain models. - All will have glass backs.  - Are they going to do away with the numbering?   Gaming: - Overwatch Summer Games is happening. And it's great. With awesome new skins. - Overwatch will soon have Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch. - Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is awesome and Caleb's pick for game of the year.  - Absolver is coming August 29. - Starcraft Remastered is now available for $14.99.   www.calli

  This week we've got everything from some big time Apple leaks to all of us complaining about Windows. In other words, just another week at Calling All Platforms.   Apple: - Homepod firmware was 'leaked' giving us some new information about the next iPhone, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and I guess a little Homepod info.    Caleb gives his mini review of Microsoft Teams.   Google: - August security updates are available - Google's Back to School deals - More Pixel leaks. Including the lack of a headphone jack. - Galaxy S8 Active is now available   After finding out some new features about the newest Mario Kart from our friends at Extra Guac Podcast, Landen now really wants a switch.   Microsoft: - Eye control features are coming to Windows 10 - Lots of new feature are coming to Groove, including a visualizer. (Welcome to 2001) - Edge is gaining the ability to migrate information from Chrome. Which apparently wasn't a thing before. - Xbox is getting some new UI tweaks.    Gaming: - Hellblade: Senua's Sacrafice is a

  We are back once again from a 2 week break. And once again not a lot has happened. But that is going to be changing pretty quickly.   Apple: - Is there a new iPhone SE in the works? - No more iPod Nano or Shuffle - A Steve Jobs Opera? Really?   Gaming: - Razer is going to make a hardcore gaming smartphone. - Pyre is out and looks pretty good. - Wes gives his first impressions on the Nintendo Switch   Microsoft: - Cortana can now better communicate with FitBit. - Latest Insiders Build allows for sharing links in the browser from Android to PC, coming to iOS soon   Google: - Android Dev Preview 4 is out - Google Glass is back! Kind of. - Note 8 announcement date set - Moto Z2 Force announced with new Mods   www.callingallplatforms.com Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube

  It's still the slow season in the tech world. But we're still here to help let you know what is happening. And don't worry. Things will be picking up fairly quickly.    But for now we'll be talking about KFC making a phone. Because that happened. And a decent amount of rumors across the board.   www.callingallplatforms.com Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube

We're back! Have you missed us? Maybe not, but that's OK. The 2 week break was an OK thing considering that there just isn't a whole lot of news happening right now. But that isn't going to stop us from talking for a while. Because that's just what we do.    We've found a great place to find all of the best deals for Xbox (and hopefully other platforms soon) in www.storeparser.com.    More Android phones are in the works for all sorts of companies. Including video camera maker, RED. That should be interesting.   And we've discovered that Caleb is no longer a good friend. For now.   www.callingallplatforms.com Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube

Join us as we explore all of the different rabbit holes imaginable. Don't worry. It's still mostly about tech.    We finish up our E3 2017 coverage with more games that were announced during the week. And mention what Sony and Nintendo talked about, which isn't much.   Plus a decent dose of our regular Apple, Google and Microsoft news. With more details about the OnePlus 5.   www.callingallplatforms.com Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube

  This week is all about gaming. Well, pretty much. We do have a few things with Apple and Google to talk about. But easily the biggest topics are the new Xbox One X, formally known as Project Scorpio, and the first couple of days of E3.   We give our thoughts about the One X and the rest of the details about it including price and when you can buy it. Also there are a lot (A LOT) of games coming with it.    We also try to cover as many of the big games that have been announced so far at E3.    We also give a lot of speculation and hopes for things that could come at some point in the future.   www.callingallplatforms.com Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube

  We'll keep it short here so you can use the extra time listening to what we have to say.    This week is all about Apple's WWDC. And there is a lot to talk about. Even some hardware. Some exciting hardware. Just get excited.   www.callingallplatforms.com Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube

  Microsoft is doing a lot in the streaming department. Switching Beam to Mixer and adding 2 new apps both to Android (Mixer, Mixer Create) and iOS. We are all pretty interested and excited to see what this brings.   Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, has finally shown off what he's been working on for the past little while. The Essential Phone. A new flagship level Android phone that looks pretty cool.    www.callingallplatforms.com Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube

  You may want to sit down and get comfortable for this one.    We've got some new gaming deals that will definitely interest you. A few Apple MacBook rumors that may be coming to WWDC this year.  Oh, and Google did a thing this past week. Landen has the rundown of everything (pretty much) that happened at I/O. SPOILER: There was a lot.   www.callingallplatforms.com/   Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com   Social: Facebook Twitter

  Not a lot happened this week... Just kidding!   Well kind of. There really isn't a lot from either Apple or Google. But Microsoft had their Build developers conference. And they are giving us a lot to talk about. And we all like what they have to say.    Apple and Google, we hope you're paying attention. Cause this is pretty good stuff.   www.callingallplatforms.com Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter

Apple still has lots of money. Google is helping you stay safe in Gmail. BlackBerry has a new (and pretty decent) phone ready for you to throw your money at. Microsoft announces a bunch of stuff. And we try to figure out just who this Surface Laptop is for.

  This week we give an overview of the Microsoft event and the Apple event and tell you what we think of what was announced. Also, Landen gives his full review of the new Google Pixel XL.     https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms    T-Shirts!   Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android

  This week we discuss our thoughts and hopes for what Microsoft and Apple will be announcing at their events coming up. Landen gives his mini review/ first impressions of the new Google Pixel XL. Also a shout out to the iPod.     https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms    T-Shirts!   Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android