Calling All Platforms Tech and Gaming News

Wes Hardy, Caleb Spendlove, Landen Hardy•www.callingallplatforms.com

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. Landen: All things Google. Big into the mobile tech. Prefers Apple computers but usually uses Windows. Caleb: All things Apple. Uses a Windows PC for gaming. Wes: All things Microsoft. Even uses a Windows Phone. Big gamer.

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WWDC 2025

WWDC 2025: 1:50 - iOS 26: 8:30 - watchOS 26: 25:45 - tvOS 26: 33:19 - macOS 26: 37:31 - visionOS 26: 47:56 - iPadOS 26: 55:13 General Tech: 1:24:46 - Beta T-Satellite for everyone Gaming: 1:28:16 - AHOY Kickstarter https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 338

It's Game Time!

State of Unreal: 2:08 Playstation State of Play: 7:07 Summer Game Fest: 13:39 Xbox Games Showcase: 26:20 Apple: 1:05:33 - Apple is changing their software naming scheme General Tech: 1:10:40 - PSA for Samsung users - Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge proves everyone right - AT&T users can beta test T-Satellite Bonus: Calling All Sodas!: 1:22:10 https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 337

Google I/O 2025

Google I/O 2025: 2:07 Apple: 33:39 - Tim won! Google: 37:53 - Notebook LM app General Tech: 44:23 - GPU time! Gaming: 54:50 - It is time… (cue Lion King music) - Xbox app on PC adds Geforce Now https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

May 28, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 336

The Android Show

The Android Show I/O Edition: 1:46 - Material 3 Expressive - Wear OS 6 - Gemini - Find Hub - Android 16 Security Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: 25:23 Apple: 35:26 - Tim and Tim are at it again General Tech: 39:51 - Intel Arc B770, B780 - Max is HBO Max again - Standalone ESPN service Gaming: 51:47 - Steam data breach - Qualcomm job listing https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

May 20, 2025•58 min•Ep. 335

Apple, why don't you listen?

Apple: 1:11 - A judge is very upset with Apple Google: 13:30 - The Android Show I/O edition - Google Messages “unsubscribe” button is here - Google Lab’s Little Language Experiments - Pollen tracker inside of Pixel Weather app Microsoft: 27:06 - New Microsoft accounts are now password-less by default General Tech: 32:14 - New OnePlus Watch 3 pricing Gaming: 34:24 - Xbox prices rise Doom: 43:11 - Play Doom on the Atari ST https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@calling...

May 05, 2025•49 min•Ep. 334

New Moto Razr Phones

Motorola: 1:49 - New Moto Razr phones - Moto wearables Google: 27:23 - Google is paying Samsung to use Gemini - 1st and 2nd gen Nest thermostats coming to end of life - YouTube TV’s multi-view is getting better General Tech: 36:56 - Ever think about ebikes? - T-Satelite Gaming: 53:36 - Microsoft drops the Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster - Playdate Season 2 announced Doom: 1:03:41 - The Backdooms One More Thing: 1:09:10 - Slate Truck https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contac...

Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 333

Is Comcast Nice Now?

Google: 1:23 - US vs Google General Tech: 7:30 - OnePlus Watch 3 is now for sale - Nvidia launches new stuff - New Comcast plans Gaming: 25:59 - Microsoft announces Xbox Games Showcase - Sea of Thieves coming to battle.net - Xbox mobile app update - Xbox console update - Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders rescheduled - Sony raising prices in selected markets Doom: 52:44 - Will it run edition https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook...

Apr 22, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 332

Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2: 1:04 Microsoft: 39:12 - Microsoft closes backdoor for installing Windows 11 without an online account General Tech: 42:16 - US tech price increases expected - Huawei Pura X Gaming: 52:00 - Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic on Apple Arcade One More Thing: 55:51 - April Fools https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 331

April Fools, Wes!

Nintendo Direct: 2:20 Google: 14:29 - Pixel 9a has a new release date General Tech: 17:43 - PSA for 23andMe users Gaming: 20:39 - PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate get more benefits - Xbox: Backbone One Xbox Edition - Microsoft bringing brilliant visuals to Minecraft One More Thing: 29:44 https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Apr 01, 2025•35 min•Ep. 330

Pixel 9a and new Pebble Watches

Pixel 9a: 1:04 Core Watches: 11:43 - Core 2 Duo - Core Time 2 General Tech: 20:34 - Intel’s new CEO - Nvidia’s sales numbers - RCS will soon be encrypted for everyone - OnePlus is changing some hardware - AMD launches 9950X3D - Plex is making some changes Gaming: 54:58 - Microsoft/Steam integration? https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 329

MWC 2025

MWC 2025 recap: 1:36 - Xiaomi 15 Ultra - RealMe Ultra - Infinix Zero Series Mini Trifold - Lenovo ThinkBook Flip concept - Samsung foldable gaming handheld Apple: 17:24 - New iPads - New MacBook Air - New Mac Studio Google: 36:59 - YouTube Premium Lite - RCS on Google Fi General Tech: 44:59 - 5070 vs 9070 Gaming: 56:24 - Issues with latest Xbox controller update https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple P...

Mar 11, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 328

Farewell Skype

Apple: 2:12 - A few more words about the 16e Microsoft: 10:54 - Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype General Tech: 18:14 - OnePlus pushes back the launch date of Watch 3 - Nvidia 50 Series update - AMD Radeon RX 9070 - Don’t pay for this from Amazon - Don’t pay for this from Adobe - New Clicks cases https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 327

iPhone 16e

Apple: 1:11 - iPhone 16e General Tech: 30:50 - Amazon is shutting down its Android App Store - Oppo Find N5 - Nvidia just can’t stop themselves - OnePlus Watch 3 - HP buys Humane Gaming: 1:02:46 - Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment launches https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 326

Thanks, Microsoft?

Apple: 0:57 - iPhone SE possible launch incoming - Apple TV+ is now on Android - Powerbeats Pro 2 Google: 11:29 - Goole I/O date is revealed - Android 16 Beta 2 is available - Paramount vs YouTube TV General Tech: 19:37 - AMD reveals actual reveal date for 9070 GPUs - Nvidia 5070 TI launches this week - Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra - Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro - Netflix Bites Gaming: 39:59 - Candy Crush Solitaire is a thing Doom: 44:22 - Doom on a Lightning HDMI dongle One More Thing: 49:57 - Doom on Android...

Feb 18, 2025•55 min•Ep. 325

DeepSeek Drama

Google: 1:59 - Android XR General Tech: 10:41 - DeepSeek drama - Freaking Nvidia is freaking and Nvidia - Tariffs exist - Pebble is back Gaming: 42:23 - Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PlayStation 5 - Start.gg is parting ways with Microsoft https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Feb 04, 2025•56 min•Ep. 324

Samsung Galaxy S25 Phones

Samsung Galaxy S25 phones: 2:39 Google: 32:23 - Android 16 Beta is now available General Tech: 37:45 - RTX 5090 launch Gaming: 43:47 - Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Doom: 54:53 - Doom in a Word Doc https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 323

WTF is going on with TikTok?

WTF is going on with TikTok? 1:40 Gaming: 19:10 - Switch 2 Doom: 35:31 - Doom in a PDF https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Jan 20, 2025•42 min•Ep. 322

CES 2025

CES 2025: 0:50 - Nvidia: 1:50 - AMD: 7:35 - Dell: 11:57 - Qualcomm: 15:43 - Lenovo: 16:52 - Steam OS: 19:55 - MCON: 22:51 - Sony: 28:02 - The Weird Crap: 29:41 Apple: 43:23 - Apple Intelligence isn’t a selling point - iPhone SE coming end of Q1 Microsoft: 47:09 - Bing goes Google General Tech: 49:27 - OnePlus 13 - Qi 2 coming to Android this year - Meta is shutting down it’s fact checking program - New "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" coming this year Gaming: 1:02:01 - Changes to rewards for Game Pass - ...

Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 321

Wishlish 2025

PSA About Honey: 1:22 Caleb 2024: 9:42 Caleb 2025: 17:32 Landen 2024: 31:04 Landen 2025: 40:29 Wes 2024: 43:44 Wes 2025: 46:08 https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Jan 07, 2025•58 min•Ep. 320

Calling All Platforms Awards

Google: 1:34 - YouTube TV is going up in price Calling All Platforms Awards: 6:29 - Worst Tech Name of the Year: 7:38 - Worst Keynote of the Year: 12:26 - HP Printer Worst Platform of the Year: 14:04 - Biggest Sigh of Relief of the Year: 17:40 - Biggest Surprise of the Year: 21:12 - Cyberpunk 2077 Comeback of the Year: 23:52 - Best Cross-Platform Product of the Year: 26:02 - Phone of the Year: 31:15 - Tech of the Year: 34:05 - Game of the Year: 37:36 - Doom of the Year: 43:23 - One More Thing of...

Dec 24, 2024•51 min•Ep. 319

The Best One More Thing

Google: 1:49 - Google Messages might get a dedicated STOP button - Waze police reports coming to Google Maps for Android Auto Microsoft: 7:50 - Surface Studio discontinued General Tech: 13:17 - Intel share details of Battlemage GPUs - Intel fires CEO - NZXT is the turd - LED Christmas lights; A Rant - RedMagic 10 Pro Gaming: 48:50 - Play this instead of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle One More Thing: 55:55 - Casio Watch Ring - Chocolate milk machine: Watch the video here https://www.patreon.c...

Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 318

Tech stuff you should and should not buy the techie in your life

Tech stuff you shouldn’t buy the techie in your life: 0:50 Tech stuff you’re probably okay to buy the techie in your life: 38:14 Apple: 58:27 - Siri’s gonna be an LLM Google: 1:00:52 - DOJ v Google - Android 16 DP 1 General Tech: 1:17:08 - ROG Phone 9 - Yahoo still exists One More Thing: 1:27:12 - It’s okay to ask https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 317

30 Years of Warcraft

Apple: 0:59 - Mac Mini storage is removable - Gemini app now available - The RCS update we’ve all been waiting for Google: 12:00 - New Google Maps features General Tech: 18:46 - Amazon Haul Gaming: 24:16 - Blizzard celebrates 30 years of Warcraft - Phil Spencer interview with Bloomberg - Nostalgia in gaming - Play this instead - Gog announces Preservation Program One more thing: 52:41 - LG’s stretchable display https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplat...

Nov 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 316

New Macs

Apple: 1:49 - New Macs Google: 35:06 - Is Quick Share coming to iOS? Microsoft: 40:07 - Microsoft delays Recall again Gaming: 41:55 - Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Complete - Play this instead - Call of Duty broke Game Pass Doom: 1:05:09 - Doom on Alarm One More Thing: 1:07:55 - Nintendo Music https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 315

Snapdragon 8 Elite

Snapdragon 8 Elite: 2:06 Apple: 13:18 - “Mac your calendars” - Maybe some Apple Intelligence, finally General Tech: 24:44 - Intel processors launch - ARM v Qualcomm Gaming: 48:19 - Play this instead https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Oct 28, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 314

Android 15 Is Here

Apple: 2:11 - iPad Mini refresh - Apple Intelligence is coming… Sometime - “Behind the Scenes” of the World Series on TV+ Google: 16:48 - Android 15 is here! - Now let’s talk Android 16 General Tech: 30:10 - FTC announces “Click-to-cancel” rule - Kindle Colorsoft Gaming: 44:47 - Play this instead - Microsoft settles “gamers lawsuit” - Xbox partner preview rundown https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple ...

Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 313

Google vs The World

Apple: 2:02 - M4 MacBook Pro leak Google: 7:46 - Epic v Google - DOJ v Google - Pixel 9a leaks General Tech: 59:13 - Intel announces Core Ultra 200 series processors - MediaTek Dimensity 9400 - Verizon and T-Mobile hacked Gaming: 1:19:32 - Steam changes wording on purchasing page for the better - Play This Instead One More Thing: 1:31:44 - Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Ap...

Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 312

This First Android Phone with Qi 2!

General Tech: 1:48 - HMD Skyline - New California Bill that’s actually helpful - Caleb’s gonna whine about processors for a minute under the pretense of “educating” everyone Gaming: 33:31 - Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred One More Thing: 37:45 - Don’t download Flappy Bird https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Sep 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 311

Playstation 5 Pro

Apple: 1:01 - All the OS updates are now available - New Macs and iPads coming October 30? Google: 12:02 - Official Pixel 9 parts now available from iFixit General Tech: 14:15 - Huawei Mate XT Gaming: 20:51 - Playstation 5 Pro - Xbox Game Pass Standard now available - Space Marine 2 release and reception One More Thing: 56:56 - The return of Flappy Bird Bonus: 1:07:11 - A little pre-episode banter for all of the Friends fans https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@...

Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 310

Apple's iPhone 16 Event

It’s Glowtime: 1:18 Apple Watch: 5:03 - Series 10 - Ultra 2 gets a black version AirPods: 21:20 - AirPods 4 - USB-C and new colors for AirPods Max - Hearing protection features for AirPods Pro 2 iPhone 16: 32:01 iPhone 16 Pro: 55:35 Overall Thoughts: 1:16:35 Google: 1:19:12 - Android 15 is official…ish https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms T-Shirts! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 309

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