This Thursday afternoon we have a variety of short news items for your listening pleasure:

• Apple will require developers to support the iPhone X starting in April 2018 for all new apps submitted to the App Store
• One character in India's Telugu language is crashing message apps in iOS 11, and a fix is on the way soon
• Getting an Apple HomePod? You might want to get a Pad & Quill HomePod Coaster first!
• Google Maps for iOS receives a handy update that speeds access to many features
• Facebook is entering the smart speaker market later this year