Episode 228: Xbox Goes Premium, Galaxy XR Takes on Vision Pro, Apple’s $2B Blow, and the Button-Free iPhone 20

Jay and Karl tackle a blockbuster week in tech and gaming — from Xbox’s “very premium” future to Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset launch. They also break down Apple’s $2B App Store setback, Trump’s quantum ambitions, and the latest rumours about a button-free iPhone 20.

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In This Episode

News

• Next Xbox won’t be cheap: Sarah Bond teases a “very premium, high-end next-gen console experience.”
• Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: a cheaper rival to Apple Vision Pro, launching today.
• Trump eyes control of quantum firms: pushing Intel-style public–private deals in cutting-edge computing.
• Microsoft makes Copilot “human-centered”: complete with a nostalgic ‘90s-style animated assistant.
• Apple loses UK App Store monopoly case: penalty could near $2 billion.
• Apple’s Services division milestone: now bigger than Disney or Tesla by revenue.

Games

• BF6 thoughts? Jay and Karl share first impressions and what EA’s next shooter needs to deliver.

Rumours

• iPhone 20 leak: Apple reportedly ditching all physical buttons for haptic-only controls.

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