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Microsoft says that VR is no longer coming to the Xbox One. Andrew and Paul discuss the current state of VR and why it doesn't make sense for Microsoft to bring VR to the Xbox One. Google launches Android Message for the Web. And Paul lists some of his most used apps and launcher for Android.

Microsoft announced it is working on new Xbox hardware and services at the E3 gaming convention. Paul Thurrott and Andrew Zarian discuss the future of Xbox hardware and services. What features might we expect with a new Xbox? Paul also brings up several issues plaguing the latest major feature update of Windows 10. Should Microsoft slow the rollout of the latest Windows 10 update?

Andrew Zarian and Paul Thurrott round up and discuss Apple's WWDC 2018 announcements. Apple says iOS 12 will increase performance, FaceTime group calling, Memoji, and the next Mac OS will be named Mojave featuring a new dark mode. Paul also touches on the new AR features. Is AR ever going to catch on? Plus Apple says iOS apps are coming to the app store in 2019.

Andrew Zarian asks Paul Thurrott to design his perfect phone. What would make the perfect phone? Andrew and Paul also discuss some of their gripes with Andoid and iOS that they would like to change. Apple's annual WWDC is just mere weeks away. what could we see from WWDC in 2018?

Jon Prosser from Front Page Tech fills in for Paul Thurrott this episode. Sony announces the Playstation 4 is entering it's final phase. What does this mean for the next generation of the Playstation? Jon gives his thoughts on what the best Android phone is on the market. Andrew and Jon also discuss some of their current issues with Android. And the pair go on a rant about social media.

Google announces a new assistant at Google I/O that makes appointments for you by phone. Is Google taking over the world? Andrew complains about how many messaging/chat apps Google has. Will Google ever get it's chat platforms in order? Paul runs down the notables from the nearly 4 hour long key note from Microsoft Build. Paul also talks about what's coming in the next major update for Windows 10 later this year.

This week Paul Thurrott and Andrew Zarian discuss the PC Market in 2018. How has buying changed over the past few years? Andrew and Paul also talk about Windows 10 Lean and whether the next Xbox is already being developed.

Microsoft delays the Redstone 4 update for Windows 10. Paul Thurrott speculates as to why Microsoft delayed Redstone 4. Paul also talks about future updates and features of Windows 10. Is Windows no longer a priority for Microsoft? And Andrew and Paul discuss privacy concerns in the wake of the Facebook testifying about privacy issues over use the users data.

Andrew Zarian and Paul Thurrott debate what is the best smartphone on the market. Plus they follow up on their discussion of the iPhone X notch becoming of a trend a. Why is everyone copying the notch on the iPhone X? Andrew and Paul also look at the future of the tablet market. What role does the tablet play in today's market and will it every be the productivity tool that can replace the desktop?

Microsoft Windows leader Terry Myerson is out at Microsoft. Paul Thurrott explains the leadership changes at Microsoft. Where is Microsoft headed in the future? Andrew and Paul also discuss how Microsoft, BlackBerry, and Palm missed the mobile revolution. Andrew goes on another rant about issues with the MacBook Pro 2017.