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192: Are the New iPhones Worth it?

September 13, 2018 1:23:51 40.24 MB Downloads: 0

Brianna returns just in time for Apple's lackluster September event. That said, your hosts still spend close to an hour talking about the new iPhones, and the Apple Watch. Then Brianna talks about the lessons she learned from running her first campaign for Congress. Later, Simone previews the first 7 hours of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple iPhone event 2018: the biggest announcements - The Verge
Holy hell, the 512GB iPhone XS Max costs $1,449
New iPhone XS and huge 6.5-inch XS Max announced - The Verge
iPhone XR announced with a notched 6.1-inch LCD display and Face ID - The Verge
iPhone XS vs. Pixel 2 vs. Galaxy S9: what phone has the best specs? - The Verge
Why a new Apple Watch with EKG matters - The Verge
Apple Watch 4 hands-on: bigger is better - The Verge
Brianna Wu — Donate via ActBlue
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey preview: change is coming - Polygon
Why Swinging in Spider-Man Feels SO Good | Game Mechanics Explained - YouTube