SMRPodcast #180 has been recorded, is online, and, is ready for download. Â Rod was on the road, so Chris and Robb hit you with another episode of Chicken Wings and Beer.
There wasn't a lot of tech news over the last week but Google did announce that they are no longer requiring NFC for Google Wallet and they the company has acquired Bump for $30 million.
Apple hasn't released first day pre-order numbers for the iPhone 5c, but, rumors indicate that it is selling better than did the iPhone 5.
Dell unveils a couple of 8 inch Windows 8.1 running tablets and both Robb and Chris are interested if the price is right.
BBM for Android leaked out, Grand Theft Auto was released, and news that Nokia tested out Android freaked out a bunch of fan boys.
We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #180 of the SMRpodcast…
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Show Details
- Recorded: September 18th, 2013
- Published: September 19th, 2013
- Duration: 01hr 23min 00sec
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Hosts:
- Rod Simmons @RodSimmons
- Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley
- Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood
SHOW TOPICS
Big stories we covered this week
- Apple mum on Pre-Sales numbers is there an issue?
- Google removes NFC from Wallet is it the end of NFC?
Fun stories we covered this week
- Allison's apology
- Windows 8.1 Pricing announced
- Grand Theft Auto released along with phone companion apps
- BBM for Android
Picks of the Week
- Wickr Self-Destruct Messaging (Secure messaging) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
- Adobe Photoshop Express for Windows 8 (Photo Editing) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)