It's that time - New Apple Watch, and three new iPhones! Jonathan gives his impression of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and Apple Watch Series 4, following Apple's recent 'Gather Round' Media Event and asks the question - are any of these products worth the upgrade?



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'Gather Round' Apple iPhone / Apple Watch Event - Sept 2018

The Intersection returns from its Summer Vacation, and we are joined again by Bronson Green. There's lots to discuss, including the recently announced Picard Series, Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Original content from streaming services, Rumours of Kathleen Kennedy's secret firing from Lucasfilm, the state of the Star Wars franchise, Tim Miller's Terminator Sequel and a heck of a lot more!



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Apple kick off their 2018 World Wide Developer's Conference unveiling what's in store later this year for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. Introducing iOS 12, WatchOS 5, TVOS 12 and the forthcoming Mac OS Mojave.

It's strictly software as Jonathan covers the main highlights from this year's keynote.



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WWDC 2018 Keynote

Jonathan is joined again by Bronson Green for more analysis on the world of Film & TV.

From Karate Kid Spinoff, Cobra Kai, to Black Panther (yes Bronson is probably the only critic on Earth who doesn’t like the movie!), to Avengers:Infinity War. The duo ‘rant and bant’ on these and more in this rather packed edition of The Intersection!



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Bronson Green returns to join Jonathan to...

Lament the death of Toys R Us, discuss the second 'Solo: a Star Wars Story' trailer, and to share reactions to the masterful ode to 80's Pop Culture that is 'Ready Player One'.

All this & more!



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Solo: a Star Wars Story, Trailer 2

Jonathan discusses Apples software and new iPad hardware announcement at their Spring Education event, the release of iOS 11.3 and what's still M.I.A. And finally, why has the 11.3 update stolen the bass from the HomePod?!



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Apple Education Event (Video)

* iOS 11.3 Press Release
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HomePod software update released  (Reddit)

Jonathan explains and discusses the current data privacy scandal surrounding Facebook and the shadowy Cambridge Analytica, calling out the social network for its lack of accountability and its users for blind ignorance. We all have a role to play concerning this debacle and its possible implications.



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Cambridge Analytica whistleblower: 'We spent $1m harvesting millions of Facebook profiles'

* Mark Zuckerberg Apology
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Facebook iPhone Listening into our Conversations for Advertising TEST (YouTube)

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Deactivating or Deleting Your Account | Facebook Help Centre ...

Jonathan has his HomePod!, and brings you his candid first impressions of Apple's new Smart Speaker in this edition of The Intersection.



 

 

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Bronson Green returns to join Jonathan in this episode of The Intersection. The two discuss the many twists and turns of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’, the release of the ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ trailer, Gary Oldman’s performance in ‘The Darkest Hour’, Marvel and DC’s last Comic Book Movie offerings (Justice league vs Thor Ragnarok) and more!



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GUEST: Bronson Green

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Solo: A Star Wars Story, Trailer

Jonathan rants about how Oscar nominations are now a nonsense, and Apple finally sets a preorder/release date for HomePod!..however, with some serious caveats, as half its features won't make launch! Plus Sonos fire some serious shots in response.



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Full List of 2018 Oscar Nominations – Variety

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One Hour With Apple's New HomePod (Refinery29)

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Sonos launches smart speaker deal as Apple gears up for HomePod release date

Jonathan discusses the rise of the Smart Speaker, yet Apple STILL hasn't shown up to the party, and the iPhone speed throttling / battery replacement debacle.



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Bronson Green joins Jonathan to dissect and critique in meticulous detail the eighth instalment of the Star Wars Saga - The Last Jedi….and it ain’t pretty!



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Jonathan gives his impressions of the iPhone X after living with it for a week, and discusses its strengths and quirks, its current availability with tips on how to snag one if you missed out at launch. Also discussed is Samsung's new advertisement 'Growing Up'  mocking the iPhone and its users - ironically, 'childishly'.



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* Belkin InvisiGlass Ultra Screen Protection for iPhone X
* Animoji Karaoke - Bohemian Rhapsody 
* iPhone X - Reserve & PickUp - Apple.com/UK
* iStockNow - Live stock tracking & notifications
* AD: Samsung Galaxy: Growing Up - YouTube

Jonathan has pre ordered his iPhone X! But how was the experience for him and others, and what do the mobile networks have to offer? All the drama and hyperbole is dissected in this retrospective of the manic pre-order Friday.

With tips on what to do if you missed out, how to secure launch day accessories, the release of Super Mario Odyssey for the Nintendo Switch and more!



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Jonathan and Bronson Green go back to the movies, and deconstruct the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as well as reviewing Blade Runner 2049 - is the hyperbole warranted?

While also recapping the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

All this and more!



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* 1989 Superbowl Coke Commercial Ft Don Johnson - YouTube
* Don Johnson & Glen Frey Pepsi Commercial circa 1985 - YouTube

Bronson Green has returned!.. and joins Jonathan to discuss the latest in Film and TV.

With discussion on Disney's mismanagement of the Star Wars franchise (Directors being fired left right and centre, but why?!) ,James Cameron's true sequel to Terminator 2 has a release date,Looking forward to Blade Runner 2049 and thoughts/impressions on Star Trek: Discovery -is it faithful to the franchise or a missed opportunity?

All this and more!



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* BLADE RUNNER 2049 - "Black Out 2022" Anime Short - YouTube
* BLADE RUNNER 2049 - "2036: Nexus Dawn" Short - YouTube
* BLADE RUNNER 2049 - "2048: Nowhere to Run" Short - YouTube

It's iPhone (8) Eve! yet demand seems to be lukewarm!
The mobile networks pricing strategies for iPhone X revealed.
iPhone X hasn't begun production yet? WTF?!
and, cool new features you may have yet to discover about iOS 11.

All this and more!



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SHOW NOTES:

* iPhone X Pricing: O2 / Vodafone /Carphone Warehouse /EE
* iOS 11 - What's New
* Watch OS 4 - What's New
* iPhone X reportedly suffers another production delay, now slated to start in mid-October

 

It’s going to get emotional!

Jonathan gives his immediate impressions of Apple’s Media Event

* New Apple Watch Series 3
* New Apple TV 4K
* New iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

and what we were all waiting for.. the iPhone X, but at an eyewatering price! Is Apple getting too greedy?!, is this an iPhone only attainable for the few and not the many?



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* Apple Event - Full Keynote
* Apple Watch Series 3 
* Apple TV 4K
* iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
* iPhone X

New iPhones , HomePod, new Apple TV and new Apple Watch?!

Jonathan gives his predictions on what Apple may have in store for us ahead of their media event at the Steve Jobs Theater scheduled for Tuesday 11th September 2017.



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Apple's 'Let's meet at our place' event (Fall 2017)

It's panic stations at Apple as rumours suggest that the iPhone 8 is not ready for 'prime time' due to issues with its wireless charging and 3D facial scanning features.
Also , Samsung to develop a Bixby smart speaker, and Microsoft release amazing software to aid the visually impaired.

All this and more!



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SHOW NOTES:

* The top products sold across the globe during Amazon Prime Day
* 'Panic' as Apple works 'feverishly' to fix iPhone 8 bugs ahead of launch
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iPhone 8’s Wireless Charging Will be Sold Separately, Will Not be Available At Launch

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Apple intends to replace Touch ID fingerprint scanner with advanced facial recognition

* Influx of iPhones with Touch ID sensor at rear (Twitter)
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 iMac Pro - Apple (UK)

* Microsoft Seeing AI (App)

* Demo example picture
* Demo example short text