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    #192: Are the New iPhones Worth it?

    September 13th, 2018 · 83 minutes

    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.

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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