This week on Simulcast 235, we are talking about the Amazon Fire Phone, Towelroot, a lower cost iMac, and Uncarrier 5 is happening soon.

We’ll talk about it all, right here, on the Simulcast.

Apple

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• iOS8 beta 2 released
  
• Apple unveils lower-cost imac starting at $1099
  

Google

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• Towelroot exploit for most Android phones by geohot
  
• Amazon Fire Phone announced, exclusive to AT&T
  
• LG not making the next Nexus phone?
  
• Amazon expanding appstore to BlackBerry?
  
• Chromecast now supports streaming live youtube events from mobile devices
  

Gaming

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• July Xbox One update to bring Achievement Snap mode and ability to like game dvr clips
  

Misc

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• Uncarrier 5.0
  
• Twitter now supports animated gifs
  
• Microsoft slashes Surface Pro 2 prices
  

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Casting Couch

Bill – 24 LAD, Top Gear America

Patrick - Game of Thrones, Orange is the New Black

Picks of the Week

Bill – Showbox

Patrick – Amazon Fire Phone (Non-pick)