Podcast Show Notes: Episode 48 – MSFT Unboxed POD with Kareem and David

Microsoft has gifted Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with the superpower to support external drives of any size—hello, 16TB segments. Meanwhile, they’ve rolled out the red carpet for Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum processor powered by topological qubits. It’s practically ready to fit a million qubits on a single chip.

For the thrill-seekers, Delta Force: Black Hawk Down’s co-op campaign is going free on PC and mobile starting February 21. Dive into the action without dipping into your wallet. Over in browser land, Microsoft Edge has leveled up to WebUI 2.0, making it 40% faster and more responsive—finally, a browser that keeps up with our need for speed.

Apple, not to be outdone, introduced the iPhone 16e, a budget-friendly marvel priced at $599. It boasts the A18 chip, a 48MP camera, and the new C1 cellular modem. In the gaming arena, Intel is upping its game for handheld PCs, taking on AMD in a showdown of epic proportions. And in a twist, Amazon is pulling the plug on its Appstore for Android devices come August 20, 2025, but no worries—it’s sticking around on Fire TVs and Fire Tablets.

Hosts: Kareem Anderson and David Allen

Episode Highlights:

1. Xbox Support for Larger Hard Drives
   ○ Microsoft has released an update allowing Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles to support external drives of any size. Drives larger than 16TB will be partitioned into multiple 16TB segments.
2. Microsoft’s Majorana Quantum Processing Unit (QPU)
   ○ Microsoft unveiled Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum processor powered by topological qubits. This breakthrough promises to scale quantum computing to a million qubits on a single chip.
3. Black Hawk Down Free-to-Play for PC and Mobile
   ○ The co-op campaign for Delta Force: Black Hawk Down will be available for free starting February 21. This move is a gesture of gratitude to players and promises an intense, immersive experience.
4. Microsoft Edge Upgrading to WebUI 2.0
   ○ Microsoft Edge has migrated to WebUI 2.0, a markup-first architecture that significantly boosts performance. This update makes the browser 40% faster and more responsive.
5. Apple’s Budget iPhone Announcement
   ○ Apple announced the iPhone 16e, a budget-friendly addition to the iPhone lineup. Priced at $599, it features the A18 chip, a 48MP camera, and Apple’s new C1 cellular modem.
6. Intel Doubling Down on Handheld Gaming
   ○ Intel is ramping up its support for handheld gaming PCs, aiming to challenge AMD’s dominance. The company plans to provide more assistance to manufacturers and game developers.
7. Amazon Shuttering Its App Store on Android Devices
   ○ Amazon will discontinue its Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. The store will remain available on Amazon’s Fire TVs and Fire Tablets.

Tune in to hear Kareem and David dive deep into these exciting tech updates and what they mean for the future!

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EP.88 – Devices Developers, and Disruption: Apple's Updates, Microsoft's Move, and MWC 2026 – MSFT Unboxed

A playful, fast‑moving description that matches your podcast’s tone and the chaos of an Apple, Microsoft, MWC news mashup:This week, the tech industry said “plot twist,” and we’re just trying to keep up. Apple dropped new MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones, as if it were clearing out a storage unit. Microsoft decided Build 2026 needed a witness protection program and moved it out of Seattle. And MWC 2026? That was basically a global flex-off featuring foldables, AI everything, and at least one device that looked like it escaped from a sci‑fi prop closet.We break down the headlines, the hype, the questionable decisions, and the “who asked for this?” moments—so you don’t have to doomscroll through 47 press releases. Grab your headphones, because this episode is doing laps around the entire tech ecosystem and refusing to slow down.#appleevent #macbook #ipad #iphone #MicrosoftBuild #mwc2026 #technews #ai #mobiletech #gadgets #msftunboxed #podcast

1. EP.88 – Devices Developers, and Disruption: Apple's Updates, Microsoft's Move, and MWC 2026 01:07:26
2. EP.87 – The AI Bubble, Xbox’s Leadership Reset, and Warner Bros.’ Latest Merger Mess 01:09:14
3. EP.86 – Microsoft’s Week of Quiet Moves, Big Questions, and New Experiments 01:03:01
4. EP:85 Microsoft's AI Muscle, Superconducting Dreams, and a Whole Lot of Free Games 59:51
5. EP.84 – Microsoft Hits Reset, Sony Cashes In, and Google Teases the Pixel 10a 56:49