Previous Episode: 367: A Tight Spiral

Daniel Bader and Russell Holly are joined by Apps and Games Editor, Marc Lagace! They begin by talking about the massive credit card breach at OnePlus, Samsung Galaxy X rumors, foldable phone tech, and various issues that continue to plague LG.

The majority of the show is devoted to gaming — The trouble with loot boxes and games that ship incomplete to hit release dates, the best new Android games, hot indie titles, and what’s new in AR. Check it out!

Show Notes and Links:

OnePlus confirms up to 40,000 users affected by credit card breach

Samsung Galaxy X: Everything you need to know

LG publishes patents for two foldable phone concepts

LG might announce an upgraded V30 at MWC instead of the G7

The U.S. smartphone industry has an LG problem

Loot boxes and in-app purchases: A necessary evil or the scourge of the gaming world?

The best new Android games

Google announces finalists for 2017 Indie Game Contest

What can you do in ARCore right now?

Marc Lagace on Twitter

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