This Week in Tech: GDC 2017, Apple's Trip to Hollywood and More

Is Apple about to buy a part of Hollywood?

We’ve heard numerous rumors in recent months that Apple hopes to expand its original programming offerings. This week, the New York Post suggested Apple is about to take its entertainment interests to a new level.

According to the report, Apple recently met with Paramount Pictures and Sony. One executive was “left with the impression that the Cupertino, Calif., company is looking for a transformative acquisition and not just a deal to buy TV shows.”

Said a source, “They are preparing something big.”

So what entertainment company should Apple buy? In a recent Twitter poll, AppAdvice readers have a clear favorite: Netflix, followed by Disney, Sony, and Paramount.

The “iPhone 8” will replace the Lightning port with USB-C. No wait, no it won’t.

Apple’s next iPhone is set to begin production earlier than normal. Actually, no, the iPhone 8 won’t even begin production until September, meaning it won’t be arriving in stores until October or November.

Yes, as the calendar turned to March, 2017 iPhone rumors remain all over the place.

Here are some other headlines from the past week in tech:

• Apple Watch Sales Reach an All-Time High While Fitbit Falters
• YouTube TV is Coming Soon, Will Feature an Unlimited Cloud DVR
• Is Apple iCloud Down? It’s Now Easier to Find Out Why A Service Hasn’t Worked
• Amazon Voice ID Could Change How We Communicate With Digital Assistants

A lot of great games were unveiled last week at GDC 2017 in San Francisco, California. Among those we highlighted include:

• The Makers of Botanicula Tease Another Adorable Puzzler
• Bionic Warriors and Comic Creators on Display at GDC
• Kami 2 Will Bring Even More Paper Folding Puzzle Fun
• Master Thief, Rule the Victorian Gas-Lit Underground in Antihero for iOS
• Old Man’s Journey Is a Moody Puzzle Game Made With Heart
• Find Hidden Secrets and Shapeshifting Objects in Vignettes

We continue to grow our new GearAdvice site. Among the new posts this week include:

Reviews

• The Jaybird Freedom Wireless Headphones Sound Incredible
• Is the TwelveSouth’s RelaxedLeather iPhone Case for You?

Guides

• Smart Light Bulbs for Every Occasion in You Smart Home