#4th gen beta leak

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It's crazy to me that Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak came up with a decent Lickitung evolution not once, but twice... and then both times, they tossed out that design and started over.

...so eventually we ended up with this abomination instead.

Like... the 2nd-gen beta Lickitung evolution looks like a pretty reasonable "next step" beyond standard Lickitung -- the ring patterns are on more places around its body, it's got a hat-like thing and mustache now, tongue is absolutely huge as you'd expect from a Lickitung evolution. It feels like a natural evolved form, especially going by 1st and 2nd-gen standards of how evolutions tended to be.

And then the 4th-gen beta Lickitung evolution actually looks like it's themed around the "evolve only after learning Rollout" thing! It's wheel-shaped, with spikes (presumably retractable) on the top of its back to either add some extra ouch to its spinning/rolling attacks or to slow/stop itself mid-roll by stabbing into the ground. That's a design that actually had some thought put into it on a "how does this thing's anatomy work, how does it fight" level. And as an added bonus it retains Lickitung's weird hands (and actually shows them off in the sprite, even!) rather than simplifying them down to lumps with just the "thumb claw" like Lickilicky does.

Lickilicky on the contrary is just... really fat? With a vague hint at a "fat guy in a suit wearing a bib/napkin at a fancy restaurant" sort of thing with the patterns on its belly. And... that's it. That's all there is. They didn't even lean into what is there for the species' abilities and such, because Lickilicky's stats and moves could easily belong to the 4th-gen beta "spiked wheel" evolution. Heck, the increased physical attack power (so it leans slightly toward physical attacks, rather than leaning slightly more special like Lickitung) and higher Speed feels like it fits the unused evolution more than it does Lickilicky, which has stubby little arms and legs that don't seem like they'd be very good for moving fast or making strong physical attacks compared to Lickitung's body shape.

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If you ever asked miya atsumu to tell you what it’s like to be him story, He would start at age 8, That’s when things started changing. He remembered everyone always praising osamu as he started showing signs of being an alpha, but atsumu never really minded. He didn’t show any signs so everyone just assumed he’d present as an beta, he didn’t mind in fact he was pretty happy with that outcome it was safer that way, in volleyball and life.

But if there was one thing he’d have to complain about, it would be sakusa kiyoomi. He was my brothers close friend, they met in grade school and have been close ever since. When atsumu met sakusa it was in 4th grade it was the first time either of the twins had anyone over. Sakusa and atsumu hadn’t met before because he and samu were put in different classes, and when he met him it was so clear to him sakusa kiyoomi was the only person for him.

Words: 6238, Chapters: 5/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Haikyuu!!

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Underage

Categories: F/F, F/M, Gen, M/M, Multi

Characters: Miya Atsumu, Miya Osamu, Miya Atsumu and Miya Osamu's Mother, Sakusa Kiyoomi, Sakusa Kiyoomi's Mother, Suna Rintarou, Suna Rintarou's Sister, Bokuto Koutarou, Bokuto Koutarou's Father, Akaashi Keiji, Akaashi Keiji's Family, Kozume Kenma, Kozume Kenma's Parents, Kuroo Tetsurou, Kuroo Tetsurou's Father, Sugawara Koushi, Sawamura Daichi, Yahaba Shigeru, Kyoutani Kentarou, Omega Squad

Relationships: Miya Atsumu/Sakusa Kiyoomi, Miya Osamu/Suna Rintarou, Akaashi Keiji/Bokuto Koutarou, Iwaizumi Hajime/Oikawa Tooru, Sawamura Daichi/Sugawara Koushi, Kozume Kenma/Kuroo Tetsurou, Kyoutani Kentarou/Yahaba Shigeru

Additional Tags: Side Ships, Eating Disorders, Arranged Marriage, Underage Drinking, Implied/Referenced Underage Sex, Implied/Referenced Sexual Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Nude Photos, non consentual nude leaking, Protective Miya Osamu, Family Issues, Boundaries Issues, Omega Oikawa Tooru, Omega Sugawara Koushi, Omega Miya Atsumu, Omega Akaashi Keiji, Omega Kozume Kenma, Omega Suna Rintarou, its secret(not really), Rumors, harmful rumors, Alternate Universe - High School

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Apple’s next iPhones are almost here.

We’re just days away from what will be Apple’s most anticipated reveal in recent memory. On Tuesday morning, CEO Tim Cook will take the stage at the company’s Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino and show off three new iPhones. 

We’ll also get our first look at the next Apple Watch, Apple TV, and hear the latest updates on iOS and macOS High Sierra.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 8 event: How to watch and what to expect

Beyond that, the event carries special meaning for Apple. Not only is it the company’s first public event in the theatre named for its storied founder, it’s also the 10-year anniversary of the original iPhone launch. Given that extra significance, we could be in for a tribute to that original launch or to Jobs himself. 

iPhone 8 or iPhone Edition?

There’s no question this is Apple’s most anticipated iPhone yet. The company’s been trying to keep its exact details under wraps, so of course we have a pretty solid idea of what it’s going to look like, thanks to a never-ending stream of leaks and rumors.

Physically, it’s expected to be about the same size as an iPhone 7, but with an edge-to-edge OLED display that’s bigger than what is currently on the iPhone 7 Plus. It won’t have a home button or Touch ID, and will likely use some kind of facial recognition tech to unlock.

A mockup of a new ‘copper gold’ color Apple is rumored to be introducing for the iPhone 8.

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Wireless and rapid-charging will be supported, and it will have dual rear-facing cameras — likely equipped with a depth sensor to better enable all those new augmented reality apps. It will probably come in a new color and cost at least $1,000, maybe much more. 

One thing we still aren’t sure of, though, is the name. 

Though most people, us included, have been calling it the iPhone 8, there’s a good chance Apple will eschew its typical naming conventions given that this phone marks the tenth anniversary of the original iPhone. iPhone X, iPhone Edition, and iPhone Pro have all been posited. 

As we get closer to the reveal, iPhone Edition is looking more and more likely but, as with so many Apple rumors, it’s hard to say with any certainty (my favorite dark horse candidate is still, simply, iPhone.) 

iPhone 7S + iPhone 7S Plus

Again, we can’t be sure of the name as some reports have indicated the iPhone 7’s immediate successor will be called “iPhone 8.” Regardless of what it’s called, this pair of phones will be much closer to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

The iPhone 7S and 7S Plus are expected to look much like the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus .

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The displays will likely be the same as the iPhone 7 line — no edge-to-edge display here. Though it’d be tempting to think of these phones as the compromise buy compared with the third ultra-premium iPhone, there will be some noticeable improvements.

The 7S and 7S Plus are expected to ship with the same rapid and wireless charging as the iPhone 8, but other than that it’s unlikely to be a major departure from the iPhone 7. It will have an LCD display, a home button, dual rear-facing cameras, and a starting price similar to that of the iPhone 7. 

It probably won’t come in any new colors, and may not even be available with a rose gold or jet black finish.

Apple Watch Series 3

While the three new iPhones will likely hog much of the spotlight on Tuesday, there’s other new hardware to look forward to, including what is likely a new Apple Watch. While it’s not usually the company’s sexiest product, Series 3 sounds like it’s set to be a big revamp.

Series 3 sounds like it’s set to be a big revamp

Most significantly, Apple is expected to add LTE connectivity to its wearable, marking the first time the Apple Watch can truly be independent of your iPhone. This could also have big implications for its fitness-tracking abilities, which we learned more about when Men’s Health visited Apple’s testing lab.

Apple will launch watchOS 4 alongside its new wearable, and it features a new mode for high intensity interval training. The new OS will even be able to connect directly to some types of gym equipment. 

On the outside, the new Apple Watch could have a new screen design, if Apple-watcher John Gruber’s sources are to be believed (Gruber himself says he “wouldn’t bet the house” on the rumor, so, grain of salt). But if turns out to be correct, it’d be the first major redesign since Apple first launched its watch in 2015.

4K Apple TV

As if a new Apple Watch and three-piece set of iPhones isn’t enough, we’re also due for a new Apple TV. Here, it’s not the design of the set-top box that has us excited (though expect it to at least be slimmer and speedier than the current 4th gen model released back in 2015).

The latest box will finally add support for 4K and HDR content. Given that there’s more 4K content available than ever (and HDR is slowly gaining ground), this will be a very welcome (and, frankly, overdue) update.

macOS High Sierra and iOS 11

Apple’s fall launch isn’t all about the hardware. MacOS High Sierra, which comes with a nicely revamped Photos app and a ton of under-the-hood improvements, will likely make its official debut.

Likewise, it looks like iOS 11 will finally be ready for everyone. We know most of what’s in the update, thanks to months of beta builds, but there are still a few unknowns. Apple has yet to reveal the specifics of its P2P messaging service for its Messages app, beyond what we briefly saw on the WWDC stage. 

Apple’s new P2P payments feature for Messages.

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And while we we’ve seen a lot of ARKit-enabled augmented reality apps, there’s still a lot we haven’t heard about yet. Exactly how the new iPhone cameras will enhance iOS’ augmented reality features is also unclear. 

As always with Apple, nothing is certain until Tim Cook steps onto that stage. A few surprises are always on the table. Check back this Tuesday for Mashable’s live coverage from Cupertino.

WATCH: How Apple’s ARKit will change the way you use iPhone apps

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