Better Together Update

The Better Together Update is the name for Minecraft: Pocket Edition version 1.2, an upcoming update with no set release date.

The official name for the update, Better Together Update, reflects the planned addition of cross-platform compatibility between the Pocket Edition (Android/iOS only), Windows 10 Edition, Xbox One Edition, Gear VR Edition, and Nintendo Switch Edition. The editions will be merged under one title - "Minecraft"

Additions
Because of the cross-playability, features from the Console Editions of Minecraft will be added to Pocket Edition and vice versa. As of July 6, 2017, the following additions have been confirmed:
 * Banners
 * Stained glass
 * Jukebox
 * Music discs
 * Coarse dirt
 * Armor stand
 * Version exclusive : Can hold tools such as swords without need of commands
 * Version exclusive : Poses are changeable without need of commands
 * Book and quill
 * Firework star
 * Firework rocket
 * Parrots
 * Classic crafting
 * World preferences
 * Starting Map
 * Bonus Chest
 * Version exclusive :
 * Replaces the functionality of spawn chunks in the Java Edition and allows the creation of areas that update even if no player is around