Stories by Austin Blake
Apple Takes 3 Years to Fix Bug that Let Kids Access Adult Websites and More
A significant software bug in Apple's parental controls has been discovered, allowing restricted access to inappropriate content despite settings to block such sites. A parent found that by entering a specific string of characters into the Safari browser on his son's iPad, he could access X-rated material, violent images, and information on illicit drugs, bypassing...
Public Mobile Boosts Mobile Klinik Rewards, Expands Device Offerings
Telus-owned Public Mobile launched Mobile Klinik rewards back in April, offering a way for customers to turn Public Points into more rewards for devices or repair credits. Originally, the Mobile Klinik reward was a $130 discount on a certified preowned device and protection plan bundle. But a recent update at the end of May has...
Netflix to End Support for Older Apple TV Generations in July
Netflix has announced it will cease support for Apple TV 2 and 3 devices starting July 31, 2024. In an email to users shared on Reddit (via 9to5Mac), Netflix stated, "You're receiving this email because you've used Apple TV (2nd generation) and/or Apple TV (3rd generation) with Netflix in the past. Unfortunately, we're sunsetting support...
Rogers Improves Cell Service in Eastern Ontario Communities
Rogers, along with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), the federal government and Ontario, have announced that 5G mobile services are now available in 21 communities in Eastern Ontario. There are 42 new cell towers and upgrades to four existing sites, bringing 5G wireless services to all. The EORN Cell Gap Project, which is a...
Apple Admits it Messed Up M2 iPad Air GPU Specs
Apple has finally admitted it screwed up its specs when it comes to GPU cores on the new M2 iPad Air. After 9to5Mac noticed the change on the weekend, Apple has now given a statement to the publication on the mix up, if you want to call it that. "We are updating Apple.com to correct...
Instagram Testing Unskippable ‘Ad Breaks’ for Videos
Image via Reddit Meta has been testing unskippable ads on Instagram for select users, with these advertisements hitting videos and being classified as “Ad break”. The company confirmed to TechCrunch they are indeed testing this ad format. “We’re always testing formats that can drive value for advertisers,” said a Meta spokesperson. “As we test and...
Revealed: Apple’s Secretive iPhone Torture Testing Labs [VIDEO]
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, recently toured Apple's testing laboratories to show us how the company ensures the durability of new iPhones before their release. "Have you actually seen how they water test phones for IP ratings?" MKBHD said on X last week. He described a comprehensive water and ingress testing process in...
Public Mobile Payments Now Easier within Mobile App
Telus-owned Public Mobile has announced its mobile app now allows for easier payments. According to Public Mobile on Thursday, it said the Payment Tab screens in its mobile app are now native, meaning it’s part of the app itself and not just loading a web page. "This means faster performance and fewer steps to manage...
Apple Vision Pro Canada Launch Might Be in July: Report
The international release of Apple's Vision Pro headset is said to be happening in July, according to sources speaking with MacRumors. This seemingly corroborates a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman from earlier this month, that said Canada, the UK, and Singapore would join Germany, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China in getting Vision Pro...
Google Details 7 New Android Features: Edit Sent Messages and More
Google has announced seven new Android features it says are designed to enhance user experience and functionality across devices, according to details shared by Jan Jedrzejowicz, Director of Product, Android and Business Communications, on Thursday. Edit Sent Messages Android users can now edit messages sent via Google Messages. By tapping and holding a sent RCS...
New on Prime Video in Canada: June 2024
Amazon has announced its latest slate of new shows and movies coming to Prime Video in Canada for June 2023. Highlights include the highly anticipated fourth season of "The Boys”, coming on June 13. Canadian music icon Celine Dion returns to the spotlight to highlight her rare neurological disorder with the exclusive documentary "I Am:...
Shake Shack Toronto Opening Date Announced for June
American fast food chain Shake Shack announced on Thursday its first Canadian location at Yonge and Dundas in Toronto will have an opening date on June 13th at 11:00 AM. The company's burgers are a step up from In-N-Out and this is exciting news for Canadian fans of the restaurant that first started in New...
