Stories by Austin Blake

Google announced a major partnership with Apple today at WWDC, making its Gemini models available natively to Apple developers. The integration allows creators to pull cloud-hosted Gemini models into their applications and use them right inside Xcode to speed up coding tasks. Starting with the upcoming iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, visionOS 27, and...

Telus is allegedly planning to introduce a new, non-waivable $15 "SIM purchase" fee for both physical SIM cards and digital eSIMs starting June 11, 2026, according to documents seen by iPhone in Canada. The move appears to arrive just ahead of upcoming CRTC changes, set to kick in this Friday. The document details how the...

Apple has officially given a sneak peek at its upcoming watchOS 27, bringing a wave of artificial intelligence features and interface updates to the wrist. The software update, scheduled to launch this coming fall, shifts its focus toward a much more personal and conversational user experience. At the centre of the update is Siri AI,...

Apple today previewed its next major Mac operating system upgrade, macOS 27 Golden Gate, introducing an entirely separate Siri app and a refreshed visual style called Liquid Glass. Yeah, the rumours about Big Bear turned out to be totally false. The update heavily focuses on expanded artificial intelligence features and interface refinements across the platform....

Apple has announced that developers can begin testing its latest software releases and Apple Intelligence features starting today through the Apple Developer Program. A public beta will launch next month through the Apple Beta Software Program, while the final versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27 are...

Apple is expanding Apple Intelligence with new features in the Home app and Shortcuts, aiming to make everyday tasks easier and more automated, as announced at WWDC. In the Home app, Apple Intelligence can now group related smart home alerts into a single notification that updates as an activity unfolds. Instead of receiving multiple notifications...

Apple has announced a major expansion of Siri's capabilities, adding visual intelligence, advanced writing tools and deeper integration across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro at WWDC. The new features are powered by Apple Intelligence and are designed to help users understand what they see, take action on information and create content more easily. One...

Apple has unveiled the next generation of Apple Intelligence, revealing that it worked closely with Google to build the AI models that will power its latest software experiences. During the WWDC keynote, Apple said it collaborated with Google and the technology behind the Gemini family of AI models to create new Apple Foundation models. These...

Apple highlighted a series of performance improvements coming in iOS 27, saying the update focuses on making devices feel faster, more responsive and less frustrating to use, at its WWDC keynote. Some of the key upgrades include: Apps on iPhone and iPad launch up to 30% faster, including third-party apps, thanks to new preloading techniques....

Toronto transit riders just got a nice perk. As part of an expanded partnership with the Montreal-based Transit app (not Toronto), the TTC is handing everyone a free upgrade to Royale, the app's premium tier, right in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Transit app's Royale normally costs you $4.99/month or $24.99/year, but TTC...

Rogers pushed out an update to its MyRogers iOS app last week, adding a series of improvements meant to simplify how customers manage their mobile and home services. The biggest security upgrade is the addition of support for passkeys. This allows users to sign in using biometrics like Face ID, moving away from traditional passwords....

OpenAI is planning a big overhaul of ChatGPT, pushing it away from simple Q&A and toward a "superapp" built around AI agents and coding tools. It's a major shift for the San Francisco company as it tries to bring in higher-margin revenue before going public. A report from the Financial Times says the revamp would...