Stories by Gary Ng
Bell and Rogers ‘5G+’ Carrier Icons Debut in iOS 16.4
With the public release of iOS 16.4 for iPhone users, many in Canada are starting to see a ‘5G+’ carrier icon from Bell and Rogers, with their compatible 5G plans. Many iPhone in Canada readers such as Rogers customer Sagar, noted the 5G+ icon is now present for his iPhone. Similar Bell customers on 5G+...
Kensington Unveils New Privacy Screens for MacBook Air, iMac, Studio Display
Kensington announced on Tuesday the addition of three new privacy screens for Apple’s Mac users, which are helpful to have when you’re working in public places like a coffee shop, airport and more. The new privacy screens are available for Apple’s Studio Display, 24-inch iMac and the 2022 MacBook Air. SA270 Privacy Screen for Studio...
Apple Unveils ‘Apple Pay Later’ for Interest-Free Instalments in the U.S.
Apple announced the launch of 'Apple Pay Later' in the United States, a new feature that enables customers to split purchases into four interest-free payments over six weeks without any additional fees. The feature was first announced at WWDC in 2022. The iPhone maker says this solution aims to support users' financial well-being and can...
Limited Edition Zelda Nintendo Switch and Accessories Announced
Nintendo has just unveiled a limited edition Nintendo Switch OLED Model - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition, set to launch on April 28, 2023. This limited edition OLED Switch is priced at $469.99 in Canada, and features an exclusive design inspired by the highly-anticipated game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of...
Eve Systems Debuts Matter-Ready Smart Home Tech and Updates
Eve Systems, a pioneer in the Matter smart home standard, has announced the launch of their first Matter-enabled devices, starting with the smart plug Eve Energy. The Matter-enabled models for North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom are available now, with Eve Motion and Eve Door & Window arriving on April 17th. Existing users of...
Sonos Brings Dolby Atmos Support for Apple Music and More
Sonos has released a new update for its S2 app, version 15.2, which brings support for Dolby Atmos playback through Apple Music on compatible Sonos devices. The update also introduces improved room grouping functionality and a new WiFi signal strength feature, along with bug fixes and performance enhancements. The company announced earlier this month it...
Apple Music Classical App Now Available for Download in Canada
After launching pre-orders for the dedicated Apple Music Classical app earlier this month, the app is now available in Canada, ahead of its March 28th launch date. An email was sent out to those that pre-ordered the app, saying, "Your pre-order for “Apple Music Classical” is now available." Apple goes on to explain, "The app...
Apple’s Emergency SOS Satellite Service Expands to Six New European Countries
Apple has expanded its Emergency SOS satellite security service to Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Portugal, bringing further safety to iPhone 14 users in these regions. This technology enables users to send and receive messages with emergency services even in areas without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Additionally, users can also share their location...
You Can Now Download iOS 16.4 for iPhone, iPadOS 16.4 for iPad and More
Apple has released iOS 16.4 for iPhone and iPadOS 16.4 for iPad, along with other software updates on Monday. The release was anticipated after Release Candidate builds were made available to developers last week. iOS 16.4 for iPhone comes in at 1.98 GB for the iPhone 14 Pro Max and includes 21 new emojis plus...
SaskTel Commits Over $1.6 Billion to Strengthen 5G and infiNET Infrastructure
SaskTel announced on Monday its plans for a record investment of approximately $413 million in wireless and fibre optic broadband infrastructure in Saskatchewan for the fiscal year 2023/24. This commitment is part of the crown corporation’s goal to invest over $1.6 billion in the next five years, aiming to significantly expand its 5G wireless network...
First Look: Apple Music Classical App User Interface
The Apple Music Classical app is set to launch on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Some Apple customers in countries such as Australia and New Zealand are already starting to see the app go live thanks to time zones. Some first screenshots were shared by leaker ShrimpApplePro. The Apple Music Classical app is a standalone app...
Sonos Era 100 Review: A Worthy Successor to the Sonos One
We’ve been testing the all-new Sonos Era 100, the successor to the wildly popular Sonos One for the past couple of weeks. In this brief review, we'll dive into the details of the Era 100 and also how it compares to its predecessor. Design and Build Quality The Era 100 sports a slim, modern design...