Stories by Gary Ng
Bell Unveils New Cloud Security Solutions for Businesses
Bell has introduced two new cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) solutions on Wednesday to help Canadian businesses better manage their cloud security. The solutions include Cloud Security Posture Assessment (CSPA) powered by Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud, and Cloud Security Posture Protection (CSPP). These cybersecurity offerings detect threats to enterprise data in the cloud and...
Rogers and Fido Launch AI-Powered Spam Call Detection
Rogers and Fido have launched a new adaptive AI-powered feature called Spam Call Detect, to help customers avoid unwanted and fraudulent calls. The technology is designed to monitor and evaluate incoming calls to the Rogers wireless and wireline networks in real time, said the company on Tuesday, leveraging a "self-evolving analytic engine" that continuously improves its...
Apple Says Xcode 14.1 Required for App Store Submissions Starting April 25
Apple has shared a new App Store submission requirement for developers today, which comes after new beta builds were released. Beginning April 25, 2023, developers submitting iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS apps to the App Store must use Xcode 14.1 or later. The most recent Xcode 14 version, which includes the latest SDKs for iOS 16,...
First iOS 16.5 Beta Download and More Released for Developers
After releasing iOS 16.4 and more final builds for the public yesterday, Apple has wasted no time as the first iOS and iPadOS 16.5 beta builds have been released, along with new builds for macOS, watchOS and tvOS as well. Check out what’s available for developers to download and test below: iOS 16.5 beta (20F5028e)...
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...
