Stories by Gary Ng

Apple has released watchOS 9.0.1 for the Apple Watch Ultra, which launches tomorrow in stores. The first pre-orders of the smartwatch in Canada have already shipped. With watchOS 9.0.1, build 20R8380, Apple says “this update includes improvements and bug fixes for your Apple Watch Ultra,” specifically an issue where “audio could be distorted during phone...

Apple has released iOS 16.0.2 for download for iPhone users. This update comes in at 353.5 MB for our iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple says it provides “important security updates”, while also fixes the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max bugs related to the camera shake while using third-party apps. Apple says iOS...

American smartphone accessory maker, OtterBox, says it has halted shipments of iPhone cases and more to Quebec, as it complies with French language laws in the province. The company’s website has a message on its homepage, stating it has temporarily stopped shipments to Quebec, due to French language requirements. "We have temporarily suspended shipments to...

Xplore, formerly known as Xplornet, announced on Thursday it has doubled internet speeds in New Brunswick. Previously, internet download speeds were at 50 Mbps, but they are now at up to 100 Mbps for over 21,000 homes and businesses in the province. "As our home province, New Brunswick has been our launching ground for next-gen...

Google has launched a new Chromecast with Google TV (HD), a more affordable version of its plug-and-play streaming player. The new Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is priced at $39.99 in Canada, which is $30 cheaper than the 4K version. This new version of Chromecast launches 9 years after the original, an evolution of the...

Netflix Canada has released its list of new shows and movies coming in October 2022. For Netflix Games, there are now up to 28 free games on iOS and Android. Coming soon games include: Nailed It! Baking Bash; Spiritfarer; and Hello Kitty Happiness Parade. Check out the list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada in October 2022,...

Apple has a new feature called Crash Detection on its iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Essentially, if you’re in a car crash, your phone will detect it and call emergency services and also reach out to your emergency contacts. "When your iPhone detects a severe car crash, it will display an alert and...

Amazon has announced its next-generation 2022 Fire HD 8 tablets, with three models available. The company says these new versions come with a thinner design, are lighter plus also faster than predecessors thanks to hexa-core processors. These new Fire HD 8 tablets are also stronger than before, "testing twice as durable as the iPad mini...

According to unnamed sources speaking with CTV News, the federal government plans to relax COVID-19 restrictions by the end of September, which includes dropping the ArriveCAN app requirement. CTV News says vaccination requirements, random COVID-19 testing and ArriveCAN app usage are set to end by month’s end. The app has been criticized for causing delays...

Apple has released iOS 16.1 beta 2 and more for developers on Tuesday. Here’s what you can download below: iOS 16.1 beta 2 (20B5050f) iPadOS 16 beta 9 (20B5050f) macOS 13 beta 8 (22A5352e) watchOS 9.1 beta 2 (20S5049d) tvOS 16.1 beta 2 (20K5046d) We see that iPadOS 16 beta 9 is also available, and...

PCMag has released its 10th annual Fastest Mobile Networks Canada results, this time for 2022. This is where the publication drives across Canada to test wireless speeds and coverage with its array of devices. For 2022, the fastest mobile network crown goes to Bell, seeing maximum download speeds of 1373 Mbps, versus Rogers in second...

With every new iPhone launch, there’s always some bug that plagues new devices that result in uproar. The latest making headlines are camera shake issues on iPhone 14 Pro devices when using third-party apps such as Snap and TikTok. Camera lenses start buzzing non-stop. Another bug is related to relentless copy and paste alerts, asking...