Stories by Gary Ng

Apple has made available iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 Release Candidate versions and more for developers. This signals a final release for regular users will be soon made available, likely in the next week or so. Check out what’s available now for developers to download and test: Xcode 15.1 Release Candidate (15C65) iOS 17.2 Release...

Twelve South has debuted ButterFly, what it is calling the world's smallest 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe charger, designed specifically for Apple products. This ultra-compact charger, comparable in size to an AirPods Pro Case, is tailored for travelers, featuring a durable aluminum shell that neatly unfolds to reveal a MagSafe charger for iPhones and a magnetic fast...

Last week, ExpressVPN launched their app for Apple TV in beta, but as of today, it’s now widely available for all. What does this mean? You can download the ExpressVPN app right on your Apple TV, sign in, then connect to any country that you wish and view content that’s normally geo-restricted. In our case,...

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has announced it will extend the waiving of overages to Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Any long distance and SMS charges to these regions will be free from Canada, while Freedom Mobile customers roaming in these regions will also see charges waived. Freedom says these charges will be automatically...

Cycling and fitness app Strava has added in-app messaging, a feature that should have debuted ages ago. The new messaging feature will show up for those who have updated the app and allows for both individual and group chats. Previously, coordinating a group ride or run would require WhatsApp to allow for both iOS and...

Apple has showcased the advanced camera capabilities of the iPhone 15 in a new ad called ‘Album Cover'. "On iPhone 15 you can turn your photos into portraits after you take the shot. And for even more control, you can shift the focus between subjects,” says Apple in the ad at just under 2 minutes...

Apple has released three updates on Thursday, with iOS and iPadOS 17.1.2 now available, along with macOS 14.1.2. According to Apple, “this update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users." You can download these latest updates for iPhone and iPad by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Let us know...

YouTube's "A Year on YouTube” list for 2023 reveals the content that has captured the attention of Canadians. It’s that time of the year again to see what was the most popular content on YouTube. This year, Canada experienced a surge in YouTube engagement, says Google, pointing out that the Top Canadian Creator was Anna...

Apple has revealed the winners of the 2023 App Store Awards, honouring 14 outstanding apps and games. The company announced finalists earlier this month. These selections, made by the App Store's Editorial team, are recognized for their ability to provide meaningful experiences and inspire cultural change. The winners, hailing from around the globe, were chosen...

Meta’s WhatsApp for iPad is moving one step closer to reality, as the app has reached beta testing through Apple’s TestFlight. The limited beta was spotted by WABetaInfo today and as of writing, the list of testers has already filled. Back in January of this year, WhatsApp for macOS beta was released to allow for...

Apple has released a new round of beta software for developers on Tuesday, including iOS 17.2 beta 4 and more. Check out what’s available for download below: iOS 17.2 beta 4 (21C5054b) iPadOS 17.2 beta 4 (21C5054b) macOS 14.2 beta 4 (23C5055b) watchOS 10.2 beta 4 (21S5358a) tvOS 17.2 beta 4 (21K5356c) As for what’s...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday has come and gone, but some wireless carriers have extended their promo plans for another day or two. The popular plan this year was a $34/50GB offering available from all flanker brands such as Fido, Koodo, Virgin Plus, Public Mobile and Freedom Mobile. Most carriers have extended their sales for...