Stories by Gary Ng

Uber Launches in Victoria, Kelowna, Chilliwack

Uber is ready to expand into three more cities in British Columbia, with Victoria, Kelowna and Chilliwack to go live today starting at noon PDT. Drivers were informed yesterday by email the launch in each of these three cities was set to go live today, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Drivers completing 20 trips within the...

iPadOS 17 System Requirements: Can your iPad Update?

Today Apple took the wraps off iPadOS 17 at WWDC, bringing new personalized Lock Screen widgets, interactive widgets and also new changes to Messages, the Health app for iPad, better PDF editing, and more. With iPadOS 17 now available for developers, the final version will hit consumers this fall. What are the requirements of iPadOS...

Rogers ‘Confident’ Carrier Deals Coming for TTC Subway

Rogers acquired BAI Canada back in April, taking control of the wireless network for the TTC subway network and tunnels. Today, Rogers announced it is "confident of reaching deals with all carriers,” while adding if they cannot, they will propose a "dispute resolution process to help us get there." When asked for clarification on this...

iOS 17 System Requirements: Can your iPhone Update?

Apple today revealed iOS 17, introducing new features to enhance how you use your iPhone. With every iOS update, it seems older devices get dropped from the newest software. With iOS 17, Apple has dropped the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. These are devices that are five years old. Here are the...

2023 WWDC Keynote Replay Now Available [VIDEO]

Apple released a replay of its WWDC23 keynote shortly after it concluded, and it’s also available on YouTube. Check out the full 2 hour and 6-minute video below, which includes product trailers for Apple Vision Pro. Today Apple announced new Mac hardware, and gave software updates on the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS,...

iOS 17 Beta Download for iPhone and More Released for Devs

Apple announced today at WWDC the new iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 betas would be made available today, alongside other beta versions of its software. Shortly after the WWDC23 keynote ended, Apple released beta software for developers to download and test. Here’s what’s available for download right now: Xcode 15 beta (15A5160n) iOS 17 beta...

Here are 17 Big Things Announced at WWDC [VIDEO]

Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote took place today and the company had a jam-packed announcement. We learned about a new 15-inch MacBook Air, along with M2 Max and M2 Ultra upgrades for the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. We also saw previews of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, tvOS 17 and also the reveal of...

Apple Vision Pro Pricing: About $4,700 Canadian

Apple unveiled its mixed-reality headset called Apple Vision Pro today, a “revolutionary product” according to Tim Cook. As for pricing of Vision Pro? It starts at $3,499 USD, or about $4,702 Canadian. That’s pretty expensive. Apple said the cost of a television set, audio, cameras and more would cost more than Vision Pro. Vision Pro...

Here are New Features in watchOS 10 for Apple Watch

Apple has just detailed new features in watchOS 10 coming for Apple Watch at WWDC. The company blasted through new features. Here’s what’s coming to Apple Watch in watchOS 10: New ways to navigate Palette watch face Snoopy watch face New features for Fitness+ Topographic maps Cycling power zones Name drop Smart Stack Group FaceTime...

Apple Vision Pro: This is Apple’s New Headset

Apple has just unveiled its mixed reality headset called: Apple Vision Pro. It was announced by Tim Cook using Steve Jobs’ “one more thing” announcement at WWDC. The interface looks like an iPhone or iPad. It looks like ski goggles on your face. When you first put on Vision Pro, the home view lives in...

Here are New Features for AirPods, AirPlay, tvOS 17

Apple just announced new features coming to audio and home, specifically AirPods, SharePlay and tvOS 17 at WWDC. Here’s a brief overview of what’s coming: AirPlay in hotels; so you can stream your shows right on TVs Siri (instead of Hey Siri) Screen saver with memories in tvOS 17 Adaptive Audio for AirPods Faster AirPods...

FaceTime is Coming to Apple TV, Here’s How it Works

Apple has announced you’ll soon be able to use FaceTime on your Apple TV, thanks to Continuity Camera that will leverage your iPhone and iPad, as announced at WWDC. A new FaceTime app for Apple TV will leverage centre stage to keep you centred during video calls. During calls, when you make hand gestures such...