Stories by John Quintet

Apple released iOS 17.4 Beta 1 yesterday and it comes with some new features, especially for users in Europe as the iPhone maker has opened up iOS, Safari and the App Store to meet EU Digital Markets Act regulations. iOS 17.4 beta is out for developers and soon public beta testers, coming in at a...

Epic Games has announced Fortnite will be coming back to the iPhone—for customers in Europe. That’s thanks to Apple being forced to make changes to iOS, Safari and the App Store to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. "Remember Fortnite on iOS? How bout we bring that back. Later this year...

The latest beta version of iOS 17.4 released today introduces a diverse range of new emojis, drawing from Unicode's September 2023 recommendations, known as Emoji 15.1. These additions encompass six entirely new emoji concepts, four non-gender-specifying family emojis, and direction-specifying variations of six existing people emojis, resulting in a total of 118 fresh emoji options...

Apple has announced significant updates to iOS, Safari, and the App Store to align with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The updates, which include over 600 new APIs, expanded app analytics, and alternative browser engine functionality, are aimed at complying with the DMA while ensuring user security. “The changes we’re announcing today comply...

Bell has announced the launch of its next-gen Fibe TV service in Atlantic Canada, integrating live TV, on-demand shows, movies, and a vast array of apps into a singular, user-friendly platform. The service is now available to new and existing residential customers. The new Fibe TV supports over 500 live TV channels, on-demand content, and...

The OnePlus 12 offers an impressive experience, striking a balance between high-end features and practical everyday usage. We got to take a brief hands-on with the OnePlus 12 and it was quick to see just how impressive this new Android phone really was for the price. The device's 6.82-inch QHD+ 120Hz Super Fluid display (there’s...

Google has announced the launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in a fresh new trendy colour, Mint. For Canada, Mint will only be available for the Pixel 8 and not the Pixel 8 Pro. Here’s another image of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in Mint colours below (this matches a...

Mophie today announced the release of a special, limited edition powerstation plus, celebrating the Year of the Dragon with an artistic dragon design. This unique product integrates both Lightning and USB-C cables within a compact frame, featuring a 10,000 mAh internal battery. Designed for convenience, the powerstation plus allows users to charge multiple devices simultaneously....

Disney+ Canada has announced its list of new shows and movies available on the streaming service, coming in February 2024. Highlights include the premiere of FX's Shogun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Star Wars: Bad Batch will also...

Recent leaks shared by reliable leaker @OnLeaks with 91mobiles and MySmartPrice have provided a sneak peek into the anticipated designs and features of Google's upcoming Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro smartphones. These leaks include detailed 5K renders and a 360-degree video, offering a comprehensive view of what to expect from the next Google flagship...

Vancouver-based law firm, Slater Vecchio LLP, has launched class action lawsuits against theatre chain Cineplex in British Columbia and Quebec. The suits allege that Cineplex's practice of not disclosing online booking fees at the beginning of the ticket purchasing process constitutes false and misleading advertising. These lawsuits aim to represent all Canadian consumers who were...

In the rural Whitbourne area in Newfoundland and Labrador, Mike Mullins faced a significant challenge when he built a high-tech smart home for his retirement: the local internet service provided by Bell was not fast enough as it was painfully slow. "We've lived in town for 30 years, and when we moved to Whitbourne, my...