Stories by John Quintet

Toronto has decided to continue issuing licenses to rideshare drivers, including those from Uber, by revoking a previously established cap. This decision comes in the wake of legal action initiated by Uber Canada against the city. Uber Canada had filed an injunction with the Ontario Supreme Court on December 4, challenging the city's decision to...

Amazon introduced 'Your Books’ this week, a comprehensive feature designed to enhance the reading experience for its users, debuting in the U.S. This new tool consolidates all print, Kindle, and Audible books owned by a customer, offering personalized recommendations and insights into reading habits. 'Your Books' is accessible by searching the term in the Amazon...

In a recent blind camera comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, priced from $1,749 CAD, was pitted against a professional camera setup worth over $8,000 CAD. Conducted by Max Tech, the test took place in New York City, where a series of photos were taken with both cameras, but without the reviewers knowing which device...

Rogers in collaboration with Lynk Global, has successfully made Canada's first satellite-to-mobile phone call using Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones. The call took place in historic Heart’s Content in Newfoundland, notable for being the site of the first transatlantic telegraph connection between Canada and Ireland over 150 years ago. The demonstration included testing of SMS, data,...

Netflix has made significant strides in the gaming industry, announcing an expansion of its gaming portfolio with a total of 86 games by the end of 2023. This move comes two years after the company announced its ambition to become a destination for must-play games. The mobile games, included with every Netflix membership, are free...

Meta’s WhatsApp has unveiled a new feature for its users this week. On Tuesday, WhatsApp introduced 'Pinned Messages.' This new feature enables users to pin important messages at the top of a chat, ensuring that critical information remains readily accessible. Pinned Messages are expected to be particularly beneficial in group chats, where tracking important messages...

"Killers of the Flower Moon,” backed by Apple, has made a significant impact at the Critics Choice Awards with 12 nominations. The film, which was released in theatres on October 20, 2023, is now a prominent contender in numerous categories. Leonardo DiCaprio is in the running for Best Actor, and Lily Gladstone for Best Actress,...

Apple announced the expansion of its Self Service Repair program, along with the launch of a new diagnostic tool, enhancing user autonomy in troubleshooting on Wednesday. The program now includes the iPhone 15 series and Mac models with M2 chips, such as the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac mini, Mac Pro,...

General Motors (GM) has recently faced backlash following its announcement earlier this year to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its new electric vehicles (EVs) and future products. The decision, initially met with confusion and criticism, was further explained in a conversation with MotorTrend. GM's head of product for infotainment, Tim Babbitt, provided...

Apple is addressing a critical security vulnerability that has enabled iPhone thieves to hijack customer accounts, access passwords, and even steal money. The tech giant is rolling out a new iOS setting, 'Stolen Device Protection', to iOS 17.3 beta testers, available now. This feature is designed to defend against the sophisticated attacks that have plagued...

As 2023 draws to a close, Apple is celebrating the year's most popular apps and games, revealing year-end charts that cater to users in over 35 countries and regions. These charts, now accessible on the App Store’s Today tab, showcase the top free and paid apps and games, alongside the leading titles from Apple Arcade....

Apple has proposed allowing competitors access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, used in mobile wallets like Apple Pay, according to three sources familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. This move could potentially settle ongoing European Union antitrust charges and avoid a significant fine. Last year, the EU's competition watchdog accused Apple of restricting competitors'...