Stories by John Quintet

Microsoft says Windows 11 PCs are getting a huge change for the first time in almost 30 years—a new dedicated Copilot key. This change brings a shift to AI-powered Windows PCs, explains Yusuf Mehdi, Executive Vice President and Consumer Chief Marketing Officer at Microsoft, who noted 2024 is set to be the year of the...

Apple Arcade is kicking off 2024 with the launch of three new titles and over 20 major updates to popular games this month. Today, players can dive into the epic and nostalgic world of "Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom," unwind with "Cornsweeper," a whimsical take on the classic Minesweeper, and test their skills in "Blackjack by MobilityWare+."...

Apple Fitness+ is set to introduce a series of new features and programs to help users stay active and mindful in the new year. Starting January 8, the service will launch a new sound meditation theme and a workout program titled "Strength, Core, and Yoga for Golfers," featuring golf star Rose Zhang, and led by...

Recent data from subscription-analytics provider Antenna indicates a growing trend of customers canceling their streaming service subscriptions, the United States, reports the Wall Street Journal. In November, premium streaming services saw customer defections rise to 6.3%, up from 5.1% the previous year. Antenna's data further reveals that about one-quarter of U.S. subscribers to major streaming...

Last night, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket made a significant stride in global communication technology by launching 21 Starlink satellites, including its first six with innovative Direct to Cell capabilities, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, reports Tesla North. The Direct to Cell feature allows mobile network operators globally to provide seamless access to texting,...

Despite a projected decline in the overall global smartphone market, the premium segment (wholesale prices of $600 US or more) is set to grow by 6% year-over-year in 2023, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse Service. This growth indicates a new record for the premium market, which is expected to constitute nearly a quarter of...

In its latest #BestPhonesForever advertising campaign, Google has released a new ad that playfully highlights the superior capabilities of its Pixel 8 Pro, particularly the 'Best Take' feature, in comparison to Apple's iPhone 14. The ad, titled "Rough Night," showcases a conversation between an iPhone and a Pixel phone, emphasizing the Pixel’s AI photography features...

Last week, it was announced that Amazon’s Prime Video would start showing ad breaks in Canada on February 5, 2023. On Tuesday morning, Prime Video emailed out customers detailing the new ad breaks, according to an email received by iPhone in Canada. On February 5, Prime Video will begin showing limited advertisements in movies and...

Apple is set to face significant legal and regulatory challenges in 2024 that could impact its profitable $85 billion USD annual services business. What’s at stake? The outcome of a series of decisions by US and EU authorities in the coming months will be crucial in determining the future of this segment of the iPhone...

Microsoft Copilot is now available for free for iPhone and iPad users. This release follows the introduction of a similar version for Android devices earlier this week.  Copilot (formerly Bing Chat) integrates OpenAI's latest paid GPT-4 and DALL·E 3 AI models, bringing advanced features designed to enhance productivity and creativity, at no charge. The app...

The smartphone industry, with Apple as a notable exception, is increasingly focusing on foldable smartphones to rejuvenate the stagnant mobile market. Despite their introduction nearly five years ago, foldables, which feature screens that unfold like a book, have only slightly exceeded a 1% global market share. Samsung has reinforced its commitment to foldable devices, especially...

CBC/Radio-Canada and Rogers separately announced partnerships with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) to broadcast and stream the League's inaugural season, which consists of six teams from Canada and the U.S. This collaboration aims to enhance the visibility of women's sports in Canada. The first-ever PWHL game is scheduled for New Year’s Day, January 1,...