Stories by John Quintet

Google has been revealed to pay Apple a significant portion of its search advertising revenue, and that exact percentage has been revealed, reports Bloomberg. Kevin Murphy, a University of Chicago professor and the main economics expert for Alphabet Inc.'s Google, testified on Monday that the tech giant pays Apple 36% of the revenue it earns...

The teardown maestros from iFixit recently got their hands on Apple’s newest M3 14-inch MacBook Pro and shared what’s inside the new machines. The M3 MacBook Pro, notably replacing the 13” model, has eliminated the Touch Bar, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. A notable feature of the new model is the...

Bell recently announced a $1 billion reduction in its investment for high-speed internet networks over the next two years in Ontario and Quebec, a move following the CRTC's mandate to allow internet service providers wholesale access to its network. This decision comes after a $100 million decrease in its capital expenditure budget last year, also...

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter that Apple's recent strategic decisions reveal a concerted effort to ensure the quality and performance of its upcoming 2024 software updates, including iOS 18. This ambition follows a rare move by Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, to temporarily freeze development on major...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described allegations involving threats and deceit linked to the ArriveCan app as “extremely concerning” during a session in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The allegations were raised by Cameron MacDonald, Assistant Deputy Minister at Health Canada, implicating Minh Doan, the federal government's Chief Technology Officer, reports The Globe and Mail....

Telus-owned Public Mobile and Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile have debuted what appear to be the lowest price we’ve seen for a 5G plan in Canada, priced at $34 per month with 20GB of data. Back in September we saw Public Mobile debut a $34/20GB 4G plan, but this same plan with 5G connectivity is now available,...

Apple has reached a $25 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. The case, involving the largest penalty under the Immigration and Nationality Act's anti-discrimination clause, accused Apple of unfairly discriminating against U.S. citizens and certain non-citizens with permanent work rights in the U.S. The investigation, which started in...

In an effort to maintain high-quality standards for apps, Google Play has announced a series of new policies and programs. Kobi Gluck, Director of Product Management, emphasized the platform's commitment to ensuring users have access to the best possible app experiences. This initiative is part of Google Play's ongoing investment in tools and features that...

Rogers has disclosed a net loss in its financial results for the three months ending September 30, despite witnessing growth in revenue and service revenue. The Q3 net loss stands in stark contrast to the previous year's net income, reflecting a downturn in profitability for the telco. The company's total revenue increased by 36% to...

Ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV, in collaboration with Stingray, has announced the launch of five new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) Channels in Canada. The channels introduced are set to enhance Pluto TV's entertainment offerings in Canada with a range of specialized content: Stingray Naturescape: A channel that offers viewers a tranquil experience with its...

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) offers AI-generated summaries that amalgamate the most important information for user queries. The company has announced this feature has now expanded to 120 new countries, but Canada isn’t one of them. Following successful implementations in the U.S., India, and Japan, the technology has received overwhelmingly positive feedback says Google. Now,...

Google, alongside major European telecom operators, has urged the European Commission to mandate Apple's iMessage to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), potentially reshaping the messaging app landscape in the European Union. The Financial Times has obtained a letter addressed to the Commission, where a Google senior vice-president and the CEOs of Vodafone,...