Stories by John Quintet
First Hands-On: Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro in Space Black [VIDEOS]
Apple held a special event on Monday evening, showcasing its new M3 chip family that made its way into the refreshed 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros and 24-inch iMac. For the M3 Pro and M3 Max configurations, a new exclusive colour option is available: Space Black. This seems like a throwback to the iBook days...
Apple Store Adds Trio of New Accessories
Apple tonight, aside from debuting a new M3 MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac, also added three new accessories to its online store. New is the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m), available in space grey, midnight, starlight, silver and space black for $59 CAD. Apple's 2-metre charge cable comes with a MagSafe 3 connector, designed...
Apple’s M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max: What You Need to Know
Apple has unveiled its latest chipsets—M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max—touted as the most advanced chips ever designed for personal computers. These chips are the first in the industry to utilize 3-nanometer process technology, offering significant performance improvements and new capabilities for Mac devices. "With 3-nanometer technology, a next-generation GPU architecture, a higher-performance CPU, faster...
Google CEO Proposed Preinstalled Search App on iPhones
Google CEO Sundar Pichai disclosed a 2018 proposal to Apple CEO Tim Cook for preinstalling a Google Search app on all iOS devices. The proposal, revealed by Pichai’s testimony in today’s U.S v. Google antitrust trial, aimed to deepen the partnership between the two tech giants and potentially increase revenue for both companies. However, Apple,...
Vintage Apple Products Fetch Over $1 Million in Record-Setting Auction
LCG Auctions has concluded its latest auction, selling vintage Apple products and pop-culture memorabilia for a total of more than $731,000 USD ($1.01 million CAD). The auction, which ran from October 13-29, featured 246 lots and was highlighted by the sale of a factory-sealed original 2007 iPhone 4GB version with its original store receipt for...
Google Now Fixing Android 14 Storage Bug on Pixel Phones
Google has acknowledged a known issue affecting some Pixel devices (Pixel 6 and later models) that have been updated to Android 14 and have multiple users set up. The issue can result in the primary user being unable to access media storage or cause the device to reboot with a "Factory data reset" message. Accepting...
Meta Expands Paid Verified Badges to Businesses in Canada
Meta is extending its Meta Verified test for businesses to include Instagram and Facebook in Canada. Initially launched in New Zealand and Australia, the service aims to add value to businesses by enhancing their visibility and credibility on Meta's platforms—if they open their wallets and subscribe. Priced at $36.99 CAD per month in Canada, businesses...
Microsoft to Block Unauthorized Third-Party Accessories on Xbox
Microsoft looks to ban the use of unauthorized third-party accessories with its Xbox consoles, starting on November 12, reports Windows Central. Users have reported receiving a warning message, identified by the error code "0x82d60002," when connecting such accessories. The message advises users to refer to Xbox's list of authorized products. Windows Central say sources familiar...
Apple Gifts AirPods Max Swag Box to Influencers for Mac Event
Apple is sending out special gift boxes containing AirPods Max headphones and themed snacks to select influencers in anticipation of its upcoming online-only Mac event set for Monday. The event, scheduled for 5pm PT/8pm ET on October 30, marks the first time Apple has hosted an evening event. Get ready for CEO Tim Cook to...
Fake AirPods Scam on Facebook Marketplace Hits PEI
Residents of Prince Edward Island are raising concerns about falling victim to counterfeit Apple AirPods scams on Facebook Marketplace. Md Nayeem Shazib, a Cornwall resident, purchased what he believed to be second-generation AirPods Pro for $150 from a local seller. The seller claimed the AirPods were unwanted gifts, making them cheaper than the official retail...
Apple Explains How iMessage Contact Key Verification Works
Apple has introduced a new security feature for its iMessage platform called Contact Key Verification, made available to developers in iOS 17.2 beta. The feature aims to increase the end-to-end encryption already in place by allowing users to confirm they are messaging only with intended recipients. Apple's Security Engineering and Architecture (SEAR) team shared a...
Instagram Threads API in Works, Publisher Content Concerns Raised
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced on Friday that the company is working on an API for Threads, its messaging platform that is seen as a rival to Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). The move aims to allow developers to create various apps and experiences centred around Threads. Mosseri made the announcement in response...
