Stories by John Quintet

Apple has rolled out its new double tap gesture feature exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, as part of the watchOS 10.1 update made available on Wednesday. The feature allows users to perform a variety of actions without touching the display, simply by tapping their index finger and thumb...

Apple on Wednesday has released numerous software updates for the public as expected, after release candidate versions were made available to developers last week. iOS 17.1 is now available for iPhone and iPadOS 17.1 for iPad, plus more. Check out what’s available for download right now: iOS 17.1 iPadOS 17.1 iOS 16.7.2 iOS 15.8 iPadOS...

Telus has introduced extended network coverage for its postpaid wireless customers and those of its subsidiary, Koodo, along Highway 14 from Sooke to Port Renfrew on southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The new coverage aims to enhance wireless connectivity in the region and will allow customers to use voice, text, and data services without...

Apple announced its support for nationwide right-to-repair regulation in the U.S. at a White House event on Tuesday, reports CNBC. This marks a stark shift in the company’s policy towards letting customers repairing their own Apple devices. The company said it sees "real value" in a national law that would make iPhone parts and tools...

Prime Video announced a new lineup of Quebec-produced content at its Prime Video Presents Quebec showcase today. The slate includes new reality series, sports documentaries, and scripted dramas, all featuring local talent. The announcement underscores Prime Video's commitment to offering a wide range of entertainment options to its Quebec customers. "Today's event in Montreal showcased...

Apple is set to redesign its TV app as part of a broader strategy to streamline its various video services, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The revamped app is expected to be released in December, coinciding with an upcoming tvOS software update. The redesign aims to make the TV...

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is now on Prime Video, as part of Amazon's Prime Video Channels. The service is now available in the U.S. and Canada, with launches in Sweden and the UK scheduled for this week. Additional territories will be added throughout 2024. Prime members have the option to choose between two Crunchyroll memberships:...

Paramount+ is set to expand its direct-to-consumer distribution in Canada with the introduction of premium and ad-supported subscription tiers. The premium plan, which will offer content in 4K UHD, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, is slated for a November 16 launch in Canada, along with Australia, Brazil, and Mexico. The ad-supported tier will be...

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is calling on the Liberal government to amend the Online News Act to include Apple alongside Google and Meta. The act currently mandates Google and Meta to share revenues with news publishers but does not extend the same requirement to other platforms like Apple. "There are other platforms that...

Popular password manager, 1Password, announced on Monday that it had detected suspicious activity on its Okta instance, which is used to manage employee-facing apps. The activity was immediately terminated and an investigation was launched. "After a thorough investigation, we concluded that no 1Password user data was accessed," stated Pedro Canahuati, Chief Technology Officer, 1Password, on...

CIBC has been awarded the 2023 Mobile Banking Award by Surviscor, a firm specializing in analyzing and ranking digital customer experiences in Canada. The bank's mobile app was ranked the highest among those offered by Canada's major banks. "We are proud that our mobile banking app has once again been recognized as the highest ranked...

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today that Marvel's Spider-Man 2, developed by Insomniac Games in partnership with PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games, has sold over 2.5 million copies within the first 24 hours of its release. This makes it the fastest-selling game in PlayStation Studios' history. "Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is Insomniac Games’ third installment in the...