Stories by John Quintet

With yesterday’s launch of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, we’re seeing the annual torture tests by YouTube reviewers come to light. JerryRigEverything puts the durability of Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro Max to the test. The phone, which features a titanium frame, failed the durability test, raising questions about the material's suitability for...

Apple has broadened the spectrum of repair choices for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus users. Reliable information from multiple sources indicates that both Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers are now equipped to conduct individual repairs on the bottom-right microphone of these specific models, reports MacRumors. This strategic move holds the promise of delivering...

Apple is making a significant foray into the sports broadcasting arena, led by Eddy Cue, the company's Senior Vice President of Services, explaining the company’s ambitions in an interview with GQ this week. The iPhone maker had previously signed a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) to serve as its primary broadcast...

In a recent video by the longtime old-school destroyer of Apple products, TechRax, the durability of the iPhone 15 Pro's titanium exterior was put to the test using a knife and a hammer. As expected, it doesn't end well for the newest iPhone. The video revealed that while the phone's titanium casing feels lighter and...

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick announced in an internal email that the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued preliminary approval for the company's planned merger with Microsoft. The approval is based on solutions that Microsoft presented in its new merger application. "This approval is critical to completing our merger," said Kotick on Thursday....

Apple CEO Tim Cook was present at the Fifth Avenue Apple store in New York to mark today's launch of the iPhone 15 lineup. "The first guy in line got here at 8:00 p.m. last night. This is for the iPhone 15. The doors are about to open," said Steve Kovach, a reporter for CNBC....

Amazon announced that its streaming service, Prime Video, will introduce limited advertisements starting in early 2024. The change will affect users in the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Canada initially, with plans to expand to other countries later in the year. The move aims to sustain the company's investment in compelling content, including its award-winning Amazon...

iPhone 14 models and earlier (left); iPhone 15 models (right) Apple has introduced new battery information features for its iPhone 15 lineup, another slight advantage over older models. The latest iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro now allow users to view when the battery was manufactured, when it was first used, and its cycle count....

Apple’s services head Eddy Cue and artificial intelligence chief John Giannandrea are slated to testify in the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The case centers on allegations that Google abused its power in the online search market through its search agreement with Apple, reports Bloomberg. Giannandrea, a former Google executive, and Cue,...

We're rounding the corner into another month and that means a list of what's new on Disney+ Canada for October 2023. Highlights include the second season premiere of Loki, while The Kardashians return again for another season, and Ahsoka episodes continue. Check out the full listings below showing what's new on Disney+ Canada for October...

Google has reignited its campaign urging Apple to adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS), a modern messaging standard. In a video titled "Meet iPager - Help Apple #GetTheMessage," Google criticizes Apple for using outdated SMS and MMS technology when texting with Android devices. The campaign by Google points out multiple shortcomings in Apple's existing messaging system....

The first iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders have shipped in Canada, ahead of tomorrow’s official launch. Earlier in the week, we told you how some iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders were in the ‘preparing to ship’ phase right after orders were placed last Friday. Some customers were already able to track the shipping status...