Stories by John Quintet

Apple's Vice President of Camera Software Engineering, Jon McCormack, and Senior Director of iPhone Product Marketing, Maxime Veron, recently sat down with PetaPixel to discuss the company's philosophy behind the iPhone 15's camera system. "It really is, in my mind, all about allowing people to go chase their vision," said McCormack. He emphasized that Apple...

Apple has rolled out watchOS 10, a significant update that introduces a range of new features designed to improve user experience on the Apple Watch. The update is available for Apple Watch Series 4 and later, and requires an iPhone XS or later running iOS 17. Here are the Major Features of watchOS 10 Redesigned...

Apple's new iCloud+ subscription plans are now available in Canada. The company announced the new storage plans last week at its iPhone 15 special event. There is now a 6TB iCloud+ plan for $39.99 CAD per month and 12TB for $79.99 CAD per month. These plans are designed to complement the iPhone 15 and iPhone...

Apple has rolled out its tvOS 17 update, introducing FaceTime capabilities to Apple TV 4K. The new feature allows users to make calls directly from their Apple TV 4K or initiate calls on iPhone or iPad and transfer them to the TV. The integration uses Continuity Camera support to wirelessly connect to iPhone or iPad,...

In Brown County, Texas, Apple has embarked on a joint venture to power 100,000 homes with clean energy through a four-mile-long stretch of nearly a million solar panels. It's a staggering project from Apple as it continues to pursue its green goals. But don't accuse Cook and Apple of just talking and not choosing action...

Apple detailed the new USB-C connector featured in its iPhone 15 series devices, that have replaced the legacy Lightning connector. The universally accepted USB-C standard allows for charging, data syncing, and audio and video playback. The connector is compatible with a range of devices, including Mac, iPad, and AirPods Pro (2nd generation). Apple's switch to...

Like clockwork, Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders are advancing into the ‘Preparing to Ship’ phase. Apple kicked off iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro pre-orders on Friday, and by late afternoon, some of the first launch day deliveries shifted into the ‘Preparing to Ship’ phase faster than years past. According to iPhone...

Apple said during its special event this week that the iPhone 15 Pro will offer "the fastest performance of any smartphone currently on the market" and will support hardware-accelerated ray tracing. In an interview with IGN, Jeremy Sandmel, Apple's Senior Director of GPU Software, elaborated on the device's capabilities: "The iPhone can connect to these...

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has introduced a limited-time promotion offering customers a 'free' iPhone 15 when they purchase an iPhone 15 series phone and participate in the TradeUp program. The offer is available exclusively at participating Freedom Mobile retail locations and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. A one-time connection fee of up to...

Cubic Transportation Systems has partnered with Sault Ste. Marie Transit to launch the Umo payment platform in Ontario. The collaboration aims to modernize fare payment methods and improve the daily commute for transit riders in Sault Ste. Marie. "One of the most anticipated features of the Umo system is the implementation of smart card bus...

Apple is facing scrutiny in France over the radiation levels of its iPhone 12 model. The company has directed its tech support employees not to volunteer any information when consumers inquire about the issues, reports Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman. Employees have been instructed to state that they have no information to share if customers ask...

Rogers and Fido have kicked off iPhone 15 series pre-orders and also revealed pricing for upfront purchases, along with financing options. According to Rogers, the company shared its pricing for monthly financing with and without Upfront Edge on a two-year term, plus what it will cost for 48-month 0% APR financing with a Rogers credit...