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Apple Accused of Running a ‘Walled Garden’ Monopoly in Canada

Looks like Canadians are attempting to break down Apple’s App Store dominance here as well, and not just in the U.S. The Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, better known as CIPPIC, has filed an application asking for permission to bring a case under the Competition Act, accusing Apple of abusing its dominant...

Gmail Users Just Got a Surprise Free AI Upgrade: What’s New

Google is expanding its use of Gemini inside Gmail, with several AI-powered features now available to users at no cost. According to Blake Barnes, Google’s vice-president of product for Gmail, Gemini tools that previously required a paid subscription are now being rolled out for free to all users. Google says the changes are meant to...

Ford Wants an AI Assistant on Your iPhone That Knows Your Truck

Ford executive Doug Field used a new company blog post to spell out how the automaker thinks about in-car technology and why it says smart features should be built for everyday buyers, not just luxury vehicles. Field, Ford’s chief EV, digital, and design officer, said the auto industry has spent years piling on screens, sensors,...

Apple Card Gets a New Bank and Canada Still Gets Nothing

Apple has announced that Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card, replacing Goldman Sachs, which is exiting the partnership. Apple said the transition is expected to take about 24 months. During that time, Apple Card users will be able to continue using their cards as usual. Apple said the card’s main features will...

ChatGPT Is About to Get Very Personal With Apple Health

OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Health, a new health-focused experience inside ChatGPT that lets users connect personal health data, including information from Apple Health, to get more personalized answers. The new feature is designed to help users better understand their health data, prepare for doctor appointments, and track patterns over time. OpenAI says health and wellness...

WhatsApp’s Latest Update Makes Group Chats Less Chaotic

Meta's WhatsApp is rolling out a set of new features aimed at making group chats easier to manage and more expressive. The updates focus on helping people keep track of roles in group chats, highlight messages, and remember upcoming plans. WhatsApp says the changes are designed for everyday uses, from family chats to sports groups...