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According to findings by developer Steve Moser, in today’s release of iOS 17.1 beta 2, Apple may be planning to release an Apple Pencil 3 with USB-C charging support. The code includes a string that reads "PENCIL_LOW_BATTERY_ALERT_MESSAGE" - "Connect to USB-C to recharge soon," suggesting the new charging method. This year’s iPhone 15 and iPhone...

Apple has released new beta software for developers to download and test, with second betas of iOS 17.1 and more now available. Check out what's new for download below: Xcode 15.1 beta (15C5028h) iOS 17.1 beta 2 (21B5056e) iPadOS 17.1 beta 2 (21B5056e) macOS 14.1 beta 2 (23B5056e) watchOS 10.1 beta 2 (21S5053f) tvOS 17.1...

Apple now demands that app developers provide an "internet content provider (ICP) filing" when publishing new apps on its App Store in China.

Google has warned that it may restrict Canadians from searching for news on its platforms unless the Canadian government makes amendments to the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18. The Act, passed in June and set to take effect on December 19, aims to support the Canadian news industry by requiring large tech...

TikTok is venturing into a fresh revenue stream by embarking on a limited-scale test of a monthly subscription service designed to eliminate ads.

Meta Platforms is considering a monthly subscription fee for European users who wish to enjoy Facebook and Instagram platforms without ads.

Microsoft has disclosed its willingness to conceal the "Bing" brand on Apple devices in a bid to strike a deal with the tech giant and outplace Google.

Netflix is considering raising the price of its ad-free streaming service in several global markets, with a focus on the U.S. and Canada first, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports the Wall Street Journal. The exact amount of the price increase and its implementation date have not been disclosed. This move comes after...

Xplore has announced the successful completion of its major fibre Internet project in Quebec, providing more than 33,000 rural homes and businesses with high-speed Internet connectivity. The project was partially supported by Opération Haute Vitesse and involved an investment of over $132 million to lay 2,700 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure. The areas benefiting from this...

Sir Jony Ive, the renowned designer behind Apple’s iconic iPhone and iPad, has invested in Cruz, a startup specializing in portable blending devices. iBlender anyone? The startup was founded earlier this year by former Apple employees Matthew Moore and Dakota Adams, both of whom were part of Apple's manufacturing design team. Cruz's flagship product, the...

Air Canada has announced a collaboration with Audible to offer its global customers Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts as part of its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This marks the first time the airline is offering Canadian Audible Original content onboard, further enhancing its award-winning customer experience. "Entertainment is an important part of the in-flight experience,...

Apple News+ is expanding its offerings in Canada with the introduction of a Puzzles feature, according to information shared by iPhone in Canada readers. Initially launched in the U.S. when the first iOS 17 beta was out for developers, the Puzzles feature is showing up for Canadians testing iOS 17.1 beta. Apple News+ subscribers will...