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Apple’s Upcoming Products: From iPhone 15 to New Macs

Apple is setting the stage for a series of significant updates across its product range for the second half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, once again. This fall, Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 15 lineup, accompanied by two new models of the Apple Watch Series...

What’s Still Left to Bring Apple Vision Pro to Market: Report

Following the debut of the Apple Vision Pro headset at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple is now shifting its focus to the necessary work required to bring the product to market. While the hardware is essentially complete, the software and rollout strategy still need significant development, according to insiders speaking with Bloomberg’s Mark...

Instagram’s Twitter Competitor Launching in Mid-July: Report

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly planning to launch its rumoured competitor to Twitter in mid-July, says Alex Heath, deputy editor of The Verge. The new text-based app, internally known as Project 92 and potentially to be named Threads externally, is part of Meta's strategy to expand its social media footprint...

Netflix Quietly Axes Basic Streaming Plan in Canada

In a surprise move, Netflix Canada has quietly removed its $9.99 CAD per month ‘Basic’ package, forcing new subscribers to either endure commercials or pay a little extra for an uninterrupted streaming experience. New subscribers now must make a choice between tolerating commercial interruptions in the 'Standard with ads’ plan at $5.99 CAD per month,...

Apple Card’s First Expansion Might Be in India, Not Canada

Apple is currently negotiating with banks and regulatory authorities in India to introduce its Apple Card credit card, according to sources speaking to MoneyControl. During his visit to India in April, Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly met with HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan to discuss the potential partnership. The tech giant is also...

New Apple Vision Pro Features and Limitations Revealed in Code

With Apple’s release of the Vision Pro SDK for developers, we’re learning more about the company’s upcoming headset and its features. According to internal visionOS code examined by 9to5Mac, the Apple Vision Pro will restrict its functionality or even cease to operate entirely when the user is moving too quickly. The system includes alerts to...

Critics Blast Online News Bill; ‘Made in Canada’ Internet is Here

OpenMedia sharply criticized the newly passed Bill C-18, or The Online News Act, which gained royal ascent on Thursday. Non-profit and consumer advocate OpenMedia expressed disappointment over the lack of significant changes that could channel more funds toward local and independent journalism and prevent platforms from abstaining from sharing Canadian news entirely. "Unfortunately, Bill C-18...

Meta to End News on Facebook and Instagram in Canada

Meta announced on Thursday that it would cease to provide news on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, for all users in Canada. This decision comes in the wake of the federal government's approval of the Online News Act, legislation aimed at obliging Internet tech giants to pay news publishers for their content. The 'Online News...