Mobile

If TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s latest report is accurate, Apple’s iPhone line could adopt a “periscopic telephoto lens” by 2023, as first reported by MacRumors. Though Kuo’s report doesn’t expand on the claim, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen information indicating that Apple plans to finally add a periscope lens to the iPhone line. In fact, Kuo has previously … [Read more...] about Apple’s iPhone could feature ‘Periscopic’ telephoto lens in 2023

Xbox Series X and S Overwatch players just received a crucial update. The latest update now offers a ‘Preferred Mode’ option that lets users increase the game’s framerate to 120fps if they have a 120Hz TV. The new ‘Preferred Mode’ gives users a few options on how they want the first-person shooter to perform. The ‘Resolution’ option focuses on image sharpness, letting Xbox … [Read more...] about Xbox Series X/S gamers can now play ‘Overwatch’ at 120fps

Apple has made a small change to how users can keep up with their favourite podcasts in iOS 14.5. As spotted by Podnews, the latest version of iOS allows you to ‘follow’ a given show in Podcasts. Until now, you would ‘subscribe’ to a given podcast. Apple hasn’t yet publicly addressed the change, but it appears to have been made to give users more clarity on what they’re … [Read more...] about iOS 14.5 change lets you ‘follow’ podcasts, not ‘subscribe’ to them

A team of mobile app engineers and designers from companies like Rent the Runway, ClassPass, Kickstarter and others, are now launching their own startup, Runway, to address the common pain points they experienced around the mobile app release cycle. With Runway, teams can connect their existing tools to keep track of the progress of an app’s release, automate many of the manual … [Read more...] about Rent the Runway’s first iOS team launches Runway, an easier way to coordinate app releases – TechCrunch

Toronto-based national carrier Rogers is expanding eligibility for its ‘Connected for Success’ affordable internet program. The program provides internet for $9.99 a month with download speeds of up to 25Mbps and 5Mbps upload to eligible residents in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. The program is now available to residents receiving income support through Ontario … [Read more...] about Rogers expands eligibility for affordable internet program to more residents

Telus’ flanker brand Public Mobile has temporarily disabled all online SIM swaps through self-serve to protect customers. “Customer safety and security is our priority, and we are working on permanently securing the online SIM swap process,” the carrier wrote in its announcement post. It seems that Public Mobile is working to improve its online SIM swap process to prevent … [Read more...] about Public Mobile temporarily disables online SIM swaps via self-service to protect users

Lenovo’s annual sale is offering up to 70 percent off a variety of laptops. Below are some of the best deals: Yoga 9i (14-inch) 2 in 1 Laptop — $1559.99 (regularly $1819.99) Lenovo Chromebook Duet (10.1-inch) 2 in 1 — $339.99 (regularly $414.99) X1 Nano (13-inch) — $1529.99 with promo code THINKDB3 (regularly $3879.00) ThinkPad X390 (13-inch) Laptop … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s annual sale offers up to 70 percent laptops and more

Qualcomm reportedly has a lower-end variant of its new Snapdragon 888 flagship processor in the works. According to WinFuture’s Roland Quandt, the Snapdragon 888 variation would sport the model number ‘SM8325’ as opposed to the 888’s ‘SM8350.’ The main difference, according to Quandt, is that there’s no integrated 5G modem in the SM8325 chipset. In other words, that could mean … [Read more...] about Qualcomm working on lower-cost Snapdragon 888 variant without 5G

Asus’ Republic of Gamers brand has announced the ROG Phone 5 series and a lineup of gaming accessories, including a new headset. This year we’re getting three new ROG handsets: the ROG Phone 5, the ROG 5 Pro and the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. Each of these devices offers Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 5G processor and a massive 6,000mAh battery with 65-watt charging. Further, the … [Read more...] about Asus unveils ROG Phone 5 series with up to 18GB of RAM and 144Hz display refresh rate

EB Games Canada has unveiled a major promotion called ‘The Great Indoors’ sale, offering up to 65 percent off various games and other products. The promotion runs from March 12th to 21st — see below for some of the most notable deals. Buy 2 Playd games, get 10 percent off Buy 3 Playd games, get 20 percent off Buy 4 Playd games, get 30 percent off Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4/Xbox One) … [Read more...] about EB Games Canada’s big ‘The Great Indoors’ sale offers up to 65 percent off