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Apple introduces new subscription discount pricing feature in the App Store
Apple recently announced a new “contingent pricing” feature for the App Store, which is designed to help developers attract and retain subscribers.

Easily Locate Friends and Family with Google Contacts App
Phones Canada team is excited to announce that Google is rolling out a new feature in version 4.22.37.586680692 of the Google Contacts app for Android users.

More Chinese Provinces Reportedly Join iPhone Ban
In September, the Wall Street Journal reported that China’s central government agencies were banning workers from bringing their iPhones into the office and forbidding them from using the device for…

Leaker claims MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 AP will outperform Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in every aspect
MediaTek recently released the Dimensity 9300 application processor (AP) without a cluster of low-powered Efficiency cores, opting instead for four Prime Cortex-A4 CPU cores and four Cortex-A720…

New glyph interface and camera placement on upcoming mid-range Nothing Phone (2a) revealed in image
Carl Pei, co-founder of the successful OnePlus ecosystem, has been making waves with his Nothing line of mobile devices, which includes true wireless Bluetooth earbuds and two high-end phones.

Apple advises against using fake or counterfeit chargers for Apple Watches
Apple has recently posted a new support document for its customers who own an Apple Watch.

The 2026 Apple Watch Ultra may feature a larger mini-LED display and come with a higher price tag
Phones Canada: A closer look at the potential updates for the Apple Watch Ultra in 2026 It might seem a bit early to start thinking about the 2026 Apple Watch Ultra, but it’s never too early to…

Newly Discovered Motorola Phone Surfaces on Geekbench with 8GB RAM and Snapdragon Processor
A new mystery Motorola phone has appeared on Geekbench, sparking speculation about its performance and features.

Update Leads to Disappearance of Search Bar for Some Google Play Store Users
Per 9to5Google, a new look for the Google Play Store has surfaced and results in the absence of the search bar at the top of the page.

Is Your Conversations Being Monitored by Companies for Targeted Advertising?
One company can apparently turn your worst nightmare into reality: using the microphone in your smartphone, smart TV, or other devices to listen to your day-to-day conversations.

Getting ready to travel this holiday season? Your AirPods are in-flight compatible!
AirPods and in-flight entertainment: a perfect pair A recent TikTok video showcased a passenger on a Delta flight pairing her AirPods with the seat back in-flight entertainment center.

High-resolution renders of Motorola’s upcoming budget-friendly smartphone have surfaced
Motorola is gearing up to release three new smartphones in the coming months, one of which is the affordable Moto G04.

Get ready for the arrival of Android 14 on a Nothing Phone (2) in the coming days
The Nothing Phone (2) has a new update released just in time for Christmas and, as noted on the Nothing Community webpage, the new update is going to be very heavy on features and it’s referred to as…

Help Make Roads Safer by Reporting Changes in Your Favorite Maps App: Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze
Tips for Reporting Road Changes on Navigation Apps “The Road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began”, as one of the greatest heroes of all times said, the 3 foot 6 inches tall Bilbo…

OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R Receives Official Global Launch Date
OnePlus has announced the official global launch date for the highly anticipated OnePlus 12 and the slightly lower-end OnePlus 12R.

Vivo X100 Pro Goes Global: Introducing Floating Telephoto for Stunning Portrait Photography and Establishing Smartphone Camera Superiority
A month after their announcement, vivo’s X100 series flagship camera phones are making their official global cameo today and vivo has sprinkled the X100 and X100 Pro with exciting camera perks…

High-resolution renders of Motorola’s soon-to-be-released Moto G24 and Moto G34 leaked
Motorola is set to kick off 2024 with a big reveal for its fans, with leaked information about two upcoming G series phones – the Moto G24 Power and Moto G34.

Full Leaked Details of the Specs and Designs of the Asus ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro
An overhauled design for the masses and all the raw power you can handle We don’t know exactly what the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro have to do with Windows, but there’s no legitimate reason…

A Glimpse at the Design of the Porsche-inspired Honor Magic 6 Pro and Honor Magic 6
Honor has teamed up with Porsche Design to release the new Honor Magic 6 and Honor Magic 6 Pro, and there are already design leaks available.

Google Introduces New Search and Gmail Features to Enhance Last-Minute Shopping Convenience
‘Tis the holiday season, and Google is preparing something to make the Christmas online shopping experience much more convenient.

Samsung’s One UI 6.1 to Feature AI-Powered Keyboard for Next-Level Typing Experience
Samsung recently released the Android 14-based One UI 6, which brought new features to the table such as one-time passwords for mobile hotspots, a redesigned notification panel, and a cleaner Quick…

Apple seeks assistance in enhancing the augmented reality features of Apple Maps
Augmented Reality (AR) places computer generated-images over a real-world view.

Everything You Need to Know About Spotify’s AI-Powered Playlist Testing
Spotify is currently testing a new feature that allows users to create playlists with the help of AI-generated prompts.

Generative AI Now Available for Instagram Story Backgrounds to U.S. Users
It seems like the second half of 2023 and most likely 2024 will mark the growth and popularity of AI. We’re now seeing Generative AI in more and more places.

