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Google offers replacement units to Pixel 8 Pro users who discover a screen defect
Google Pixel 8 Pro Screen Issue Some Google Pixel 8 Pro users are experiencing a screen issue where the screen appears pink or yellow instead of white.

Tim Cook Makes Surprise Appearance at Mobile Games Tournament in China
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently made a surprise visit to China, where he attended a local mobile games tournament.

Apple hints at upcoming update to address flickering Watch display issues and more
Apple Watch Users Report Display Issues Complaints from Apple Watch users indicate that some are experiencing display issues with their devices.
First-generation Pixel Watch receives Wear OS 4 update
Wear OS 4 Update Rolling Out for Pixel Watch A week and a half after announcing that Wear OS 4 would be finally coming to the original Pixel Watch, Google is making good on its promise by beginning…

The download data speed of the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 5G is almost double that of its previous version
What makes this unexpected is that the iPhone 15 series uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X70 5G modem chip which the chip designer said is capable of a 24% speed hike over the Snapdragon X65 5G modem chip…

Fitbit unveils app updates and hints at dark mode, influenced by user preferences
Google recently gave the Fitbit app a makeover, aiming for a cleaner look and better organization of tabs.

Metro subscribers won’t be affected by T-Mobile’s mandatory switch to more expensive $5/line plans
T-Mobile’s Forced Move to Go5G Plans T-Mobile has now confirmed that some of its subscribers who at the moment are on its older brand plans such as ONE, Magenta, Magenta 55, or Simple/Select Choice…

Gboard for Android introduces convenient customization for default skin tone and gender
Gboard on Android now allows users to set a default skin tone for their favorite emojis.

T-Mobile’s New Trade-In Program, Initially Set to Begin on October 16th, Faces Indefinite Delay
Making life easier for its subscribers is what T-Mobile used to be all about.

iPhone 15 Series Owners Frustrated as Wi-Fi Issue Persists in iOS 17.1
Nearly two weeks ago, we reported on a Wi-Fi connectivity issue that some iPhone 15 series users were experiencing.

A New iPad Unveiled as Apple Makes a Dazzling Introduction
Apple Introduces New iPad Model in China Last weekend speculation grew that Apple was on the verge of introducing three new iPad models on October 17th including a new basic iPad that would be the…

More U.S. States can now use Google Wallet for Driver’s License and Digital ID
Phones Canada is excited to announce that Google has quietly rolled out support for three additional states in its Digital ID program.

Apple’s First Foldable iPad May Be Released Earlier Than Anticipated, Exciting Rumors Indicate
According to a new report from Digitimes, Apple is said to be working on a foldable iPad that could enter production by the end of 2024.

Instagram’s Threads unveils hidden and innovative features for mobile and web users
Threads by Instagram reveals secret new features on mobile and the web Threads by Instagram is on a mission to earn that spot on your phone’s homescreen and it plans on doing that by regularly…

OnePlus Open specifications leak on the eve of unveiling; both smartphone displays set to be the brightest
The OnePlus 12 is rumored to have the brightest display in the U.S., with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits.

Pickleball versus Tennis: A Health Study Using Apple Watch
Pickleball, a rapidly growing sport in the US, has been gaining popularity in recent years.

Early Preview: Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Secret Possibly Exposed with Vibrant Color Options
Upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Colors Revealed We honestly can’t remember right now if there was ever a time when the world’s most interesting mobile products remained a question mark up until…

Expansion of Garmin’s ECG App to a Wide Range of Smartwatches
Garmin’s smartwatches are highly popular in the United States and Europe, and the multinational company is committed to keeping them updated.

Google partners with Qualcomm to develop a “low power, high performance” RISC-V chip for Wear OS
Google and Qualcomm have announced a collaboration to develop a “RISC-V Snapdragon Wear platform” for future Wear OS solutions.

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Makes Its Free-to-Play Debut on iOS and Android
Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Now Available for Download Officially introduced exactly one year ago, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught is finally making its way to fans of the hugely popular franchise and…

Google Develops “Repair Mode” in Android 14 to Safeguard Your Data and Simplify Device Repairs
Earlier this month, Phones Canada team witnessed the debut of the latest installment in Google’s line of software updates, Android 14. And now, we have some exciting news to share with you.
Google Introduces Separate Purchase of Pixel Buds Pro Cases in the US
New Pixel Buds Pro Cases Now Available At this year’s Made by Google event, Google added two fresh colors to the existing Pixel Buds Pro lineup and introduced software updates to enhance your…

South Africa to Investigate Google and Meta for Possible Anti-Competitive Practices with the Media
South Africa’s Competition Commission is conducting an investigation into the practices of tech giants Meta and Google.

Leaked Display Specifications for Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Unveiled
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is set to make its debut in January of next year, and while there is still some time left, leaks and rumors are already surfacing about what we can expect.

