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Discovering the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and its larger sibling, the Tab S9 FE+: What’s the Story Behind Them?
What’s Inside the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ Samsung has compiled a nice little video to answer this one (and to tease you), highlighting the tablets’ key specs and features.

Xiaomi Opts for a Fresh Start, Introducing HyperOS as MIUI Phases Out
Xiaomi Discontinues MIUI and Introduces HyperOS In a surprising move, Xiaomi has recently announced that it will be replacing its long-standing MIUI operating system with a brand-new system called…

YouTube introduces AI-driven advertising feature enabling brands to effectively target major events or holidays
YouTube introduces “Spotlight Moments” for AI-powered advertising YouTube is upping its advertising game and is now offering advertisers a new package called “Spotlight Moments”.

Twitch embraces social media trends with the introduction of Stories feature
Twitch is getting Stories The live-streaming gaming platform Twitch is now getting a very popular social media feature, reports Pocket-lint.

New Report Offers Mixed Reviews on Apple’s Environmental Initiatives- Criticism and Praise
Apple Puts Strong Emphasis on the Environment, But Are Their Claims Exaggerated? Apple has been making significant efforts to prioritize the environment and protect it.

Google Introduces iOS-App Equivalent Feature to Android Version of Maps After Four Years
The team at Phones Canada is excited to announce that the Android version of Google Maps will soon be showing current weather conditions, just like its iOS counterpart.

The exceptional design of the Honor Magic Vs2 incorporates a 3D-printed hinge and a body crafted from aerospace-grade magnesium alloy
The foldable market is heating up, and it’s not Samsung or Google that’s been making the news lately.

Report: Galaxy S24 Ultra to Retain 100x Digital Zoom Capability Despite Lower-Quality Periscope Lens
Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, is rumored to feature a downgraded periscope lens with a 5x optical zoom.

Top Fido Cell Phone Plans in 2023
Fido is a leading cell phone provider in Canada, known for its competitive pricing and extensive 4G LTE coverage on the Rogers network.

Amid industry challenges, Qualcomm follows tech layoff pattern: Trims 1,258 jobs in California
Qualcomm, a leading mobile chipmaker, is set to cut 1,258 positions across its San Diego and Santa Clara offices.

6 Must-Have Apps for Black Friday Shopping
With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s essential to prepare yourself for Black Friday, one of the most highly anticipated shopping days of the year.

Google Wallet introduces new feature allowing users to convert physical cards into digital format via QR or bar code scanning
Google Wallet, the popular mobile payment app, has introduced a new feature that allows users to digitize their physical passes, such as transit passes, gym memberships cards, parking passes, and…

Top 7 Halloween Apps for the Year 2023
Phones Canada Presents: Best Halloween Apps for Spooky Fun Halloween is a time for spooky fun with your loved ones, and nowadays, people have higher expectations for the spooky season than just…

Intel Cannot Escape TSMC’s Shadow, Claims Founder of the Taiwan-Based Foundry
Intel’s A18 chipset, known as the 18A node, is set to compete with TSMC and Samsung Foundry’s 2nm chips.

Android users can now enjoy the support of passkeys on WhatsApp
Last week, Google announced that passkeys would become the default authentication method for its users on personal accounts.

Apple’s iPhone faces shrinking profit margins amid increased expenditure on parts
Apple spent 12% more on the parts needed to build the iPhone 15 Pro Max compared to what it paid for the components used on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Google Messages may soon prevent display during screen sharing
Google Messages is testing a new security feature that blocks users from accessing the app when it detects screen sharing.

Spotify Introduces a Specialized Hub for Artist Merchandise within their App
Phones Canada is excited to announce that Spotify, one of the leading streaming services in the United States, has introduced a new feature called the Merch Hub.

Samsung Display Researcher Arrested for Illegally Sharing Trade Secrets with China’s OLED Industry
A Samsung Display employee has been arrested in South Korea on charges of industrial espionage in favor of the Chinese OLED panel industry.

Get rid of robocalls and safeguard your online presence with Incogni’s exclusive deal
Now, that’s not illegal per se — in most cases, it is information that you have given away willingly, while registering for a website or a service.

Google Photos expanding availability of Android 14’s native share sheet
Google Photos Share Sheet Change for Android 14 Users Last month a change was spotted on Google Photos that showed Google was preparing to drop the custom share sheet the app used in favor for the…

Not Just That: Smartphone Ownership Now Extends to Half the Global Population
According to the latest report from GSMA, a global organization at the forefront of the mobile ecosystem, smartphones have had a significant impact in today’s world.

Reportedly, Apple’s iPhone 15 series is experiencing considerably lower sales than its predecessor, the iPhone 14, in China.
Globally released less than a month ago, the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max seem to have already been embroiled in more controversies than the iPhone 14 family in its entire existence so…

Google Chat expands smart replies to groups and spaces
Google Chat’s smart replies feature is expanding to include group messages and spaces on the web.

