Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 2/11- 2/17

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: Hear music, not your surroundings

'Helldivers 2' blasts off as PlayStation's biggest Steam launch yet

'Nintendo Switch 2' rumoured to offer backwards compatibility and game enhancements

Meta tests trending topics on Threads

Dyson unveils Supersonic r: A pro hairstylist's dream dryer

Chrysler's daring dive into the EV future: The Halcyon Concept

'Atomic Habits' author James Clear introduces Atoms companion app

Samsung brings AI features to its Galaxy Buds

Apple's reportedly developing an AI tool to write code for you

Google introduces new formatting sidebar for Docs, Sheets, & Slides

Apple stops signing iOS 17.3 after 17.3.1 release

Apple stops signing iOS 17.3 after 17.3.1 release

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Apple has stopped signing iOS 17.3, meaning downgrading to this version from the newer version iOS 17.3.1 is no longer possible. If you're running iOS 17.4 beta, you can downgrade to 17.3.1 but no longer to 17.3.

Released on January 22, iOS 17.3 brought notable features like Stolen Device Protection for iPhones. It requires Face ID/Touch ID for actions like changing the Apple ID password or disabling Find My. It also introduced collaborative Apple Music playlists. Meanwhile, the newer iOS 17.3.1, released on February 8, addressed a bug causing unexpected text duplication or overlaps while typing.

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Google introduces new formatting sidebar for Docs, Sheets, & Slides

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Google ditches the clunky toolbar for some of its tablet-based productivity apps. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android slates now boast a streamlined formatting sidebar for effortless document styling. You can access essential options like line spacing, columns, and clear formatting with fewer taps and more clarity. No more hunting for settings—the sidebar stays put even as you type, letting you focus on your creative flow. This update brings the Android experience closer to the web, giving you desktop-level control on the go. 

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Apple's reportedly developing an AI tool to write code for you

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Apple is reportedly in the development phase of an artificial intelligence-powered tool aimed at assisting developers in crafting applications for its array of products, according to a recent report. This AI-powered tool will supposedly be integrated into the next major Xcode update. 

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this tool could arrive as early as 2024, potentially unveiled at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Details are still under wraps, but Gurman suggests the tool will draw inspiration from Microsoft's GitHub Copilot.

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