Apple posts record services revenue of $13.3 Billion

Apple has managed to sustain its growth. The company announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 second quarter ended March 28, 2020. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $58.3 billion, an increase of 1 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.55, up 4 percent. International sales accounted for 62 percent of the quarter’s revenue. More importantly, Apple's collective services revenue for the quarter was a record $13.3 Billion.

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Samsung Galaxy Note20, Fold 2 still on track for 2nd half of 2020 launch

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If you've been waiting for the next iteration of the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Fold series, then you will appreciate this news. Samsung addressed the future of the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Fold 2 during its recent Q1 2020 earnings report—although the confirmation is a bit vague.

The company said, "For the second half, amid uncertainties including the possibility of a prolonged pandemic, market competition is forecast to intensify as manufacturers strive to recover from the weakness in the first half. The Company will continue to offer differentiated products in the premium segment with the launch of new foldable and Note models." So, if we believe this statement, we can expect the Galaxy Note20 and Fold 2 to arrive sometime in August. Which device would you be more excited to see?

Source: GSMArena

Epic Games Store will let you pay for your purchases in CAD

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You don't have to worry about huge price differences when paying for games in the Epic Games Store now. The digital storefront now accepts Canadian dollar alongside the Australian dollar, Danish krone, Norwegian krone, and Swedish krona. The additions now mean the Epic Games Store accepts 15 currencies. PC Gamer notes that prices on the store now also match Steam's prices.

City of Toronto partners with tech companies to provide free internet access to vulnerable residents

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The city of Toronto hopes to give more vulnerable residents access to free temporary internet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several technology and telecommunication companies have donated to the city to help connect 25 large residential apartment buildings located in low-income neighbourhoods. 

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