Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 9/18 – 9/24

This app lets Android users get a version of Apple's Dynamic Island

Keanu Reeves to reprise his role in 'Constantine' sequel

Amazon Echo will soon let brands answer questions with ads

Apple iPhone 14 Pro users report shaky camera footage in third-party apps

'Street Fighter 6' lets you create custom characters

'Elden Ring' to get a tabletop version

Uber names hacking group behind recent cyberattack

Sony PS5 with detachable disc drive rumoured for 2023 launch

Take-Two started filing takedown requests of 'GTA VI' leaked footage

iPhone 14 Pro users are experiencing CarPlay phone call troubles

There's a Baby Yoda Tamagotchi

'Diablo IV' test build leaks gameplay footage

'Ted Lasso' characters are coming to FIFA 23

Google launches Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

Chromecast with Google TV (4K) to finally get Android 12 update

Super Mario Bros. film announces teaser date for the teaser trailer premiere

DJI launches new compact Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal

'PUBG Mobile' partners with 'Squid Game' star Hoyeon Jung

Fitbit devices will require a Google account in 2023

Fitbit devices will require a Google account in 2023

Source: Fitbit

Google works on continuing to absorb Fitbit into its ecosystem. The company completed its acquisition in 2021. and with that, we see a deeper integration of the brand into Google. Right now, you can use a Fitbit device by logging into the app with your Fitbit account. But starting "sometime in 2023," Google will require a Google account to sign up for Fitbit and activate a new device. The company plans to offer a tool to help migrate your Fitbit data into the Google account. When that's done, you can use your Google account to log into Fitbit directly.

Google says this move will offer Fitbit users better security and centralized privacy controls for their health data. The company wants to reassure users that their data won't be used for Google ads. This information is kept separately. Support for Fitbit accounts is expected to last until early 2025. Google promises it would be "transparent with our customers about the timeline for ending Fitbit accounts through notices within the Fitbit app, by email, and in help articles."

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This app lets Android users get a version of Apple's Dynamic Island

Source: Jawomo

Love or hate it, the iPhone 14's Dynamic Island has generated enough buzz to warrant a version of it on Android. Kind of. Developer Jawomo built the DynamicSpot app, which is available as an early access download on the Play Store. It is a freemium app with free options that let you adjust the position and size of the island to where your phone's notch is located. If you want more features like having the island on you lock screen or using it to open apps, that will be an additional US$4.99 purchase. The Verge cautions that since it isn't a native feature, it will need some finessing and tweaking to work seamlessly.

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'PUBG Mobile' partners with 'Squid Game' star Hoyeon Jung

Squid Game actress and model Hoyeon Jung is the latest star to work with PUBG Mobile for some in-game cosmetics. Jung will be the Commissioner of the newly-launched NUSA map, which will be part of the version 2.2 update. You can collect the special themed items by buying crates, including the “Ho Yeon Operation Erangel Set,” “Ho Yeon Purple Crown – Pan Skin,” “Ho Yeon Queen of Thorns Ornament” and “Ho Yeon Deadly Kiss – Kar98K Skin.” You can already start playing on the NUSA map, while the accessories will officially launch on September 23.

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