Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 5/31 – 6/6

Zoom clarifies statements on why free users won't get end-to-end encrypted video calls

'Life is Strange' developer to open a studio in Montreal 

YouTube Music now lets users pre-save albums 

Powerbeats Pro now comes in four new colours 

TIFF partners with Bell Media for 'Parasite' and 'Paris is Burning' cinema nights 

Google announces six new free games coming to Stadia Pro this June 

Sony PlayStation 5 event postponed in respect of ongoing protests 

Google Photos' trash folder on Android now shows when pictures will be permanently deleted 

Google rolls out new Pixel features, adds 'safety check' for when you're alone outside 

Apple to reportedly render 2012 MacBook Pro with Retina Display 'obsolete' by June 30 

Apple Card users can still defer June payments without interest if they're affected by COVID-19 

Peloton app now supports Apple TV 

'Motorola Razr 2' tipped to get a bigger screen 

Telus to build office and innovation centre in downtown Victoria 

Epic Games Store to come to iOS, Android 

Android TV leaked screenshots show new UI changes 

Android Auto issue causes disconnection when driving over speed bumps 

Broadcom CEO suggests delay of 2020 Apple iPhone launch 

Broadcom CEO suggests delay of 2020 Apple iPhone launch

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Apple parts supplier Broadcom claims the company will be releasing the 2020 iPhone a bit later than usual. According to comments from Broadcom CEO Hock Tan during the company's recent quarterly earnings call, the next-generation iPhone's release will be pushed back by a few weeks. Apple hasn't released any statements yet regarding this possible delay.

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Federal govt. will not adopt Montreal AI institute's COVID-19 contact-tracing app

Montreal-based artificial intelligence institute Mila's COVI app for iOS and Android was ready to roll out last month, but a new report from The Logic says the government opted out of using this COVID-19 contact-tracing app. 

Mila CEO Valérie Pisano told the publication that the government is choosing to use other contact-tracing technology. But the institute is ready to help if they are needed.

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Android Auto issue causes disconnection when driving over speed bumps

Some Android Auto users seem to be facing a baffling issue with the platform. They claim that Android Auto disconnects whenever the vehicle passes over a speed bump, even if it was just a light bump and regardless of the cable being used. Some thought that there were issues with their cables or the car's ports, but even with changing cables or cleaning, the problem persists. And they notice that the phone is still charging and the OEM mobile interface works. 

Some were able to fix the issue with a firmware update, but it's still hit or miss. Google is aware of the problem and is asking those affected to supply more information to determine what's wrong. 

Source: Auto Evolution