Apple unveils schedule for 'biggest-ever,' virtual WWDC 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple has shifted its Worldwide Developers Conference online. Now, we have more details about the event kicking off on June 22 at 10 a.m. PDT with a "Special Event Keynote." Unsurprisingly, Apple doesn't divulge what will happen, but some of the expected reveals include details on iOS 14 and the company's rumoured shift to ARM-based processors. The keynote will be streamed on apple.com, the Apple Developer app and website, Apple TV app, and YouTube.

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Rogers' new website provides free resources, promotion for small businesses

Rogers launches a new website to help small businesses navigate the tough times the COVID-19 pandemic brought on. It's designed not just to promote these companies but also to offer resources for the owners. It provides free access to resources like Facebook Blueprint, Twitter Flight School, and LinkedIn Learning to assist businesses as they pivot and adjust to serving customers under these new conditions. 

The new website will put a spotlight on Rogers' small business customers. The carrier will support them through targeted social media campaigns that will promote these businesses in their local areas. 

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Telus offers PureFibre 1.5 Gigabit internet plan in British Columbia and Alberta

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Telus is bringing its high-speed PureFibre 1.5 Gigabit internet service to British Columbia and Alberta. The plan introduces up to 1,500Mbps download and up to 940Mbps upload speeds. According to the Vancouver-based national carrier, its upload speed is over 37 times faster than the upload speeds of other plans available in Western Canada. And this plan offers unlimited home internet data for $165 a month on a two-year contract.

With many working or studying from home right now because of COVID-19, this type of offering could be seen as an attractive one. The service reaches the speeds it does because of the carrier's PureFibre network, which it says is the largest 100% pure fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) network in Western Canada. It allows for higher download and upload speeds and improved reliability, promising that you won't be affected by lags during peak hours. You can learn more about the plan in this link. 

Google's Android 11 public beta is now available

Conversations take centre stage with Android 11

Google usually announces Android 11 during its annual I/O developer conference, but with COVID-19, that plan went out the door. Instead, the company quietly rolled out the public beta of the next version of Android. It's coming to the Pixel 2, 2 XL, 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL, 4, and 4 XL. To access the public beta, you can enroll in the Android Beta program here. Now, if you're running the Android 11 Developer Preview, you'll get an over-the-air update. Factory images, as well as Google's Android Flash tool, are also available.

When it comes to new features, Google said it's focusing on three key themes: People, Controls, and Privacy. We'll take a look at some of the useful functions under the cut. 

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