Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 4/26 – 5/2

Apple posts record services revenue of $13.3 Billion

Microsoft Word settles space debate, will flag double spaces as errors 

Spider-Man 3, Doctor Strange 2, Thor 4 get new release dates 

WhatsApp starts rolling out group video chats supporting eight users 

Apple Music is coming to Samsung Smart TVs 

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' to stream on Disney+ on May 4 

Tribeca partners with YouTube to host a free digital film festival to benefit WHO 

Spotify introduces new personalized 'Daily Wellness' playlist 

Crave adds 5.1 surround sound support for select devices 

Tim Hortons annual summer camps to go digital this July 

Google Meet is now free-to-use for all Google account users 

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

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

'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' won't be available on Steam at launch 

Telus, Koodo offer two months of free wireless service to B.C. frontline healthcare workers 

Telus, Koodo offer two months of free wireless service to B.C. frontline healthcare workers

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Telus and flanker brand Koodo are helping out the frontline healthcare workers and operational staff at Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health Authority by offering them two months of free wireless service. The two B.C. facilities were chosen because they cater to areas in the province hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is part of Telus' Mobility for Good initiative, which gives youth coming out of foster care access to a phone and service plan.

Those who qualify from Vancouver Coastal Health include frontline staff members or physicians who are actively working on COVID-19 patient care units or those assigned to key COVID-19 response roles. Meanwhile, those from the Fraser Health Authority who qualify include staff who work in housekeeping, food services, and environmental departments. Telus claims the program has been extended to select hospitals and healthcare facilities in Quebec and Ontario, with Alberta to follow soon.

Source: MobileSyrup

Apple updates its COVID-19 screening app, includes symptoms and mask cleaning tips

A great example of technology at the service of the greater good, Apple has made updates to its COVID-19 screening app which now includes updated symptoms as well as tips on cleaning various protective masks. As part of Apple's outreach during the pandemic, the COVID-19 app helps users drill down on symptoms and then directs them to reach out to health providers or isolate as needed. It is helpful app in these stressful times and can help users better determine their status. As the pandemic progresses, more symptoms have become accepted.

According to the CDC, new symptoms that could be signs of COVID-19 include chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of smell or taste. 

The COVID-19 app, which was developed in collaboration the CDC, FEMA and Coronavirus Task Force, is available as a free download on the App Store.

Source: Appleinsider

Waze might soon get lane guidance support

You might not be driving around as much these days, but that doesn't mean your trusty navigation apps aren't working on adding new features. One such app is getting a long-requested feature: lane guidance support. Google's Waze is reportedly getting lane guidance, and it will be testing out the feature first in Israel. We aren't sure which markets will be getting first dibs.

Lane guidance is particularly useful when you're driving down unknown areas where you aren't sure when to switch lanes to make your exit. Lane guidance appears on top of your navigation screen, with markings consistent with what you'd see on road signs. The lane you're supposed to be on will be highlighted on your app. This feature will appear on the screen around 500 meters before you turn on city roads or a kilometre before you exit on highways. Lane guidance will not show up for roundabouts, though.

Source: BGR