Telus will offer the Motorola Razr

One of the ways you can get the Motorola Razr in Canada is through Vancouver-based Telus. The national carrier has a page on its website where you can sign up for updates to know when the phone will be available for order. Outside of showing the storage (128GB) and colour (Black) options, features, and specs, Telus didn't give any other information. When you sign up for updates, you'll need to provide your first and last name, email address, and which carrier you're with at the moment.

We currently don't have the local price of the Motorola Razr, but it launched in the US for $1,499, which is around CA$1,974. It's not a cheap device, but it's still more affordable than the Samsung Galaxy Fold, which is around CA$2,600.

Apple Canada rolls out annual subscription offer for Apple Arcade

Apple Canada now offers a new $59.99 annual subscription option for users of Apple Arcade. Instead of having to pay $5.99 per month, the annual fee will save you $11.89, which amounts to getting two months for free. Current subscribers of the game streaming service can switch over to the 12-month plan. Head to the Subscription menu in the App Store to change your subscription. 

Source: MobileSyrup

Google Maps has a new filter to identify plug types at EV charging stations

The latest useful feature added to Google Maps will let users know what plug type is available at electric vehicle charging stations. With different charging connectors used by car manufacturers being able to identify what EV charging station has will be useful. To access the new feature, head to Google Maps > Settings > Electric Vehicle Settings >Your Plugs > Choose and save. And so when you search for an EV station, it will only show you ones that are compatible with the car you are using.

Source: GizmoChina

Ottawa joins the 'Waze for Cities' program

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The city of Ottawa partners with Waze to share its traffic data to help provide drivers with improved real-time updates during their commutes. Ottawa will be offering traffic data related to crashes and construction, allowing drivers to plan their routes better. The city says in a press release that the combination of Waze user submissions and traffic information will help provide more accurate information regarding road conditions.

Waze has partnered with other cities like Toronto and Montreal in Canada and New York and San Francisco in the US for this program. The partnership is also part of Ottawa's Smart City plan, where they plan to use innovation, technology, and leading practices to improve residents' experience when it comes to getting information and accessing services in the city.