Wise launches no-fee Chequing Account in Canada for easier cross-border banking

To mark the launch of the Chequing Account, Wise opened its first-ever Canadian pop-up branch on September 14 at Toronto's Eaton Centre, running until October 11. (Credit: Wise)

Wise has launched a new Chequing Account in Canada tailored for residents and businesses managing multi-currency financial lives. Featuring no monthly fees, the new offering provides free domestic Interac e-Transfer options, coverage eligibility under Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation protection up to $100,000 across all held currencies, and a Group Spend feature that lets family and friends pool funds.

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Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with variable aperture camera and A20 Pro chip

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Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max today, introducing upgrades to its flagship smartphones. Powered by the new 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip and a redesigned vapour chamber cooling system, the devices deliver up to a 40 percent boost in sustained performance. The updated models feature a smaller Dynamic Island that can display up to three Live Activities at once, enhanced connectivity via Apple's custom N1 and C2 chips, and the largest battery life increases in iPhone history—promising up to 45 hours of video playback on the Pro Max.

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Apple launches new cases for iPhone Duo

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Cases can be considered essential accessories for your phone, especially with a new form factor like Apple's iPhone Duo. Of course, Apple introduced a couple of new cases you can get with this new passport-style foldable.

One is the iPhone Duo Folio, which comes with an integrated kickstand to make it easier to read, watch and view content, or FaceTime. It comes in navy blue and taupe.

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Check out the new camera features on the Apple iPhone Duo

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Apple's new iPhone Duo leverages its foldable design to introduce a suite of camera experiences. Utilizing its external screen, the device introduces Duo Preview to display live viewfinders for subjects, Kid Cue to play Peanuts animations that capture children's attention, and high-resolution rear-camera selfies.

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