Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 8/15 – 8/21

Audible launches Plus Catalogue and continues to invest in Canadian Original Content

Fitbit, LifeScan partnership will offer Inspire 2 trackers for diabetes management

Apple has 'Ted Lasso' sticker pack in iMessage, Clips

Warner Bros. lets you be part of a 'Reminiscence' trailer with deepfake tech

Xiaomi now has a 100W wireless charging stand

Facebook Messenger finally gets end-to-end encryption on voice, video calls

Fitbit Sense, Versa 3 get new Brother Vellies, Victor Glemaud smartwatch bands

Tinder plans to bring voluntary ID verification to all users

Apple won't release SharePlay when iOS 15 launches

Apple Arcade to get 'Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure'

ASUS ROG Phone 5s, 5s Pro get Snapdragon 888 Plus

Volkswagen Canada, Electrify Canada to offer three-year unlimited charging to new all-electric 2021 VW ID.4

Waze brings 'PAW Patrol' voices to its app

Mastercard to phase out magnetic strips

Pinterest makes it easier for BIPOC users to find hair inspo

Jabra launches new TWS earbuds that can help those coping with hearing loss

'Call of Duty: Vanguard' will arrive on Nov. 5

Google discontinues Pixel 5 a few days after Pixel 5a launch

‘Pokémon Unite’ pre-registration is open ahead of Sept. 22 launch

Netflix starts rolling out Spatial Audio on iPhone, iPad

Netflix starts rolling out Spatial Audio on iPhone, iPad

Netflix has confirmed that it started rolling out Spatial Audio on the iPhone and the iPad. When you get the feature, compatible content will get Spatial Audio as an option in the Control Center. You will also need to have your iOS device running on iOS 14 or 15, and you will need an AirPods Pro or AirPods Max.

Source: MacRumors

'Pokémon Unite' pre-registration is open ahead of Sept. 22 launch

Following its launch on the Nintendo Switch last month, Pokémon Unite will be coming to mobile on September 22. The five-versus-five MOBA game is now available for pre-registration on its respective Android and iOS pages. You'll get a notification when it's officially available for download.

Pokémon Unite supports cross-platform play between the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions, allowing for cross-progression and making it easier to pick up the title on whichever device you have on hand.

Source: The Verge

Google discontinues Pixel 5 a few days after Pixel 5a launch

Source: Google

Two Pixel phones are no longer available on Google's online store, and they might sell out in stores soon. The Pixel 4a and 5 have been discontinued by the company in the US. The Pixel 5 is also sold out on Google's online store here. While some retailers might still have them, those are the only stocks available. 

Unsurprisingly, Google discontinued the Pixel 4a. It might be more confusing why it opted to stop selling the Pixel 5, too. But as The Verge pointed out, it might be because the Pixel 5 bears a closer similarity to the Pixel 5a than the upcoming Pixel 6 phones.

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