Sunday
Jul252021

WhatsApp for iOS rolls out multi-device compatibility for some beta testers

Some iOS beta users see multi-device compatibility rollout on WhatsApp. This new feature will allow you to use the messaging app on four different devices and one mobile phone. It will give you the option to use the app on your Mac even without your iPhone on or connected online. As with other beta features, multi-device might not work that well for you now. 

Source: 9to5Mac

Sunday
Jul252021

GM sues Ford over the branding of its hands-free driving tech

Source: Ford

The two Detroit carmakers are butting heads once again as GM sues Ford for allegedly violating the trademarks of its Super Cruise feature and its autonomy-focused Cruise company. In case you didn't know, Ford calls its hands-free driving technology BlueCruise. 

GM was reportedly holding mediated talks with Ford to reach a "good-faith" arrangement, but the two companies couldn't reach an agreement before the July 24 deadline. A GM spokesperson said the company had "no choice" but to sue Ford after failing to resolve the issue "amicably."

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Saturday
Jul242021

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 7/18 – 7/24

Saturday
Jul242021

Apple Music brings lossless streaming and Spatial Audio to Android

Source: Apple

If you're on Android and you update your Apple Music app to the latest version, you'll finally get access to the service's lossless streaming and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. For the latter, your phone needs to support Dolby Atmos to get the feature to work. More flagship-tier devices will most likely have this feature. It will work with any headphones, though. As for lossless, you will need external hardware like a DAC to get hi-res lossless.

These features come at no extra charge for subscribers, but not all tracks support lossless streaming yet. The company does plan to bring that feature to all of its 75 million catalog. And for Dolby Atmos, there are curated playlists and special badges on the streaming service to make it easier to find these songs.

Source: The Verge + Engadget