Google updates YouTube app on iOS, its first update release since December

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People have been speculating that Google hasn't updated its major apps on iOS to avoid Apple's new privacy labels, which was a requirement for updating iOS apps. But the company has just rolled out a bug fix for its YouTube app, which marks its first update since December. The company has also explicitly denied these rumours.  

In a January 12 blog post, the company talked about adding labels when updates are available. Google said, "As Google's iOS apps are updated with new features or to fix bugs, you'll see updates to our app page listings that include the new App Privacy Details. These labels represent the maximum categories of data that could be collected—meaning if you use every available feature and service in the app. The data you provide to Google products delivers helpful services to you, and you can always control your privacy settings by visiting your Google Account or going directly to the Google products you use on iOS."

Some of Google's less known apps—like Stadia, Authenticator, Translate, and Classroom—have already received iOS updates.

Source: The Verge

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 2/7 – 2/13

Netflix will open a Canadian office, develop its relationship with local creatorsMicrosoft will get rid of its 'legacy' Edge browser on Windows PC on Apr. 13 

Disney+ will stream 'Raya and the Last Dragon' using Premier Access on March 5 

'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' will come to Disney+ on Mar. 19 

Apple Car's production won't involve Hyundai and Kia 

Your Google Play Music library will be deleted on Feb. 24 

Fitbit Sense in Canada to get ECG feature 

Amazon Prime Video to support Canadian BIPOC creators with $1.25m donation 

Apple will replace your 2016/2017 MacBook Pro's battery for free if it doesn't charge past 1% 

You can now listen to Audible on Waze 

PSA: Update your Slack password if you use it on Android 

HBO will make a 'The Last of Us' show, starring Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey 

Alexa lets you share songs with friends via Echo devices 

Nintendo launches limited-edition Switch inspired by 'Super Mario' 

Microsoft Surface Duo is coming to Canada on Feb. 18 

Apple rumoured to launch AirTags next month along with new iPad Pro 

Facebook might be building its own smartwatch 

Facebook might be building its own smartwatch

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The next hardware that Facebook is reportedly building will be a smartwatch. According to a new report from The Information, the wearable will focus on health and messaging features. It'll supposedly make it easier to send messages on Facebook services like Messenger and WhatsApp. The smartwatch will apparently support cellular connection, so you don't need to have it tethered to a smartphone to work.

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Apple rumoured to launch AirTags next month along with new iPad Pro

Apple might be holding its first product launch of the year next month if the rumours are true. According to tech analyst Jon Prosser, the AirTags are "still on for March, and that he hasn't heard of "any further delays this time." The AirTags are Tile-like item trackers you can attach to items you often lose (or want to keep safe). These will be findable via the Find My app on Apple devices. The AirTags has been rumoured for well over a year now. We're keeping our fingers crossed it's finally being launched soon.

In a follow-up tweet, Prosser said the new iPad Pro is coming out in March, too. While it's expected to retain the design of the 2020 model, the iPad Pro will supposedly get new mini-LED backlighting tech in its display. It will reportedly come to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro first, then to the 11-inch iPad Pro. For now, these remain speculation, so it's best to maintain a healthy sense of skepticism.

Source: 9to5Mac