Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 6/14 – 6/20

Samsung introduces purple Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS EditionFacebook tests Face ID, Touch ID lock for Messenger 

Google warns about delays of YouTube Music transfers due to 'high demand' 

Microsoft Teams allows users upload their background images on video calls 

Windows 10 June 2020 update won't allow users to print (even to PDF) 

Computex 2020 is officially cancelled 

Renders show iPhone 12 in new navy blue colour 

Dropbox now automatically backs up system folders 

Google Meet is available on Gmail mobile as a new tab 

PAX West 2020 will be a free online event 

PCMag study ranks Telus as Canada's fastest major ISP for 2020 

Google Duo adds 32-person video chat support on the web 

ASUS ROG Phone III specs, images leaked 

Apple launches Mac in-store trade-in program in Canada 

'Cyberpunk 2077' PS4 version will be compatible with PS5 at launch 

Disney+ no longer offers free trial period 

BMW, Mercedes end self-driving car collaboration

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It looks like we won't be seeing what self-driving vehicle BMW and Mercedes could've developed together. The two automakers have called quits on their ongoing partnership to develop automated driving technology. BMW and Mercedes say the split is "mutual and amicable." They are open to renewing the partnership in the future.

According to a joint statement, the decision was reached after considering several factors. One is that developing a shared autonomous vehicle platform became a more complex and expensive undertaking than they expected. Another is the agreement delayed how quickly they can have joint discussions between their in-house experts as well as communicate with suppliers regarding product roadmaps.

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Disney+ no longer offers free trial period

Disney+ is rescinding its free seven-day trial, which it has offered since the streaming service launched in November 2019. It's standard practice for streaming services to offer free trials, but Disney believes its offerings are enough to ask subscribers to pay from the get-go. A Disney spokeswoman told CNET, "The service was set at an attractive price-to-value proposition that we believe delivers a compelling entertainment offering on its own."

This development happens as Disney+ is set to debut the Broadway recording of the hit musical, Hamilton. Perhaps it hopes to draw in new paying subscribers with this move. CNET noted that the company stopped advertising its free trial weeks ago, but the change took place this week. Disney+ costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year in Canada.

'Cyberpunk 2077' PS4 version will be compatible with PS5 at launch

When Cyberpunk 2077 does eventually launch, you don't have to worry about whether it can work on the next-generation PlayStation 5. CD Projekt Red confirmed the PlayStation 4 version of the game will "work on PS5 on launch day." The game developer previously confirmed that the game will support Microsoft's Smart Delivery system, which means the Xbox One version will work on the Xbox Series X from the get-go. CD Projekt Red pushed back the release of this action-adventure role-playing game from September to November 19, saying that it needed to make sure the game works well before launch day.

Those who buy the PS4 or Xbox One versions of Cyberpunk 2077 will get a free upgrade to a version of the game that's optimized for the next-gen consoles, and players can take "full advantage of the next-gen hardware." Unfortunately, CD Projekt Red couldn't confirm whether this upgrade will roll out in the coming year. 

Source: Engadget