Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 9/29 – 10/05

The Surface Duo is the Microsoft phone we've all been waiting for

Deborah Chow will direct Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi show

Microsoft Xbox One now supports Google Assistant

Early access of 'Minecraft Earth' will launch in October

Rogers' Roam Like Home service is available in 41 more countries

Netflix renews 'Stranger Things' for Season 4, signs multi-year deal with its creators

TiVo Edge all-in-one media device comes to Canada

'Call of Duty: Mobile' is now live for both Android and iOS

Sony cuts as much as $20 off PlayStation Now, introduces new games to service

Microsoft Surface Neo foldable tablet wants to redefine your mobile productivity

Microsoft introduces smart, wireless Surface Earbuds

Metro Toronto Convention Centre to test AI and Radar Imaging security technology

Monitor your Telus Peace of Mind plans with new iOS app update

M. Night Shyamalan's 'Servant' series is coming to Apple TV+ on November 28th

Fido gives extra 2GB of data for select 'Bring Your Own Phone' plans

Report claims iPhone SE 2 will launch in Q1 2020

Android Auto could soon let you arrange the apps you see

Android Auto could soon let you arrange the apps you see

If you feel overwhelmed about the number of apps Android Auto shows on your in-car home screen, then this update might be a welcome addition for you. In a recent app teardown by Android Police, the site found that there is mention of a new setting to let you reorder as well as hide apps on the interface. Google took out multiple app drawers and replaced this with a large grid, which shows all your apps and leads to a cluttered interface. But as the teardown suggests, that might change soon. Not only will you be able to hide the apps you don't need while you're in the car, but it'll let you float up top your favourites and the ones you do use often.

Report claims iPhone SE 2 will launch in Q1 2020

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After it was first announced in 2016 and discontinued last year, there have been whisperings about the comeback of the iPhone SE. Fanning the flames anew, long-time Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that iPhone SE 2 will return in the first quarter of 2020. And it'll have the iPhone 8's looks, but with a new Apple A13 processor. It'll reportedly run on iOS 13, and it'll also have 3GB of RAM and have a 4.7-inch screen. Pricing will supposedly start at US$699 (approx. CA$930).

The revival of the iPhone SE could signal that Apple is ready to drop the iPhone 8 line as well as encourage iPhone 6 users to upgrade. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus no longer support iOS 13. The new hardware with an "old school" iPhone look could entice them to switch.

Source: GSMArena

Fido gives extra 2GB of data for select 'Bring Your Own Phone' plans

Who doesn't want extra data on their plans? Fido is offering an additional 2GB of data to two of its "Bring your own phone" mobile plans. The first one will give you a total of 4GB of data as unlimited talk and texting in Canada for $55 a month. Meanwhile, the second plan gives you a total of 7GB of data with unlimited talk and texting as well for $65 a month. The plans also come with Fido's "Xtra," "Roam," five hours of free data, as well as the carrier's data overage protection service.