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Spend your PC Points during Shoppers’ upcoming Bonus Redemption Event

Shoppers Drug Mart will be running its ‘Bonus Redemption Event,’ starting September 17th to 22nd, as shared by RedFlagDeals user ‘hill15.’

During Bonus Redemption Event, redeeming 50,000 PC Optimum points will net you $65, equivalent to 65,000 points, whereas, on a normal day, redeeming 50,000 points account for $50.

Similarly, redeeming 100,000 points will net you $140 in value, and 200,000 points will be equivalent to $300.

So what can you spend these points on? Shoppers has a bunch of video games and electronics that might make a solid purchase. Check them out below:

Electronics

Video games

PlayStation

Find all PlayStation games in Shopper’s catalogue here.

Xbox

Find all Xbox games in Shopper’s catalogue here.

Nintendo Switch

All Nintendo Switch Games in Shopper’s catalogue can be found here.

Source: RedFlagDeals

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Google updated its U.S. Store site with a new Pixel 6 Pro render on Apple day

All the news has been absolutely dominated by the iPhone 13 announcement today, but if you’re in the market for some non-Apple smartphone news, perhaps I can interest you in this Pixel 6 Pro pic.

Google updated its Store page for the upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to show off the ‘Silver’ colour of the Pixel 6 Pro (pictured above). It’s also among the first official renders of the front of the Pixel 6 Pro that Google has provided. If you head to the Google Store to see the change, you’ll need to switch to the U.S. version — the Canadian version doesn’t show the new render.

The render doesn’t really show us anything we don’t already know, but it’s neat to see how thin the bezels are on the Pixel 6 Pro. Additionally, you can see the curved display edges, the centred hole-punch camera cut out and — oddly — what looks like a strip of colour along the top edge of the phone.

Moreover, Google’s new render attempts to highlight Android 12’s Material You dynamic theming. The personalization features of Android 12 seem to be really important for Google, which also highlighted them in its first Pixel 6 teaser trailer.

While not the biggest reveal, I do like to see a little bit more of the Pixel 6 Pro. I’m rather excited about Google’s upcoming smartphone line and I’m excited to see more when it launches sometime (presumably) next month.

Oh, and Google apparently threw some shade at Apple via its old ‘@googlenexus’ Twitter account, although I can’t view the actual post since it’s a private account.

Source: Google Store Via: DroidLife

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Google updated its U.S. Store site with a new Pixel 6 Pro render on Apple day

All the news has been absolutely dominated by the iPhone 13 announcement today, but if you’re in the market for some non-Apple smartphone news, perhaps I can interest you in this Pixel 6 Pro pic.

Google updated its Store page for the upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to show off the ‘Silver’ colour of the Pixel 6 Pro (pictured above). It’s also among the first official renders of the front of the Pixel 6 Pro that Google has provided. If you head to the Google Store to see the change, you’ll need to switch to the U.S. version — the Canadian version doesn’t show the new render.

The render doesn’t really show us anything we don’t already know, but it’s neat to see how thin the bezels are on the Pixel 6 Pro. Additionally, you can see the curved display edges, the centred hole-punch camera cut out and — oddly — what looks like a strip of colour along the top edge of the phone.

Moreover, Google’s new render attempts to highlight Android 12’s Material You dynamic theming. The personalization features of Android 12 seem to be really important for Google, which also highlighted them in its first Pixel 6 teaser trailer.

While not the biggest reveal, I do like to see a little bit more of the Pixel 6 Pro. I’m rather excited about Google’s upcoming smartphone line and I’m excited to see more when it launches sometime (presumably) next month.

Oh, and Google apparently threw some shade at Apple via its old ‘@googlenexus’ Twitter account, although I can’t view the actual post since it’s a private account.

Source: Google Store Via: DroidLife

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Bell joins Quebecor, TekSavvy in opposing Rogers/Shaw merger

Bell has reportedly joined the chorus of voices renouncing fellow telecom giant Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw Communications, according to a filing obtained by The Globe and Mail.

In the filing, which was submitted to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Bell allegedly argues that the takeover would give Rogers control over nearly half of the country’s English-language television distribution market, including cable, satellite and internet.

Announced in March 2021, the Rogers/Shaw merger is valued at a whooping $26 billion, including debt, and is currently under review by Canada’s Competition Bureau.

While the deal is already signed, the purchase still needs to be approved by federal regulators — a task that has proven difficult as telecom carriers and industry experts alike are vocally warning that the acquisition will quash competition and lead to higher prices for consumers.

Analysts are suggesting that the deal might be allowed to go through if Rogers evens the scales by divesting itself of Shaw’s wireless properties, Freedom Mobile and Shaw Mobile.

Bell’s official stance against the merger is interesting, given that the company made — and later withdrew — its own offer to buy Shaw prior to Rogers sealing the deal.

The public hearing for the Rogers/Shaw acquisition is scheduled for November 22nd, 2021.

Source: The Globe and Mail

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Apple’s new iPhone 13 line vs. last year’s iPhone 12 series: worth the upgrade?

Apple hosted its September product event on September 14th where it unveiled the new iPhone 13 line-up.

There are a bunch of new features and changes, but as usual, we’ll also see a price drop on older iPhone models. If you’re in the market for an upgrade, it may be worth comparing the iPhone 13 and 12 lines to see if the new features are worth the extra money, or if you can scoop up an older model for less.

Let’s start with the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Perhaps the biggest upgrade with these over the 12 Pro and Pro Max is the new 120Hz ProMotion display. The higher refresh rate should make the 13 Pros feel much smoother than before, especially when scrolling or gaming. An added benefit of the adaptive refresh rate is it can scale down to 10Hz when you’re not interacting with the phone to reduce battery consumption.

Other improvements include Apple’s more powerful A15 Bionic chip, a larger battery and improved 5G. Apple also talked up the improve cameras, with a focus on macro photography and ‘Cinematic Mode.’

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Display

6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision

6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate

6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, , 2778 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision

6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2778 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate

Processor

A14 Bionic chip

A15 Bionic chip

A14 Bionic chip

A15 Bionic chip

RAM

6GB of RAM

N/A

6GB of RAM

N/A

Storage

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Dimensions (in.)

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm

160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm

160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65mm

Weight

189g

203g

228g

238g

Rear Facing Camera

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.0, OIS, telephoto 2x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle)

12-megapixel (f/1.5, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 3x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, ultra-wide angle)

12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, telephoto 2.5x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle)

12-megapixel (f/1.5, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 3x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, ultra-wide angle)

Front Facing Camera

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

OS

iOS 14

iOS 15

iOS 14

iOS 15

Battery

Up to 17 hours video playback

Up to 22 hours video playback

Up to 20 hours video playback

Up to 28 hours video playback

Network Connectivity

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

LTE/ 5G

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

LTE/ 5G

Sensors

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

SIM Type

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

Launch Date

October 13, 2020

September 24, 2021

October 13, 2020

September 24, 2021

Misc

Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite

Colours: Sierra Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite

Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite

Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite

iPhone 12

iPhone 13

iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 13 mini

Display

6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels

6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision

5.4-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2340 x 1080 pixels

5.4-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2340 x 1080 pixels

Processor

A14 Bionic chip

A15 Bionic chip

A14 Bionic chip

A15 Bionic chip

RAM

4GB of RAM

N/A

4GB of RAM

N/A

Storage

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Dimensions (in.)

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm

131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm

131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65mm

Weight

162g

173g

135g

140g

Rear Facing Camera

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)

Front Facing Camera

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

OS

iOS 14

iOS 15

iOS 14

iOS 15

Battery

(Up to 17 hours of video playback)

Up to 19 hours of video playback

Up to 15 hours video playback

Up to 17 hours video playback

Network Connectivity

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

LTE/ 5G

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

LTE/ 5G

Sensors

TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

SIM Type

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

Launch Date

October 13, 2020

September 24, 2021

October 13, 2020

September 24, 2021

Misc

Colours: Black, Green, Product Red, Blue, White |

Colours: Black, Pink, Product Red, Blue, White |

Colours: Black, Green, Product Red, Blue, White |

Colours: Black, Pink, Product Red, Blue, White |

Display

iPhone 12 Pro

6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision

iPhone 13 Pro

6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate

iPhone 12 Pro Max

6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, , 2778 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision

iPhone 13 Pro Max

6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2778 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate

Processor

iPhone 12 Pro

A14 Bionic chip

iPhone 13 Pro

A15 Bionic chip

iPhone 12 Pro Max

A14 Bionic chip

iPhone 13 Pro Max

A15 Bionic chip

RAM

iPhone 12 Pro

6GB of RAM

iPhone 13 Pro

N/A

iPhone 12 Pro Max

6GB of RAM

iPhone 13 Pro Max

N/A

Storage

iPhone 12 Pro

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

iPhone 13 Pro

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

iPhone 12 Pro Max

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

iPhone 13 Pro Max

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Dimensions (in.)

iPhone 12 Pro

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm

iPhone 13 Pro

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm

iPhone 12 Pro Max

160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm

iPhone 13 Pro Max

160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65mm

Weight

iPhone 12 Pro

189g

iPhone 13 Pro

203g

iPhone 12 Pro Max

228g

iPhone 13 Pro Max

238g

Rear Facing Camera

iPhone 12 Pro

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.0, OIS, telephoto 2x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle)

iPhone 13 Pro

12-megapixel (f/1.5, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 3x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, ultra-wide angle)

iPhone 12 Pro Max

12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, telephoto 2.5x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle)

iPhone 13 Pro Max

12-megapixel (f/1.5, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.8, OIS, telephoto 3x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, ultra-wide angle)

Front Facing Camera

iPhone 12 Pro

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

iPhone 13 Pro

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

iPhone 12 Pro Max

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

iPhone 13 Pro Max

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

OS

iPhone 12 Pro

iOS 14

iPhone 13 Pro

iOS 15

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iOS 14

iPhone 13 Pro Max

iOS 15

Battery

iPhone 12 Pro

Up to 17 hours video playback

iPhone 13 Pro

Up to 22 hours video playback

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Up to 20 hours video playback

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Up to 28 hours video playback

Network Connectivity

iPhone 12 Pro

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

iPhone 13 Pro

LTE/ 5G

iPhone 12 Pro Max

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

iPhone 13 Pro Max

LTE/ 5G

Sensors

iPhone 12 Pro

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

iPhone 13 Pro

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

SIM Type

iPhone 12 Pro

Nano SIM, eSIM

iPhone 13 Pro

Nano SIM, eSIM

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Nano SIM, eSIM

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Nano SIM, eSIM

Launch Date

iPhone 12 Pro

October 13, 2020

iPhone 13 Pro

September 24, 2021

iPhone 12 Pro Max

October 13, 2020

iPhone 13 Pro Max

September 24, 2021

Misc

iPhone 12 Pro

Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite

iPhone 13 Pro

Colours: Sierra Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite

Display

iPhone 12

6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels

iPhone 13

6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision

iPhone 12 mini

5.4-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2340 x 1080 pixels

iPhone 13 mini

5.4-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2340 x 1080 pixels

Processor

iPhone 12

A14 Bionic chip

iPhone 13

A15 Bionic chip

iPhone 12 mini

A14 Bionic chip

iPhone 13 mini

A15 Bionic chip

RAM

iPhone 12

4GB of RAM

iPhone 13

N/A

iPhone 12 mini

4GB of RAM

iPhone 13 mini

N/A

Storage

iPhone 12

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

iPhone 13

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

iPhone 12 mini

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

iPhone 13 mini

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Dimensions (in.)

iPhone 12

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm

iPhone 13

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm

iPhone 12 mini

131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm

iPhone 13 mini

131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65mm

Weight

iPhone 12

162g

iPhone 13

173g

iPhone 12 mini

135g

iPhone 13 mini

140g

Rear Facing Camera

iPhone 12

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)

iPhone 13

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)

iPhone 12 mini

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)

iPhone 13 mini

12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)

Front Facing Camera

iPhone 12

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

iPhone 13

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

iPhone 12 mini

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

iPhone 13 mini

12-megapixel (f/2.2)

OS

iPhone 12

iOS 14

iPhone 13

iOS 15

iPhone 12 mini

iOS 14

iPhone 13 mini

iOS 15

Battery

iPhone 12

(Up to 17 hours of video playback)

iPhone 13

Up to 19 hours of video playback

iPhone 12 mini

Up to 15 hours video playback

iPhone 13 mini

Up to 17 hours video playback

Network Connectivity

iPhone 12

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

iPhone 13

LTE/ 5G

iPhone 12 mini

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

iPhone 13 mini

LTE/ 5G

Sensors

iPhone 12

TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

iPhone 13

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

iPhone 12 mini

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

iPhone 13 mini

Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer

SIM Type

iPhone 12

Nano SIM, eSIM

iPhone 13

Nano SIM, eSIM

iPhone 12 mini

Nano SIM, eSIM

iPhone 13 mini

Nano SIM, eSIM

Launch Date

iPhone 12

October 13, 2020

iPhone 13

September 24, 2021

iPhone 12 mini

October 13, 2020

iPhone 13 mini

September 24, 2021

Misc

iPhone 12

Colours: Black, Green, Product Red, Blue, White |

iPhone 13

Colours: Black, Pink, Product Red, Blue, White |

iPhone 12 mini

Colours: Black, Green, Product Red, Blue, White |

iPhone 13 mini

Colours: Black, Pink, Product Red, Blue, White |

As for the iPhone 13 and 13 mini, Apple’s more affordable iPhones also sport the new A15, offer longer battery life and improved cameras. The non-Pro iPhone 13 models gained the sensor shift tech from last year’s iPhone 12 Pro line, which should help with low-light performance. Unfortunately, neither the iPhone 13 or 13 mini have 120Hz displays, which is a bummer.

Oh, and perhaps most important of all, all the new iPhones have about 20 percent smaller notches. Apple hasn’t gone for a hole-punch camera cut-out or under-display tech yet, but hey, I’ll take any notch reduction I can get.

Really, whether or not the new iPhones are worth it over last year’s models comes down to what you care about in a phone. If you want the absolute cutting-edge camera performance, the 13 Pro phones are for you. Similarly, if high refresh-rate displays are something you care about, the 13 Pro devices will be your best option. If you’re more interested in getting a good deal, or don’t really care about the camera or refresh rate, you may be better off saving some money and picking up a discounted iPhone 12.

If you’re interested, you can learn more about the iPhone 13 Pros here and the regular iPhone 13 models here.

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Here’s the Canadian pricing for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini and iPad

At its 2021 fall event, Apple unveiled several new products, including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPad mini.

Apple’s website has now been updated with Canadian pricing and availability but there’s a lot, so we’ve listed all the pricing for each device, including storage configurations.

Canadian carrier pricing is coming soon.

iPad mini: available for pre-order today, launches September 24th

  • 64GB (Wi-Fi): $649
  • 256GB (Wi-Fi) $849
  • 64GB (LTE) $849
  • 256GB (LTE) $1049

Launches in Purple, Pink, Starlight and Space Grey.

iPad: available for pre-order today, launches September 24th

  • 64GB (Wi-Fi): $429
  • 256GB (Wi-Fi) $629
  • 64GB (LTE) $599
  • 256GB (LTE) $700

Launches in Space Grey and Silver

Apple Watch Series 7: launches later this fall

iPhone 13: available for pre-order September 17th, launches September 24th

  • 128GB: $1,099
  • 256GB: $1,239
  • 512GB: $1,509

Launches in Pink, Blue, Starlight, Midnight, and (Product)Red.

iPhone 13 mini: available for pre-order September 17th, launches September 24th

  • 128GB: $949
  • 256GB: $1089
  • 512GB: $1359

Launches in Pink, Blue, Starlight, Midnight, and (Product)Red

iPhone 13 Pro: available for pre-order September 17th, launches September 24th

  • 128GB: $1,399
  • 256GB: $1,539
  • 512GB: $1,809
  • 1TB: $2,079

Launches in Sierra Blue, Graphite, Silver and Gold.

iPhone 13 Pro Max: available for pre-order September 17th, launches September 24th

  • 128GB: $1,549
  • 256GB: $1,689
  • 512GB: $1,959
  • 1TB: $2,229

Launches in Sierra Blue, Graphite, Silver and Gold.

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What was that song at the beginning of the Apple event?

Apple kicked off their September 14th product event with a dramatic musical number — complete with violins, desert vistas, and copious drone shots — featuring a lively cover of a funk-soul classic.

The song is “California Soul” by Marlena Shaw, an American jazz vocalist legend known best for her work in the 1960s-70s.

Today, at the age of 78, Shaw is still actively performing and recording music.

In the lead-up to the event, Apple released teaser images stamped with the phrase “California Dreaming”, a riff on the 1966 song “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & The Papas.

Click here to follow all of MobileSyrup‘s coverage of the September 14th Apple product event.

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Apple introduces Cinematic Mode with the new iPhone 13 lineup

At its annual event, dubbed ‘California Streaming’ for this year, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 13 with a diagonal dual-camera setup, a sleek, flat-edged design similar to the iPhone 12 lineup, a bigger battery along 28 percent brighter Super Retina XDR displays.

Apple says the iPhone 13 and 13 mini will incorporate last year’s iPhone 12 Pro Max’s Sensor-Shift Camera Stabilization tech along with new video capabilities, including a new Cinematic Mode.

The new mode features rack focus and will be useful for content creators or filmmakers. The mode recognizes when a person enters the frame or when your subject is facing the camera and when not and accordingly blurs and focuses the background.

More to come…

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Apple reveals iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max with 120Hz display

Following the reveal of the iPhone 13, Apple showed off the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, the higher-end versions of its 2021 smartphone line.

First off, Apple revealed that it’s bringing the iPad Pro’s ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate display to its highest-end smartphones, bringing the device more in-line with most Android devices. Other new features include the fact that the Pro and Pro Max’s display notch is now 20 percent smaller.

iPhone 13 Pro notch

Just like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max includes Apple’s new A15 Bionic chip.

This year’s colours include ‘Graphite,’ ‘Gold,’ ‘Silver’ and the new aqua blue-like ‘Sierra Blue.

During the event, Apple also revealed the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini.

Image credit: Apple

 

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Apple brings more features to Apple fitness+ and adds group workouts

Not to be outdone by the new Apple Watch, iPads or iPhones, Apple also shared some updates to its fitness program, Apple Fitness+.

Apple has added some more workout times that go all the way down to five minutes, plus there are new filters to sort workouts within the app. You can also pause a workout on one device and resume it on another.

There are also more targeted workouts for people who want to get ready for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. Alongside this, Apple is still creating new Time to Walk episodes and new Pilates workouts.

The biggest change is called Group Workouts that work on the SharePlay system so you and your friends can all work out together remotely.