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Apple’s iPhone 13 features upgraded cameras, a smaller notch and more

After months of rumours, Apple has finally officially revealed the iPhone 13 series.

Overall, the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 look very similar to their predecessors, including the squared-off sides, a visible display notch and sizable camera bump.

As expected, most of this year’s changes are under the hood. Apple says that the front the iPhone 13’s true-depth camera has been redesigned to be more secure, there’s a new, more powerful A15 Bionic chip and that the smartphones’ ultra wide-angle camera has been improved to reduce noise.

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini will also feature the sensor shift technology from last year’s iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Other new features include a new across the entire lineup include a portrait video mode that allows for selective software-powered focus.

Image credit: Apple

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All iPads to now be made with 100 percent recycled aluminum

The new iPad Mini 6 will feature a 100 percent recycled aluminum enclosure — a new environmental standard that the company will apply to its full line-up of iPad products.

Apple made the announcement at its September 14th product event, during its reveal of the new iPad Mini 6.

According to an infographic provided by the company, Apple uses 100% recycled tin in the solder used in the iPad Mini 6’s main logic board, and 100% recycled rare earth elements in the enclosure magnets on the tablet covers.

At the company’s spring 2021 event, Apple first declared its aim to be entirely 100 percent carbon neutral by 2030.

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Apple Watch Series 7 features softer corners, smaller bezels and a brighter display

Following weeks of rumours, Apple has officially revealed the Apple Watch Series 7.

Regarding new features, Apple says that the Series 7 features “softer, rounder” corners and bezels that measure in at just 1.7mm around the display. Other upgrades include a 70 percent brighter display in always-on mode, IP6X dust resistance and more

During the event, Apple highlighted several new watchOS 8 features, including bike fall detection, new workout algorithms for e-bikes and a new mindfulness app. Apple says watchOS 8’s buttons are also larger, and that the watch includes a new swipe typing interface.

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New iPad mini comes in four colours, drops the home button and more

It’s been years since Apple updated the iPad Mini and this new version takes more from the awesome iPad Air than the basic iPad, which seems more geared towards education now.

This means that the iPad Mini has a USB-C port, a squared-off design, 5G and more. The new iPad mini also has thinner bezels and a Touch ID sensor located in the power button.

Moreover, the iPad mini has a new camera with True Tone flash and a 12-megapixel sensor. You can also record in 4K.

Like the new base-model iPad, the new iPad mini has a new 12-megapixel front-facing camera with Centre Stage support too so you can move around while on a video call.

This new iPad Mini supports the new Apple Pencil as well so it has slightly less input lag than the basic iPad and the Pencil can magnetize to the side of the new iPad mini to charge.

The new iPad Mini is going to be available later today for pre-orders and anyone can buy one next week. Canadian pricing to come.

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Apple reveals sizzle reel featuring new footage from upcoming Apple TV+ originals

Apple opened its big ‘California Streaming’ event with a sizzle reel for a slew of upcoming Apple TV+ content.

In the trailer, new footage from the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s The Morning Show Season 2 (premiering September 17th), the Isaac Asimov adaptation Foundation (debuting September 24th), the Tom Hanks-led Finch (kicks off November 5th) and the Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell dark comedy series The Shrink Next Door (launches November 12th).

Check it out below:

Apple TV+ costs $5.99 CAD/month.

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Apple TV+ shows rack up 130 awards and 500 nominations in just two years

Apple TV+ series have won 130 awards and received 500 award nominations in the two years since the streaming platform launched in November 2019, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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Apple bumps up the entry-level iPad to the A13 Bionic chipset

Apple is bringing the base-level iPad up-to-date with a few new more modern features. However, the tablet still looks like it always has, including its large bezels and home button.

Other features include a 12-megapixel selfie camera, a True Tone display and the A13 Bionic chipset, making it 20 percent faster than last year’s iPad.

Since the new iPad has a better selfie camera, it’s also able to use the ‘Center Stage’ feature Apple announced alongside the latest iteration of the iPad Pro. This feature allows you to move around your room while the camera tracks you.

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Apple’s often-rumoured VR headset could feature 3,000ppi Micro OLED display

Apple’s rumoured virtual reality/augmented reality headset could include a high-resolution micro OLED display with 3,000 pixels per inch (ppi), according to South Korean publication The Elec.

If true, this would mean the headset features one of the highest display resolutions in a VR headset yet. Previous rumours have hinted that Apple is working on two head-mounted devices, including a pair of Apple augmented reality glasses that look like regular glasses and feature built-in AR notifications and a more traditional VR/AR headset.

The Elec’s report says that Apple has requested a sample from APS Holdings, a South Korean company that uses a process called Fine Metal Mask (FMM) to create next-gen OLED displays. Apple has reportedly asked for a sample of APS’ laser patterning FMM screen that features a 3,000ppi.

“Pixel sizes in OLED panels used in smartphones and TVs range from 40 micrometers to 300 micrometers. Those in MicroOLED panel range from 4 micrometers to 20 micrometers. MicroOLED also has microseconds response time and is a likely candidate to be used for VR and augmented reality (AR) applications,” reads the Elec’s report

A previous report from The Information indicated that Apple’s VR headset will feature two 8K displays and a price tag of approximately $3,000 USD (roughly $3,799 CAD).

Though leaks regarding the VR headset’s potential release date are a little all over the place, it’s likely we won’t catch a glimpse of the rumoured devices until at least 2022.

Source: The Elec Via: MacRumors

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What’s new on Xbox Game Pass on console, PC and mobile in late September 2021

Every month, Microsoft adds new games to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

Typically, new titles are rolled out in two waves and now, Xbox has unveiled September’s second batch of new Game Pass games:

Flynn: Son of Crimson (Cloud, Console and PC) — September 15th [day one]
I Am Fish (Cloud, Console and PC) — September 16th [day one]
SkateBird (Cloud, Console and PC) ID@Xbox — September 16th [day one]
Superliminal (Cloud, Console and PC) — September 16th
Aragami 2 (Cloud, Console and PC) — September 17th [day one]
Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Cloud, Console and PC) – September 23rd
Sable (Cloud, Console and PC) — September 23rd [day one]
Subnautica: Below Zero (Cloud, Console and PC) — September 23rd
Tainted Grail: Conquest (PC) — September 23rd
Lemnis Gate (Console and PC) — September 28th [day one]
Astria Ascending (Cloud, Console and PC) — September 30th [day one]
Unsighted (Console and PC) — September 30th [day one]

It’s worth noting that Astria Ascending is being developed by the French studio Artisan, which has teams in both Paris and Quebec City, alongside veteran Japanese developers like Kazushige Nojima (co-writer of Final Fantasy VII) and Hitoshi Sakimoto (composer of Final Fantasy XII).

Meanwhile, the following 11 games now have Touch Controls on mobile:

  • Blinx: The Time Sweeper
  • Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
  • Cris Tales
  • Halo: Spartan Assault
  • Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
  • Halo Wars 2
  • Last Stop
  • Omno
  • Raji: An Ancient Epic
  • The Medium
  • Tropico 6

You’ll also want to keep in mind that the following games are leaving the service on September 30th:

  • Drake Hollow (Cloud, Console and PC)
  • Ikenfell (Cloud, Console and PC)
  • Night in the Woods (Cloud, Console and PC)
  • Kathy Rain (PC)
  • Warhammer Vermintide II (Cloud and Console)

As always, you can buy any Game Pass title with a member-exclusive 20 percent discount to keep playing even after it leaves the catalogue.

Finally, Xbox has also teased that Phoenix Point will be coming to Game Pass for Console on October 1st.

Xbox Game Pass is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Android and iOS in beta. Game Pass for Console and Game Pass for PC each cost $11.99 CAD/month.

Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs $16.99/month and is required for streaming (which Xbox refers to as ‘Cloud’). On top of that, this tier includes Game Pass for both Console and PC, as well as an Xbox Live Gold subscription and access to EA Play.

Find out what came to Game Pass in early September here.

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Source: Xbox

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Rogers offering iPhone 12 for $16/month financing with trade-in

If you have an old iPhone XR or XS and want to up your smartphone game, Rogers is currently offering a great trade-in deal where you can get the 64 GB iPhone 12 for $16 per month.

According to the promotions page on Rogers’ website, the deal is only available in-store. Firstly, you trade in your old iPhone XR or XS for a $360 trade-in credit. While the promotion page says the trade-in credit is for old XR and XS devices only, you should be able to trade in any device, depending on its market value. You can get a quote for your device here.

You need to then purchase a 64GB iPhone 12 through Rogers ‘Upfront Edge’ device financing. That will net you an additional $420 in credits and reduce the monthly financing cost of the phone.

The iPhone 12 is listed for $1,164 on Rogers’ website. When you combine the credits, they add up to $780. So the amount left to pay is $384, which you’ll pay as $16 per month payments for 24 months.

It’s worth noting that you’ll have to pay a $50 setup fee and that under Rogers’ Upfront Edge financing program, you must return your device after two years or pay a fee if you want to keep it. You can get the iPhone 12 without trading in an old phone for a slightly higher monthly cost. As mentioned, the device’s price is $1,164, and you get a $420 credit when you finance it with Upfront Edge. This leaves you with $744 to be paid over 24 months, roughly $31 per month for 24 months.

You can learn more about the promotion here.

Image credit: Rogers

Source: Rogers