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Some smartphones can be incredibly difficult to repair, especially if they fold. However, for those looking to pick up a Galaxy Z Flip when it launches, you may be in good hands. According to a teardown video uploaded by YouTube channel ‘PBKreviews,’ the Z…

Not sold on foldables? Maybe slide-out phones will be the solution for getting tablet-sized screens into phone-sized devices. TCL was planning to show off one such slide-out device at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020, according to CNET. The publication also…

Non-Pixel devices, as well as phones on older versions of Android, are starting to get access to dark mode in the Google App and Assistant. Earlier this year, MobileSyrup detailed how the Google app’s dark mode setting seemed to be exclusive to Pixel…

Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, gave an official reason for why Instagram still doesn’t have an actual iPad app in 2020, a decade after the launch of iPad. In a series of Instagram Story posts where Mosseri answered various questions, he said that the…

In a surprise move, Facebook rolled out dark mode to its ‘Lite’ app before its standard mobile experience. We knew Facebook was working on a dark mode for its apps for some time. It started with the announcement of a visual refresh — dubbed Facebook 5…

If you’ve got a family that needs cell service in Canada, getting everyone connected can be confusing. Thankfully, several Canadian carriers offer some level of family discount or multi-line perk. As such, we’ve broken down how it works with most Canadian…

A Twitter user has spotted a Tesla Model Y in Sudbury, Ontario. The vehicle in the images looks as if it’s been through some tough cold winter conditions, which implies that it was being tested in the Canadian winter. Further, the user who took the pictures…

Ring may be considering changing its privacy settings amid concerns that it shares user data with Facebook and Google. This follows a study from the Electronic Frontier Foundation that found that Ring sends information to Facebook including users’ time zone,…

Google has released a Chrome 81 beta that includes WebXR support for browser-based AR and a new Web NFC framework. Developers will now be able to have a way to bring AR to users across platforms without having to rely on native apps. Chrome 81 enables flags…

Tesla has updated the Model S’ stats to confirm that it has an EPA estimated range of 390 miles or 630 km in Long Range Plus. It should be noted that actual results depend on the temperature, the driver’s use of climate control and their driving habits.…

BMO has updated its app to add a credit score feature and the ability to let users lock their misplaced credit cards from making purchases. The bank says that to get your credit score within the app, you have to go to the “More” menu and select “My…

Every week we bring you the latest in Canadian mobile news. Listed below is a quick overview of the top stories from the past seven days. Telus tops ranks in latest OpenSignal mobile experience report Mobile World Congress 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus…

Every week, MobileSyrup goes over some of the most notable movies and TV shows to have recently hit Canadian streaming platforms. This column typically focuses on content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other streaming services…

Fortnite resurrected popular internet meme and troll tactic dubbed ‘Rickrolling’ with a new in-game emote. Called ‘Never Gonna’ in the game, this new emote sees your character dance just like Rick Astley does in the video for the song ‘Never Gonna…

Google has a handful of apps and services that allow parents to keep track of their kids and their digital habits as well as sharing purchased apps, movies and games. That said, none of it is very straightforward, so here’s a guide to explain the features…

Parasite, which won four Oscars including Best Picture, is headed to Bell’s Crave streaming platform. According to a post from Crave’s Instagram account, Parasite will arrive on the service in May. It’s not currently clear what the exact date is, as the…

University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) researchers found a way to turn used cooking oil from McDonald’s into a light-sensitive plastic for 3D printers. When researchers began dabbling with 3D printers about three years ago, they noticed the basic molecules…

The RCMP arrested a Toronto-area husband and wife accused of aiding in the CRA tax scam and other overseas call centre scams. As per a CBC Marketplace report, Gurinder Dhaliwal, 37, and Inderpreet Dhaliwal, 36, from Brampton, Ontario, were arrested and…

Both Apple and Google have added some new features to their operating systems over the past few years that make it easier for parents to track their children’s phone usage and share apps. You can find out about Apple’s family controls below, but if…

Images, renders and videos of upcoming smartphones are constantly getting leaked. All of these leaks are often difficult to follow, so we’ve compiled a list of this past week’s hottest rumours. Specifically, any leak that has occurred from February 8th to…