US fights Canada over new tech tax that could cost Apple billions

Canada's new Digital Services tax could cost iPhone maker Apple billions, but the US says the fees are discriminating against American tech companies — and is pushing for a delay.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 14

Apple Vision Pro launches in UK, Australia, and more

The overseas rollout of Apple Vision Pro has continued with it now being available in Apple Stores in five more countries.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 14

Canadian firms finally get Tap to Pay on iPhone

Apple has rolled out its Tap to Pay on iPhone to Canada, meaning that businesses there can now take payments from customers on iPhone.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 8

Apple to pay $14.4M to settle Canadian 'Batterygate' lawsuit

A court in British Columbia has given its approval for a settlement that will see Apple pay out up to $14.4 million, to end a class-action lawsuit over alleged iPhone throttling.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 12

Canadian broadcasters want government to make Apple pay for news

Canada's online news legislation only covers Meta/Facebook and Google, say regional broadcasters, and they are calling for it to be expanded to Apple News+ and others.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 10

Ontario's Apple Square One store to move upstairs

While Apple has yet to announce a relocation of its Square One store in Mississauga, Ontario, building permits reveal that it is moving to a new site in the same complex.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 3

Thieves ditch hidden AirTag in Vancouver car jacking

A woman's attempt to track down her stolen car in Vancouver went awry, after a thief discovered a hidden AirTag and placed it on another rentable vehicle as a distraction.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 15

Interest-free financing no longer offered by Apple in Canada

Apple has killed off Canada's last option for interest-free financing of iPhones, Macs, and more.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 8

Facebook shutters news rather than pay up under new Canadian law

Meta says it will cease providing news services on Facebook and Instagram before Canada's new law requiring it to pay news publishers comes into effect.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 22

Inside Apple Pacific Center: Vancouver's gorgeous store

Apple Pacific Center is the company's first flagship store in Canada, and its unique design blurs the line between what's inside and outside the building.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 8

Canada Pension fund increases held Apple shares by 50%, slashes Tesla stake by 53%

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board boosted its held Apple shares by 50% in the first quarter of 2023, just after slashing held EV stocks like Tesla at the end of 2022.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 7

Travelers use AirTag to track lost luggage all the way to the donation pile

Another couple has used AirTag to track where their luggage had gone after going missing following a flight, and discovered it was to be donated to charity.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 14

New M2 MacBook Pro with Wi-Fi 6e pops up in regulatory docs

Apple's long-rumored new MacBook Pro has appeared in a Canadian regulatory database with faster Wi-Fi.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

AirPods recovered after Find My tracked down thieving hotel employee

A hotel guest used Find My to help police track down her AirPods, after items were stolen from her room by an employee.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 7

Canada condemns Apple's AirDrop changes affecting protestors in China

Canada's House of Commons has "condemned" Apple for seemingly aiding the Chinese government's crackdown on protesters by changing how AirDrop in iOS works.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

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