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- Check Which Mac Apps Have Full Disk Access
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026Apple plans tighter Full Disk Access controls as AI agents gain more autonomy. Mac users can check which applications already have broad access today.
- Cut Off Old Apps That Still Have Account Access
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026Signing out of an app does not always revoke its access. Review old Google and Apple connections, remove what you no longer use and know what remains.
- The $2,999 iPhone Duo Is a First-Generation Bet
Matthew Leo · September 13, 2026Apple’s first foldable iPhone reaches Canada on October 23. Its two screens and iOS 27 multitasking are compelling, but $2,999 changes the buying test.
- Apple’s M6 Mac mini Starts at $1,249 in Canada
Matthew Leo · August 29, 2026Apple’s M6 Mac mini starts at $1,249 CAD with a 12-core CPU, faster local AI, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet. Here is who should actually consider upgrading.
- Apple Maps Ads Are Now Rolling Out in Canada
Matthew Leo · August 29, 2026Apple Maps ads are rolling out in Canada, putting sponsored businesses into search and Suggested Places while Apple promises to keep ad activity separate from A…
- Apple’s EU App Fees Show What Canada Still Lacks
Matthew Leo · August 19, 2026Apple simplified European fees for apps sold outside its store. Canadians still cannot choose an alternative iPhone marketplace or see whether competition lower…
- Apple’s Tracking Prompt Is Becoming a Competition Issue
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026Germany says Apple’s tracking prompt treated rival apps less favourably than its own. The remedy shows why privacy interfaces also deserve competition scrutiny.
- Fix One AirPod When It Suddenly Goes Silent
Matthew Leo · August 12, 2026One silent AirPod is often a charging-contact, balance or pairing problem. Test the quiet earbud alone before resetting both or paying for a replacement.
- Fix iPhone Battery Drain Before Replacing the Battery
Matthew Leo · August 12, 2026Before replacing an iPhone battery, check Daily Usage, app activity, Low Power Mode, display settings, signal strength, heat and Battery Health to find the real…
- Apple’s China AI Deal Splits Siri by Geography
Matthew Leo · August 9, 2026Apple’s Qwen integration in mainland China shows that one device can now contain different AI providers, capabilities and privacy relationships across borders.
- Apple and OpenAI Are Fighting Over the Next Device
Matthew Leo · August 4, 2026Apple says OpenAI benefited from stolen trade secrets. OpenAI denies the allegations. Behind the lawsuit is a larger fight over what may eventually replace the …
- What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Die?
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026Apple, Google and Microsoft offer different ways to pass on photos and files. Set them up now so relatives are not left fighting passwords and support forms.
- VPN vs iCloud Private Relay: Which One Do You Need?
Matthew Leo · July 30, 2026iCloud Private Relay and VPNs hide different parts of your internet activity. This practical comparison explains their limits, costs and best uses in Canada.
- Apple’s Device-Leasing Plan Skips Canada—for Now
Matthew Leo · July 29, 2026Apple now leases iPhones, Macs, iPads and Watches through Klarna in the United States. Canadians still get conventional financing—and a very different bill.
- Apple’s New Hardware Lease Skips Canada—for Now
Matthew Leo · July 28, 2026Apple now lets Americans lease iPhones, Macs, iPads and Watches. Canadians still receive conventional financing—and ownership may remain the better deal.