Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 2/9/2025 - 2/15/2025

What we know about the Apple iPhone SE

Apple still pursuing standalone AR glasses

Apple patches critical iPhone security flaw

Beatbot's AI-powered AquaSense 2 pool cleaners now available

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons expected to feature mouse functionality

JetBlue and GeoGuessr team up for Guess-tination game

Razer unveils White editions of Wolverine V3 Pro, Tournament Edition controllers

Report: Netflix explores video podcasts as a budget-friendly content strategy

Google updates Family Link parental controls

Apple patent points to potential Vision Pro gaming controller

Apple TV app finally arrives on Android

Meta Ray-Ban sales hit 2 million, production to expand significantly

Samsung One UI 7.0 features to vary by device

Gemini's document upload feature now free for all users

OnePlus pauses foldable development, skipping Open 2 launch

Apple TV app finally arrives on Android

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After years of anticipation, the Apple TV app is now available for Android devices. The app, designed for smartphones, tablets, and foldables running Android 10 or later, is available for download on the Google Play Store. This full-featured version allows users to access Apple TV+ content, including popular shows like Severance, Silo, and Ted Lasso, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Subscriptions can be managed directly through Google Play.   

The app also features MLS Season Pass content and weekly MLB double-headers. While previous workarounds existed, this marks the first native Apple TV app for Android phones and tablets, offering features like resume playback and offline downloads. Notably, the app currently lacks casting support, but it might arrive in a future update. Android TV users can also now subscribe to Apple TV+ directly through Google Play.

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JetBlue and GeoGuessr team up for Guess-tination game

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JetBlue has partnered with online geography game GeoGuessr to create Guess-tination, a free, JetBlue-branded game launching in February. The game will allow players to explore 10 JetBlue destinations and learn about fares. A teaser version of Guess-tination, featuring five JetBlue destinations, is currently available on the GeoGuessr website.

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Apple launches Invites event planning app

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Apple has unveiled an app called Invites designed to streamline event planning within its ecosystem. The app allows Apple device owners to create custom event invitations, share links, and integrate shared photo albums and Apple Music playlists. Weather and Maps widgets are also included for planning and navigation.  

While an iCloud+ subscription is required to create invites, anyone, including Android users, can RSVP and access event details, albeit with a few extra steps. This move positions Apple to compete with platforms like Canva and newer event-planning apps like Partiful.  

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