Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 8/4 - 8/10

Google unveils Google TV Streamer: A Chromecast successor with substance

Apple Intelligence: Here what's available now

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Google to launch Pixel devices on August 13

Apple rebounds with revenue growth, but China challenges persist

Google pulls the plug on Chromecast

Apple's design leadership in flux

TCL's NXTFrame joins the art TV competition

TCL's art TV also gets a 'pro' model with better audio

OnePlus Open Apex Edition adds new colour option and features to the foldable

Apple iPhone 16 to supposedly launch on schedule even as Apple Intelligence is delayed

Google pulls the plug on Chromecast

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After over a decade of streaming success, Google has announced the end of production for its Chromecast devices. The company cited significant technological advancements since the original Chromecast's 2013 launch as the primary reason for the decision. While existing Chromecast models will remain available for purchase while supplies last, Google promises continued software and security updates for its newer devices. But it hasn't said which ones.

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Google to shut down goal-sharing service Schemer

Google has announced plans to shut down Schemer goal sharing service in February. Data on the app will be deleted after February 7. You can access your data by logging into schemer.com with your Google account. From there you will find “Email me my schemes” at the top of the page. You will then receive an email from noreply_announce@schemere.com with CSV and HTML attachments that you can download. The discontinuation announcement can be seen in full here.