Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 8/11 - 8/17

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: A significant upgrade

Google Photos overhauls Library with new "Collections" tab

Former YouTube CEO and longtime Google exec Susan Wojcicki dies at 56

Is the Mac mini getting a second wind?

Lenovo Yoga Portal: A cheaper, graphics-focused alternative to the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra

Apple does a U-turn on changes in the Photos app

No big changes expected for iPhone 16 series

Apple Watch SE will reportedly get a plastic makeover

Google unveils Pixel 9

Google's Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL: A big bet on AI

Google launches refined Pixel Watch 3

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 bring significant upgrades

Volkswagen's Golf EV might come out earlier than expected

Microsoft bids farewell to Paint 3D

Sonos weighs old app revival

Sonos weighs old app revival

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Sonos has been grappling with the issues surrounding the redesigned app it launched in April. The buggy, incomplete app was met with widespread criticism and customer dissatisfaction. Despite the company's efforts to address the issues, the app continues to cause frustration for users.

In an attempt to alleviate the situation, Sonos leadership is reportedly considering a return to its previous "S2" app. This move would provide a temporary solution for users while the company works to resolve the problems with the newer app.

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Microsoft bids farewell to Paint 3D

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Microsoft is discontinuing Paint 3D, the enhanced version of the classic Paint app, later this year. Originally introduced with Windows 10 as a part of Microsoft's focus on creators, Paint 3D is set to be removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024.

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Volkswagen's Golf EV might come out earlier than expected

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance and GTX (Photo: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen's partnership with Rivian might bring the much-anticipated electric VW Golf to market sooner than expected. The German carmaker will reportedly launch the Golf EV to market in 2029, or even sooner, as its first electric vehicle based on its software-define Scalable Systems Platform.

Volkswagen expects its new joint venture with Rivian to pay dividends. It plans to invest up to US$5 billion, with US$3 billion going to Rivian and $2 billion going into the venture. According to reports, it will upgrade Volkswagen's Modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform to MEB+ in 2026. These moves can help ensure the Golf EV comes out sooner.

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