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Patrick O'Rourke

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Toronto, ON, Canada

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Past:
  • MobileSyrup
  • BetaKit
  • Financial Post
  • The Vancouver Sun
  • National Post
  • Calgary Herald
  • Edmonton Journal
  • The Montreal Gazette

Past articles by Patrick:

Apple's 'Yellow' iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are a sight to behold

Apple's mid-year, base-level iPhone colour upgrade has arrived, and this time, it's "Yellow." → Read More

Here's when Zellers is opening in Ontario and Alberta

Iconic Canadian department store chain Zellers is returning this Spring after being dead for roughly 10 years. → Read More

Toronto-based Alto's Odyssey creator is back with a new game, Laya's Horizon

The next game from the Canadian studio behind the acclaimed Alto's endless runners will be coming to Netflix. → Read More

Ring reveals updated Battery Video Doorbell Plus offering head-to-toe view of visitors

The new doorbell can record 1536p video at a 150 x 150-degree viewing angle, allowing it to offer a complete head-to-toe view of visitors. → Read More

Apple's iPhone 15 reportedly won't feature 120Hz ProMotion display

It looks like Apple still isn't bringing 120Hz to its base-level iPhone lineup. → Read More

Sonos Era 300 and 100 speakers Hands-on: Reigniting its lineup

It’s now official: Sonos will release two new smart speakers in the Era 300 and Era 100, both of which offer spatial audio and feature new engineering inside to create a bigger soundstage. → Read More

Apple Watch glucose monitoring is reportedly a few years away from release

Since long before the Apple Watch's release, non-prick glucose monitoring has been rumoured to be coming to Apple's wearable. → Read More

Latest Meta Quest 2/Pro update brings precise hand controls to the headset

Meta is positioning 'Direct Touch' as the future or interacting with virtual reality environments. → Read More

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe reimagines the Wii classic, but it's still too easy

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is the latest in a long line of Wii and Wii U remasters for Nintendo's Switch. → Read More

Twitter will charge for text-based account two-factor authentication

If you're not currently a Twitter Blue subscriber, you can no longer activate 2FA through text, and those still using the feature have until March 20th to disable the feature. → Read More

iPhone 15 Pro renders show off thinner bezels, deeper camera bump and USB-C port

An in-depth look at what could be the iPhone 15 Pro's overall design has appeared. → Read More

SwitchBot's Curtain Rod 2 is the smart home device I didn't know I needed

No one needs smart curtains, but that doesn't mean they aren't somewhat useful and more importantly, undeniably cool. → Read More

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro could feature new design with thinner bezels

If you're starting to grow tired of the iPhone's look (like me), you'll likely be pleased to learn that iPhone 15 Pro design change rumours are circulating again. → Read More

Apple's iPhone hardware subscription service reportedly delayed

Apple is reportedly still working on an iPhone hardware subscription service alongside its already announced 'Apple Pay Later' program. → Read More

Apple's latest iPhone 14 ad features former NHL players P.K. Subban and Joe Thornton

It's rare that we at MobileSyrup cover a tech giant's ad, but when we do, it's always because there's something unique about it. → Read More

U.K. regulator says Microsoft could need to sell Call of Duty to buy Activision

The CMA says the acquisition could "harm UK gamers by weakening the important rivalry between Xbox and PlayStation gaming consoles." → Read More

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom briefly appears for $89.99 in Canadian Nintendo eShop

The Switch's most anticipated title, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, briefly popped up in the Canadian eShop for $89.99. → Read More

Hisense's 55-inch U88H TV offers the best price-to-performance in Canada

If you're on a budget and want a great-looking TV that offers modern features, Hisense's 55-inch U88H is one of the best available in Canada. → Read More

iPhone reverse wireless charging could still be coming

Even though the feature is several years late at this point, reverse wireless charging might still make its way to the iPhone. → Read More

Hyundai's Ioniq 6 can drive an estimated 581km per charge, says Natural Resources Canada

According to Hyundai and Natural Resources Canada, the Ioniq 6's Preferred RWD Long Range can drive 581km on one charge. → Read More