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MobileSyrup serves as a go-to hub for mobile technology in Canada, catering to mobile fans, industry experts, and consumers alike. Every piece of content is crafted by Canadians, ensuring a local perspective. We offer daily updates on market trends and industry news, along with reviews covering smartphones, tablets, wearables, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and automobiles.

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Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees worldwide

2 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Bradly Shankar

Microsoft is laying off approximately 6,000 employees across its various divisions worldwide, marking a three percent reduction in its total workforce. This would appear to be the tech giant’s largest round of layoffs since 2023 when it axed 10,000 employees. “We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” said Microsoft in a statement given to various press outlets, including The Verge and CNBC.
Ontario could lose nearly 70,000 jobs this year over U.S. trade war: report

2 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Bradly Shankar

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada could result in as many as 70,000 jobs being lost in Ontario alone this year. The figures come in a new report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO), which provides independent financial and economic analysis to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. According to the FAO, an estimated 68,100 people may lose their jobs amid the U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response to them.
Fallout Season 2 premieres in December, renewed for Season 3

3 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Bradly Shankar

The highly anticipated second season of Fallout will premiere on Prime Video in December. Amazon revealed the release window during its Prime Video Upfronts presentation in New York City on Monday night. Series stars Ella Purnell (Lucy), Aaron Moten (Maximus) and Walton Goggins (The Ghoul), as well as an entire dance troupe, took to the stage for the announcement.
Where to stream every Mission: Impossible movie in Canada before The Final Reckoning

3 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Bradly Shankar

At last, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is nearly upon us. The supposed final entry in Paramount’s massively popular action-spy series is releasing on May 23 — two years (and one Hollywood strike) after Dead Reckoning. The new film sees Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) continuing his daring mission to stop Gabriel (Esai Morales) and the rogue AI known as the Entity.
Ubisoft offering behind-the-scenes public exhibition with Doors Open Toronto

3 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Bradly Shankar

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to make games at a big Canadian developer, you’re in luck. Ubisoft Toronto is kicking off its 15th anniversary celebrations this year with a big involvement in Doors Open Toronto, the annual event that sees all kinds of culturally significant venues in the city holding free events for the public.
U.S. and China agree to pause most tariffs for 90 days

3 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Bradly Shankar

The U.S. and Chinese governments have agreed to reduce most tariffs for 90 days. The decision came after top officials from both countries met in Geneva, Switzerland over the weekend. As part of those negotiations, the U.S. has agreed to drop tariffs on Chinese goods from 145 per cent to 30 per cent, while China will reduce its own levies on U.S. goods from 125 per cent to 10 per cent.
Telcos blame Canada's immigration policies for slower subscriber growth

4 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Bradly Shankar

The Big Three in Canadian telecom are attributing slower subscriber growth to the country’s immigration policies. As reported by Bloomberg, Bell, Rogers and Telus all blamed the business slump on the federal government’s recent decision to limit the number of immigrants coming into Canada. Altogether, the trio recorded fewer than 54,000 net new mobile subscribers in the first quarter, which was the lowest amount in four years.
Mandragora beautifully combines the best parts of an RPG and a Metroidvania

4 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Dean Daley

Mandragora is the story of an inquisitor on a hunt for a witch, who learns that not everything is as it seems. Mandragora isn’t a well-known game, but I had so much fun playing the title. Throughout the last few years, I discovered my love for metroidvanias, playing titles like Hollow Knight, Nine Sols, Ender Magnolia, and Ori and the Will of the Wisp. And while I loved these titles, my true heart lies with role-playing games (RPGs) like Skyrim and Dark Souls.
Streaming in Canada on Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and Prime Video [May 12-18]

4 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Bradly Shankar

Wondering what to watch on streaming? Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable new movies and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early.
What'd you think of the Motorola Razr Ultra?

5 days ago | mobilesyrup.com | Dean Daley

The Motorola Razr Ultra is now available for pre-order in Canada and will launch on June 3. Additionally, this handset is the most expensive flip-style foldable we’ve seen, at $1,899.99. The Razr Ultra sports a 7-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1224 x 2912-pixel resolution. Its outer screen is 4 inches with a 1272 x 1080-pixel resolution panel.