Apple Daily: iOS vs. Android Stabbing; Apple Pay in Canada; Apple Watch Workshops

In today's Apple Daily, two Oklahomans stab each other while arguing about whether iOS or Android is better. In other news, Apple Pay might finally be coming to Canada in November, and Apple will start offering free "Apple Watch Basics" workshops at select Apple Stores on April 24.

Roommates Stab Each Other While Arguing About iOS vs. Android

Many people have a strong opinion as to whether iPhone or Android smartphones are better, but few push it quite to the limit like two roommates in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who reportedly stabbed each other several times with broken beer bottles while arguing over whether the iPhone or "the new Samsung smartphone" reigns supreme. At the time, they were also stumbling around drunkenly in an apartment complex parking lot at 1 a.m. in the morning.

In addition to the stabbings, apparently one of the two men also "smashed a bottle over the back of the other man's head." As local station KTUL reports (via BGR), it's currently not clear who should be charged or, indeed, whether they should charge the two at all.

Adding to the absurdity, KTUL's report claims that the police "did not respond when our photographer asked which phone is better."

Apple Pay May Come to Canada in November

After a long wait, Canada might be the first country outside of the United States to support Apple Pay. According to "people familiar with the matter" who spoke with The Wall Street Journal, our friends north of the border might finally get to use the service beginning in November.

There are, of course, some hurdles to overcome. The sources claim that Apple is currently in talks with Royal Bank of Canada, TD Canada Trust, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, CIBC and National Bank of Canada, which together account for more than 90 percent of Canadian bank accounts. All of the banks seem interested in the service, the sources claim, but they're a little wary of "Apple’s fee proposals" and they're "concerned about security vulnerabilities like the ones that U.S. banks experienced as they rolled out the service."

The six banks involved have reportedly enlisted the services of consultancy firm McKinsey & Co. in order to help create a security protocol. There's also talk of requiring users to enter a PIN number with each purchase or, more in line with the spirit of the service, registering and confirming cards with Apple Pay via a one-time text message.

Canada seems well-prepared to accept the service, though; in fact, because of the widespread availability of "Chip and PIN" payment there (in which users simply tap their credit cards against a receiver in order to pay), it's arguably better prepared than the United States.

'Apple Watch Basics' Workshops Coming to Apple Stores

Just in time for the official launch of the Apple Watch on April 24, you'll be able to attend workshops at your local Apple Store on how to get the optimal experience out of the device. If you're one of the lucky ones who can walk in and get an Apple Watch on release day, there's a good chance you can also walk over to the presentation area and attend "Apple Watch Basics." Just to be on the safe side, though, it's best to make a reservation.

You can check to see if your store offers the workshop by searching for your local store on Apple's website. It's also an extended opportunity to see if the device is something you'd like to wear, as it likely goes into much greater depth than what you'd find during the typical 15-minute presentation with an Apple Store employee.

According to the mouseover text on Apple's reservation form, the workshop will place a special emphasis on "Ggances, gestures, watch faces, and more." Some of the larger Apple Stores are also offering a "Stay in Touch with Apple Watch" workshop as well, which shows you "how to respond to messages and mail, share your location, take a call, and even send your heartbeat to someone you care about."

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