The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Corus Entertainment's request to reduce its Canadian content spending requirements from 8.5% to 5% of revenue, starting May 13, 2024. Corus, the country's largest provider of independent programming, submitted a proposal last fall, seeking a reduction in spending obligations for programs of national interest (PNI) and...
After launching in the U.S. last year, the Grimace Shake is coming north of the border to Canada. McDonald’s Canada announced today that beginning on Tuesday, the Grimace Shake will land on menus for a limited time. "When the Grimace Shake dropped for our neighbours to the south, the response we got from fans here...
The Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has launched a new Bike Share Toronto app for iOS and Android users, developed in collaboration with PBSC Urban Solutions. "We are excited about this launch, said Toronto Parking Authority President Scott Collier in a statement on Monday. "Our legacy app has been in-market since 2016, and no longer provides...
Apple has released iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 for download for both iPhone and iPad, plus more. These releases come after Release Candidate versions were made available for developers last week. Here’s what’s available for download: iOS 17.5 iPadOS 17.5 tvOS 17.5 HomePod Software 17.5 watchOS 10.5 macOS Sonoma 14.5 macOS Monterey 12.7.5 macOS Ventura...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company’s team unveiled significant updates to ChatGPT and introduced GPT-4o, the latest model in the GPT series, during a presentation on Monday. The new model, which boasts being smarter, faster, and natively multimodal, will be available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free plan. Previously, GPT-4 class...
Google has announced the activation of its Android Emergency Location Service (ELS) for all Android users in Canada, improving the efficiency and accuracy of responses during emergencies. The ELS feature is designed to securely and privately send a caller’s precise location to emergency services when calling 9-1-1. CRTC data reveals over 80% of emergency calls...
Apple has released iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 for download for both iPhone and iPad, plus more. These releases come after Release Candidate versions were made available for developers last week. Here’s what’s available for download: iOS 17.5 iPadOS 17.5 tvOS 17.5 HomePod Software 17.5 watchOS 10.5 macOS Sonoma 14.5 macOS Monterey 12.7.5 macOS Ventura...
Last week, Google officially announced its Pixel 8a smartphone, which is the more affordable entry option, compared to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The Pixel 8a brings several enhancements over its predecessor, the Pixel 7a, with improvements spanning camera capabilities, display features, and overall performance. Google sent us a Pixel 8a to go...
Apple today unveiled its new M4 chip, powering its newest iPad Pro models. Here’s an overview of this newest version of Apple Silicon and what makes it so great. “The new iPad Pro with M4 is a great example of how building best-in-class custom silicon enables breakthrough products,” said Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president...
Apple today introduced a new iPad Air and iPad Pro, while also dropping the price of the iPad 10th-generation, which now replaces the iPad 9th-gen on its website. The iPad 10 sports a newer design over the iPad 9, and the latter was the last iPad with a Home button. It also has a landscape...
Amazon has launched a sale on its devices, offering up to 57% off for Mother's Day. If you haven't found a present for mom, it's time to get shopping. Devices on sale include eero routers, Fire tablets and televisions, plus various Echo devices including Echo Auto and Kindle e-readers. Check out what's on sale below:...
Ahead of an expected refresh this fall, Apple Watch Series 9 is on sale right now for $150 off, for both 41mm and 45mm versions. The sale is on at Bell’s The Source, which is showing a variety of Apple Watch Series 9 Wi-Fi GPS alumnium models on discount, down to $399.99, saving you 27%...
Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Deal on Galaxy S24 series,...
Last June, Amazon Canada and DoorDash teamed up to offer Prime subscribers a free year of DashPass membership. DashPass offers unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders and 5% back in credit on pickup orders along with other perks. Now, Amazon and DoorDash are offering up a limited-time Starbucks promo until May 27, 2024. For...
Ahead of Mother’s Day, if you’re still looking for a last-minute gift, De’Longhi is currently offering a sale with up to $300 off select coffee and espresso machines now through May 11. Check out the sale machines below, available on Amazon.ca: Coffee & Espresso Maker, Adjustable Frother: Now $299.99, was $349.99 (15% off) Dedica Arte...
Mother’s Day is coming up in nine days and Amazon Canada has discounted a bunch of its devices ahead of the special day for mom. Notable devices on sale include Kindle e-readers at up to 27% off, while Fire TV devices and tablets are also on sale, at up to 30% off. This is the...
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Corus Entertainment's request to reduce its Canadian content spending requirements from 8.5% to 5% of revenue, starting May 13, 2024. Corus, the country's largest provider of independent programming, submitted a proposal last fall, seeking a reduction in spending obligations for programs of national interest (PNI) and...
British Columbia Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit against Freedom Mobile, following a SIM swap scam that allegedly led to the theft of over $60,000 in bitcoin from Surrey resident Sepehr Tahmasebpour. The court ruled in favour of the telecom, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in the service terms which the plaintiffs claimed they were...
Yesterday, Telus reported its Q1 earnings, seeing customer growth year-over-year, due to high demand for mobility and fixed services. Telus saw 45,000 net mobile phone additions, while mobile network revenue and fixed data services increased 2.9% and 2.7% respectively. There are now over 9.8 million mobile phone subscribers. The company’s net income was at $140...
Bell has shared more details about its service outage caused in Oshawa, Ontario, due to a third-party construction company. The company outlined the timeline and what happened in an email to iPhone in Canada. On Monday, May 6th, a significant disruption occurred in southern Oshawa due to a fibre cut caused by a construction company...
Freedom Mobile is offering up a special roaming plan for select customers, priced at $45 per month. The company has been sending out targeted emails to select customers, explaining they can “stay connected across 81 international destinations with 40GB of data for only $45/month after Digital Discount." Normally, this plan costs $45/month with only 15GB...
Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Deal on Galaxy S24 series,...
Today kicks off the 2024 NHL playoffs as 16 teams battle it out for the Stanley Cup, with playoff hockey marking the best time of the year for fans, especially since we have four Canadian teams in the postseason this year. How to watch and stream the 2024 NHL playoffs in Canada? You’ll be able...
Today is the day where a once-in-a-lifetime event will take place with a total solar eclipse, where the moon will pass by in front of the sun and cast its shadow (umbra) on Earth. In order to see the total solar eclipse live, you’ll need to be in a location where the path of totality...
Last month, when we wrote about Ontario debuting its One Fare program, we noted that PRESTO Apple Wallet support was still missing in action on the TTC. But despite the lack of official PRESTO card support in Apple Wallet on the iPhone, it’s still possible to use the latter to tap to pay—without unlocking your...
It’s that time of the year, when Hollywood comes together for the annual Academy Awards. The 96th Oscars are set to take place live on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Here’s how you can watch the 2024 Oscars live in Canada. For 2024, the 96th Oscars will take place at a new time of 4pm PDT/7pm...
Apple has shared a new video detailing how to move from Android to iPhone. The tutorial was shared on its Apple Support YouTube channel. Essentially, the steps are simple. You first need to verify that your Android phone’s contents will fit on your new iPhone or iPad. You should also update Chrome on your Android...
We all know how to use Control Center on our iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, but what about on Apple’s latest Vision Pro headset? How to open Control Center on the Vision Pro? Apple has shared a video tutorial detailing how to do just that. All you have to do is look up, then...
Apple's Vision Pro headset also features numerous accessibility features, like the rest of the company's devices. A recent video tutorial shared by the Apple Support channel on YouTube detailed some of the accessibility features available. Dwell Control enables users to interact with the Vision Pro without physical gestures. Instead, simple head movements, wrist actions, or...
Besides unveiling an update to Logic Pro for iPad and Mac, Apple today also introduced a significant update to its video editing software as well. The new Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 harnesses the capabilities of the latest M4 iPad Pro, transforming it into a multicam production studio. This version introduces Live Multicam, allowing...
Apple today unveiled significant updates to its professional music creation platforms, Logic Pro for iPad 2 and Logic Pro for Mac 11. The new versions offer advanced songwriting, beat-making, producing, and mixing capabilities, enhanced by artificial intelligence. The updates introduce studio assistant features designed to assist artists while ensuring they maintain full creative control. New...
If you’re looking for a ‘cheap’ Apple laptop, the company’s M1 MacBook Air has been slashed down to $799 over at The Source and Amazon Canada, saying that it’s a discount of $500 off. The M1 MacBook Air first debuted back in November 2020, so the laptop is coming up to four years old. The...
If you’re in the market for a Mac mini, the company’s smaller desktop computer with M2 is available for $599.99, as part of Geek Squad certified open box specials over at Best Buy. Apple currently sells this same Mac mini for $799 new, so you're saving $200 here for an open box computer that's been...
What does Apple have in the pipeline for its Mac? According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it’s going to be a new overhaul of chips, with the next Apple Silicon version known as M4, that will feature AI capabilities. Sources tell Gurman the M4 chip is close to production and will debut in three versions for...
Apple is set to release a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop along with a matching watch face and dynamic wallpapers for iOS and iPadOS. These new products are part of Apple's efforts to support LGBTQ+ equality. Starting May 22, customers can order the new Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop on Apple.ca, with...
Bell is set to increase pricing for select customers on Fibe internet and also those on older Apple Watch plans, iPhone in Canada has learned. A message to customers on Bell statements and within accounts mentions starting July 1, 2024, prices are going up $5 per month for internet. In the statement we saw, a...
Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has expanded its Apple Watch plan to now make it available nationwide, plus ramping up the data allotment. Freedom Mobile has been texting customers according to iPhone in Canada readers, saying they “continue to make good on our promise to improve your service." The company has also increased the 1GB of Freedom data...
Back in February, numerous Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 users were reporting “ghost touches” with their smartwatch, essentially the watch looking like it’s been hacked or being taken over by random touches. Apple said shortly afterwards it was investigating the issue and that a software update would be coming to address the issue....
Apple Watch Series 8 just saw a major price cut at The Source, with both 41mm and 46mm GPS versions on sale. According to The Source online, we’re seeing the following major discounts: 41mm Series 8: $299 (save $230; regular price $529; 43% off) 45mm Series 8: $329 (save $240; regular price $569; 46% off)...
Apple’s plans for in-house made Apple Watch displays using microLED tech has been axed, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The reason for the project cancellation? Sources claim it was due to high cost and complexity with the plan. The result now is Apple reorganizing its display engineering teams and also cutting jobs in the U.S...
