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VPN Companies Warn Bill C-22 Could Push Tech Firms Out of Canada

Canadian VPN and cybersecurity companies are warning that Ottawa’s lawful-access legislation could still push tech businesses out of the country, even after the federal government amended the bill to address privacy and encryption concerns. Windscribe CEO Yegor Sak told The Globe and Mail that Bill C-22 remains unacceptable for companies built around privacy and security....
Austin Blake
2 hours ago
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Steve Jobs’ Full iPhone 4 Antennagate Q&A Surfaces 16 Years Later

A rare video showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Bob Mansfield answering reporters’ questions during Apple’s infamous iPhone 4 “Antennagate” press conference has surfaced online more than 16 years later. The 47-minute recording was uploaded to YouTube on September 21 by the channel Sir Mix-A-Lot Rare Music and dates back to July 16, 2010. The...
Gary Ng
4 hours ago
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Gemini Can Now Make Phone Calls for You, Canada Has to Wait

Google is giving Gemini the ability to make phone calls on your behalf, allowing its AI assistant to contact businesses and handle everyday tasks without requiring you to sit through the call yourself. According to a new Google support document, Gemini can call businesses to check hours, ask about product availability, get service quotes, book...
Austin Blake
4 hours ago
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YETI Just Made Its First iPhone Case, and It’s Available in Canada

YETI has expanded into smartphone accessories with its first-ever phone case, bringing the rugged design approach behind its coolers, drinkware and outdoor gear to Apple’s latest iPhones. The new YETI LoadOut Phone Case is designed for the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the company...
John Quintet
4 hours ago

Featured

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Apple Releases iOS 27 for Download in Canada: Here’s How to Update

Apple has released iOS 27 for the masses today, now available to install on your iPhone. For Canadians and beyond, this update brings the next version of Apple Intelligence and the long awaited Siri AI, plus other features and updates. You can update your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Software Update. If...
Gary Ng
1 week ago
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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Pre-Orders Now Live in Canada

Apple has opened Canadian pre-orders for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the first deliveries and in-store availability set for Friday, September 18. Orders opened today, Saturday, September 12 at 5am PT/8am ET (keep refreshing). Both models come in Burgundy, Glacier, Silver and Black, with storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB....
Austin Blake
2 weeks ago
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iPhone Duo Canadian Pricing Revealed, Tops $5,000 After Tax

Apple has revealed iPhone Duo pricing, starts at $1,999 US and the official Canadian pricing is starting from a whopping $2,999 CAD. Here's full iPhone Duo Canadian pricing: 256GB - $2,999 CAD 512GB - $3,299 CAD 1TB - $3,899 CAD 2TB - $4,799 CAD With iPhone Duo starting at US$1,999 and C$2,999, Apple’s Canadian pricing...
Gary Ng
2 weeks ago

Deals

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Hands-On With Nomad’s New iPhone 18 Pro Leather Cases

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launch today, and California-based Nomad sent us a selection of its latest cases to check out. Apple kept the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro dimensions the same this year, so existing iPhone 17 Pro cases should still fit. But for anyone upgrading from an...
IIC Deals
6 days ago

Apple Canada Restocks Refurbished iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 Pro From $659

Apple has added more refurbished iPhones to its Canadian online store today, according to checks by iPhone in Canada, including the iPhone 16e starting at $659. That makes the refurbished iPhone 16e 128GB $160 cheaper than Apple’s refurbished iPhone 15 128GB, which recently jumped to $819. The refurbished iPhone 16e has also seen a price...
IIC Deals
1 week ago

AirPods 4 Hit Clearance Pricing at Costco Canada Ahead of AirPods 5 Launch

Apple’s AirPods 4 have dropped to clearance pricing at Costco Canada, just days before the next generation arrives. Costco is now selling AirPods 4 for $139.97, down from $174.99. That’s a savings of $35.02, or about 20%. Costco prices ending in .97 typically indicate a clearance item, so once remaining stock is gone, it may...
IIC Deals
1 week ago

Telecom

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Telus Asks Federal Court to Pause CRTC Fight Over $15 SIM Fee

Telus is asking the Federal Court of Appeal to put its challenge against the CRTC on hold while the regulator decides whether the carrier’s $15 SIM and eSIM fee breaks new consumer protection rules, according to a September 18 court filing obtained by iPhone in Canada. In the new filing, submitted Friday afternoon by Telus...
John Quintet
6 days ago
Smartphone on a desk shows a red Rogers logo on screen, with a keyboard, headphones, and illuminated PC in the background.

Rogers Phone Upgrade Scam Prompts Another Ontario Police Warning

Another Ontario police force is warning Rogers and Fido customers about a phone delivery scam that has already prompted alerts from several police services and left some victims facing thousands of dollars in charges. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police issued the latest warning this week, saying scammers are calling customers with fake upgrade or...
John Quintet
6 days ago

Tutorials

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Apple Intelligence Can Use Up to 14GB. Here’s How to Turn It Off

Apple Intelligence is built into the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS, but you don’t have to leave it enabled. For some users, Apple Intelligence may simply feel less essential now. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Meta’s Muse and a growing number of AI agents are all easily accessible through standalone apps and the...
John Quintet
1 day ago
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How to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo in Canada

Planning to pre-order an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, or Apple’s new iPhone Duo in Canada? Apple is using two different pre-order dates this year, so the first thing to know is when you actually need to wake up. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,749 CAD, the iPhone 18 Pro Max...
Austin Blake
2 weeks ago
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How to Watch Canada vs Switzerland Live: Free Streams & TV

Canada's historic FIFA World Cup run hits a massive checkpoint Wednesday afternoon when the men’s national team takes on Switzerland in the Group B finale at BC Place in Vancouver. After a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar fueled by a brilliant Jonathan David hat trick, the entire nation is buzzing. This decisive game determines who tops...
John Quintet
3 months ago
Group B graphic for FIFA World Cup 2026 showing BIH, QAT, SUI and CAN with a coach portrait on the left and a red-clad player dribbling a ball on the right.

How to Watch Canada vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada

Canada's group stage run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues Thursday after noon when the national team faces Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM ET, and there are plenty of ways to watch live across the country. English broadcasts (TSN) Bell Media's TSN has the exclusive...
Austin Blake
3 months ago
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Canada vs Bosnia Is Friday. Here’s How to Watch the World Cup Opener

Canada kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Friday against Bosnia-Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto, and the stakes couldn't be higher for the host nation. This is just Canada's third World Cup appearance ever, following 1986 and 2022, and the first time the team has made it to back-to-back tournaments. Granted, they...
Austin Blake
3 months ago

Mac

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Apple Unveils New Mac Studio with M5 Max with Huge Price Hike in Canada

Apple has surprised everyone today with all-new Mac Studio desktop, powered by the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors. The flagship workstation brings major upgrades to graphics and on-device artificial intelligence capabilities while keeping the same compact footprint. This release came alongside a refresh to the Mac mini, now with M6 and M5 Pro...
John Quintet
1 month ago
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Apple Debuts M6 and M5 Pro Mac Mini With Price Hike in Canada

Apple announced a new Mac mini on Tuesday with M6 chip and one with M5 Pro (skipping M5). Pre-orders are open now, with the desktop arriving September 22. The news comes on the heels of a rumoured Mac mini refresh reported by Mark Gurman last night, and yup the reporting was right again. The Canadian...
Austin Blake
1 month ago

Surprise Mac mini Refresh Rumoured Ahead of Fall iPhone Event

Apple is getting ready to refresh the Mac mini for the first time in nearly two years, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, citing unnamed people familiar with the plans. The new desktop could show up as soon as the coming days, which would put it ahead of the September iPhone event. The people who spoke...
John Quintet
1 month ago

Apple Watch

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Apple Is Working on a Screenless Fitness Tracker to Rival Whoop: Report

Apple is working on a screenless fitness tracker aimed at competing with Whoop, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, potentially giving the company a new wearable that sits alongside the Apple Watch. The project is still in what Apple calls a technology investigation phase, so there's no guarantee it will ever ship. Gurman says Apple has...
Austin Blake
2 days ago
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Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11: Is It Worth Upgrading?

Apple Watch Series 12 introduces more frequent heart monitoring, a new readiness score and upcoming audio features, while keeping the same $549 CAD starting price as Series 11. But if you bought last year’s watch, those extras don’t automatically make it time to replace it, unless you're one of the crazy ones. The biggest changes...
John Quintet
2 weeks ago
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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Canadian Pricing Revealed, Starting at $549

Apple has officially revealed Canadian pricing for its entire new smartwatch lineup, including the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. While entry-level aluminum models keep their starting price flat from last year, moving up to premium titanium casing or higher-end band options brings noticeable price variations across the range. Pre-orders for the...
Gary Ng
2 weeks ago
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Apple Watch Adds Live Rewind to Transcribe the Last 15 Seconds

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are getting Audio Intelligence, including Live Rewind to transcribe the previous 15 seconds of speech and Siri Recap to summarize conversations. Using the watches’ microphones, Apple silicon and AI models, the features join redesigned health sensors on both models. Double-pressing the Digital Crown activates Live Rewind, letting users...
Austin Blake
2 weeks ago