Earlier today, Apple made its Release Candidate (RC) version of iOS 17.2 and more for developers and public beta testers. This update, alongside the RC versions for iPadOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, tvOS, and HomePod OS 17.2, brings some new features and bug updates. Apple has also rolled out iOS 16.7.3 RC for...
CBC/Radio-Canada has revealed significant job and program cuts in the upcoming year are on the way. This move comes as a response to an anticipated $125 million budget shortfall for the 2024–2025 fiscal period, according to the public broadcaster on Monday. The organization it is facing challenges in the Canadian media landscape, including escalating production...
Discord has rolled out a series of significant updates to its mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The updates, largely influenced by user feedback, aim to elevate the overall user experience. The new features introduced in the latest update are designed to streamline user interaction and enhance functionality. Check them out below: Separated...
If you’re a procrastinator when it comes to holiday shopping, Amazon Canada has you covered as the company continues to curate daily deals, despite Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming to an end. Below are some deals available for electronics, gaming, household and more. Check out the lists below: Electronics Meta Quest 2: 19% off...
Apple has made available iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 Release Candidate versions and more for developers. This signals a final release for regular users will be soon made available, likely in the next week or so. Check out what’s available now for developers to download and test: Xcode 15.1 Release Candidate (15C65) iOS 17.2 Release...
Twelve South has debuted ButterFly, what it is calling the world's smallest 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe charger, designed specifically for Apple products. This ultra-compact charger, comparable in size to an AirPods Pro Case, is tailored for travelers, featuring a durable aluminum shell that neatly unfolds to reveal a MagSafe charger for iPhones and a magnetic fast...
Black Friday has come and gone it seems as Amazon Canada has released Cyber Monday deals already, on Sunday. There are some new deals but it seems most are still hanging around from Black Friday, to ensure that you don't miss out on these deals. The best way to holiday shop is to ask kids...
Apple Canada's four-day shopping event for Black Friday and Cyber Monday has gone live. The event again gives Apple gift cards on select purchases, up to $280 is available. You can get gift cards for buying a new Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and more. Check out the gift card bonuses you can get back...
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go series has been my travel companion over the past year or so. The company’s Surface Laptop Go 3 is a moderate refresh of last year’s entry-level device. With the same design, weight, and overall feature set, don’t expect to find many nominal upgrades. The Surface Laptop Go 3, however, does offer...
Now this has taken a huge turn—Apple has agreed to adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. Apple confirmed the news to 9to5Mac, saying: Later next year, we will be adding support for RCS Universal Profile, the standard as currently published by the GSM Association. We believe RCS Universal Profile will offer a better...
If you’re a procrastinator when it comes to holiday shopping, Amazon Canada has you covered as the company continues to curate daily deals, despite Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming to an end. Below are some deals available for electronics, gaming, household and more. Check out the lists below: Electronics Meta Quest 2: 19% off...
Last month we told you about a Shoppers Drug Mart 1-day coupon that offering 20% off everything, including PS5 bundles. Well this coupon is now back and set to take place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, as part of a 1-day family and friends event. Shoppers Drug Mart has been emailing and texting customers about...
Sonos has announced an upcoming holiday sale on its home theatre products, essentially extending a 20% off sale from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The following Sonos home theatre products will be 20% off, starting December 8 and until December 24, 2023: Sonos Arc: $879.20 (Regular $1,099, Savings $219.80) Sonos Beam: $519.20 (Regular $649, Savings...
Starting from November 28, 2023, to December 10, 2023, Amazon.ca is offering a significant 57% discount on select eero Pro products. This limited-time promotion is accessible to customers using the special code EEROPRO at checkout. The offer applies to a range of eero Pro 1-pack and 3-packs. You can see the discount applied below for...
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, November 298, 2023. Bell Noticeable price changes: Black Friday deals on iPhone...
SaskTel revealed plans to introduce its infiNET service in Moosomin, a move stemming from its $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative, announced the crown corporation on Tuesday. This service is set to offer high-speed internet, enhancing access to digital tools, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. The first connections in Moosomin are expected by the end of...
Earlier today the Competition Bureau announced it had received a court order to investigate Rogers and the latter’s marketing when it comes to its unlimited Infinite plans. Essentially, Infinite wireless plans are not truly unlimited at full speeds 24/7, as that only applies to your provided data bucket. Any data after that is throttled as...
The Competition Bureau has secured a court order from the Federal Court of Canada to further its investigation into Rogers Communications Inc. and its subsidiary, Rogers Communications Canada Inc. This development mandates Rogers and its subsidiary to submit relevant records and information for the Bureau's ongoing inquiry. Central to this investigation are the marketing strategies...
Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has announced it will extend the waiving of overages to Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Any long distance and SMS charges to these regions will be free from Canada, while Freedom Mobile customers roaming in these regions will also see charges waived. Freedom says these charges will be automatically...
Rogers announced earlier this week some upcoming changes to its Rogers red Mastercard and the latter's cash back rewards. Starting December 6, Rogers customers will get up to 3% total cash back value, instead of the normal 2%. In a move to add value for customers especially during the holiday season, the Rogers redemption bonus...
Rogers Sportsnet has announced that it will not renew the contract of popular radio broadcaster Ben Wagner. Wagner, who succeeded Jerry Howarth after his retirement in early 2018, served as the voice of the Blue Jays for six seasons, reports The Canadian Press. Howarth had been a fixture in the radio booth for 36 years,...
Apple introduced a new feature in iOS 17 to allow iPhone and iPad users to download maps for offline use in Apple Maps. This is a feature that debuted 10 years ago with Google Maps. But hey, Apple likes to take its time, right? With the Maps app in iOS 17 and later versions, you...
After Charles Oliveira withdrew from the UFC 294 main event due to injury, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a replacement that has garnered significant attention. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will now face Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch, following their initial bout at UFC 284 in February. The UFC 294 main event is scheduled...
Apple has introduced FaceTime support for its Apple TV 4K, starting with tvOS 17. The feature allows users to make video calls on a larger screen, enhancing the FaceTime experience. "Starting in tvOS 17, you can use FaceTime on your Apple TV 4K to make your video calls larger than life," said Apple Support's newly...
Is 2023 the year for an iPhone upgrade? What time can you pre-order Apple's iPhone 15 series devices in Canada? According to Apple's website, you can pre-order iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max in Canada starting at 5am PT/8am ET on Friday, September 15. For those residing on...
Jake Paul's boxing career may hang in the balance as he faces off against the formidable Nate Diaz, who’s fighting outside of the UFC for the first time in 17 years. Having suffered a defeat against Tommy Fury earlier this year in a pay-per-view (PPV) headliner in Saudi Arabia, the 26-year-old Paul, known as "The...
The trend towards using solar power as a free and sustainable energy source is becoming more and more popular. If you're a homeowner who has capitalized on this trend and installed a solar system on your roof, you're likely enjoying the benefits of renewable energy. However, having just a solar system isn't a foolproof solution,...
Earlier today the Internet was abuzz that Apple made its iOS 17 beta available for free temporarily to the masses, and that actually was intentional. As noted by iSoftware Updates, Apple’s developer website now says you can install beta software for free, just by signing into the site with your Apple ID. Under “OS beta...
The 2023 NBA Finals are underway between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets, with the latter holding a 1-0 lead. Game 2 takes place tonight again in Denver at Ball Arena. How to watch the NBA Finals in Canada? You can do so by hitting up Rogers-owned Sportsnet for games 2 and 3 with your...
Apple announced today its role as the primary customer for Amkor's new manufacturing and packaging facility in Peoria, Arizona. This facility is set to handle the packaging of Apple silicon, which will be produced at the nearby Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) factory. Apple holds the position of the largest customer at both locations. This...
The teardown maestros from iFixit recently got their hands on Apple’s newest M3 14-inch MacBook Pro and shared what’s inside the new machines. The M3 MacBook Pro, notably replacing the 13” model, has eliminated the Touch Bar, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. A notable feature of the new model is the...
While Apple has tried to defend offering its new entry M3 MacBook Pro with a paltry 8GB of RAM, a new real-world test has put this to the test compared to an upgraded version with 16GB of RAM. Max Tech’s video shows how the 8GB and 16GB models handle multitasking in a bunch of tests....
In a recent interview, Bob Borchers, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing, responded to concerns regarding the M3 MacBook Pro’s base model that starts with 8GB of RAM in 2023. The discussion arose following comments from Lin YilYi, a Chinese Machine Learning engineer and content creator, who expressed apprehensions that potential customers might see...
Apple has officially launched sales of its new 14 and 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac in Canada. "We’ve brought the new M3 family of chips to iMac and the new MacBook Pro lineup, and they’re now available! There’s never been a better time to experience a Mac,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook on...
Final Cut Pro Update on Mac Apple has announced an update to Final Cut Pro for Mac, introducing new tools designed to simplify complex edits and enhance export speeds it says. The update includes: Automatic Timeline Scrolling: This feature keeps clips in view during playback, aiding editors in maintaining focus. Timeline Organization: Editors can now...
The global smartwatch market witnessed a significant rebound with a 9% year-over-year increase in shipments during the third quarter of 2023, according to Counterpoint Research's latest Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. This increase was largely driven by Apple's record-breaking performance, alongside strong showings in the Indian and Chinese markets. Apple delivered its best-ever third-quarter results, marking...
Apple has acknowledged a battery drain issue affecting some Apple Watches after updating to watchOS 10.1. The company confirmed this in an internal memo distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers. The memo, obtained by MacRumors from various sources, reveals that Apple is working on a fix that will be included in an upcoming watchOS update....
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has a new extensive report out today detailing Apple’s ambitions for the health sector with Apple Watch. These plans for its Apple Watch in the health sector are marked by both ambition and caution, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. "The things that they're trying to do are not easy,"...
Apple has rolled out its new double tap gesture feature exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, as part of the watchOS 10.1 update made available on Wednesday. The feature allows users to perform a variety of actions without touching the display, simply by tapping their index finger and thumb...
Image: MacRumors Apple is looking into a display issue affecting some of its latest Apple Watch models, including the Series 9 and Ultra 2, according to an internal service memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers, reports MacRumors. The issue, described as a brief flicker or "pulse" in display brightness, occurs when the Always On...
Apple Watch Series 8 is on sale right now for $300 off, a pretty big discount for last year’s wearable. Amazon.ca has the cellular versions of Apple Watch Series 8 Stainless Steel in 45mm on sale for 31% off at $669 (was $969) with White Sport Band, for Prime members. The Apple Watch Series 8...
