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Apple’s Under-Display Sensor Patent Teases Future of Face and Touch ID

Patently Apple has reported on a new patent filed by Apple that reveals the tech giant's efforts to integrate under-display Touch and Face ID technology into future iPhones and other devices. Although the under-panel Face ID has been anticipated for some time, display industry consultant Ross Young recently indicated that its implementation might be delayed...
John Quintet
1 day ago

Apple AirPods Pro 2 are Available at Boxing Day Prices Again

Costco.ca is offering a decent discount on Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earphones, bringing us back to pricing from Boxing Day 2022. You can now save $51 off their regular price of $329, bringing them down to $277.99. This 15% discount is the same as the sale price offered back in December. Launched in September, AirPods...
IIC Deals
1 day ago

Rogers CEO Made $31.5 Million in 2022, Bell CEO $13.6 Million: Filings

Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri and other top executives are poised to receive a combined total of $17 million in bonuses, pending the successful closure of the Shaw acquisition and the fulfillment of specific performance targets over two years. Staffieri took over as Rogers CEO in January 2022 and could earn $8 million in stock options,...
Gary Ng
2 days ago

WhatsApp for iPhone to Get New Video Messages Feature

WABetaInfo has reported that WhatsApp recently submitted a new update through its TestFlight beta program, updating the version to 23.6.0.73. According to the business version of WhatsApp, the Meta-owned app is developing a feature to send video messages, which will be included in a future app update. The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.6.0.73, shows...
Gary Ng
2 days ago

Amazon Deals: Eero Mesh WiFi Routers, Echo Devices, and More on Sale

Amazon has recently discounted a variety of its devices, offering customers the opportunity to save on their next device upgrades, especially if they missed out on deals from last year's Boxing Day and Black Friday. Among the discounted items are its eero mesh WiFi routers, Echo devices, Ring video doorbell and Amazon Fire Televisions. Notably,...
IIC Deals
2 days ago

B.C. Invests $75 Million in Highway Cell Coverage for Safer Travel

The government of British Columbia is making a significant investment in new cellular projects to improve safety for travellers along key transportation routes throughout the province. This initiative demonstrates the province’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and ensuring access to essential services, especially in remote and rural areas. "Access to cellular coverage is important when on...
Gary Ng
2 days ago

Featured

Apple Launches Yellow iPhone 14 Pre-orders in Canada

Earlier this week Apple announced a new yellow colour for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus and it’s now available for pre-order in Canada, ahead of its launch on Tuesday, March 14. Pricing starts at $1,099 CAD for iPhone 14 and $1,249 for iPhone 14 Plus. Colours available are midnight, starlight, (PRODUCT)RED, blue, and purple,...
Gary Ng
2 weeks ago

Apple Music Classical App Now Available for Pre-Order, Finally

The Apple Music Classical app is now available for pre-order in the App Store, nearly two years after the company announced a dedicated app would be coming. Apple Music Classical is available to Apple Music subscribers for free and offers “the world’s largest classical music catalog with search built for the genre,” in the highest audio...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

Apple Launches New Hermès AirTag Accessories, Watch Bands and More

Apple today unveiled some new products ahead of spring, debuting a yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus and new colours for iPhone 14 series Silicone Cases with MagSafe. But Apple also launched some new accessories as well, including new items from Hermès for AirTag and Apple Watch bands, to go with some new regular...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

Deals

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 are Available at Boxing Day Prices Again

Costco.ca is offering a decent discount on Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earphones, bringing us back to pricing from Boxing Day 2022. You can now save $51 off their regular price of $329, bringing them down to $277.99. This 15% discount is the same as the sale price offered back in December. Launched in September, AirPods...
IIC Deals
1 day ago

Amazon Deals: Eero Mesh WiFi Routers, Echo Devices, and More on Sale

Amazon has recently discounted a variety of its devices, offering customers the opportunity to save on their next device upgrades, especially if they missed out on deals from last year's Boxing Day and Black Friday. Among the discounted items are its eero mesh WiFi routers, Echo devices, Ring video doorbell and Amazon Fire Televisions. Notably,...
IIC Deals
2 days ago

Apple Refurb M1 iPad Pro Cellular Hits Online Store in Canada

Last month Apple released refurbished versions of its M1 iPad Pro models in its online store for the first but, but only Wi-Fi units were available. But now it appears we’re seeing the first Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of the M1 iPad Pro in the refurbished store, as noted by iPhone in Canada reader, Zeke....
Gary Ng
7 days ago

Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt with Apple HomeKit Drops to $199, Save 33%

The Schlage Sense smart deadbolt that supports Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa has dropped in price, down 33% to $199 CAD on Amazon.ca, the lowest price we’ve seen in years. The sale applies to colours Camelot and Century right now. This older Sense deadbolt has been priced around $299 so this sale saves...
IIC Deals
1 week ago
planhub

Here are Cellphone Plan Changes: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from March 15

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, March 15, 2023. Check them out below… Bell Noticeable price changes: Samsung...
IIC Deals
2 weeks ago

Telecom

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Rogers CEO Made $31.5 Million in 2022, Bell CEO $13.6 Million: Filings

Rogers CEO Tony Staffieri and other top executives are poised to receive a combined total of $17 million in bonuses, pending the successful closure of the Shaw acquisition and the fulfillment of specific performance targets over two years. Staffieri took over as Rogers CEO in January 2022 and could earn $8 million in stock options,...
Gary Ng
2 days ago

Virgin Plus ‘Winback’ Deal Offers $50/50GB Plan to Lure Back Customers

Bell’s Virgin Plus is offering up a ‘winback’ plan in the form of $50 per month for 50GB of data. Wireless carriers offer exclusive sweetheart deals to lure back former customers with these so-called ‘winback’ plans, offering savings not available anywhere else. The closest deals on the Virgin Plus website are plans at $55/30GB and...
Gary Ng
3 days ago

Staples Canada Now Seeking 800 Hires as Part of Exclusive Bell Partnership

Following a recent announcement of their multi-year exclusive agreement to sell Bell, Virgin Plus, and Lucky Mobile wireless and wireline services, Staples Canada is now looking to hire more than 800 full-time and part-time employees. These new hires will support the expansion of Bell products and services across Staples stores in Canada for consumers and...
Gary Ng
3 days ago

CRTC Enhances Broadband Fund for Rural and Indigenous Connectivity

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is initiating a consultation to enhance its Broadband Fund, aiming to bring high-speed internet and mobile services to more rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across the country. The Commission plans to streamline the application process and establish a dedicated funding stream for Indigenous communities, as well as support...
Gary Ng
3 days ago

Tutorials

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How to Sign a PDF Document on iPhone with Markup

If you want to sign a PDF document on your iPhone, Apple makes it possible through its Markup feature that offers various tools to edit photos and other documents. If you need to edit or sign a PDF received within the Mail app, just open the attachment and then tap the Markup button that looks...
Gary Ng
2 weeks ago

How to Watch: 2023 Oscars in Canada Live Stream

Hollywood’s biggest night is set to begin, with the 95th Academy Awards set to kick off at 5pm ET/8pm PT. The awards show will unveil the best performances from films in 2022. Will Smith won’t be attending after slapping his way out of the awards show last year via Chris Rock, but if you want...
iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff
2 weeks ago

How to Use Relaxing Background Sounds on your Mac [VIDEO]

Did you know your Mac can support soothing background sounds to help you concentrate or relax? Apple offers this feature on iPhone, iPad and Mac. The Apple Support channel today shared a video tutorial on how to enable background sounds on your Mac. "Learn how to play ambient soundscapes in the background on your Mac,...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

How to Save a Template in Reminders on iPhone and iPad

If you use Apple’s Reminders app to create lists of your To Dos and more, here’s a way to save a template so you can quickly make more never-ending lists. Apple shared a new video on Thursday detailing how to save a template in the Reminders app on iPhone and iPad. Here’s how to do...
Gary Ng
2 months ago

Mac

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Apple Working on M3 MacBook Air with Larger Displays, Says Report

Are you seeking a MacBook Air with a larger display? That might be coming true according to what 9to5Mac is hearing. Unnamed sources say Apple is working on a 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, to be powered by an upcoming M3 chip. Both versions are in the works with codenames J513 and J515. Also, Apple...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

How to Use Relaxing Background Sounds on your Mac [VIDEO]

Did you know your Mac can support soothing background sounds to help you concentrate or relax? Apple offers this feature on iPhone, iPad and Mac. The Apple Support channel today shared a video tutorial on how to enable background sounds on your Mac. "Learn how to play ambient soundscapes in the background on your Mac,...
Gary Ng
3 weeks ago

Chrome on Mac Now Offers 18 Hours of YouTube, Says Google

Google announced on Tuesday further enhancements to its Chrome browser, making the latter more energy efficient for Apple Mac users, specifically MacBook customers. With the latest release of Chrome, 2022 M2 MacBook 13-inch users can now "browse for 17 hours or watch YouTube for 18 hours,” says Google. This was possible due to a “ton...
Gary Ng
4 weeks ago

Download WhatsApp for macOS Beta and Chat with iPhone Offline

If you want a native macOS version of WhatsApp, an open beta version is now widely available for download on the messaging app’s website for all, instead of being just available for limited TestFlight testers before. According to WABetaInfo, the macOS Catalyst app is now available to download and test. Mac Catalyst allows developers to...
Gary Ng
2 months ago

2023 M2 Mac mini Reviews Roundup [VIDEOS]

Image via @JustinTse Apple last week refreshed its 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops with M2 Max and M2 Pro chips, while also updating the Mac mini as well with M2. The Mac mini gains M2 plus the M2 Pro for the first time. On Monday morning, the first M2 Mac mini “reviews” hit the...
Gary Ng
2 months ago

Apple Watch

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Apple Watch Running Track Mode Expands to Canada and Beyond [VIDEO]

For the runners out there, Apple has expanded Apple Watch running track mode to Canada and other countries according to DC Rainmaker (via MacRumors), after first launching in the U.S. back in December 2022. Essentially, running track mode will automatically detect that you’re running on a track, then ask you what lane you’re in. Yes, Apple...
Gary Ng
4 weeks ago

Apple Watch Series 8 on Sale for the First Time, Save Up to $70

Apple has debuted what appears to be the first sale on its latest Apple Watch Series 8 at various authorized resellers. Both 41mm and 45mm Apple Watch Series 8 GPS models are on sale right now, at up to $70 off. Check out the following Apple Watch Series 8 discounts on Amazon.ca right now for...
IIC Deals
2 months ago

Apple Launches New Black Unity Watch Band for Black History Month and More

February is Black History Month and Apple announced today how it plans to commemorate the month with exclusively curated content across its apps and services. The Black Unity Collection for 2023 includes a new special edition Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, to go with a matching watch face and wallpaper for the iPhone 8...
Gary Ng
2 months ago

University of Toronto Seeks Apple Watch Users for COVID-19 Fitness Study

The COVFIT Research Study is being conducted by the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, seeking to use anonymous Apple Watch activity data during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The goal of this study is to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult physical activity in Canada,” explains Shelby Sturrock, Epidemiology PhD...
Gary Ng
3 months ago