Stories by Austin Blake

Rogers has revealed the top 2024 moments shared by Canadians on its 5G network. Basically, these are the concerts, sports and other moments where Canadians were sharing, streaming or liking content on their phones while connected to the company’s 5G wireless network. “As Canada’s largest and most reliable 5G network provider, we want to make...

Apple appears to be gearing up to release iOS 18.2.1, based on internal testing activity reported by MacRumors. The update, which surfaced in website analytics logs, is expected to deliver minor bug fixes and security enhancements. While the exact changes in iOS 18.2.1 are not yet known, it's likely the update will resolve recently identified...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a new $35 plan with 75GB of talk, text and data that’s available in Canada, the US and Mexico. This plan matches the current promo plan offered by Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile that we told you about yesterday. But Freedom Mobile’s plan includes 10GB of Roam Beyond, meaning you can use...

Bell Media's Crave has released its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in January 2025. Highlights include all seasons of Suits (mainly filmed in Toronto), along with Season 3 of The Traitors UK, Vice's Dark Side of the Cage, Season 3 of The Traitors and more. Check out what's new...

Last week, Quebecor's Freedom Mobile released its Boxing Day deals, but now the wireless carrier has added fresh offers, including savings on Apple products such as iPhone 15, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10. Check out the new Boxing Day deals from Freedom Mobile below: iPhone 16: $22/mo. with TradeUp on a $45 Canada-U.S.-Mexico...

British streaming service BritBox has released its list of new shows coming in January 2025, while also highlighting some notable December holiday updates. Check out what’s coming to BritBox in January 2025 and also what you can expect for the final half of December: December 17 Sister Boniface Mysteries Christmas Special (1 x 90’) December...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has released its Boxing Week deals, and they are the same as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So what’s back for Boxing Week? Public Mobile has re-added long distance minutes to plans. Yes, that’s right…international long distance is supposed to be a huge selling point (talk about underwhelming). Check out Public Mobile’s...

Starting January 1, 2025, Bell Media will roll out significant updates to its specialty channels, including two new additions and a series of rebrands. These changes are part of a licensing agreement with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, announced back in October. Bell didn't specify when the rebrands would kick in, but now we know. The...

Apple has released its first beta of iOS 18.3 and more for developers. Check out what’s available for download right now: iOS 18.3 beta (22D5034e) iPadOS 18.3 beta (22D5034e) macOS 15.3 beta (24D5034) tvOS 18.3 beta (22K5534e) visionOS 2.3 beta (22N5875e) watchOS 11.3 beta (22S5534d) As for what’s new in iOS 18.3 beta? For now,...

Apple is working on a new version of its AirTag, expected to launch in 2025, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The upgraded AirTag will feature a new ultrawide-band (UWB) chip, similar to the one in the iPhone 15, making it much easier to find items from longer distances. Currently, AirTags...

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter, reports that Apple is reportedly working on a foldable device that could redefine how we use tablets and laptops. The device, described as a giant iPad, would unfold to the size of two iPad Pros placed side by side. According to sources, Apple has been developing it...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has brought back its $29 Canada-US-Mexico roaming plan with 5G data. The plan includes 10GB of 5G data and talk, text and data roaming while you’re in Canada, US and Mexico. Below are the Canada-US-Mexico plans from Public Mobile right now: $29/10GB 5G $35/50GB 5G $45/75GB 5G + 1,000 long distance minutes...