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iPhone 16 Release Date: Same Time as Last Year, Says Report
Will Apple delay the iPhone 16 series release date to coincide with the launch of Apple Intelligence? Don’t count on it, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman previously reported Apple Intelligence will be delayed, with an iOS 18.1 release in October, after new iPhones go on sale. In his Sunday PowerOn newsletter, sources have informed...
Bell Confirms Internet and TV Outages in Burlington
Late Thursday evening, Bell reported an Internet and TV services outage affecting some customers in Burlington, Ontario. The disruption is due to another cable cut, according to Bell. The telecoms says they are working to restore service as quickly as possible and thanked customers for their patience. On Friday morning, Bell clarified the service outage...
Vancouver Approves $6 Million for New Mobile Parking App
Vancouver has approved a new mobile parking app for the city’s parking lots and metered spots, granting a new contract to New Brunswick-based HotSpot Parking app. The approval was made last week by Vancouver City Council, according to DailyHive, an initial five-year contract worth $6.1 million, with room to expand to $12.2 million if the...
NFL Primetime Fantasy App Coming to iOS and Android
Ubisoft, the NFL, and the NFL Players Association have announced NFL Primetime Fantasy, a new free-to-play fantasy football game that’s coming this fall to iOS and Android. This card-style game allows players to make real-time decisions during live NFL regular season and playoff games. The global launch for the app is set for early November...
Telus and Bell Increase Select 5G Plans by $5/month
Let the Telus plan pricing musical chairs continue, folks. Earlier this month, Telus lowered the price of all 5G+ unlimited plans, but now its basic 5G plans have increased in price by $5/month. The company’s 5G 75GB plans have increased by $5 per month. Check out the changes below: $35 talk and text $70/75GB (new...
Spotify Free Tier to Get Unlimited Lyrics in the ‘Coming Weeks’
If you’re a Spotify user on the company’s free tier, unlimited lyrics are coming your way beyond the currently limited restrictions of three songs. The ability to see lyrics for unlimited songs is normally part of a paid tier, but that’s changing. Spotify confirmed this with Engadget, saying, “At Spotify, we’re always testing and iterating....
New on Prime Video Canada: August 2024 (And What’s Leaving)
Prime Video has just released its list of new titles and movies coming to the streaming service in Canada for August 2024. Amazon says for laughs, "Jackpot!" with Awkwafina and John Cena, is a funny crime-comedy. Action fans will love "One Fast Move" with K.J. Apa, while animal lovers should check out "Arthur the King"...
Apple’s Emergency SOS Satellite Feature Rescues Stranded B.C. Hikers
As wildfires ravage the Kootenay region, Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature played a critical role in the rescue of four women stranded on a glacier in B.C.’s West Kootenay area. Last week, a search and rescue team navigated thick smoke and flames to locate the hikers stuck on the Macbeth Ice Fields, northeast of...
Chatr Adds $25 Plan to Lineup, Sets End Date for 20GB Offering
Rogers-owned Chatr has added a new $25 plan to its lineup, while also added an end date to its $29 plan with 20GB of data, set for August 1. The company added a $25/500MB plan after autopay, with unlimited nationwide talk. Chat’s 4G plan lineup as today is as follows (after autopay bonuses applied): $15/500MB...
Withings Launches Next-Gen ScanWatches in Canada
Withings has announced the Canadian availability of its new smartwatches: ScanWatch Vitals and ScanWatch Healthmaster. These devices offer advanced health-tracking features in stylish designs that don’t resemble all-digital smartwatches. ScanWatch Vitals and ScanWatch Healthmaster feature extensive health monitoring, including 24/7 body temperature tracking with the TempTech24/7 module, on-demand SpO2 monitoring for blood oxygen levels, and...
Fido and Koodo Launch $44/50GB Plan, Expect Virgin to Follow
Rogers-owned Fido and Telus-owned Koodo continue to tweak their plans, yet again. The $44/40GB plan now has a 10GB data increase to 50GB for the same price. Fido is offering this in the form of a 10GB data bonus on top, while Koodo has just changed its data to 50GB total. Bell’s Virgin Plus has...
Bell Cellphone Service in Yukon is ‘Embarrassing’, Says Premier
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai didn’t mince words in describing how terrible Bell wireless service is in the territory. In a letter written to Bell’s CEO Mirko Bibic, and shared with the media, Pillai called the service “embarrassing.” He cited how there are frequent dropped calls and poor coverage, even in downtown Whitehorse, reports the Canadian...
