Stories by Austin Blake

A security researcher from Vietnam is showing off something unusual: iPadOS running on an iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to the posts, this isn’t a hidden Apple feature—it’s the result of an exploit that lets you change a system file called MobileGestalt, according to hacker Duy Tran. That file controls how the device identifies itself,...

Apple and Spotify are telling Quebec to slow down on its plan to force streaming apps to highlight more French content and change how their algorithms work. Spotify warned the government that “Imposing rigid quotas or obligations affecting algorithms could harm the user experience and reduce the effectiveness of personalized recommendation systems that are essential...

Apple is preparing a major change to its iPhone release schedule, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. People familiar with the company’s plans say Apple wants to split its lineup into two launches a year instead of dropping everything in the fall. Sources told Gurman that fall 2026 is expected to bring three high-end models—the iPhone...

WaterField Designs has introduced the Neo Sleeve, a neoprene case designed to protect Apple’s Magic Keyboard during transport (you know, for when you take your iMac to Starbucks). The sleeve is available in two sizes—one for the standard Magic Keyboard and one for the model with a numeric keypad. The case is built from 4.5mm...

Videotron has released its Black Friday 2025 promotions, offering monthly discounts on popular smartphones, reduced mobile plan pricing, free activation, and lifetime savings on GIGA Internet packages. Below is a breakdown of the key deals available. Smartphone Deals Google Pixel 10 (256 GB): $45.75/mo for 24 months, $0 upfront (full price $1,098) Google Pixel 10...

Japanese tech journalist Nobuyuki “Nobi” Hayashi and other media recently got an early look at Apple’s new surprise iPhone Pocket, a $300-plus CAD knit sleeve created with Japanese fashion brand Issey Miyake. The product was shown at a launch event in Japan yesterday, where Apple and Miyake designers also opened up about how this unusual...

Rogers has unveiled their Black Friday “deals” today on its website, joining Bell in doing so. Now, as for actual deals? The Google Pixel 10 Pro for $0/month on financing seems warm, but you do need to pay $105 per month on an Ultimate plan. There's also a similar deal for a Samsung Galaxy S25...

Bell's Black Friday offers are here for 2025, and the big highlight is several phones available for $1 per month on SmartPay. There are also deals on watches, tablets, and strong trade-in bonuses, as part of "Black Friday Mode". Here are the company’s current plans (Bell has again tweaked its website like Rogers and Telus,...

Last week, we told you Telus-owned Public Mobile was offering up some discounted plans for existing customers. Now, ahead of Black Friday, Public Mobile appears to have made these offers even better. Check out all the existing plans being offered right now--yours may differ: $23/3GB $25/5GB Canada $29/10GB Canada-US-Mexico $30/10GB 4G $34/60GB 5G (was 20GB)...

Amazon has added a new bargain-heavy section to its app in Canada called Amazon Haul, now live as of Friday, November 14. Haul is built for shoppers who mainly want cheap, everyday items across categories like fashion basics, beauty accessories, home organizers, kitchen gadgets, and small tech accessories. Most products will cost under $10, and...

Amazon has renamed its satellite internet program from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo, as the company continues building a low Earth orbit network intended to bring high-speed connectivity to underserved regions. There are now over 150 Amazon Leo satellites in orbit and the company is preparing customer hardware that supports gigabit speeds across Apple Home,...

Netflix has released an updated list of its top 10 most popular movies of all time, based on global view counts during each film’s first 91 days on the service. The rankings show a mix of action hits, big-name thrillers, and newer originals that climbed quickly with huge audiences. A “view” on Netflix counts when...