Stories by Austin Blake

Apple’s latest iPhone 17 launch is off to a stronger start than expected, with people familiar with the company’s supply chain telling The Financial Times that early demand for the redesigned model has exceeded industry forecasts. Those monitoring Apple’s suppliers, carrier activity, and delivery timelines said the iPhone 17’s rollout is showing faster-than-usual momentum, suggesting...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is once again asking Canadians for feedback—this time on when and how telecom and TV providers should tell customers about the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS). The move is meant to make it easier for people with unresolved issues, like billing mistakes or contract disputes, to...

Travellers are facing long lines at Canadian airports after a new outage hit the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Primary Inspection Kiosks. The agency says the disruption is linked to scheduled maintenance work and is affecting multiple airports across the country. “We are working with partners on fixing the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience...

Samsung is reportedly preparing to reveal its first trifold smartphone later this month during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, according to a Bloomberg report citing a person familiar with the matter. The upcoming device will feature two hinges, allowing it to fold into a compact smartphone or unfold into a larger...

Apple and NBCUniversal have announced a new streaming bundle combining Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) and Peacock, launching October 20 in the United States. The partnership marks Apple’s first direct bundle with another streaming platform, offering both services’ original shows, movies, and live sports under a single subscription. The bundle will be available...

Public Mobile users can now log in to the app using Face ID or fingerprint authentication, starting October 16, 2025, as part of the company’s latest update. The feature allows customers to access their accounts faster without typing passwords. To use it, users must update the Public Mobile app to the latest version on iOS...

OnePlus has introduced OxygenOS 16, its next major software update, bringing new AI tools, cross-platform features, and a redesigned interface. The update will debut on the upcoming OnePlus 15, with rollout to older devices in the coming months. “OxygenOS 16 marks a paradigm shift in how smartphones and users interact,” said Arthur Lam, Director of...

Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro, launched yesterday (alongside the M5 iPad Pro and Vision Pro) now ships without a power adapter in most European countries — including the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Norway. Buyers will only find a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2m) in the box. The change comes...

Flanker brands of Rogers, Bell and Telus have yet again increased monthly prices as we head into Black Friday next month. Compared to August, prices have increased across the board by $5 per month at Fido, Virgin and Koodo. Prices have continued to slowly creep up and we expect them to magically go down in...

WestJet and Telus are linking their loyalty programs, allowing Canadians to earn and redeem points across both companies. So if you’re paying your phone bill or booking a flight, now you get perks all-in-one. Starting today, customers who connect their WestJet and Telus accounts can now earn WestJet points on their Telus bills, use those...

Apple has a new iPad Pro with the M5 chip, just like the 14-inch MacBook Pro announced today. It looks like the last model, but under the hood it’s a big spec bump: faster AI performance, quicker storage, better wireless, and a thinner body. Pre-orders start today; it hits stores Wednesday, October 22. Apple’s hardware...

As part of its Investor Day announcements, Bell confirmed it will stop selling Virgin Plus Internet and TV services in Ontario starting January 2026, marking a major shift in its home services strategy. Virgin Plus first launched its internet and TV services in July 2020. These services, which are a bundled offering (with TV requiring...