Stories by Austin Blake

Update August 22, 3:34pm PT: The 50% off sale is now live. Videotron’s Fizz Mobile has just launched a major discount to allow new customers to try out the wireless service, set to roll out later today (stay tuned for updates). Dubbed the Discovery Discount to kick off back to school season, this offer is...

The owner of a Winnipeg high-rise apartment is seeking $25 million in damages, alleging that Rogers and its contractors were partly responsible for a fire that broke out two years ago. In a statement of claim filed in Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench on Aug. 14, East Village Holdings Inc. said the August 2023 fire...

Rogers is rolling out new devices and features for its Xfinity Self Protection service, including an option called Urgent Response. The feature connects customers to trained agents through the Rogers Xfinity app, who can then contact local police if needed. “Our world-class technology platform seamlessly integrates Self Protection devices into the Rogers Xfinity ecosystem, giving...

Public Mobile customers have started receiving some Telus internet deals today, sent via text message, according to iPhone in Canada readers. The back-to-school promotion is for Telus PureFibre Internet 500. The promo drops the price to $85 per month (regularly $125) on a two-year term. Customers can use the promo code SCHOOLSAVINGS to claim the...

Tesla has introduced a new stretched version of its best-selling SUV in China, the Model Y L, a three-row, six-seat electric vehicle that adds more space, comfort, and luxury features aimed at families. The Model Y L starts at 339,000 yuan (about $47,000 USD or $65,100 CAD) and offers an estimated 327 miles of EPA...

Google has unveiled its 10th generation of smartphones (well, it's not really a surprise given the leaks leading up to today): the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The devices come with Google’s new Tensor G5 processor, a refreshed design, and upgraded hardware across the board. If you missed out on...

Google just dropped details on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, their latest foldable, ahead of its Made by Google event set for 10am PT/1pm ET. The Pixel 10 Fold has a new gearless hinge that’s twice as tough as the previous Pixel 9 Fold and comes with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance,...

Spotify is giving Premium subscribers a new way to shape their playlists, with the option to add transitions between songs. The feature, currently in beta, is designed to help listeners create smoother mixes that flow more like a DJ set. Users can activate the tool by opening a playlist and tapping the “Mix” button. From...

The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Toronto-based Cohere, which develops large language models, to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public services. The agreement was signed by Evan Solomon (former CBC journalist), Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works...

Some Etobicoke, Ontario, residents are fighting a proposal for a 25-metre 5G cell tower in a strip mall parking lot, raising health concerns despite reassurances from Health Canada and federal regulators. The tower is planned for Rathburn Road and Renforth Drive by Oakville-based Shared Tower, which says it will host equipment for at least three...

Longtime iPhone in Canada reader, Bruce, shared details of a new Freedom Mobile promotion spotted at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, B.C.—and even signed up for it himself. The deal, available at a Freedom kiosk near the Market at the PNE, offers a $39/month Canada-U.S.-Mexico plan (after digital discount) with 100GB of 5G+...

The 2025 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto kicked off on Friday, August 15, and it goes until September 1, 2025. Like last year, Bell is again back at the CNE offering up some internet and wireless deals. Of course, these are only available if you sign up at the booth at the CNE from...