Stories by Austin Blake

OpenAI has officially rolled out its newest image generation to all ChatGPT free-tier users, as announced by CEO Sam Altman yesterday. The new feature allows users to create AI-generated images directly in chat, with some increased capabilities (like turning all images into the trending Studio Ghibli style). “ChatGPT image gen now rolled out to all...

The NHL is close to finalizing a massive new Canadian TV rights deal with Rogers, worth about $11 billion CAD ($7.7 billion USD), according to Sportico. The deal would more than double the league’s current agreement with Rogers. If approved by NHL team owners in the coming days, the deal could be officially announced this...

Apple is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in British Columbia that accuses the company of misleading advertising over the iPhone 16’s AI features, reports the Vancouver Sun. The lawsuit, filed in B.C. Supreme Court, claims Apple promised new artificial intelligence capabilities in its marketing of the iPhone 16 series but failed to deliver. It alleges...

Apple has released visionOS 2.4 today, which finally brings AI-powered features to its pricey Vision Pro headset—but only for users with their device and Siri set to U.S. English. With today’s release of visionOS 2.4 and more, Apple Intelligence will bring the Writing Tools feature that can rewrite, proofread, summarize, or help generate content using...

Apple and Elon Musk’s SpaceX are quietly battling behind the scenes as both companies race to bring satellite-powered cellphone service to more people, especially in remote areas with no regular signal. Sources familiar with the matter say Apple’s growing push into space-based communications—via a $1 billion US deal with satellite firm Globalstar—is reportedly frustrating Musk,...

Apple is working on a major update to its Health app, and it could launch as early as next year with iOS 19.4, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The new project, dubbed Project Mulberry (originally it was called Project Quartz), includes a built-in AI health coach that aims to offer...

Bell has cut more jobs this week as it continues to shrink parts of its business that handle smaller, independent internet brands it previously acquired. A Bell spokesperson confirmed to iPhone in Canada that "a small number of reductions took place yesterday" as the company simplifies its internet services portfolio, without specifying numbers. Bell says...

A Telus customer in B.C. shared on RedFlagDeals yesterday that they received a strong "winback" offer after missing an initial call from the Burnaby-based telecom. The user called Telus' winback line at 1-833-896-0450 in the afternoon and was first offered a 200GB 5G+ Canada/U.S./Mexico plan for $45/month ($50 base minus $5 for autopay). After saying...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a new 50GB plan in what looks to match an offer from Videotron’s Fizz. Public Mobile updated its website this morning to add a new $29/50GB plan with 4G data, available Canada-wide. This is a limited-time offer that ends on March 31, 2025. You’ll remember that yesterday we told you...

Amazon's Prime Video in Canada has announced its new list of shows and movies coming to the streaming service in April 2025. Highlights include Liam Neeson's film, Absolution, which arrives on April 15, while Prime Monday Night Hockey continues as the league's final playoff races heat up. Check out what's new on Prime Video Canada...

Amazon’s cloud gaming service Luna has just expanded to Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, and Luxembourg—and it’s bringing major titles from Electronic Arts along for the ride. Luna+ subscribers can now stream Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Dead Space without needing a console or downloads. More EA games, including entries from the...

As summer approaches, Google has rolled out a new feature to help travellers save money on hotel bookings. The Hotel Price Tracking tool is now live globally and works just like Google Flights price tracking. Once turned on, it sends email alerts when prices drop on hotels that match your search. Here’s how to use...