Stories by Austin Blake

Apple has officially launched the Apple TV app for Android, allowing users to access Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass on their phones and tablets for the first time. The app is now available for download on Google Play, confirming earlier reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple was preparing to expand its streaming service...

Update: Apple has officially announced the Apple TV+ app for Android--click here to get the download link. Apple is reportedly preparing to launch an Android app for its Apple TV+ streaming service for the first time, set to come sometime today. The Apple TV+ app launched back in 2019 so it’s been five years with...

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is ramping up his fight against Tesla and President Donald Trump, warning that Canada will retaliate if Trump’s trade war threatens Canadian jobs. Speaking on CNN, Singh took direct aim at Elon Musk and Tesla, saying he would hit back with a 100% tariff on Tesla products and even cut off...

The NDP is slamming Bell plan to cut jobs, calling it a case of “corporate greed at its worst.” In a joint statement on Tuesday, NDP MPs Matthew Green and Niki Ashton said Bell is prioritizing shareholders over workers by outsourcing jobs and raising telecom prices. Bell recently offer a buyout to 1,200 unionized employees...

Following in the footsteps of Google Maps yesterday, Apple has now renamed the Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’, ensuring consistency based on the official update by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed on Inauguration Day, made the change to reflect the Gulf’s importance to the U.S....

Apple’s worst kept secret is finally out, as its subsidiary Beats has launched Powerbeats Pro 2, a new version of its wireless earbuds built for workouts. They are also now live on Amazon.ca as well with Prime shipping speeds. Here are the key features of Powerbeats Pro 2: Heart Rate Monitoring – Tracks your pulse...

Rogers has parted ways with Breakfast Television hosts Sid Seixeiro and Meredith Shaw, marking a major shakeup for the long-running 6am morning show on CityTV. In a statement to iPhone in Canada, a Rogers Sports & Media spokesperson confirmed the departures and hinted at upcoming changes, saying, “We’re invested in Breakfast Television’s success and leadership...

Super Bowl LIX was once again all about the ads (besides seeing Mahomes and the Chiefs getting blown out), with Canadians flooding YouTube to rewatch the biggest commercials of the year. Watching U.S. ads in Canada live is not possible if you’re watching Bell Media channels, as they have TV rights to the Super Bowl....

Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) is experiencing a major outage, leaving many players unable to sign in, launch games, or access the PlayStation Store. The issues began on February 7 at 4:00 PM PT, and as of now, some services are still down. What’s Affected? Account Management – Players may have trouble signing in, creating accounts,...

Back in 2022, Quebec signed a $130 million deal with Starlink to bring high-speed internet to remote areas. But now, the province is working with Ottawa to create a Canadian satellite alternative, aiming for "connectivity sovereignty," according to Gilles Bélanger, the official in charge of Quebec’s internet projects, reports the Montreal Gazette. Quebec's three-year Starlink...

A network failure shut down the computer network of Canada’s top government offices on January 31, leaving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s staff unable to send emails, print documents, or coordinate ahead of Trump’s 25% tariff threat, according to Bloomberg. The outage lasted nearly 24 hours, affecting both the Prime Minister’s Office and the Privy Council...

Bell’s parent company BCE wrapped up 2024 with strong profits but faced challenges in attracting new mobile customers. While revenue dropped slightly, Bell managed to improve its bottom line, posting a record annual adjusted EBITDA margin of 43.4%. "Bell's financial results for Q4 and throughout 2024 demonstrate steady execution as we balanced growth with profitability,...