Stories by Gary Ng

Amazon Prime Day Deals in Canada are Back This July

Amazon’s Prime Day deals are set to return in Canada this July, announced the company on Friday. This will be Amazon’s 10th anniversary of its Prime Day event, which offers exclusive deals for Prime members. "I’m thrilled to share that Prime Day will be back this July! This will be Amazon’s 10th Prime Day, and...

Public Mobile Axes 3G Plans, Just Like Lucky Mobile

Telus-owned Public Mobile has axed its 3G plans, leaving only 4G and 5G plans. The move matches what Bell-owned Lucky Mobile did last week, as we first told you about. Here are the plans as of writing on Public Mobile’s website for 4G as of writing: $15 Canada talk and international text $21/3GB ($19 on...

Google Keep Reminders are Moving to Google Tasks

If you’re a heavy Google Keep user, changes are coming as your lists and ideas will soon be saved inside Google Tasks, a change coming “over the next year." Google says reminders created in Keep will be automatically saved to Google Tasks. This means you’ll also be able to now access and your reminders in...

Rogers ‘Exclusive Offer Hotline’: Special Deals to ‘Valued’ Customers

Rogers is offering up some special deals for “valued” customers, through its Exclusive Offer Hotline it has created. That’s according to iPhone in Canada reader Edward, who notes an email received detailed special deals if he called in to the company. Rogers explains to customers that their needs can change, which is why the hotline...

Rogers to Bring Comcast and Xfinity Products to Canada

Rogers has announced a 10-year partnership with Comcast, bringing the latter's Xfinity products and technology to Rogers customers. “Our partnership with Comcast builds on our legacy of bringing Canadians the best networks, entertainment and services in the world,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers, in an issued statement on Wednesday. “Canadians want to be...

iOS 17.5 Beta 3 Download and More Released for Developers

After Apple announced today a special event for May 7, likely to debut iPad updates, the company has released another round of beta software updates for developers. Available now is iOS 17.5 beta 3, alongside other equivalent builds: iOS 17.5 beta 3 iPadOS 17.5 beta 3 macOS 14.5 beta 3 tvOS 17.5 beta 3 visionOS...

Eastlink Launches easyTab Flex for iPhone 15 and More

Halifax-based Eastlink has launched easyTab Flex, essentially a leasing program for smartphones, similar to what’s already available from Rogers, Telus and Bell. Eastlink says the program offers the "lowest device pricing with the best plan price.” You essentially make 24 month payments for your new smartphone, then either return the phone after two years, just...

Apple Announces May 7 iPad Event

Apple has announced a special event for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, available for viewing on its website and the Apple TV app. With a 7am PDT/10am EDT start time, this is three hours earlier than normal. Is Apple targeting some sort of east coast event? Normally, Apple holds its events at 10am PDT. West coasters...

Sonos Unveils New App and Web Controls; Desktop Apps Sunsetting

Sonos has announced a major overhaul of its mobile app, introducing a modernized platform that combines services, content, and system controls into one customizable home screen. Yes, the previous rumours have come true. This significant update aims to streamline the user experience by providing quick and easy access to over 100 streaming services, playlists, stations,...

Sonos Era 300 Stereo Pair Review

We’ve previously reviewed the Sonos Era 100 in a stereo pair set up, but now we’re getting our hands on the Era 300 in stereo pair. Just when we thought the Era 100 in a stereo pair set up was worth the upgrade from the Sonos One, these Era 300 speakers with Dolby Atmos are...

Lucky Mobile Axes 3G Plans, Everything Now 4G Speeds

Bell’s prepaid brand Lucky Mobile looks to no longer offer 3G plans on its website, as all plans are now showing at 4G speeds. Prepaid brands offer “starter plans” from $15 and Lucky Mobile’s entry plan now notes data is at 4G speeds. This plan includes 250MB of data and 100 nationwide minutes after Automatic...

Koodo Giving 50GB Free Data to ‘Amazing’ Customers

Telus-owned Koodo continues to give out free data to select customers, notifying them of the special freebie via text message. According to text messages sent out yesterday, Koodo says the free data is because summer is around the corner and they want customers to see this year as “your best summer yet!”. “To thank you...