Stories by Gary Ng

Videotron’s Freedom Mobile has ramped up its plans, offering a $39 promo plan with 20GB of data that includes 3GB of nationwide data and unlimited talk and text. Meanwhile, other Freedom Mobile plans now also include a 10GB bonus data as well. As it stands, here’s what’s available for bring your own phone customers: $39/20GB...

In an effort to provide assistance during the devastating wildfires in Alberta, Telus and its affiliated foundations have announced an initial commitment of $5 million in cash donations and in-kind contributions to local grassroots charities and organizations in the province, said the company on Monday. The funds will be directed toward supporting first responders and...

Bell issued a carrier settings update on Saturday, bringing a new ‘5G Standalone’ network setting for compatible iPhone users. According to iPhone in Canada reader Ryan, a carrier settings update hit his iPhone 14 Pro Max on Saturday. What does ‘5G Standalone’ do when you turn it on? Apple says it “uses 5G for all...

Rogers, Telus and Bell unlimited data plans (my head hurts) After Rogers discounted the price of some 5G plans and offered extra savings for Shaw customers yesterday, Bell and Telus have revamped their unlimited data plans in response, as expected. Rogers debuted a $65/25GB 5G plan, while doubling the data for its entry $85 unlimited...

Image via ‘pandanearapark’ on RFD Telus Mobility's Exclusive Partner Program (EPP) offers up discounted phone plans for employers to offer as a perk to employees. The latest Telus EPP deals for May 2023 include a $65 per month plan with 100GB of data on its 5G+ network, with speeds up to 1 Gbps. The plan...

Apple Music Live is slated to return for a second season on May 10, announced the company on Friday. The concert series brings free live performances from your favourite artists, exclusively for Apple Music subscribers of course. The second season of Apple Music Live will begin with an exclusive performance from British music star Ed...

Bell Media’s Crave streaming service added support for Apple’s Spatial Audio feature last year, essentially theatre-like sound on compatible devices, but for those seeking Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision—will it ever arrive in the Crave app? When asked if the Crave plans to bring Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support, a Bell Media spokesperson told...

Quebecor’s subsidiary Videotron is now running Freedom Mobile and with it are ongoing plan perks and changes. Earlier today we told you how nationwide roaming data has expanded to cheaper plans, while also getting a data bonus on select plans as well. Now, Freedom Mobile is offering up a 100GB data bonus when customers purchase...

Shaw’s Freedom Mobile…err, I mean Videotron’s new wireless carrier, has expanded nationwide data to cheaper monthly plans. Any plan that’s priced at $30 per month or higher, ‘Freedom Nationwide’ is now available. This means you’ll be connected to another network, in this case from roaming partner Rogers. Ahead of the Rogers-Shaw merger, Quebecor and Rogers...

Google has just announced its Pixel Fold, the company’s first foldable smartphone. In a tweet titled, 'May The Fold Be With You’, paying homage to May the 4th (to is ‘Star Wars Day’), Google shared a video of the Pixel Fold and it matches what recent leaks have uncovered. We see the Pixel Fold opening...

Automaker Ford says it remains committed to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles, unlike other carmakers that are making their own software, such as Tesla and General Motors. According to Ford CEO Jim Farley yesterday, speaking to the Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern at the WSJ Future conference, the leader said the majority...

Are you subscribed to Apple Arcade, the gaming subscription service from Apple? Today, the company announced 20 new games have hit the service, which now stands at over 200 total. “Apple Arcade brings together hundreds of fun titles in one gaming destination for our users to discover and enjoy,” said Alex Rofman, Apple’s senior director...