Stories by Gary Ng

Canadians can only continue to dream about having Apple Card in Canada, the iPhone maker’s digital Mastercard offering built right into the smartphone’s Wallet app. Today Apple announced Apple Card users can now grow their Daily Cash rewards with a high-yield Savings account from Goldman Sachs, which comes with 4.15% annual percentage yield (APY). Apple...

After Elon Musk’s Twitter slapped the ‘Government-funded Media’ label onto the U.S. National Public Radio's (NRP) Twitter bio, the non-profit media organization quit the social network in protest. Originally the first label was “state-affiliated media,” used for other state outlets from nations such as Russia and China. NPR is both privately and publicly funded but...

Opensignal released its first Canada Fixed Broadband Experience report yesterday, detailing its analysis of internet providers in Canada. The report analyzed fixed high-speed networks and rate them on six measures, such as broadband success rate, consistent quality, video experience, download speed, peak download speed and upload speed. The study showed that broadband download speeds in...

With SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation growing by the month, internet users in remote areas continue to jump ship from legacy telecoms for better service. One former Bell customer has cleverly found a way to repurpose their satellite dish from the company. The old Bell dish is now being used as a platform for their SpaceX...

For those celebrating Vaisakhi, prepaid brands Chatr (Rogers) and Lucky Mobile (Bell) are offering up a data bonus for new activations. Chatr says you can get a 4GB data bonus for 12 months on plans $35/month or higher, at 3G speeds up to 10 Mbps. All plans include unlimited calling and messaging. The plans with...

Telus-owned prepaid brand, Public Mobile, has launched a sale on SIM cards offering them at 50% off. The company’s website recently was updated to say “for a limited time get SIM card for only $5” and it also includes free shipping. SIM cards should really be free when signing up for a mobile plan, but...

For existing Fido customers seeking a new cellphone deal, you may want to check your online account for offers. Right now, Rogers-owned Fido is offering up a $43 plan with 35GB of data that includes unlimited global SMS/MMS, plus unlimited minutes. Also included are the usual features such as call and name display, voicemail, call...

Telus-owned Koodo has been sending out text messages to select customers, informing them of an “extremely affordable monthly bonus data offer." The message sent out on Wednesday to some customers states “today is your lucky day!” while stating the following monthly data add-on offers, according to a RFD user: $1 for 1GB (reply ADDONE) $2...

Summary: Anonymous leaker claims to know iOS 17 features iOS 17 will support all iPhone models that were supported by iOS 16, including A11 Bionic chip devices. The update will focus on performance, efficiency, stability, and long-term support for older devices. A leaker by the name of ‘941’ claims to have detailed some new features...

Ubisoft+ on Xbox has launched in Canada and beyond. The premium gaming subscription offers access to a growing catalogue of award-winning games, including franchise favourites like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy. Subscribers can also enjoy new releases on day one with Premium Edition access, monthly rewards, and 10% off all virtual currency purchases....

What will the volume buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro look like? According to new renders from MacRumors, working with details from leaker ‘Unknownz21’, we have some pictures of what they might look like. Teaser: it’s not revolutionary. Images and video show what the mute, volume and power buttons may look like on an iPhone...

Summary: Quebecor's Videotron acquired Freedom Mobile from Shaw under the Rogers-Shaw deal. Quebecor CEO Péladeau plans to offer a better product and price to get market share from Rogers, Telus and Bell. Freedom Mobile will invest $150 million to upgrade the network, including 5G within two years. As part of the Rogers-Shaw deal, Quebecor’s Videotron...