Stories by Gary Ng

Telus President and CEO Darren Entwistle recently purchased 150,400 additional common shares of the company, increasing his total holdings to 556,904 Telus common shares, announced the company on Monday. Based on Entwistle's share purchase date of March 13, 2023, at a price of around $26.57 each, it works out to $3,996,128 spent on Telus shares....

The Kremlin has reportedly instructed officials involved in Russia's 2024 presidential election preparations to stop using Apple iPhones due to concerns that the devices may be vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies. According to the Kommersant newspaper, Sergei Kiriyenko, first deputy head of the presidential administration, advised officials to change their phones by April 1, reports...

Amazon announced on Monday plans to eliminate about 9,000 more positions in the next few weeks, mostly in Amazon Web Services (AWS), PXT, Advertising, and Twitch, as part of the company's cost-cutting measures. The decision comes after the completion of the second phase of the company's operating plan, which prioritizes investments that matter most to...

Last month Apple released refurbished versions of its M1 iPad Pro models in its online store for the first but, but only Wi-Fi units were available. But now it appears we’re seeing the first Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of the M1 iPad Pro in the refurbished store, as noted by iPhone in Canada reader, Zeke....

Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a new mobile game store for iPhones and Android smartphones as early as next year, if its $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is approved by regulators. This news was revealed by Phil Spencer, Chief Executive of Microsoft Gaming, in an interview with the Financial Times ahead of this...

Apple Arcade has rolled out a series of new features and updates to its popular games, ensuring that subscribers keep getting new content. From new puzzles in Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure to additional tracks in Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat, Apple Arcade keeps adding new updates every week. One of the key updates this...

As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is doing everything it can to cut costs and avoid laying off full-time employees amidst an unstable economy. The company has recently introduced a new option to video chat with sales representatives at its US online store, and is gearing up for the next version of iOS, expected...

The federal and Ontario governments are collaborating to bring high-speed internet access to underserved and unserved communities throughout the province, as yet another announcement was made this week. Both governments said $2.4 million in joint federal-provincial funding would be allocated to Cogeco Connexion. This funding aims to provide high-speed internet access to approximately 299 homes...

After we told you about an upcoming price increase for select Telus Exclusive Partner Program (EPP) customers, we are now hearing about Bell recently doing the same. Some iPhone in Canada readers have let us know Bell increased some EPP plan prices in March. Bell notified customers on their January 2023 PDF bill statements. Specifically,...

The Telus Exclusive Partner Program (EPP) offers savings on cellphone plans and devices, a perk offered by employers as part of the program to their employees. Some Telus customers on EPP plans have recently been notified on their March billing statements of an upcoming price increase in April, iPhone in Canada can confirm. The price...

Last week, we told you about how Bell launched a promo in Ontario, offering up an $80 ‘unlimited’ plan with 20GB of data. Now, it appears Rogers has matched Bell, offering up its own “limited time offer” in the form of an $80/20GB Infinite Essential plan on Friday morning. This plan has 5G/5G+ network access...

Telus announced on Friday its employees in the Telecommunications Workers Union, United Steelworkers Local 1944 (TWU) bargaining unit voted to accept a tentative agreement reached by both parties earlier this month on March 6. The new four-year deal begins April 16, 2023 to March 31, 2027 and will include over 6,500 Telus employees across Canada. “We...