Stories by Gary Ng

Apple said during its WWDC keynote that its Public Beta releases for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26, and AirPods Firmware were set to debut in July. Well, July is far from over so that timeline could be at any moment. Yesterday, many expected Apple to drop...

Some Apple Maps users in the Toronto area are reporting that the app is mistakenly routing them onto the privately-owned 407 ETR toll highway—even when the "Avoid Tolls" option is turned on. The issue has been ongoing since at least July 4 and affects all Apple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and web,...

Today Apple released iOS 26 beta 3 and more for developers to download and test. The first impresssions of iOS 26 beta 3? Many are seeing a dialled down version of Apple’s revolutionary Liquid Glass design. Early screenshots shared by testers such as Brandon Butch, show beta 2 and beta 3 screenshots. We can clearly...

Apple has released iOS 26 beta 3 and more for developers on Monday. With each beta release, Apple fixes bugs and tweaks features. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 26 beta 3 (23A5287g) iPadOS 26 beta 3 (23A5287g) macOS 26 beta 3 (25A5306g) visionOS 26 beta 3 (23M5290f) watchOS 26 beta 3 (23R5307g)...

Last week Freedom Mobile announced it was the new presenting sponsor at the Calgary Stampede’s Grandstand Show, and now the wireless carrier is again offering a promo to go alongside the annual event. A Freedom Mobile spokesperson told iPhone in Canada there’s a $45/month plan with 200GB of data available in Calgary, as part of...

Telus and its flanker brands, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile, have confirmed they will shut down their 3G network in Manitoba in two stages over the next year. The first phase begins this December 31, 2025, when 3G service will end in rural areas outside of Winnipeg and Brandon. The second phase wraps things up...

Amazon’s Prime Video has released its list of titles coming to the streaming service in July 2025. Highlights include the documentary Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd, detailing the Montreal band’s rise to stardom, while Prime Day Deals will include 75% off subscriptions for 2 months. Action-comedy Heads of State also drops on July...

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) has cut ties with two telecom providers—VIF Internet and Allo Telecom—after finding they no longer offer services that fall under the commission’s mandate. Back in April, the CCTS warned it was planning to boot them from its complaint-handling program. After a public call for feedback and its...

Just in time for the iconic grand slam Wimbledon, at the All England Club, Apple has added tennis to its Apple Sports app, giving iPhone users access to live scores and match updates from major tournaments. The app now supports scores from Grand Slam and ATP/WTA 1000-level events, covering every point in men’s and women’s...

Apple has released its second beta for iOS 26 and more on Monday, for developers to download and test. Here’s what’s available for developers to download and test right now: iOS 26 beta 2 (23A5276f) iPadOS 26 beta 2 (23A5276f) macOS 26 beta 2 (25A5295e) tvOS 26 beta 2 (23J5295e) visionOS 26 beta 2 (23M5279f)...

Videotron has rolled out a new high-speed internet plan offering symmetrical download and upload speeds of 2.5 Gbps. Its GIGA internet service is now available in several regions of Québec, including Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Montérégie, Québec City, Lanaudière, the Laurentians, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Bas-Saint-Laurent, and Côte-Nord. The plan uses Videotron’s fibre network and is aimed at households with heavy...

Apple has launched its annual Back to School promotion in Canada, offering free gear like AirPods or accessories when you buy a new Mac or iPad through its education store. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman was correct again in reporting the promo would launch on June 17. The promo runs from June 17 to September 30, 2025,...