Stories by Gary Ng
SaskTel Expanding 5G Network Rollout in the Battlefords
SaskTel announced on Wednesday it has started rolling out its 5G wireless network to the Battlefords, offering faster download speeds. The Saskatchewan crown corporation says it recently debuted its 5G network in the Town of Battleford, but expects all of Battleford and North Battleford to have full access by the summer of this year. “Our...
Telus Price Increase Coming for Customers on Older Unlimited Plans
Yesterday we told you about how Rogers is increasing the price of legacy unlimited Infinite wireless plans, and now it appears Telus is doing the same. According to iPhone in Canada reader Michael, Telus recently emailed him about "upcoming changes to your mobility account,” then detailing how two lines on his account were set to increase...
Rogers Price Increase Coming for Customers on Older Infinite Plans
Rogers has started notifying some customers on older Infinite plans their bills are going up. According to iPhone in Canada reader Rob, his latest January Rogers bill statement included a blurb about a price increase set to take place in March, 2023. The heading “Changes to your Wireless Plan Rate” then explains the monthly service...
Apple Trade-In Values Drop for iPhone, Mac and More in Canada
Apple offers a trade-in program where customers can bring in their existing devices, get a trade-in value and then put that amount towards a new device. The company periodically adjusts these values as time goes on and recently made some changes, according to MacRumors, pointing out that the values in the U.S. have moved lower....
GoldenEye 007 for Nintendo Switch Coming January 27 and on Xbox Game Pass
Did you spend hundreds of hours as a kid playing GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64? If you did, you can soon relive those glory days, as the game is making a comeback on the Nintendo Switch, plus Xbox Game Pass. GoldenEye 007 was launched 26 years ago in 1997. "GoldenEye 007 is back! Originally...
Costco Canada Photo Accounts Now Moving to Shutterfly
Back on January 11, Costco Canada emailed customers to inform them CostcoPhotoCentre.ca will stop offering photo products and services as of January 28, 2023, according to an email received by iPhone in Canada. Instead, Costco will shift to Shutterfly for photo services for members. The transition means existing projects or easier projects saved on CostcoPhotoCentre.ca...
Samsung Wallet is Launching in Canada
Samsung announced on Wednesday its Samsung Wallet will be coming to Canada, by the end of January. “When Samsung launched Samsung Wallet last year, we committed to building the experience through open partnerships with our business and service providers and ensuring access to the platform for as many people as possible,” said Jeanie Han, EVP...
What’s New on Netflix Canada: February 2023
Netflix Canada has announced new titles and movies coming to the streaming service in February 2023. Check out the list below to see what’s coming next month: February 1 Gunther's Millions All My Life American Assassin Blow Blue Valentine Closer Crazy, Stupid, Love Fury Girls5eva: Season One John Q Legend Legion Miss Congeniality Two: Armed...
Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor: Minister Now Must Approve Spectrum Transfers
After the Federal Court of Appeal today rejected the Commissioner of Competition’s appeal of the Rogers-Shaw merger, these telecoms now say it’s time for the federal Innovation, Science and Industry minister to approve spectrum license transfers. “We welcome this clear, unequivocal, and unanimous decision by the Federal Court of Appeal. We continue to work with...
Apple Exec Greg Joswiak Visits Canada for M2 MacBook Pro, Mac mini Launch
Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Greg “Joz” Joswiak, visited Canada to partake in the launch of today’s 14 and 16-inch M2 MacBook Pro and M2 Mac mini. "Great to be with the Toronto team for MacBook Pro and Mac mini availability! Definitely feeling the 🇨🇦 spirit!,” said Joswiak on Tuesday afternoon. He shared...
Apple Releases tvOS 16.3, HomePod Software 16.3 Unlocks Temperature/Humidity Sensor
After releasing iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS 13.2 and watchOS 9.3 yesterday, Apple has now made tvOS 16.3 available, along with HomePod Software 16.3. With HomePod Software 16.3, the update unlocks the temperature and humidity sensor in your HomePod mini and HomePod (2nd gen). The original HomePod does not have this sensor. Once you update...
Download WhatsApp for macOS Beta and Chat with iPhone Offline
If you want a native macOS version of WhatsApp, an open beta version is now widely available for download on the messaging app’s website for all, instead of being just available for limited TestFlight testers before. According to WABetaInfo, the macOS Catalyst app is now available to download and test. Mac Catalyst allows developers to...