Stories by Gary Ng
First iPhone 14 Plus Reviews, Unboxing Videos Hit the Web [Roundup]
Apple has lifted its embargo on the first reviews and unboxing videos of its new 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus, which goes on sale this Friday, October 7, 2022. Normally, Apple embargo reviews have been published in the early morning, but with Google’s Pixel 7 event set to start Thursday morning at 7am PT/10am ET, the...
Fix for Instagram Not Working on iPhone Now Available to Stop App Crashing
Is Facebook's Instagram app not working on your iPhone? If that’s the case, a fix has been released by Meta for its social network. On Wednesday afternoon, Instagram announced, “we fixed an issue that caused some people on iOS to have trouble accessing Instagram." The company went on to say, “the fix should now be...
Bell ‘MyBell’ App Updated to Show Timeline of Mobility Devices and More
Bell released an update for its MyBell iPhone app on Tuesday, adding a feature to let customers see a timeline of their mobility devices with the company. According to the company, “you can now see a timeline of your Mobility devices, from the date you activated them to the date when you’re eligible for an...
Starbucks App Now Lets You Order Ahead in French in Quebec
If you frequent Starbucks for your coffee needs, the company has announced you can now use its mobile app on the iPhone to order ahead in French. "Hi there! If you’re in Québec, you can now order ahead in French using the Starbucks app!”, said Starbucks in its app update release notes on Tuesday. The...
Elon Musk to Create ‘Everything App’ Known as ‘X’ with Twitter Purchase
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will purchase Twitter again with his original terms at $54.20 per share, as revealed yesterday in a surprise u-turn. The decision comes ahead of Musk’s scheduled deposition starting tomorrow and his October 17 Supreme Court case in Delaware with Twitter, as the Tesla leader originally wanted to renege on...
Beaver River Broadband, SaskTel Partner to Expand High-Speed Internet in Saskatchewan
Beaver River Broadband is a new majority Indigenous-owned internet service provider, from Meadow Lake Tribal Council Resource Development Inc. and Wood River Controls. This new company has partnered with SaskTel to expand high-speed internet to First Nations and rural areas in Saskatchewan. Portions of SaskTel’s network under the Rural Broadband Partnership Program will be used...
You Can Now Buy Refurbished iPhone 12 Pro in Canada
Apple Canada has started selling refurbished iPhone 12 Pro devices, starting from $979. Check out what’s available as of writing: 128GB - $979 (save $280) 512GB - $1,329 (save $340) The newest iPhone 14 Pro 128GB costs $1,399 CAD. Colours available include Pacific Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite for 128GB models and 512GB models. Delivery...
iOS 16.1 Beta 4 Download and More Released for Developers
Apple has released new beta software downloads, including iOS 16 beta 4 and more. Check out what’s available for download below: iOS 16.1 beta 4 (20B5064c) iPadOS 16 beta 11 (20B5064c) macOS 13 beta 10 (22A5365d) tvOS 16.1 beta 4 (20K5062a) Missing is watchOS 9.1 beta 4, but expect that to release today or tomorrow....
Google Launches Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E in Canada
Google on Tuesday announced new product updates, and its latest includes the debut of the Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E support, the first router from the company that is triband mesh network ready. Wi-Fi 6E (E for Extended) leverages the new less-crowded 6 GHz radio band and offers speeds up to two-times faster than...
Rogers Connections Mastercard Launches with Roam Like Home Freebies
Rogers Bank, the subsidiary of Rogers, has launched a new Connections Mastercard, offering another cash back rewards credit card, with this one targeting travellers. The Connections Mastercard offers 2% unlimited cash back on eligible U.S. dollar purchases and 1% unlimited cash back on other purchases. Rogers says a welcome bonus will offer 10% cash back...
Public Mobile Launches New 4G Speed Plans from $55/Month
Telus prepaid brand, Public Mobile, has launched new 4G speed plans on Tuesday, ranging from $55 to $65 per month. All plans include unlimited Canada-wide calling, unlimited international SMS/MMS, voicemail and call display. Check them out below: $55/8GB: 3x Points-back: Earn $8.25/mo in points value $60/10GB: 3x Points-back: Earn $9/mo in points value $65/15GB: 3x Points-back: Earn...
New on The Roku Channel: October 2022 Free Movies and Shows
The Roku Channel has shared its list of free movies and TV shows hitting the ad-powered streaming service in Canada for October 2022. Check out the full list below Movies The Death and Life of John F Donovan The Intruders Mama Rhymes for Young Ghouls Wolves The Woman In Black Alaskan Nets The Delinquent Season...