Stories by Gary Ng

Rogers Business announced on Wednesday it has launched Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile (formerly known as Operator Connect Mobile) in Canada. This business solution allows mobile devices with Microsoft Teams to make and receive calls, all from a single business number. Rogers says it is the first operator in Canada to offer the Microsoft Teams solution,...

Last week, Google unveiled the final details on their new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, along with Pixel Watch. We got the chance to go hands-on with the new Pixel 7 and play around with it. Overall, it’s a solid smartphone from Google for those that are tied deeply to the company’s ecosystem...

Microsoft today announced a new line of Surface devices that it says is ready to “take the Windows PC into the next era of computing." Beyond new hardware, Microsoft also announced new Apple integrations and apps that are coming to Windows devices and Xbox consoles. Windows 11 and its Photos app will get new integration...

Mark Zuckerberg announced at Meta Connect 2022 today the next-generation Meta Quest Pro virtual reality (VR) headset, which the company says is their newest and most advanced to enter the Metaverse with. Meta Quest Pro is available for pre-order today in Canada, priced from $2,299.99 CAD and will launch on October 25, 2022, with retailers...

Apple has released a new round of beta software for developers, including iOS 16.1 beta 5, while iPadOS 16 hits beta 12, ahead of its October release. Check out what’s available for download below: iOS 16.1 beta 5 (20B5072b) iPadOS 16 beta 12 (20B5072b) macOS 13 beta 11 (22A5373b) tvOS 16.1 beta 5 (20K5068a) Again,...

Apple announced on Tuesday the launch of Ask Apple, which are new one-on-one consultations for developers to connect with company experts for help and feedback. The company says developers can ask Apple experts for help on a variety of areas, including testing on the latest software seeds; implementing new and updated frameworks from Worldwide Developers Conference...

Image via City of Moose Jaw/Andy Hamilton Photography SaskTel announced on Tuesday it has started its 5G network rollout in the City of Moose Jaw, with the majority of the latter to have access by the end of March 2023. “I’m extremely pleased with the tremendous progress SaskTel has made since first launching their 5G...

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced on Tuesday more bus routes have free onboard public Wi-Fi. Travellers on the 34 Eglinton East and 165 Weston Rd North bus routes now have free Wi-Fi on board, expanding the company’s rollout that started in May 2021, when the 35/935 Jane route gained Wi-Fi, followed by the 102/902 Markham...

Apple has released iOS 16.0.3 for iPhone users on Monday, with this release offering a variety of bug fixes, most for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. iOS 16.0.3 comes in as a 1.21GB download for the iPhone 14 Pro Max. It says it fixes the following bugs: Incoming call and app notifications may...

Zoomer Wireless is run by Cityfone, with the latter a subsidiary of Rogers and running on the telecom’s LTE network. Back in May, customers were alerted their U.S. roaming access would end, due to AT&T and T-Mobile shutting down their 3G/HSPA networks on July 1, 2022. Fast forward to the fall, ahead of the season...

According to user reports on social media, the Telus and Koodo network is currently down for some customers, affecting LTE and 5G networks. Some are saying 3G still works if you change it in settings (iPhone users: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data > select 3G). Downdetector noticed Telus was...

The federal government recently halted the mandatory use of its ArriveCAN app for travellers arriving in Canada, along with easing other COVID-19 measures. The app was criticized by the travel industry and also border officials for causing a decline in travel and also delays at airports. But now that the app’s requirement has been axed,...