Stories by Gary Ng

Google's Pixel 9a is here, and after less than a week of using it after the company sent it our way, it honestly doesn’t feel like an entry phone at all. It’s slim, solid, and looks a lot like something Apple would design. The flat front and back, clean aluminum edges, and barely-there camera bump...

With spring in full swing, it’s a great time to freshen up your home—and LEGO has some surprising options to do just that. We recently had the chance to go hands-on with two standout sets sent our way from LEGO: the Vincent van Gogh – Sunflowers and LEGO Botanicals Flower Arrangement. Both offer a relaxing...

After Nintendo said it would be delaying its Switch 2 pre-orders in the USA today, many wondered if the same would apply to Canada. But now it looks like that won’t be happening. Nintendo Canada confirmed April 9 pre-orders are still on track here. According to a statement received by iPhone in Canada on Friday...

Apple has released its first iOS 18.5 beta and more for developers today. This comes after iOS 18.4 and other software was released for all Apple users this week. Here’s what’s available today for developers: iOS 18.5 beta (22F5042g) iPadOS 18.5 beta (22F5042g) macOS 15.5 beta (24F5042g) tvOS 18.5 beta (22L5542f) visionOS 2.5 beta (22O5442g)...

You can now download iOS 18.4 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.4 for iPad, along with a tonne of other software updates for Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro. Apple says, "This update introduces 8 new emojis, a new Sketch Style option in Image Playground, recipes in Apple News+, and enhancements to better...

Update March 14, 2025: A Bell spokesperson told iPhone in Canada in an email the change to 256 Kbps was "posted in error" and the company is "in the process of correcting it." Our original story is below: Bell’s making more than just job cuts, as its throttled speeds for unlimited data plans are now...

Two weeks ago, we told you about how Telus had lowered the price of its 100GB plan, and now we are seeing even more changes from the company, alongside Rogers as well. Here are the plans from Rogers, Telus and Bell as of March 12, 2025: Rogers $50/100GB (was $60) $60/150GB (was $70/175GB) Canada-US $75/200GB...

Apple has officially released 18.3.2 for download for iPhone and iPad. Also out is macOS 15.3.2 and visionOS 2.3.2. For iOS 18.3.2, Apple says the update "provides important bug fixes, security updates and addresses an issue that may prevent playback of some streaming content." iOS 18.3.2 (22D82 | 22D8082) iPadOS 18.3.2 (22D82) macOS 15.3.2 (24D81)...

If you've been waiting for a Canadian streaming date for Mufasa: The Lion King, it will be available to stream on Disney+ in Canada starting March 26, right in the heart of spring break for the kiddos. Directed by Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins, the film features new music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, including the viral hit "I...

Apple has updated its Apple Sports app to bring more sports coverage, with F1 coverage now available today, along with more UEFA soccer. "Calling F1 fans! Follow all the excitement on the track this season with Apple Sports, including live leaderboards, lap times and more,” said Apple today. You can now also follow UEFA Women’s...

Apple has launched the new M4 MacBook Air and this time it comes with a new blue colour, 12MP Center Stage camera plus a tiny price drop in Canada, if you can believe it. “MacBook Air is by far the world’s most popular laptop, and today we’re giving everyone even more reasons to love it,...

Apple CEO Tim Cook yesterday teased “something is in the air” and is coming this week. Well, it seems one of those “air” announcements was an update to the iPad Air. The iPad Air has been updated to now have M3 chips (instead of M2) for its 11-inch and 13-inch models. Colours remain the same...