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New on Disney+ Canada: August 2024

We're rounding the corner into August, and that means another list of what's new on Disney+ Canada. The major highlight next month is the streaming premiere of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, while season 4 of Only Murders in the Building is coming as well. Check out the full list below of what's...

Public Mobile Axes 90-Day Subscription Pricing on Cheapest Plans

Earlier this month, Telus-owned Public Mobile launched some new 4G plans such a $29/30GB offering. The three new plans added were as follows: $20/2GB 4G (new activations only; $19/month on 90-day subscription) $23/6GB 4G (new activations only; $22/month on 90-day subscription) $29/30GB 4G (new activations only) But recently, Public Mobile removed the 90-day subscription pricing...

Rogers RCS Messaging Now Available in iOS 18 Beta

With today’s release iOS 18 beta 4, RCS Messaging has been enabled for Rogers customers, notes numerous iPhone in Canada readers. Two weeks ago when iOS 18 beta 3 was released, RCS Messaging arrived in Canada with carriers such as Telus, Bell, Videotron, and Freedom Mobile. Rogers was missing but that has changed as of...

Freedom Mobile Expands to 50 More Cities in B.C. and Alberta

Freedom Mobile has announced it has expanded service to 50 more cities in B.C. and Alberta, pointing out over 250,000 more Canadians can now sign up for the wireless service. New service areas include the likes of Chilliwack, Hope, Salmon Arm, Camrose, Edberg and more. Quebecor-owned Freedom Mobile says this latest service expansion is thanks...

Fido iPhone 14 Deal: $7/month Upgrade for Some Customers

If you’re a Fido customer, you may want to check your account for a special deal on Apple’s iPhone 14 from last year. Some customers are seeing an “exclusive savings” offer in their accounts, which is the 256GB iPhone 14 available for just $7.77/month with Fido financing over 24 months. That works out to $186.48,...

Amazon Prime Day Saw Record Sales, Yet Again

Amazon announced that Prime Day 2024 was its biggest shopping event to date, with record sales and more items sold than any previous Prime Day. During the two-day event on July 16 and 17, Prime members saved billions on deals across more than 35 categories, with more members shopping this year compared to 2023. The...

iOS 17.6 Beta 4 and More Released for Developers

Apple has released more beta software for developers, this time unleashing iOS 17.6 beta 4 and more on Tuesday. Check out what’s available for download below: iOS 17.6 beta 4 (21G5075a) iPadOS 17.6 beta 4 (21G5075a) macOS 14.6 beta 4 (23G5075b) tvOS 17.6 beta 4 (21M5068a) visionOS 1.3 beta 4 (21O5768a) watchOS 10.6 beta 4...

Apple Launches HomePod mini in New Colour

Apple has unveiled the HomePod mini in a new midnight colour, featuring 100 percent recycled mesh fabric. Aside from the new black colour, the HomePod mini remains at 3.3 inches tall and nothing else has changed. Apple says acoustically transparent mesh exterior and backlit touch surface enhance its sleek appearance, suitable for any setting. In...

You Can Now Buy Apple Vision Pro in Canada for Just $4,999

Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset has finally launched in Canada, starting at just $4,999. Pre-orders for the device launched back on June 28, and as of today, you can buy it officially from Apple.ca or an Apple Store. "Apple Vision Pro is here. Welcome to the era of spatial computing,” explained an email sent...

Fizz Launches Beta TV Service from $2/month

Videotron’s Fizz has launched the beta of its new TV service, offering customizable plans for as low as $2 per month. Back in May, iPhone in Canada first told you the Fizz TV app was coming for iOS and Android users. The service is exclusively available to Fizz Internet members, providing them with access to...

iOS 17.6 Beta 3 Download and More Released for Developers

Apple has released a new betas of existing software for developers, as iOS 17.6 beta 3 is now available for download, and more. Check out what’s available below for developers right now to download and test: iOS 17.6 beta 3 (21G5066d) iPadOS 17.6 beta 3 (21G5066d) macOS 14.6 beta 3 (23G5066c) tvOS 17.6 beta 3...

Koodo Offers $35/65GB, $40/70GB Plans to Some Existing Customers

Telus-owned Koodo looks to have recently offered some special promo plans to existing customers, in what looks like a move to keep customers ahead of any fall promos that might be coming our way, especially around Black Friday. According to text messages sent out in mid-June seen by iPhone in Canada, Koodo offered the following...