Stories by Gary Ng

Apple May Ditch Leather for iPhone Cases and Watch Bands

Yesterday longtime leaker Sonny Dickson shared a short hands-on video of what claims to be the rumoured ‘FineWoven’ case for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 line up. Many suspect Apple is set to shift away from leather iPhone cases as part of an environmental shift. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman commented on Dickson’s video shared on X,...

Koodo Offering Data Add-On Promos for Select Customers

Telus-owned Koodo is again offering select customers some cheap data add-ons, with offers sent out by text message, according info obtained by iPhone in Canada. The text messages were sent out last week and those eligible have the option to add 1GB of data to their monthly plan for an additional $1, 10GB for $2,...

Public Mobile Debuts $34/20GB Promo Plan [Update]

Earlier this week, Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile launched a $34/20GB 4G LTE promo plan for bring your own phone customers. This plan has now been matched by Telus-owned Public Mobile for all customers, but also by Virgin and Fido for only Quebec customers. Public Mobile says the $34/20GB plan is only available when you subscribe to...

Fido, Virgin and Koodo Debut $40/40GB Promo Plan

Looks like we’re seeing some limited-time promos from Rogers-owned Fido, Bell-owned Virgin Plus and Telus-owned Koodo right now.  Virgin Plus right now is offering up a $40/40GB 4G LTE plan, which is the existing $45 plan but with a $5/month credit for 24 months, for new activations. The plan code is VHV1401 according to information...

Virgin Mobile Offering $35/40GB Promo Plan at CNE

Virgin Mobile is offering up a promo plan at the CNE, available from TBooth. The plan up for grabs is $35 per month with 40GB of data, available for 24 months only for bring your own device users. This was seen at the TBooth kiosk set up at the Enercare Centre, says RFD. A 40GB...

Eastlink Mobile Launches on the Acadian Peninsula

Eastlink has announced its latest expansion into the Acadian Peninsula in New Brunswick, following its recent addition into Miramichi and Bathurst. The expansion is part of the company's broader efforts to enhance and solidify its mobile network infrastructure. "We're laser-focused on the continued growth of our mobile service," said Jeff Gillham, CEO of Eastlink, in...

CRTC Approves Natyf TV for Basic TV in Quebec

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved the addition of Natyf TV to Quebec's basic TV package. This inclusion aims to serve Francophone racialized communities who previously did not have access to this service, said the Commission on Friday. Natyf TV offers a wide array of programming tailored to the interests of French-speaking...

Eve Debuts Trio of Smart Home Innovations at IFA Berlin 2023

Smart home tech company Eve Systems unveiled a trifecta of new products today at IFA Berlin in Germany. The new releases include Eve Play, a high-quality audio streaming interface for AirPlay 2; Eve Thermo Control, a wireless temperature sensor and controller; and an upgrade for Eve MotionBlinds featuring Adaptive Shading. Eve Play: Audiophile-Grade Audio Streaming...

Lucky Mobile and Chatr Offering 24GB/month Data Bonuses

Bell’s Lucky Mobile and Rogers’ Chatr are offering up some back-to-school offers, in the form of a 24GB/month data bonus for 12 months on select plans. Again, the bonus data includes 4GB that you get when you unroll into pre-authorized credit card payments. Lucky Mobile says the 24GB/month data bonus applies on plans priced at...

Google Pixel October Event Announced

Google has announced it will hold a special event on October 4, 2023, to unveil new Pixel devices. "Big fall launches are stressful, but Pixel helps its friend stay cool as a cucumber. The w8 is almost over. Rest up for #MadeByGoogle on October 4th,” said Google on Wednesday morning. The company also shared another...

Alleged iPhone 15 Series Colours Have Leaked [PICS]

Longtime leaker Sonny Dickson has shared what appear to be iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro dummy units, with what are allegedly the upcoming colours for Apple’s next iPhones. On Wednesday, Dickson shared images showing four colours for iPhone 15 Pro and five for iPhone 15. Earlier this month, 9to5Mac leaked colours for the iPhone...

Freedom Mobile Promo: 20GB Plan Gets Even Cheaper

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile launched a $34/10GB promo plan last week, offering data at 4G LTE speeds for bring your own phone customers. Now, Freedom Mobile appears to have ramped up this plan by doubling the data to 20GB at $34 per month (after Digital Discount), after a $5/month discount for 24 months. The plan includes...