Stories by Gary Ng

Shaw Mobile to Rogers Transfer Info Being Emailed Out

With Rogers acquiring Shaw this spring, the company has provided more details on what’s going to happen with Shaw Mobile customers. These Shaw wireless customers will be transferred to an equivalent Rogers plan, with details outlined in an email sent out to customers on August 16, 2023 and obtained by iPhone in Canada. Here's a...

Freedom Mobile Launches $34/10GB Promo Plan

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has launched a new 10GB promo plan priced at $34 per month. This plan has data at 4G LTE speeds, or up to 100 Mbps and the $34 price is for bring-your-own device customers with Digital Discount (pre-authorized credit card payments). The 10GB of data can be used nationwide and also includes...

CRTC Announces Online News Act Timeline vs Meta and Google

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on Thursday outlined how it will implement the Online News Act and the latter’s bargaining framework between Meta and Google. The basic timeline will be as follows: Fall 2023 The CRTC will hold a public consultation. The CRTC will also issue a call for proposals for an independent...

Telus and Bell React to Rogers Launching 5G on TTC Subway

Yesterday, Rogers launched its 5G network on the TTC Subway on tunnels within the Downtown U, expanding wireless coverage beyond Freedom Mobile for the first time in years. Customers from Telus and Bell aren’t part of the launch and the wireless rivals expressed how they felt about the debut to CBC News. Bell said, "Rogers clearly...

New on Netflix Canada: September 2023

We're rounding the corner into September and that means another list of what's new on Netflix Canada. As for Netflix Games, there are over 70 titles available and on August 29, Samurai Showdown launches. Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed and WrestleQuest are now available. Check out the list below to see what's new on Netflix Canada...

Rogers Launches 5G Network on TTC Subway

Rogers has launched its 5G network on the TTC subway on Wednesday. Customers can now use talk, text, and streaming services on 5G in specific tunnels and stations of Toronto's busiest subway lines. For those travelling on Line 1, the 5G upgrade covers all stations and tunnels within the Downtown U, as well as the...

Freedom Mobile Lowers Pricing on its Canada-US-Mexico Plan and More

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has revamped some of its nationwide 5G plans after debuting them in late July, discounting pricing and increasing data amounts. Freedom Mobile now shows the following pricing for its 5G plans after digital discount (pre-authorized credit card payments), for bring your own device pricing: $45/30GB $45/40GB Canada-US (was $50) $55/60GB Canada-US-Mexico (was...

iOS 17 Beta 7 Download and More Released for Devs

Apple released its latest software betas for developers on Tuesday, including iOS 17 beta 7 and more. Check out what’s for download below: Xcode 15 beta 7 (15A5229h) iOS 17 beta 7 (21A5319a) iPadOS 17 beta 7 (21A5319a) macOS 14 beta 6 (23A5328b) watchOS 10 beta 7 (21R5349b) tvOS 17 beta 7 (21J5347a) Equivalent public...

Apple Refurbished iPhone 12 mini Now Available in Canada

Apple is now selling refurbished iPhone 12 mini phones in its online store on Apple.ca for the first time, according to info obtained by iPhone in Canada. 128GB and 256GB models are available in black and blue colours, priced at $649 and $769, respectively. Free delivery can arrive as soon as 8 days. The iPhone...

Freedom Mobile Offering CNE Promo Plan with 20GB Data

Telecoms at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto, Ontario, continue to offer some special deals for attendees. Yesterday we heard of a special deal being offered by Bell for pure fibre internet, and now we’re seeing a special wireless offer from Freedom Mobile at the CNE as well. The flyers being handed out by...

Threads Web Version Rolling Out, Here’s What it Looks Like

Image credit: Meta Meta has confirmed on Tuesday Threads is rolling out a web experience that will allow users to post content, view their feeds, and engage with posts directly from their desktop. This comes after a report yesterday that said a web version was imminent. The Threads team is focused on ensuring that this...

New Hudson’s Bay Rewards App Now Available for Download

Hudson's Bay announced the relaunch of its Hudson's Bay Rewards program today, unveiling a new app for iPhone and Android users. The revamped program boasts exclusive deals tailored to individual member preferences, in-app 'Quests' promising richer rewards, special event invitations, and more. Members continue to earn points by shopping at Hudson's Bay and Zellers stores...