Stories by Gary Ng

Apple has released four software updates today, available for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Check out what’s available below: iOS 17.2.1 (21C66) iOS 16.7.4 (20H240) iPadOS 16.7.4 (20H240) macOS 14.2.1 (23C71) Interestingly enough, we're still waiting for iPadOS 17.2.1. iOS and iPadOS 16.7.4 are for older iPhone and iPad devices, likely again with bug fixes and...

It appears the latest iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 update has messed up the Find My app’s live location feature for your contacts. Numerous iPhone in Canada readers have let us know that live location tracking is broken for contacts, as updates are only provided every few minutes. When you’re trying to make sure a...

Apple has added a new sports publication to Apple News+ on Tuesday, as The Athletic is now available. Also coming in “early next year” is Wirecutter, a product review website also owned by the New York Times, that was founded by former Gizmodo journalist Brian Lam. “Like so many lifelong sports fans, I am a...

Paramount+ Canada has revealed its next slate of programming set to arrive in January 2024. Right now the streaming service has a promo offering 50% off its annual plans, including the new Premium option. January 1 The Changemakers, Season 1 Premiere (Series) January 3 Hochelaga Land of Souls (Movie) 🍁 Scarborough (Movie) 🍁 January 5...

The federal government’s Canadian Digital Service department announced on Monday it will be closing its account X, formerly known as Twitter. "Farewell, X Fam! 👋 After thoughtful consideration, CDS will decommission this Twitter account on January 18,” said the account on Monday. CDS was responsible for implementing the COVID Alert app during the pandemic, with...

Videotron’s discount wireless brand Fizz has expanded its presence in Western Canada with a beta launch in Victoria and Abbotsford in British Columbia. This move marks the brand's first venture outside Québec, where it has achieved significant success over the past five years. The beta launch in these cities is part of Fizz's gradual expansion...

With tvOS 17, Apple now lets standalone VPN apps hit Apple TV. We’ve recently seen VPN apps from ExpressVPN and others, and now NordVPN has officially launched for Apple TV on Monday. Previously, to use NordVPN with Apple TV you had to have a compatible router to install the latter’s software on it. But now,...

If you’re a customer of Bell-owned Virgin Plus you may want to check the latter’s mobile app, as special offers could be waiting for you. Right now, some Virgin Plus customers are seeing some of the following 5G unlimited plans right now: $39.99/60GB $50/80GB $55/90 $60/100GB $67/90GB According to RFD, the offer was targeted to...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has added a new Boxing Week plan to its arsenal, a $50/month offering with 100GB of 5G data. This $50/100GB plan joins the existing $40/60GB (90-day subscription) and $34/40GB plans for Boxing Week. All of these promo plans include unlimited Canada-wide calling and international messaging. Public Mobile’s Canada-US plan remains at $60/60GB...

Back in October, Rogers opened up its 5G network in the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system to all wireless carriers, including its rivals Telus and Bell. The opening of the TTC 5G network was ahead of a mandated date by the federal government. On Friday, Bell confirmed with iPhone in Canada that its customers...

Rogers and Fido are in the spirit of giving it appears. Both companies are sending out text messages to customers informing them of up to 30GB of free monthly data bonuses. “A holiday treat from us to you,” reads a message from Rogers, noting the bonus is good for 24 months, notes RFD forum members....

Telus-owned Public Mobile continues to tweak its Boxing Week offers, and the $34/month plan that had 30GB of data has seen its amount increase. According to a change made on Wednesday morning, the $34 plan now comes with 40GB of 5G data, matching what the company was offering during Black Friday. The other designated Boxing...