Stories by Gary Ng

Apple has released new software betas for developers to download and test, including iOS 26.3 beta 2 and more. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 26.3 beta 2 (23D5103d) iPadOS 26.3 beta 2 (23D5103d) macOS 26.3 beta 2 (25D5101c) tvOS 26.3 beta 2 (23K5600b) visionOS 26.3 beta 2 (23N5602d) watchOS 26.3 beta 2...

LEGO has revealed a new interactive system called LEGO SMART Play, which adds built-in electronics to physical LEGO sets to make them react with sounds, lights, and movement. The system was shown this week at CES 2026 and represents one of LEGO’s biggest changes to traditional play in decades. Unlike app-based or screen-driven toys, LEGO...

Apple is moving its downtown Montreal Apple Store to a new location, with the new Apple Sainte-Catherine set to officially open on Friday, January 16 at 10am local time. The store is relocating to a historic building at the corner of Sainte-Catherine Street and Rue de la Montagne. Apple says the move gives the long-running...

Rogers-owned Fido and Bell-owned Virgin Plus have recently updated their websites to indicate end dates for their Boxing Week plans. They are just part of numerous carriers setting a final call for Boxing Day promo plans, which miraculously have matched what we saw during Black Friday. Both Fido and Virgin Plus have marked Tuesday, January...

Apple has released new software updates today for download, which includes iOS 26.2 for iPhone and more. We knew a release was coming soon after Release Candidate (RC) builds were made available to developers earlier this month. Here’s what’s available: iPadOS 26.2 macOS 26.2 visionOS 26.2 watchOS 26.2 tvOS 26.2 HomePod 26.2 Xcode 26.2 According...

Apple has just pushed Release Candidate (RC) versions of its latest beta software, signalling a final release will be coming soon before Christmas. RC builds are usually the last versions before we see regular releases pushed to the masses. The following 26.2 RC versions are now available for developers, which includes iOS, iPadOS and more:...

Telus-owned Koodo has launched its first ever Canada-US-Mexico plan, and it makes its debut on actual Black Friday. The $40 plan has been updated to now have 60GB of data (was 50GB) and also Canada-US-Mexico roaming for talk, text and data. That price is after autopay of course. We’ve only seen Telus’ prepaid brand Public...

A Full Redesign Aimed at 2025 Expectations Crave is getting its biggest overhaul in years, with Bell Media saying the goal is to make the service feel more modern, easier to use, and closer to what Canadians expect from a full streaming platform in 2025. iPhone in Canada spoke with Jerrell Jimerson, Senior Vice President...

We’ve been keeping an eye on plans from our major wireless carriers for you leading up to Black Friday and now Bell looks to be the first to make a change. Bell has now added a 25GB bonus to its $85 Canada-US plan, meaning it’s now a 200GB plan that allows for talk, text and...

Apple has just released iOS 26.2 beta 3 for developers to download and test on their devices. Here are all the other beta 3 software releases available today: iOS 26.2 beta 3 iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 macOS 26.2 beta 3 tvOS 26.2 beta 3 watchOS 26.2 beta 3 No word on what’s exactly new, but...

Freedom Mobile is handing out surprise data bonuses right before Black Friday, giving select customers an extra 40GB per month at no charge. iPhone in Canada reader Martin shared the text he received, saying Freedom suddenly boosted his plan without him asking. The message he got reads: “Hi Martin, we've added 40GB/mo. of data to...

Rogers has updated its Xfinity Stream app for Apple TV, joining the iPhone and iPad versions of the app. Rogers Xfinity Stream lets you watch live TV, On Demand shows, and your Cloud PVR recordings on your phone, tablet, or laptop, whether you're at home or anywhere in Canada. You can also download your PVR...