Stories by Gary Ng

Starting today, October 30, the federal government has launched a ban on China's WeChat app and Kaspersky apps on all government-issued mobile devices. The announcement was made by the President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, who emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining the security and privacy of its networks and data. "We are taking...

The Garmin Bounce smartwatch offers LTE connectivity, allowing for phone-free texts, voice messages, and safety and tracking features. The watch debuted one year ago and offers a connected smartwatch solution for parents to communicate with their kids. The Bounce doesn't require a change in your cellphone plan provider, as the paid subscription is managed directly...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has issued a $40,000 penalty to Sami Medouni, a Quebec resident, for his involvement in a large-scale phishing campaign. The announcement was made by the CRTC's Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer, who detailed the findings of the investigation on Monday. The probe began after an unnamed phone company...

In 2023 so far, Amazon Canada is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Prime service by delivering its largest selection of products at the fastest speeds ever, says the company. The company now offers more than 20 million items with free Prime shipping and millions more with Same-Day or One-Day Delivery, announced the company on...

Quebecor's Fizz is celebrating its 5-year anniversary with a series of promotional deals aimed at rewarding its members. The offers, which are available to any member with an active mobile plan as of November 1, include significant data bonuses and discounts on phones. For the first deal, members with a mobile plan that includes data...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has extended its sale on two 5G oferrings including its 40GB Canada-US roaming plan, according to an update shared on Thursday. The $50/40GB Canada-US and $45/50GB plans are now on sale until October 31, 2023. The Canada-US plan offers 40GB of data that can be used while you’re in Canada or the...

Apple released iOS 17.2 beta 1 and more yesterday for developers to download and test. This update brings the new Journaling app, plus some more features. Zollotech has an excellent walkthrough breaking down what’s new in iOS 17.2 beta: Journal App: A new Journal app allows users to document their thoughts and activities. The app...

Yesterday, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported a new Apple TV app design was coming by the end of this year, and with today’s beta software releases for developers, we’re seeing some changes in the app. With tvOS 17.2 beta, the Apple TV app has a new sidebar. Early photos shared by 9to5Mac’s Benjamin Mayo show the...

Apple has released a new round of beta software for developers to download and test, including iOS 17.2 beta. Check out what’s for download below right now: Xcode 15.1 beta 2 (15C5028h) iOS 17.2 beta (21C5029g) iPadOS 17.2 beta (21C5029g) macOS 14.2 beta (23C5030f) watchOS 10.2 beta (21S6331f) tvOS 17.2 beta (21K5330g) Stay tuned to...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched a promotion offering its $34/20GB plan for 30 days, a shorter duration compared to before. The plan is normally priced at $39/20GB, but a 90-day subscription (where you pay upfront for the cost and get all 60GB of data at once) would lower it by $5 to $34 per month....

Google Maps is introducing a slew of AI-driven updates aimed at enhancing user experience for planning trips, making sustainable choices, and discovering new places. Chris Phillips, VP & General Manager of Geo at Google, announced the new features on Thursday, which include Immersive View for Routes, Lens in Maps, and more detailed mapping for drivers....

Apple has released a new 30-second ad touting mobile gaming on the iPhone 15 Pro on Wednesday. "The next level of mobile gaming is here. Up to 20 percent faster GPU for the best graphics performance in an iPhone ever. Up to 2x faster Neural Engine,” says Apple. "And industry-leading speed and efficiency. The A17...