Stories by Gary Ng

After we told you about Rogers increasing the prices of select internet plans for Shaw customers, iPhone in Canada has learned select TV plans are also increasing in price. Rogers has indicated on October Shaw billing statements for those on TV ValuePlans—essentially a discounted rate plan acquired through retention departments—will be going up by $3...

Pluto TV has launched eight new channels in Canada featuring content from MTV and Comedy Central. This marks the first time Comedy Central has its own TV channels in the country. The channels are available for free, live, and on-demand streaming, all powered by ads. "As Pluto TV approaches its one-year anniversary in Canada, we...

Apple on Tuesday just made Release Candidate builds of its latest software available for developers, signalling that final releases for the masses will be coming soon. Here’s what’s available for developers to download and test right now: iOS 17.1 Release Candidate (21B74) iPadOS 17.1 Release Candidate (21B74) macOS 14.1 Release Candidate (23B73) watchOS 10.1 Release...

Mophie announced today the launch of two new Apple MagSafe compatible products: the snap+ juice pack mini with stand and the 3-in-1 extendable stand. The snap+ juice pack mini with stand ($59.95 USD; $79.95 CAD) magnetically attaches to the back of iPhones with MagSafe, initiating charging upon contact. It offers up to a 100% battery...

Telus-owned Public Mobile has launched another sale on select 5G plans, including its 60GB Canada-USA talk, text and data plan. Here’s what’s available right now for all customers: $50/60GB 5G Canada-US plan on a 90-day subscription (save $15/month) $45/50GB 5G plan on a 90-day subscription (save $10/month) These 90-day subscriptions mean you pay upfront and...

Apple has unveiled a new version of its Apple Pencil that features a USB-C connector, priced at $109 in Canada and debuts in early November. The original Apple Pencil is still available for $129 and Apple Pencil 2 is at $169. The company did not unveil iPads this week, resulting in various outlets being wrong...

Is Apple finished with its product announcements for 2023? We all expected something was coming in October but we’ve reached past the halfway point. Now, rumours continue to claim some new products may debut tomorrow, Tuesday. Leaker @MajinBuOfficial said on Monday afternoon, "the new 11 gen 10.9 inch iPad that Apple will present tomorrow will...

Apple is developing a system to ensure that sealed and new iPhones sold at its retail stores come with the latest software pre-installed. The move aims to address the issue of new iPhones usually shipping with outdated software, which can be problematic for customers, especially if the older version contains high-profile bugs and doesn’t have...

Bell-owned Virgin Mobile has weekly perks for its customers and the latest ‘Member Monday’ reward to kick off this week comes in the form of credits towards your next ride with Uber. According to Virgin Mobile, members can get $10 towards their next Uber ride. Existing customers can grab their promo code from the company’s...

Back in April, Rogers completed its acquisition of Shaw, aside from the latter’s Freedom Mobile unit which was sold to Quebecor. For Shaw home phone, internet and TV customers, they have now transitioned over to Rogers and now it appears the first price increase is coming to internet customers. While Rogers has promised Shaw Mobile...

Amazon Canada has introduced its checkout-free Just Walk Out technology in two Canadian sports arenas, aiming to enhance the fan experience by eliminating the need to stand in line to pay for food and beverages. The technology launched at Scotiabank Saddledome, home of the NHL's Calgary Flames, on September 29, and more recently at Scotiabank...

Bell Aliant announced that internet and home phone services were disrupted for customers in Fosterville, New Brunswick, due to a copper cable theft. The issue was resolved nearly five hours later, according to a company statement on Thursday. This incident adds to the growing problem of copper theft affecting telecom companies. Bell Aliant has recently...