Stories by Gary Ng

When will Apple launch an update to its AirTag tracker? We now might have to wait until 2025, according to one Apple analyst. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said back in August his supply chain sources claimed an AirTag 2 launch was set for Q4 of 2024, but on Wednesday morning, a new update...

Yesterday, Apple announced a new Apple Pencil with USB-C and did not announce any new iPads as expected. However, that’s not entirely true. According to Apple’s press release in China, the company said it has released an updated cellular iPad 10th generation to now support eSIM for the first time in mainland China. Apple says...

Apple's Heart and Movement Study has revealed new insights into the health benefits and rising popularity of pickleball, a sport that has recently outpaced tennis in terms of recorded workouts. The study utilized extensive data collected through Apple Watch to analyze activity trends in both sports. "The Apple Heart and Movement Study offers us remarkable...

Bell and Virgin Plus are currently experiencing wireless service outages in Port Elgin, Ontario. The disruptions are being blamed on a fibre cut caused by a third party. The companies are actively working to restore services. According to Bell, this is not the first time the area has experienced service interruptions; recent outages have also...

Quebecor has highlighted the role of Videotron, Fizz, and Freedom Mobile in the decline of Canadian wireless service prices, as reported in Statistics Canada's monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI). Between September 2022 and September 2023, the wireless component of the CPI fell by 12.9%, and wireless prices have dropped nearly 20% since Videotron's acquisition of...

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...