Stories by Gary Ng

The Square One Apple Store in Mississauga, Ontario, is set to relocate by the end of 2023, according to building permits issued by the City of Mississauga's planning and building department. The permit, numbered 23 7802, was granted to Omers Realty Management Corp, c/o Oxford Properties Group, and outlines plans for "interior alterations - Apple"...

Eastlink has confirmed the acquisition of NeoTech, a Kapuskasing-based firm. The purchase aims to bolster Eastlink's ongoing investment in Northern Ontario and aligns with both companies' commitment to customer service excellence. "We are delighted to welcome NeoTech customers to the Eastlink family. This purchase is a natural fit for us as the NeoTech team has...

Apple has released iOS 17.0.3 for iPhone users, which it says includes a variety of fixes. Specifically, Apple says “this update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.” In other words, this fix will address the overheating issue some have been experiencing, especially...

SaskTel announced on Wednesday the expansion of its 5G network to over 40 new cell sites, serving communities and highway corridors throughout Saskatchewan. "The significant investments being made by SaskTel in 5G and fibre technologies will help strengthen the networks we rely on and ensure Saskatchewan remains one of the most well-connected regions in the...

Google today unveiled its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, along with new Pixel Watch 2 and new updates for Pixel Buds Pro. There’s a launch promo for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro starting today and ending on October 16, 2023, at 11:59 pm PT. Here’s what you can get if you...

According to findings by developer Steve Moser, in today’s release of iOS 17.1 beta 2, Apple may be planning to release an Apple Pencil 3 with USB-C charging support. The code includes a string that reads "PENCIL_LOW_BATTERY_ALERT_MESSAGE" - "Connect to USB-C to recharge soon," suggesting the new charging method. This year’s iPhone 15 and iPhone...

Apple has released new beta software for developers to download and test, with second betas of iOS 17.1 and more now available. Check out what's new for download below: Xcode 15.1 beta (15C5028h) iOS 17.1 beta 2 (21B5056e) iPadOS 17.1 beta 2 (21B5056e) macOS 14.1 beta 2 (23B5056e) watchOS 10.1 beta 2 (21S5053f) tvOS 17.1...

Today marks the expansion of the Rogers-owned TTC wireless network to other carriers, including its rivals Telus and Bell. Rogers opened up its 5G wireless network one day early yesterday, ahead today’s federal government-mandated expansion. Bell confirmed with iPhone in Canada on Monday that its customers now have wireless access on the TTC. Now, Telus...

After Rogers opened up wireless access to all carriers on the TTC yesterday, ahead of today’s federally-mandated deadline, Bell has confirmed its mobile customers now have access on the Toronto subway. "We’re pleased to confirm that our customers regardless of device type or rate plan now have access to 5G /4G / 3G wireless service...

Xplore has announced the successful completion of its major fibre Internet project in Quebec, providing more than 33,000 rural homes and businesses with high-speed Internet connectivity. The project was partially supported by Opération Haute Vitesse and involved an investment of over $132 million to lay 2,700 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure. The areas benefiting from this...

Air Canada has announced a collaboration with Audible to offer its global customers Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts as part of its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This marks the first time the airline is offering Canadian Audible Original content onboard, further enhancing its award-winning customer experience. "Entertainment is an important part of the in-flight experience,...

Google’s Chromebook is introducing a new line of devices called Chromebook Plus, which promises to offer users a range of enhanced features and specifications. This new line promises double the performance compared to top-selling Chromebooks from July to December 2022 and comes with built-in Google apps and powerful AI capabilities. The new Chromebook Plus devices...