Stories by John Quintet

Apple has released a new iPhone app designed to help users manage their Vision Pro headset and discover new content for it. The app, now available for download (requires iOS 18.4 for iPhone which was released today, alongside visionOS 2.4 and more), allows users to browse spatial experiences, find exclusive content, and stay up to...

Google launched its latest AI model Gemini 2.5 Pro last week, originally made available to paid users, but now it’s going free for all (for now anyways). The announcement was made over the weekend, Google saying it’s moving fast to get the upgraded model into more hands. The experimental version of Gemini 2.5 Pro can...

Plex has officially rolled out its redesigned mobile app, giving users a new experience focused on easier navigation, better visuals, and faster access to shows to watch. The update is going live starting today and will reach all users over the next few days. One of the biggest changes is a cleaner layout that makes...

Apple is testing a new iPad Pro powered by its next-gen M5 chip, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The updated iPad Pro models, which are reportedly codenamed J817, J818, J820, and J821, are in advanced testing and expected to enter production in the second half of 2025. If all goes...

Update March 29, 12:07pm PDT: Fortnite is back online now. Our original story is below. Are you back to playing Fortnite? https://twitter.com/FortniteStatus/status/1906040270333804953 === Fortnite players are still running into problems logging in and joining games, despite a statement from the company overnight claiming the issue was resolved. At 8:42 p.m. PDT on Friday, Fortnite said...

Elon Musk’s xAI, his artificial intelligence company, has acquired X, in an all-stock transaction, according to an announcement on Friday afternoon. The deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, after accounting for X's $12 billion debt. That’s just over a whopping $160 billion CAD as the combined value of both companies....

Telus is looking to sell a major stake in its cellphone tower network — and it’s doing so in a way designed to draw in U.S. buyers while avoiding federal government pushback, according to analysts. The telecom is looking to offload 49.9% of its 3,000 wireless towers, a deal that could bring in between $1...

Freedom Mobile has continued to tweak its Canada-US-Mexico plans, this time making its $55 per month plan even better. The $55/month plan used to included 100GB, but now there’s a 50GB bonus, taking it to 150GB total. This 50GB bonus also applies to the $59/month plan that includes a free Apple Watch Series 10. Here...

Google previously announced its new Pixel 9a would hit Canada in April, but as of today, we now have a specific release date. The company announced Canadians can buy the Pixel 9a on April 10, which is the same day as the US and UK. Below are other worldwide release dates for the Pixel 9a:...

Garmin has launched a new paid subscription plan called Garmin Connect+, giving users access to expanded health and fitness tools through its mobile app. The company says the new subscription brings more personalized insights, real-time workout features, and extra coaching support—while keeping the core Garmin Connect experience free for all users. Connect+ introduces a feature...

Quebec’s $270 million investment in the Swedish parent company of battery maker Northvolt is gone, the provincial government confirmed on Wednesday. “The value of that amount is considered lost,” said Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Christine Fréchette, during a press conference, as reported by La Presse. The investment was part of a broader...

Videotron’s prepaid and digital-only brand Fizz has launched a new mobile plan offering 50GB of LTE data with talk and text in Canada for $29 per month. According to Fizz in an email to iPhone in Canada, the limited-time deal is available now through March 31, 2025, for new and existing Fizz customers in Alberta,...