Stories by John Quintet
AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid, Hearing Test Approved in Canada
Apple has received approval from Health Canada to introduce hearing aid and hearing test features for the AirPods Pro 2. This means the features might launch in Canada soon, reports MacRumors. The hearing aid feature is designed to amplify sounds for adults with mild hearing loss. The hearing test feature takes roughly five minutes and...
iPhone 16 Pro Turns Voice Memos Into a Studio for Musicians
Apple today released iOS 18.2 for the masses, and now the company has highlighted an update to its Voice Memos app, touting it can be used to record songs professionally. The Voice Memos app now allows iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max users to record vocals directly over instrumental tracks. This means musicians...
Starlink Mini Launches in Canada with Special Pricing
SpaceX has launched Starlink Mini in Canada (via Tesla North), its compact portable internet device, making it easier for travelers, campers, and remote workers to stay connected. This is basically a smaller Starlink dish that can fit in your backpack. Originally launched in the U.S. in June, Starlink Mini is designed to bring high-speed internet...
Apple Intelligence Launches with Canada English in iOS 18.2: What’s New
Apple has released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing new features powered by Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. More specifically, this release brings Canada English support. We knew this drop was imminent as developers received RC builds last week. Image Playground lets users create custom visuals, while Genmoji allows for...
Telus Offers Free Energy-Saving Program for Penticton Residents
Telus has partnered with the City of Penticton in B.C., to let residents use its SmartEnergy program. Penticton residents can get a free 12-month subscription (normally $12/month) to Telus SmartEnergy, which lets people manage home energy use and save money. Telus says the plan is the first of its kind in Canada, and could help...
Brace Yourself: Bell is Hiking Prices for Internet, TV, and Phone [Update]
Bell MTS is set to increase prices across its services such as internet, TV and home phone, just in time to ring in the upcoming New Year. MTS is Manitoba Telecom Services, which was acquired by Bell for $3.9 billion and approved by the federal government in 2017. Bell MTS will increase prices for internet,...
Apple Music Introduces 3 New Radio Stations, No Subscription Needed
Apple has launched three new live radio stations: Apple Música Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill. These stations are free to listen to on Apple Music, even if you don’t have a subscription. These stations join Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music Country, which again are free for all listeners...
McDonald’s Canada Brings New Discounts for Uber One Members
McDonald's Canada and Uber Eats are teaming up to give Uber One members exclusive discounts on McDonald's orders. Uber One Members can now get $0 delivery fees and a 5% discount on eligible McDonald's orders from over 1,300 locations across Canada. "Our expanded partnership with McDonald's is a double win for Uber One members and...
BC Ferries Tests Starlink for Wi-Fi, But Not for Everyone
BC Ferries is partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink to provide Wi-Fi access, but it’s not going to be for everyone. The test will only be for crews for the ferry service on British Columbia’s coast. It’s unclear if this move will lead to the return of onboard internet for passengers, which was axed in 2021 (it...
Rogers Breaks 5G Data Record for a Single Event in Canadian History
I swear we are not “Swifties”, but let’s talk about Rogers network data usage at BC Place Stadium during Taylor Swift’s final concert last night in Vancouver. Rogers announced on Monday that fans at BC Place used over 11 terabytes (TB) of mobile data on December 8, setting a new Canadian record for data usage...
Apple Teams Up with Sony to Improve Vision Pro Gaming: Report
Apple is trying to make its Vision Pro headset better for gaming, and it’s teaming up with Sony to do it. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The plan is to let Vision Pro users use Sony’s PlayStation VR2 hand controllers. Apple apparently reached out to Sony earlier this year,...
Google Photos Drops Your 2024 Yearbook–With a Twist
Google Photos is giving you a new way to relive your year with its 2024 Recap feature. It highlights your best moments, complete with cinematic effects and fun graphics. The Recap digs into your photo library to create insights like who you smiled with the most, the person you took the most pictures of, and...