Stories by John Quintet

With the launch of the all-new MacBook Neo today at $799 CAD, Apple has delivered a low-cost MacBook that brings back memories of the black and white plastic MacBook from 2009. However, the release has created a unique comparison for value hunters: the brand-new budget Neo versus a certified refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air with the...

With the iPhone 17e pre-orders kicking off today at $899, Canadians seeking an iPhone deal have a tough choice to make. However, a decent offer has surfaced at Rogers and Fido that might make the new budget model a hard sell. The carriers are currently offering Certified Pre-Owned units of the iPhone 16 Pro Max...

If you’re hunting for a deal on a new iPhone right now, Apple just made your decision a whole lot harder. With the iPhone 17e launching at $899, it sits just $50 above the certified refurbished iPhone 16, which is currently listed at $849 on Apple.ca. It’s a classic new budget model versus older entry...

Public Mobile is once again testing the loyalty of its longest-standing customers. The Telus-owned carrier has started sending out text messages to subscribers on its lowest-tier plans, notifying them of a mandatory $4 monthly price increase effective April 1, 2026. Which plans are affected? The price hikes seem to be targeted at older legacy and...

It looks like Telus is officially joining the race to eliminate cellular dead zones in Canada. A new global partner map from AST SpaceMobile, shared during Mobile World Congress, suggests that Telus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bring satellite-to-phone connectivity to its customers. While Telus has not yet made a formal announcement,...

MacPaw is overhauling its Setapp marketplace by allowing users to pay for individual apps instead of requiring a mandatory all-access membership. The update represents a major shift for the service, which originally launched as a "Netflix for apps" model where users paid one flat fee for a massive bundle of software. Under the new system,...

Toronto-based Wealthsimple has officially joined the SWIFT global financial messaging network, marking the first time a Canadian fintech has gained direct membership. The move puts the company among only a handful of fintechs globally to access the system used by 11,000 financial institutions to move trillions of dollars across borders. By joining SWIFT, Wealthsimple will...

Apple has officially updated its high-end laptop lineup, introducing new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The refresh focuses heavily on artificial intelligence performance and a significant boost to base internal specifications. The new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips feature a redesigned CPU and a...

Apple has released iOS 26.4 beta 3 for iPhone, iPad and more. Check out what’s available to download right now for developers: iOS 26.4 beta 3 (23E5223f) iPadOS 26.4 beta 3 (23E5223f) tvOS 26.4 beta 3 (23L5224d) visionOS 26.4 beta 3 (23O5225f) watchOS 26.4 beta 3 (23T5226e) As for what’s new in iOS 26.4 beta...

Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 17e today, and while the new A19 chip and doubled storage are making headlines, the most significant change for Canadian users is hidden on the side of the device: the physical SIM card tray is gone. Following the transition that began in the United States with the iPhone 14, Apple...

Telus flanker brand Koodo is rolling out a price increase for some long-term customers, with monthly bills set to jump by $7 starting in March 2026, making for a surprise start to the month. The change was recently spotted by users reviewing their latest billing statements. One Koodo customer, who has been with the provider...

What You Need to Know: Apple’s new iPhone 17e brings a big performance boost with the A19 chip and the addition of MagSafe, all while doubling the entry-level storage to 256GB. In Canada, the device maintains its predecessor's starting price of $899, offering twice the capacity for the same value as the previous generation. Pre-orders...