Stories by John Quintet

Apple's latest iPhone 16 series introduces several significant changes over last year’s iPhone 15, particularly in the area of repairability, according to a teardown yesterday conducted by iFixit. The teardown experts say improvements in repair design mark notable progress for do-it-yourself and third-party repairs. One of the major advancements in the iPhone 16 is the...

Telus-owned Koodo is offering a limited-time ‘winback' deal for former customers in the Atlantic region, providing a $15/month plan with 50GB of 4G data and Canada-wide unlimited calling. This bring your own device (BYOD) plan, described by some as "almost too good to be true,” on RFD, was confirmed to have been introduced just hours...

Telus has told roughly 150 Ontario-based call centre employees that they must relocate to Montreal by October, find another role, or face layoffs, as part of a broader restructuring plan. The move was being described by the employees' union, United Steelworkers Local 1944, as a “backdoor termination” in July, aimed at reducing the workforce. “Our...

Did you buy a new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro from Apple today? If you did and you’re moving from Android to iPhone, Apple has released a new video tutorial detailing step-by-step on switching over. If you're ready to switch from an Android device to an iPhone or iPad, follow this easy tutorial using...

Today Apple launched its new iPhone 16 series smartphones, and its iconic ‘Cube’ retail location in New York City, Apple Fifth Avenue, was decked out yesterday to celebrate today’s launch. Apple CEO Tim Cook was on hand for today’s launch in NYC. Yesterday, he shared a photo of Apple Fifth Avenue with new glowing lights...

The European Commission has initiated two proceedings to help Apple meet its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under the DMA, Apple must provide third-party developers and businesses free and effective interoperability with hardware and software features controlled by iOS and iPadOS. The first proceeding focuses on iOS connectivity features, essential for devices like...

Several Rogers Yahoo! email users have reported issues after upgrading to iOS 18, with problems emerging in Apple’s native Mail app. Users are encountering difficulties fetching new mail and sending emails, which often get stuck in the outbox, explained numerous iPhone in Canada readers. A common fix for these issues has been to remove and...

Sonos has announced updates to its app, with the iOS version available today, September 19, and the Android update scheduled for Tuesday, September 24. The updates bring a range of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience, as part of Sonos’ attempt to fix its new app which has been plagued with...

Nintendo’s original Switch is aging and still being sold, but a predecessor is due soon, as the portable console is already 7.5 years old. Now, photos of what appear to be factory prototypes for the Nintendo Switch 2 have leaked online, originating from a Chinese social media site and shared on Reddit. The images show...

Apple lifted its reviews embargo today for its iPhone 16 series smartphones, offering a first glimpse of media reviews (temporary loaner units) ahead of this Friday’s launch. We already shared a roundup of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus reviews, but here’s a recap of iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reviews: Austin...

YouTube has announced a range of new AI-powered tools and community-building features aimed at making the platform's creative ecosystem even better than before. The updates were revealed at the 2024 Made On YouTube event held today in New York City, where the company showcased new ways for creators to expand their audiences, generate revenue, and...

Rogers today announced it will buy out Bell’s 37.5% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) for $4.7 billion CAD. Rogers will now have majority control with 75% of MLSE, making it a powerful owner of Canada's biggest pro sports teams. “MLSE is one of the most prestigious sports and entertainment organizations in...