Stories by John Quintet

Rogers announced a $526 million profit for the third quarter of 2024, along with strong growth in wireless services. Total revenue was $5.1 billion for the quarter, a 1% increase compared to the same period one year ago. The company gained 101,000 new postpaid wireless customers and 93,000 prepaid users, contributing to a 2% increase...

Update Oct. 24, 2024: Apple has officially launched Sleep Apnea notifications today for all on Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. It's not just for beta users of iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. Update Oct. 23, 2024: iPhone in Canada can confirm the Sleep Apnea feature has also...

Netflix Canada has released its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in November 2024. For Netflix Games, coming soon on October 29 includes Monument Valley 2, Netflix Stories: Outer Banks, while Rollercoaster Tycoon Touch is available now. If only I had time to play all these mobile games. I'll be...

Apple is developing a new gaming hub that looks to combine features from the App Store and Game Center into a single app, according to 9to5Mac. Reliable sources familiar with the project say that the app will not replace Game Center but instead integrate with users' Game Center profiles. The new app is expected to...

Apple’s updated iPad mini (2024) with A17 Pro chip was announced by a press release last week. Today, the media embargo on the first reviews was lifted. Most reviews called this a minor and “boring” upgrade, as nothing really changed aside from the chip upgrade, while the “jelly scrolling” issue appears to be fixed, according...

Spotify is rolling out a new feature today allowing users to design their own playlist cover art, giving playlists a more personal touch, explained the company in an email to iPhone in Canada. With over 8 billion playlists created globally, Spotify users will now be able to customize covers with text, background colours, stickers, gradients,...

Telus is offering its customers a nostalgic treat with the release of its 2025 calendar, marking the company’s 25th anniversary. If you love Telus, then you may want to nab this calendar and check it out all year round. The company says its calendar highlights its most memorable moments, showcases its community contributions, and reflects...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has released a new strategic plan today, focusing efforts to "connect Canadians through technology and culture" (whatever that means). Over the past year, the CRTC says there has been progress in several areas. It claims to have increased competition and investment in internet and cellphone services, suggesting that...

Rogers-owned Chatr is offering up a promo plan right now to entice customers to migrate over to its parent company. Chatr stores are offering up a $40/100GB plan if you switch over to Rogers. The bring your own device (BYOD) plan is the 5G Infinite Lite offering, which includes unlimited nationwide minutes and US long...

Apple’s artificial intelligence efforts aren’t as impressive as they seem, according to internal studies. AI chatbots from OpenAI, Google, and Meta are far ahead, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter. Gurman states that internal studies at Apple indicate significant performance gaps compared to competitors. Research within Apple found...

Tesla has updated its iPhone app to version 4.38.0 which includes the following features (via Tesla North): Commands can now be executed offline when in proximity to the vehicle. Requires vehicle software version 2024.38+ Add your favorite commands to Control Center in iOS 18 Yes, that’s right, you can now send commands even if you...

Netflix announced on October 17 that its in-house advertising technology platform will roll out in Canada in November, with a broader launch planned for 2025 across all ad-supported markets. The company first announced its new ad platform would be exclusively coming to Canada back in the summer, but now we have a specific launch date....