Stories by John Quintet

Earlier today Bell announced it was slashing 4,800 jobs as part of its biggest restructuring in 30 years, to go with selling off 45 radio stations, including numerous in B.C. The job cuts will see CTV News Vancouver weekday noon and weekend 6pm and 11pm shows axed, as part of Bell Media downsizing. The news...

Image via Not a Tesla App Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.2.3 software update for its fleet, bringing support for ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to improve the performance and dependability of its phone key feature, starting out for iPhone users, reports Tesla North. This update brings UWB support for newer Tesla vehicles, such as its...

Rogers has announced changes to its World Elite Mastercard, offering increased cash back rewards and additional benefits for Rogers, Fido, and Shaw customers, starting on April 9, 2024, according to an email obtained by iPhone in Canada. Cash back rewards will increase from 1.5% to 2% on all eligible purchases for customers subscribed to at...

Parliamentary hearings into the $54 million ArriveCan app and allegations of contracting misconduct were suddenly halted on Wednesday by Liberal, Bloc Québécois, and NDP MPs. This was made after the discovery of a preliminary report by a federal investigator, described by one Liberal MP as "scary," which raised concerns that further hearings could jeopardize ongoing...

Bell plans to shift from paper to electronic billing, joining its rivals Rogers and Telus. The company started notifying customers of the shift on their billing statements and Bell confirmed to iPhone in Canada the change will begin in April 2024. "Bell is transitioning from paper to electronic billing starting April 2024,” said a Bell...

Disney and Epic Games have announced a collaboration to create a new games and entertainment universe, leveraging Disney's extensive portfolio of stories and characters. This project aims to integrate with Fortnite, offering players a chance to enter the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more. But this comes at a cost, as...

Yesterday, Apple released new beta software for developers including iOS 17.4 beta 2 and more. What's new in this latest iOS 17.4 beta? Brandon Butch has shared a breakdown of what's new in this latest beta--check out the features and changes below: Removals and Additions: Removed the "identifiable region option" from the About screen that...

Apple’s Vision Pro headset has faced a torture test from Zack from JerryRigEverything. As expected, the $3,400 USD headset get completely destroyed, from scratching of the exterior laminated glass and aluminum housing, to burning of the headband. We also have the interior cloth ripped out. It’s painful to watch, but not unexpected from the channel....

Apple is in the process of refining the design for its upcoming iPhone 16, introducing a new prototype that features a vertical camera arrangement with a distinctive pill-shaped bump, according to MacRumors. This latest design iteration, which has been visualized through a series of mockups based on internal designs, showcases two separate camera rings for...

When Elon Musk took over Twitter and later renamed it to X, many people disagreed with the social network’s changes and also opposed the founder’s comments and actions. So much so that they offended to the point where they were ready to ditch Twitter/X and move to an alternative network. Bluesky was an alternative that...

Tencent is reportedly developing a mobile version of the critically acclaimed console game "Elden Ring," according to sources familiar with the project, reports Reuters. The Chinese tech giant, which acquired the licensing rights for the game from Japanese developer FromSoftware in 2022, plans to rejuvenate its game portfolio with this new venture. A dedicated team...

Bell has formally requested the federal government step in and overturn a decision by the CRTC that mandates the telecom giant to offer its fibre network in Ontario and Quebec to independent competitors at regulated rates. The petition, filed last Friday, challenges the CRTC's interim decision, which also affects Telus, arguing it could deter network...