Stories by John Quintet

Beeper has unveiled Beeper Mini, a new Android app designed to allow messaging between Android and iPhone users. The app, now available for download on Google Play, stands out with its ability to assign a 'blue bubble' to Android phone numbers, traditionally associated with iPhone messages. Who’s behind Beeper Mini? It’s none other than Canadian...

SaskTel revealed plans to introduce its infiNET service in Moosomin, a move stemming from its $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative, announced the crown corporation on Tuesday. This service is set to offer high-speed internet, enhancing access to digital tools, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. The first connections in Moosomin are expected by the end of...

Rockstar Games has officially released its trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, after the latter was leaked on social media. The trailer below shows GTA 6 is coming in 2025. “Our trailer has leaked so please watch the real thing on YouTube,” said Rockstar on Monday afternoon. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdBZY2fkU-0 The last time...

The Competition Bureau has secured a court order from the Federal Court of Canada to further its investigation into Rogers Communications Inc. and its subsidiary, Rogers Communications Canada Inc. This development mandates Rogers and its subsidiary to submit relevant records and information for the Bureau's ongoing inquiry. Central to this investigation are the marketing strategies...

A recent job posting from Apple hints at a significant shift in the company's focus towards 6G technology, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This news comes as Apple continues to face challenges with its 5G cellular modem project. The job listing for a Cellular Platform Architect on Apple's website reveals the company's intent to dive into...

Zoom has expanded its reach to the Apple TV 4K (2nd gen) or later, after being teased earlier this year. The Zoom app will let you have meetings directly from your Apple TV, although it requires the use of an iPhone with a stand, like the Belkin MagSafe Mount, to utilize the Continuity Camera feature...

The global smartwatch market witnessed a significant rebound with a 9% year-over-year increase in shipments during the third quarter of 2023, according to Counterpoint Research's latest Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. This increase was largely driven by Apple's record-breaking performance, alongside strong showings in the Indian and Chinese markets. Apple delivered its best-ever third-quarter results, marking...

Rogers announced earlier this week some upcoming changes to its Rogers red Mastercard and the latter's cash back rewards. Starting December 6, Rogers customers will get up to 3% total cash back value, instead of the normal 2%. In a move to add value for customers especially during the holiday season, the Rogers redemption bonus...

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) O Division's Windsor detachment has issued a warning about a phone spoofing scam. According to the RCMP on Friday, the detachment's phone number, (519) 948-5287, is being unlawfully used by scammers to intimidate and defraud victims. With spoofing, a device masks the real phone number and displays a different...

Rogers Sportsnet has announced that it will not renew the contract of popular radio broadcaster Ben Wagner. Wagner, who succeeded Jerry Howarth after his retirement in early 2018, served as the voice of the Blue Jays for six seasons, reports The Canadian Press. Howarth had been a fixture in the radio booth for 36 years,...

The United Steelworkers Local 1944, representing over 5,000 Telus technicians and clerical staff across the country, has reported significant disruptions due to a new payroll system from the company. According to Donna Hokiro, the union's national president, the past two months have seen members grappling with underpayments, overpayments followed by clawbacks, and miscalculations in benefits...

Quebecor and its subsidiary Videotron have significantly expanded their wireless network capabilities with a $299 million investment in 305 blocks of spectrum in the 3800 MHz 5G band. The acquisition took place during the spectrum auction that began on October 24, 2023, and ended on November 24, 2023. It marks a substantial increase in Quebecor’s...