Stories by John Quintet

No, it’s not April Fools' Day. Apple has teamed up with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE to launch the iPhone Pocket, a limited-edition accessory designed to carry an iPhone and other small items. The collaboration blends Apple’s industrial design with ISSEY MIYAKE’s textile craftsmanship, using a 3D-knitted structure inspired by the concept of “a piece...

Apple will not release the next version of the iPhone Air in fall 2026 as originally planned, according to a report from The Information. The iPhone Air, introduced in September, was designed as a thinner and lighter model within Apple’s flagship lineup. The slimmer build came with smaller battery capacity and fewer camera features (just...

Amazon Music has introduced Fan Groups, a new feature that brings social interaction to the streaming experience. The feature launched today in beta exclusively in Canada (wow, Canada gets something first for a change!) for users on iOS and Android, marking the first country to get access before a wider rollout next year. Fan Groups...

Some Bell customers in Mississauga, Ontario, are still experiencing voice service problems following a fire that damaged part of the company’s infrastructure over the weekend. “Some customers in Mississauga, Ontario may be experiencing a service interruption due to a fire within parts of our infrastructure,” Bell said in a statement on Sunday night, November 9,...

Telus has started laying a 125-kilometre submarine fibre optic cable between Sept-Îles and Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, part of a $20 million project designed to keep Quebec’s North Shore connected—even during severe weather. The project, backed by up to $7.5 million in federal funding, will act as a lifeline for coastal communities from Baie-Comeau to Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon, creating a...

Bell’s no name Mobile, a prepaid service available from Loblaw, is now available at all Maxi stores in Quebec. The move brings the service to nearly 200 new retail locations across the province. The service first launched in 2024 for No Frills customers, no name Mobile offers prepaid plans starting at $19 per month, with...

If you’re planning an international trip, Apple just released a new how-to video on the Apple Support YouTube channel explaining how to stay connected using a travel eSIM. Watch the video below to see the full walkthrough, then follow these steps to get started. When you’re traveling internationally, you have three main ways to use...

Toronto-based password manager 1Password says it has passed $400 million US ($561 million CAD) in annual recurring revenue and remains cash-flow positive, as more companies turn to its platform to secure both human and AI system credentials. The company says over 75% of its revenue now comes from business customers, up sharply as organizations use...

Telus saw its profit climb in the third quarter of 2025, even though growth in its wireless business slowed and average phone revenue slipped. The company made $431 million in profit, up 68% from a year ago, thanks partly to one-time gains from a debt repurchase. Adjusted profit, which excludes those gains, dropped 10% to...

Rogers has expanded its Starlink-powered satellite messaging service to now support the Apple Watch, letting Canadians send texts even when they’re completely off the grid. The company says it’s the first and only wireless provider in Canada to offer satellite-to-smartwatch messaging. That means Apple Watch users can now stay connected in areas with no cell...

Rockstar Games has pushed back the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026, marking another delay for one of the most anticipated games in history. In a message posted today on X, Rockstar said, “Hi everyone, Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026. We are sorry for...

Apple’s next Swift Student Challenge will open for submissions from February 6 to 28, 2026, giving students a chance to show off their coding skills and creativity through interactive app playgrounds. The annual competition invites students from around the world to design apps that tackle meaningful issues or highlight creative ideas using Apple’s Swift programming...