Stories by John Quintet
Google Pixel 10 Cameras Outshine iPhone as Apple Falls Behind on AI
Apple didn’t have much to show in the way of AI camera features at WWDC 2025, with its AI-powered Siri delayed until next year. Google, meanwhile, has turned the Pixel 10 series into a photography powerhouse, rolling out camera upgrades that make the iPhone’s updates look modest by comparison. Google has shared ten of the...
Google Levels Up Pixel Buds Pro 2—and Drops New Pixel Buds 2a
Google has announced updates to its wireless earbuds lineup, introducing new features for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and unveiling the more affordable Pixel Buds 2a. This was announced alongside the new Pixel 10 series smartphones, Pixel 10 Fold and Pixel Watch 4 today. Pixel Buds Pro 2 Updates Pixel Buds Pro 2, released last...
Google Pixel Watch 4 Pricing in Canada: Pre-Order Today
Google has announced the Pixel Watch 4, a major update to its smartwatch lineup, adding a brighter curved display, longer battery life, new health tools, and support for emergency satellite communication. The watch debuted alongside the new Pixel 10 series smartphones and the Pixel 10 Fold. Design and Display The Pixel Watch 4 keeps its...
New on Netflix Canada: September 2025
Netflix Canada has released its list of new titles coming to the streaming service in September 2025. As for Netflix Games, Happy Gilmore: Golf Mayhem '98 Demo is now available for iOS and Android users. Check out the full list of what's new on Netflix Canada in September 2025 below: September 1 Are We There...
Telus Calls Out Bell Over Streaming Bundles: ‘They Followed Our Lead’
Telus is taking a swipe at rival Bell over streaming bundles, saying its competitor is late to the game. “We thought it was interesting that Bell followed our lead to bundle streaming services,” a Telus spokesperson told iPhone in Canada in a statement on Monday. Telus pointed to its Stream+ package, which it says was...
New on Disney+ Canada: September 2025
Disney+ Canada has revealed today its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in September 2025. September has everything from Canadian films and North of 60 classics to brand-new premieres like Only Murders in the Building Season 5, Marvel Zombies, and Chad Powers. Here’s a full look at what’s streaming on...
Apple’s Self Service Repair Program Now Available in Canada
Apple is bringing its Self Service Repair and Genuine Parts Distributor programs to Canada, giving customers and independent repair shops access to official parts, tools, and manuals for fixing Apple devices. The company announced back in May the program was coming to Canada and it was supposed to arrive this summer, and now it's finally...
Starlink Extends Free Internet to Canadians Affected by August Wildfires
SpaceX’s Starlink is once again offering free internet service to Canadians dealing with wildfires, extending its wildfire relief program into mid-August. Tesla North reports according to an update posted on Starlink’s website, existing active customers in affected areas will automatically get a one-month service credit—no action required. For those who had previously cancelled or paused...
Rogers and Bell Respond to Complaints Over Poor Cell Service in P.E.I.
Frustrated residents on Prince Edward Island continue to report dropped calls, garbled conversations, and missed texts, but the big carriers say they are investing in improvements. CBC News contacted several telecom providers after residents described service as “absolutely terrible” and even a potential safety issue. One resident Darlene Jurkowski said you can’t understand what people...
Bell Launches Streaming Bundles with Crave, Netflix, and Disney+
Bell has launched Bell Streaming today, a new subscription option that lets customers combine multiple streaming services into one bill. On Sunday, we told you this new streaming service might be coming, and now it's become a reality. The service starts with trio bundles that include the company’s own Crave, Netflix, and Disney+, with Bell...
Fizz Mobile Not Receiving Calls for Some Users, But Now Fixed
Some Fizz Mobile customers in B.C. and Alberta were unable to receive calls for two days dating back to Friday, August 14, with service only working between Fizz-to-Fizz numbers. Callers instead heard a message saying, “due to telephone company facility trouble your call cannot be completed at this time.” One customer, TJ, told iPhone in...
Wealthsimple Slams Big Bank Exit Fees, Pushes Ottawa to Step In
Canadian fintech Wealthsimple is taking aim at the fees big banks charge when customers move their money. The Toronto-based company told Ottawa in this week’s budget consultation that transferring savings from accounts like RRSPs or TFSAs has become expensive. A decade ago, those charges were often nothing or capped around $75. Today, some banks ask...