Stories by John Quintet

Apple has released the fourth betas of its latest software, including iOS 26 beta 4 and more. Here’s what’s available for download below: Xcode 26 beta 4 (17A5285i) iOS 26 beta 4 (23A5297i) iPadOS 26 beta 4 (23A5297i) macOS 26 beta 4 (25A5316i) tvOS 26 beta 4 (23J5316g) visionOS 26 beta 4 (23M5300g) watchOS 26...

Telus is putting $2 billion into expanding its fibre internet and wireless services across Ontario and Quebec over the next five years. The money will go toward building faster, more reliable internet networks for homes and businesses. The company says the upgrade will bring better access to online services and help people stay connected, while...

Nintendo is releasing a new Switch 2 bundle this fall, and it includes the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. The bundle launches October 16 in Canada and will sell for $699.99 CAD. Buyers will get the Nintendo Switch 2 system and a digital copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Pre-orders are...

Freedom Mobile users in Quebec and the Ottawa area should prepare for the first 3G network shutdown phase starting July 31, 2025, according to Freedom’s parent company, Videotron. The move is part of a broader plan to phase out older 3G technology in Canada to make way for faster LTE, 5G, and 5G+ networks. Videotron...

As of today, Rogers has officially shut down the Shaw WiFi hotspot network, cutting off public access to thousands of once-free internet access points across Western Canada. This marks the end of a service that had been a staple for Shaw customers—and later, Freedom Mobile users—for over a decade. Originally branded as ‘ShawOpen,’ the hotspots...

Apple is gearing up to join the foldable phone market for the first time when it launches a foldable iPhone at the end of 2026. As Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman explained in his PowerOn newsletter yesterday, this won’t be some radically new gadget—Apple is essentially copying the playbook that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series has refined...

Earlier this month at the Calgary Stampede, Freedom Mobile offered some exclusive wireless promos at the event, and now we’re seeing them pop up again elsewhere in Alberta. At KDays in Edmonton, Freedom Mobile’s kiosk is offering up a $39/month promo plan with 80GB of data, for use in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The...

Rogers has expanded its Xfinity TV and streaming platform by adding two popular Canadian streaming apps: CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV. CBC Gem was integrated into Rogers Xfinity recently and is now pre-installed under the "Entertainment (Free with Ads)" section of the Rogers Xfinity Apps menu, offering free access to shows like Schitt’s Creek and...

Disney+ Canada has released its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in August 2025. As for highlights? King of the Hill returns with its Season 14 premiere on August 4, and Alien: Earth premieres on August 12. The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox debuts August 20. Check out the full...

Telus is in talks to sell nearly half of its cellphone tower business for about $1.2 billion, as the telecom giant works to cut its debt. Back in March, it was rumoured that Telus wanted to target U.S. buyers to avoid pushback from the federal government. But now it looks like that has changed. Telus...

Cogeco recently launched its own wireless service in Canada, but there's a twist: the company is doing it by using Telus’ network—and fighting to prevent Telus from doing the same in internet services. The revelation came directly from Telus, which confirmed to iPhone in Canada that it is the national carrier powering Cogeco’s wireless offering....

Apple Arcade is rolling out new summer updates featuring SpongeBob SquarePants across several of its games. Starting this month, players can find limited-time SpongeBob-themed content in Snake.io+, Crossy Road Castle, and SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit. The crossover adds characters and levels inspired by the long-running Nickelodeon cartoon. In Snake.io+, players can unlock skins of SpongeBob, Patrick,...