Stories by John Quintet

How to Recover Deleted Photos on iPhone and iPad

If you accidentally deleted a photo or video on your iPhone or iPad, there’s an easy way to recover them. According to a new video tutorial on the Apple Support YouTube channel, the company says you’ve got up to 30 days to get them back in a few easy steps. First, open the Photos app...

How to Change Your iPhone Passcode and Enable Stolen Device Protection

The Apple Support YouTube channel recently released a new how-to video showing iPhone users how to change their passcode and review important security settings directly in the Settings app, specifically enabling Stolen Device Protection. To get started, go to Settings. If your phone uses Face ID, tap Face ID & Passcode. If you use Touch...

SaskTel Gets $105 Million from Ottawa to Expand Rural Internet

The federal government is putting up a cool $105 million toward expanding high-speed Internet in rural and northern Saskatchewan, according to Innovation, Science and Economic Development today. The announcement was made at the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The funding will support three projects led by the province's crown corporation,...

Public Mobile Adds 911 Tax: What It Means for Your Bill

Starting July 31, Public Mobile customers in select provinces and territories will see a new monthly fee added to their bill. The charge is a government-mandated 911 tax meant to support emergency services in areas where it’s required by law. Customers in Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island,...

Bell Warns Copper Theft Surge Is Cutting 911 and Internet Access

Bell says copper thefts are on the rise across Eastern Canada, with over 500 cases reported so far in 2025—a 23% jump from last year. Since 2022, there have been more than 2,270 incidents, mostly targeting telecom lines it said on Thursday. So what’s the big deal? Bell says thefts are disrupting phone and internet...

Amazon Canada to CRTC: ‘We Are Not’ Your Cable TV Company

Amazon Canada has pushed back on comparisons to traditional cable providers during a regulatory hearing, telling the CRTC that Prime Video and Amazon Music are helping Canadian creators—not operating like legacy broadcasters. The company spoke today at the ongoing CRTC hearing titled, The Path Forward - Working Towards a Sustainable Canadian Broadcasting System.  “Now, we...

Rogers Offers Free iPhone to Shaw Customer After 3G Shutdown

Just over two weeks ago, a Reddit user claimed Rogers was offering a free iPhone 14 to select former Shaw Mobile customers as part of its 3G network shutdown. Some users were skeptical, calling it “too good to be true” or a potential scam — but the original poster has now followed up with proof....

Rogers Finalizes $4.7 Billion Takeover of MLSE from Bell

Rogers has officially become the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), after buying out Bell’s 37.5% stake in the company for $4.7 billion. The deal, which closed on July 1 after getting all necessary approvals, gives Rogers a 75% ownership share in MLSE, which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC,...

CBC to CRTC: Apple, Google, Amazon Are Burying Canadian Content

CBC/Radio-Canada told the CRTC today that Canadian voices are being buried on digital platforms dominated by foreign tech giants. At a July 2 hearing today, the public broadcaster called out smart TV makers and online platforms for not doing enough to promote Canadian content. The hearings are part of the CRTC's 'The Path Forward –...

Tim Hortons Roll Up the Rim Contest Lawsuit Gets Green Light

A Quebec judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons can move ahead, after a customer was mistakenly told he won a boat in the chain’s Roll Up To Win contest, according to CTV News. You may recall the story from last year where $50,000 boat winners were told they were losers. The...

Rogers Pulls the Plug on Shaw’s Website: End of an Era

The Shaw.ca website has officially been shut down and folded into Rogers.com, marking another step in Rogers' full takeover of Shaw after their merger in April 2023. One year after the merger, Rogers said it expanded 5G to over 150 communities, added high-speed internet to 90,000 more homes, and moved Shaw Mobile customers over to...

Apple Moving Its Logo on iPhone 17 Pro? Here’s the Reason

Apple’s logo on the back of the iPhone is moving lower on its next-gen iPhone 17 Pro, according to one leaker. Why? Leaker Majin Bu claims that according to case manufacturers preparing for the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple is shifting its logo lower on the back of the phone. Instead of its usual spot below...