Stories by John Quintet

Apple is working on a big new AI-powered Siri capability that could let you control apps entirely with your voice—but you’ll have to wait until next spring to try it. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in his Power On newsletter Sunday that Apple is testing an upgraded version of App Intents, a system that would allow...

The Rogers and Fido online community forums allowed customers to interact with other customers and also get support for issues related to wireless, internet, TV and more from staff. But now it appears Rogers has quietly killed off its online forums, including the Fido forums as well. Navigating to the Rogers and Fido community forums...

Quebecor says it has no plans to sell off its cellphone towers, pushing back on a trend that’s gaining popularity in the telecom world—especially after Telus struck a major deal last week. CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau made it clear during the company’s earnings call that selling infrastructure to raise cash isn’t part of Quebecor’s plan....

Cogeco is warning it may take the CRTC to court over a delay in deciding whether Quebecor’s online radio station QUB can continue airing on 99.5 FM in Montreal. The dispute stems from a deal between Quebecor and Leclerc Communication, which allows QUB Radio to be broadcast over the air from 6 a.m. to 6...

Rogers launched a global roaming plan back in June, while Telus followed suit last month. Now, as expected, Bell has also debuted a global roaming plan to match its rivals, with Quebec being the battleground thanks to Videotron. Bell’s global roaming plan costs $70/month for bring your own device after autopay, and includes 250GB of...

A decade-long legal fight between investors and the federal government over failed wireless startup Mobilicity has ended with a major win for the investors. As reported by The Globe and Mail, Ontario Superior Court Justice Peter Osborne ruled that Ottawa acted negligently when it changed spectrum rules mid-game, wiping out investors’ chances to recover their...

After launching Grok Imagine on iOS, the feature has finally reached the Grok Android app. Elon Musk announced the Grok app from xAI now supports the Imagine video generation feature for Android users. "Grok Imagine video generation is now available on Android. For the next few days, Grok Imagine video generation is free to all...

Rogers and Fido customers travelling outside Canada will now pay more to use their phones, as the latest Roam Like Home price hike has officially gone into effect today, August 7, 2025. As previously reported, daily roaming rates are now $16/day for the U.S. and $18/day for international travel, according to the Rogers and Fido...

Rogers is blasting the federal government after it chose to uphold the CRTC’s wholesale internet policy, calling the move a blow to investment, competition, and Canadian consumers. In a sharply worded statement on Wednesday, the company called the decision “a shocking reversal from the federal government’s principled position less than one year ago.” “The Carney...

Bell posted a 6.6% rise in net income for the second quarter of 2025, even as it faced continued pressure in its wireless business. BCE Inc. earned $644 million in Q2, up from $604 million a year ago. Profit attributable to shareholders was $579 million, or $0.63 per share — a 7.8% increase. However, adjusted earnings...

Public Mobile has released a series of support videos aimed at helping customers handle common tasks like activating their subscription, managing their account, and fixing basic issues. The videos are short, step-by-step guides designed to walk users through some of the most frequently asked questions. They’re available on the Public Mobile website, embedded in help...

Apple and glass-maker Corning are taking their partnership to the next level. The two companies announced that 100% of the cover glass for all iPhones and Apple Watches sold worldwide will now be made in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Apple is investing $2.5 billion into Corning’s plant to make this happen. The factory will be fully dedicated...