Stories by John Quintet

Rogers is giving its Xfinity TV customers a streaming upgrade, as four major streaming apps—CBC Gem, ICI TOU.TV, Paramount+, and DAZN—are now available. The company says this means more free Canadian content, global blockbusters, and live sports, all accessible with just the Xfinity voice remote. We previously told you earlier this month CBC Gem and...

Telus has reported a net loss of $245 million for its second quarter of 2025, blaming the dip on restructuring costs and business changes. The company said it had higher “transformational investments,” including severance and downsizing expenses, which pushed it into the red—despite solid growth in wireless and internet services. Quarterly revenue came in at...

Apple reported its latest financial results for Q3 2025 (the quarter ending June 28, 2025), showing it’s still making a tonne of money—especially from iPhones and services like Apple Music, iCloud, and the App Store. The company brought in $94 billion US in revenue this past quarter, a 10% increase compared to last year. Profits...

Anker will be the official charging partner at this year’s VELD Music Festival in Toronto, running from August 1 to 3. The company plans to bring free charging stations and interactive booths to the three-day event, marking its first-ever Canadian festival appearance. Festivalgoers can expect secure, hands-free charging lockers spread across general admission areas, making...

Despite new cellular towers being installed across parts of southwestern Nova Scotia, many residents say they’re still dealing with dropped calls, weak signals, or no service at all—largely depending on which carrier they use. In this case, the new towers are only benefitting customers of Rogers. The province recently announced that towers in East Kemptville,...

Rogers is giving customers a little more time before it shuts down its 3G wireless network across Canada. Originally set to end on July 31, the company has quietly updated its website to reflect a new shutdown date, beginning August 7. Some iPhone in Canada readers noticed the July 31 date disappeared from the Rogers...

Paramount+ Canada has revealed its August 2025 lineup, and there’s a mix of new releases and old favourites on the way. Highlights include the return of Twisted Metal for Season 2, a new thriller called High Rollers starring John Travolta, and the next chapter in the Dexter series with Dexter: Resurrection. Families can check out...

Waterloo-based OpenText and Telus have teamed up to launch a new cloud service designed specifically for Canadian businesses and government agencies. Called the OpenText and Telus Canadian Sovereign Cloud, this service provides secure cloud computing and AI technology, with all data stored in Canada. The cloud service will operate out of Telus's data centers in...

Rogers has started offering WiFi 7 to its 5G Home Internet customers in Quebec, building on its launch earlier this month. The new technology brings faster and more stable internet, which can be helpful for homes with multiple devices streaming, gaming, or working at the same time. “Canadians deserve the best connectivity experience, and the...

Sony has announced the August lineup for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games (it's fairly light next month). Starting August 5, subscribers will be able to play Lies of P, DayZ, and My Hero One’s Justice 2 at no extra cost. Here’s the full list of games coming to PS Plus on August 5: Lies of P...

Coinbase users in Canada and the United States can now use Samsung Pay to buy crypto directly through the Coinbase mobile app on iOS and Android. The new feature is rolling out gradually to select users and will be available more widely in the coming weeks. With the update, users can make crypto deposits and...

Telus has officially launched its Wi-Fi 7 hardware in British Columbia, with Alberta and Quebec next in line. The new system offers faster speeds, lower latency, and support for more devices at once—aimed at households juggling 4K streaming, gaming, and smart home gadgets. We previously told you about Telus’ Wi-Fi 7 plans when its new...