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Starting in July, a small group of Montreal transit users will begin testing a new feature that allows them to tap their phone at metro and bus turnstiles using their OPUS card or transit tickets stored digitally. The pilot program, reported by La Presse, is being led by the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM)...

Nike and the LEGO Group are launching a multi-year global partnership aimed at inspiring kids through active and creative play. Starting July 1 (Canada Day), fans can get their hands on the first LEGO x Nike set: a 1,180-piece LEGO Nike Dunk set, designed for builders aged 10 and up. The set includes features like...

Wattpad says it’s entering a new phase focused on its most loyal audience: fan communities. The Toronto-based storytelling platform announced plans to boost support for readers and writers by improving discovery, enhancing community features, and investing more in free user-generated content. In a message shared with iPhone in Canada, Wattpad President Aron Levitz said the...

Over 130 participating EB Games locations in Canada will be hosting a midnight launch for Nintendo Switch 2.

Spotify's 'Following' feed is making it easier to stay up to date on new episodes of your favourite podcasts.

Opera has introduced a brand-new AI-powered browser called Opera Neon that will do work for you. Unlike typical browsers, Neon is designed to understand what you want to do—and then actually do it for you, thanks to an AI agent, which is all the rage right now. AI agents essentially will understand what you need...

End-to-end encrypted messaging app, Telegram, is teaming up with Elon Musk’s AI company xAI in a one-year partnership that will bring the Grok chatbot to over one billion users on the messaging platform. Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the deal on May 28, revealing that Telegram will receive $300 million in cash and equity from...

Apple is preparing a major shake-up in how it names its operating systems, according to people familiar with the company’s plans, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (who continues to slowly leak details from WWDC). Starting later this year, Apple will reportedly move away from version numbers like iOS 18 and switch to a year-based naming format—meaning...

Google Photos celebrates its 10th anniversary by introducing AI-powered editing tools, a redesigned editor, and enhanced memory features for all users.

OpenAI has quietly introduced a new annual subscription plan for ChatGPT users on Apple devices in Canada. The plan costs $249 CAD per year, offering a discount compared to the existing $24.99 CAD monthly ChatGPT Plus plan. By choosing the yearly option, users save $50.88 CAD annually, according to iPhone in Canada reader Francis, who...

Apple's iPhone 16 leads global smartphone sales in Q1 2025, with the company securing five spots in the top 10 best-selling models, according to Counterpoint Research.

Apple's latest Logic Pro update introduces AI-driven tools like Flashback Capture and enhanced Stem Splitter, plus new sound packs for Mac and iPad users.