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U.S.-Owned Xplore Lobbies Quebec as Starlink Contract Nears End

New Brunwick-based Xplore is lobbying Quebec to subsidize the expansion of fibre-optic infrastructure in rural areas, as the province signals it may not renew its $136-million contract with SpaceX’s Starlink. Xplore began its lobbying efforts on January 1, 2025, petitioning Quebec’s finance ministry for funding to enhance fibre-optic deployment. Jeffrey Edwards, Xplore’s marketing director, confirmed...

Apple Quietly Hikes Mac Upgrade Prices in Canada: What Changed

It’s not getting any cheaper to own a Mac in Canada, depending on what you’re looking to buy. Apple Canada has quietly increased the price of upgrades and it looks to be because of the lower Canadian dollar. iPhone in Canada reader RG emailed us on the weekend to say they noticed notable price increases...

Meta AI Studio Expands to Canada, Letting Users Create Custom AIs

Meta’s AI Studio, which allows users to create, share, and discover custom AIs without coding skills, is now available in Canada and 15 other countries. Last July, Meta launched the AI Studio in the U.S. to start, but now it’s available in Canada, explained a Meta spokesperson to iPhone in Canada. Canadians can now build...

Apple and Metallica Launch New Concert Experience for Vision Pro

Apple is teaming up with Metallica to launch a new immersive concert experience, exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, starting March 14. Filmed during Metallica’s sold-out M72 World Tour finale in Mexico City, the concert features full performances of iconic hits like "Whiplash," "One," and "Enter Sandman." The experience was captured in Apple Immersive Video, offering...

TikTok Says New Screen Time Tools for Parents and Teens Coming

TikTok is launching new tools to help parents guide their teens' app use and encourage healthier online habits. A key update is the Time Away feature, letting parents block TikTok access during certain times, like bedtime or school hours. Parents can set schedules, and while teens can request extra time, parents have the final say....

Clash of Clans Removes Troop Training Time in Major Update

Clash of Clans is making one of its biggest changes yet—removing troop training times in its next update. Soon, players in the Titan League and below will be able to attack without waiting for troops, spells, or siege machines to train. Heroes will also no longer require recovery time after battles, allowing for continuous gameplay....

New Games on Apple Arcade: April 2025

Apple Arcade is set to expand its game lineup with six new titles launching in April, including new entries from the popular Katamari and Space Invaders franchises. Leading the lineup is Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, launching exclusively on Apple Arcade on April 3. This is the first original Katamari game in nearly eight years, where...