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Freedom Mobile Debuts $39/20GB Promo Plan, Ramps Up Bonus Data

Videotron’s Freedom Mobile has ramped up its plans, offering a $39 promo plan with 20GB of data that includes 3GB of nationwide data and unlimited talk and text. Meanwhile, other Freedom Mobile plans now also include a 10GB bonus data as well. As it stands, here’s what’s available for bring your own phone customers: $39/20GB...

Telus Pledges Millions for Alberta Wildfire Relief, Waives Overages

In an effort to provide assistance during the devastating wildfires in Alberta, Telus and its affiliated foundations have announced an initial commitment of $5 million in cash donations and in-kind contributions to local grassroots charities and organizations in the province, said the company on Monday. The funds will be directed toward supporting first responders and...

Bell ‘5G Standalone’ iPhone Setting Now Available

Bell issued a carrier settings update on Saturday, bringing a new ‘5G Standalone’ network setting for compatible iPhone users. According to iPhone in Canada reader Ryan, a carrier settings update hit his iPhone 14 Pro Max on Saturday. What does ‘5G Standalone’ do when you turn it on? Apple says it “uses 5G for all...

Microsoft Teams Unveils New Backgrounds for Video Calls

Microsoft Teams has released a major update to its in-app background library, offering users a wide range of virtual backgrounds for their video calls. The new backgrounds, which began rolling out recently, have been designed to address the concerns of the modern workforce, including collaboration, well-being, productivity, and focus, says Microsoft. Microsoft says Teams video...

Apple CEO Tim Cook Says AI Rollout Will Remain ‘Thoughtful’

During the company’s Q2 earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked about his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and how the company is incorporating it into its products and services. While Cook did not comment on Apple's product roadmaps, he emphasized the importance of being "deliberate and thoughtful" in approaching AI integration....