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Here Are This Week’s Best Canadian Cellphone Deals (Aug. 6)
Here are the latest Canadian cellphone plan and device deals, plus other promos from wireless carriers such as Rogers, Telus and Bell, from our partner PlanHub. As always, the promos and plans may change at the last minute, but here they are as of Wednesday, August 6, 2025. This Week's Mobile Price Drops Samsung 25%...
Apple Shifts All iPhone and Watch Glass Production to the U.S.
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...
Apple Plans to Spend $600 Billion on U.S. Manufacturing Push
Looks like the earlier rumour has come true: Apple says it’s stepping up its investment in the U.S. economy, with plans to spend $600 billion over the next four years. That’s an extra $100 billion on top of what it had already promised. Most of the money will go toward expanding its supply chain and...
Here’s Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 5 [VIDEO]
Apple has just released new beta versions of its latest software for developers to download and test, including iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 5.
Google’s Jules AI Coding Tool Now Available to Everyone
Powered by the company’s Gemini 2.5 Pro language model, Google's Jules has completed its testing phase and now supports developers globally.
Instagram Rolls Out Tools to Share Locations, Repost Content, and More
Meta has today rolled out three major updates to Instagram designed to improve how users connect and engage through the app.
Facebook News Ban May End: Ottawa Rethinks Trudeau’s News Law
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is rethinking the controversial Online News Act—and may even replace or rescind it altogether—in an effort to make local news more accessible to Canadians. Speaking Tuesday in West Kelowna, B.C., where he also announced $1 billion in new support for the struggling softwood lumber industry, Carney hinted that the...
Bell Activates Voice Over 5G for iPhones—Here’s What It Means
Bell looks to be expanding its 5G Standalone network rollout, as a new voice feature is being seen by iPhone users running iOS 26 beta 5. According to iPhone in Canada readers, once Bell has rolled out 5G Standalone to select accounts, within iOS 26 beta 5, you will see a toggle for on/off for...
Gemini App Rolls Out Interactive AI Study Tools for Students
Google has unveiled a new suite of Gemini app enhancements to make learning smarter and interactive for students beginning the new year.
OpenAI Teases Big Reveal—Could This Be GPT-5?
OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, have teased a livestream event comign set for Thursday, August 7, 2025. "LIVE5TREAM THURSDAY 10AM PT,” teased OpenAI on X on Wednesday morning. You’ll notice the “S” is represented by a “5”, hinting at the release of GPT-5. That's a 1pm ET event for those on the east coast. https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/1953139020231569685...
Rogers Satellite Toggle Now Available in iOS 26 Beta
Last month, Rogers officially launched its Starlink satellite texting for all Canadians, letting anyone get mobile service when they are in the middle of no where. Rogers says the addition of Starlink’s Direct to Cell service now expands its coverage to 5.4 million square kilometres in Canada. Rogers Satellite is included with the $100/250GB Ultimate...
Apple and Trump to Announce Another $100 Billion Investment: Report
Apple is reportedly gearing up to spend an additional $100 billion to build more of its products in the United States—a move seen as both political and practical as pressure from the White House ramps up. According to Bloomberg, President Donald Trump is expected to make the announcement himself at an event in Washington today,...