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First Apple Watch with Plastic Case Coming–with Lower Cost: Report

The entry Apple Watch SE is set to undergo a major change, switching from its traditional aluminum casing to plastic, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his weekly PowerOn newsletter. Since the Apple Watch’s first debut in 2014, this will be the first time a plastic case is going to be used. Sources tell Gurman...

Fido’s 60GB Plan Gets Unlimited Long Distance to 7 Countries

Rogers-owned Fido has tweaked its 60GB plan, adding unlimited long distance to seven countries (that's after removing it and bringing it back yet again). The $49/60GB plan after automatic payments discount was updated late last week to now include unlimited calls and texts to the US, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, and UK. Last...

ArriveCan App Scandal: No Probe, Says Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Conflict of Interest Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein confirmed that his office is not investigating the ArriveCan app scandal, as it's out of his jurisdiction. Speaking to MPs at the public accounts committee last Thursday, von Finckenstein stated, "No person subject to the act or the code were involved in this matter, and we have no...

Here are Bell and Virgin Plus Back to School Deals for 2024

If you're shopping for back to school deals, our 'Big 3' telecoms have some 'deals' available on their websites. We previously shared deals from Rogers and Fido and also Telus and Koodo. Here are the latest student promotions from Bell and its flanker brand Virgin Plus, below. Phone Deals Bell: iPhone 15 Pro Max for...

Public Mobile Launches 65GB Canada-US Promo, Tweaks Plans Again

Telus-owned Public Mobile has tweaked its plans yet again, this time debuting a new international calling plan on Friday. A new $45/65GB 5G plan includes 1,000 monthly long distance minutes, to go with Canada-US talk, text and data. The long distance minutes include calls from Canada to China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, and...

Fido Removes its 60GB Plan Yet Again

Rogers-owned Fido continues to tweak its plans, and has yet again removed its 60GB plan outside of Quebec. On July 30, we told you Fido removed its $49/60GB plan (after $5 automatic payments discount) from its website, but quickly returned the same day. As of today, the plan is again gone, leaving only the $39/20GB...