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Fido Revamps Plans, Now Starting at $34/20GB Like Virgin
Looks like all wireless carriers and their flanker brands are re-working their plans, and now Fido has joined the mix. Just over a week ago Fido was only showing a $34/50GB plan, but now that has been modified as two other plans are now part of the matrix. Here’s what’s available now: $34/20GB 4G $44/50GB...
Apple’s 128GB iPhone 12 on Clearance for $499
Okay, it’s time to get that wallet of yours open again if you’re looking for a new iPhone for your kid or mom and dad. Yesterday we told you how Costco had 256GB versions of Apple’s aging iPhone 12 for $599, but now it appears the retailer continues to restock other variants on its website....
Amazon Canada: Mother’s Day Gift Guides Now Available
Mother’s Day isn’t taking place until Sunday, May 12 this year but Amazon Canada has gift guides already available for the keeners out there. There are categories for Mother’s Day deals, Top 100+ gifts, Gifts from spouse, Gifts from kids, beauty and wellness gifts and clearance gifts. Amazon also has curated deals based on price,...
Apple Plans New M4 Chip for Entire Mac Lineup: Report
What does Apple have in the pipeline for its Mac? According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it’s going to be a new overhaul of chips, with the next Apple Silicon version known as M4, that will feature AI capabilities. Sources tell Gurman the M4 chip is close to production and will debut in three versions for...
Apple to Allow Used Genuine Parts in iPhone Repairs
Apple has announced plans to allow the use of used genuine Apple parts for repairs on select iPhone models starting this fall, in a move it’s calling as reducing environmental impact. “At Apple, we’re always looking for new ways to deliver the best possible experience for our customers while reducing the impact we have on...
CRA Launches Instant ID Verification for Online Tax Services
The Canada Revenue Agency has rolled out a new identity validation service that makes it easier to access online services such as My Account, My Business Account, and Represent a client. This document verification service lets Canadians use government-issued photo ID such as passports or driver's licences to instantly validate their identity and get instant...
Apple Warns iPhone Users Globally of Mercenary Spyware Attacks
Apple has issued a global alert to iPhone users in 92 countries, warning them about potential targeting by mercenary spyware attacks. The notifications were sent out at 12pm PDT on Wednesday, following Apple's detection of attempts to compromise iPhones linked to specific Apple IDs through spyware efforts. According to the warnings seen by TechCrunch, Apple's...
No Frills Launches No Name Mobile Cell Phone Plans [Update]
Loblaws’ No Frills has launched prepaid wireless service No Name Mobile, offering "great quality plans” with “low prices”. No Name Mobile is powered by PC Mobile which runs on Bell’s 4G LTE network. Here are the prices for No Name Mobile, after its auto top-up bonus data is included (when you sign up for pre-authorized...
Spotify: Canadian Artists Seeing Boom in Streaming Earnings
Spotify has unveiled its latest findings for Canadian artists in its annual "Loud & Clear" report, offering an in-depth analysis of the current state of music streaming economics. The report stands out as Spotify says it is the only streaming platform sharing detailed data on yearly earnings by artists, offering a transparent overview of the...
Major Refresh to Sonos App Reported to Arrive Next Month
Sonos is reportedly planning a major overhaul of its mobile app with quality of life changes and improvements made to menus.
Messenger to Support HD Photos, Shared Albums, and More
Meta's Messenger is rolling out a new set of features including HD photos, shared albums and QR codes to share.
Apple Watch Touch Issues: Series 7/8, Ultra 1 also Affected
Back in February, numerous Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 users were reporting “ghost touches” with their smartwatch, essentially the watch looking like it’s been hacked or being taken over by random touches. Apple said shortly afterwards it was investigating the issue and that a software update would be coming to address the issue....