Apple Launches Super Thin iPad Pro with OLED Displays

Apple has just announced the release of its latest iPad Pro, now the thinnest Apple product ever created. This is happening right now at its iPad special event, where the company also announced a new iPad Air. The new iPad Pro is available in 11-inch and 13-inch models still, featuring a sleek design in silver...

Apple Unveils iPad Air in 11″ and 13″, Starting Storage Doubles

Apple has introduced an updated version of the iPad Air for 2024, featuring two screen sizes for the first time—a 11-inch and a new 13-inch model. The 13-inch variant offers 30% more screen real estate compared to its smaller counterpart and is equipped with double the bass in its audio output due to enhanced landscape...

Freedom Mobile Internet and TV with Promo Pricing Lands May 7

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile is set to reintroduce its home internet services and launch a new customizable TV option, aiming to provide a comprehensive and affordable entertainment package to its postpaid customers. Freedom's internet offerings utilize Rogers' cable network infrastructure, delivering speeds ranging from 30Mbps to 1Gbps. The services are initially available in select areas, with...

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max: Best-Selling Smartphone Globally in Q1

In Q1 of 2024, Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max was as the best-selling smartphone, marking the first time this model has topped sales charts in a non-seasonal quarter. According to Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker, the top 10 list for Q1 2024 was dominated by Apple and Samsung, each claiming five spots....

Public Mobile Starts Switching All Customers to New Points Program

Back in March, Telus-owned Public Mobile announced it was going to end its legacy rewards program in May, and the company has started to follow through on its plan. On Saturday, iPhone in Canada readers relayed to us that they started receiving text notifications from Public Mobile that they had automatically joined the new Public...
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Here are Rogers, Telus, Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from May 1

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, May 1, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Up to $600 off iPhone...

Amazon Prime Day Deals in Canada are Back This July

Amazon’s Prime Day deals are set to return in Canada this July, announced the company on Friday. This will be Amazon’s 10th anniversary of its Prime Day event, which offers exclusive deals for Prime members. "I’m thrilled to share that Prime Day will be back this July! This will be Amazon’s 10th Prime Day, and...

Apple Watch Series 9/SE on Sale, Includes Free Beats Earphones

If you’re looking for a sale on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE, check out the bonus offer over at The Source. Right now, with your Apple Watch purchase you can get a free pair of Beats Studio Buds, worth $189.99. Here’s what’s on sale: Series 9 45mm - $519 (save $70) same...

Google Pixel Phones and Wearables Get Price Cut on Amazon

Amazon Canada has price cut Google’s Pixel smartphones and wearables, including those from Fitbit. Check out what's on sale right now... Google Pixel 8 Pro - 128GB - Obsidian: $1,049.00 (-22%, List Price: $1,349.00) Google Pixel Watch 2 - WiFi - Gold/Hazel: $399.99 (-16%, Was: $479.00) Google Pixel Watch - Champagne Gold Stainless Steel Case,...
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Here are Rogers, Telus, Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from April 24

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, April 24, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Up to $600 off iPhone...

Freedom Mobile Internet and TV with Promo Pricing Lands May 7

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile is set to reintroduce its home internet services and launch a new customizable TV option, aiming to provide a comprehensive and affordable entertainment package to its postpaid customers. Freedom's internet offerings utilize Rogers' cable network infrastructure, delivering speeds ranging from 30Mbps to 1Gbps. The services are initially available in select areas, with...

Public Mobile Starts Switching All Customers to New Points Program

Back in March, Telus-owned Public Mobile announced it was going to end its legacy rewards program in May, and the company has started to follow through on its plan. On Saturday, iPhone in Canada readers relayed to us that they started receiving text notifications from Public Mobile that they had automatically joined the new Public...

Telus Launches AI Chatbot Powered by ChatGPT

Telus has introduced a new generative AI customer support tool on Telus.com, a partnership with Fuel iX and Microsoft OpenAI Service, with the latter bringing access to ChatGPT. This new generative AI support tool has successfully handled over 50,000 customer queries, improving information accessibility by 28% compared to traditional site searches, says Telus, noting it...

Public Mobile Brings Back Canada-US Plans for a Limited Time

Telus-owned Public Mobile just can’t make up its mind, as it has brought back Canada-US plans after removing them last month. As of today, Public Mobile is showing the following Canada-US 5G plans for a limited time, available for new and existing subscribers. Time to make changes for your next renewal if you're an existing...

Koodo ‘Winback’ 2024: $25/30GB Plan Tries to Lure You Back

Telus-owned Koodo is again offering a special ‘winback’ plan to bring back former customers. The latest winback plan is a $25 per month offering that includes 30GB of data. This $25/30GB bring your own phone plan includes 4G data speeds ($13/1GB overages), unlimited nationwide calling and messaging, the usual extras like caller ID, etc, plus...

Telus CEO’s $21 Million Pay Faces ‘No’ Vote by Proxy Advisor Firm

Telus CEO Darren Entwistle has reclaimed his title as the highest-paid telecom executive in Canada, and now a proxy advisor firm is arguing against his massive pay day. In 2023, Entwistle received $21.06 million, a substantial increase from previous years. This figure included a $1.6 million salary and a $1.32 million cash bonus, with the...

How to Watch: Stream 2024 NHL Playoffs in Canada

Today kicks off the 2024 NHL playoffs as 16 teams battle it out for the Stanley Cup, with playoff hockey marking the best time of the year for fans, especially since we have four Canadian teams in the postseason this year. How to watch and stream the 2024 NHL playoffs in Canada? You’ll be able...

How to: Watch Solar Eclipse Online Livestream in Canada

Today is the day where a once-in-a-lifetime event will take place with a total solar eclipse, where the moon will pass by in front of the sun and cast its shadow (umbra) on Earth. In order to see the total solar eclipse live, you’ll need to be in a location where the path of totality...

How to Use iPhone Express Mode on TTC: Tap to Pay without Unlocking

Last month, when we wrote about Ontario debuting its One Fare program, we noted that PRESTO Apple Wallet support was still missing in action on the TTC. But despite the lack of official PRESTO card support in Apple Wallet on the iPhone, it’s still possible to use the latter to tap to pay—without unlocking your...

How to Watch: 2024 Oscars in Canada Live Stream

It’s that time of the year, when Hollywood comes together for the annual Academy Awards. The 96th Oscars are set to take place live on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Here’s how you can watch the 2024 Oscars live in Canada. For 2024, the 96th Oscars will take place at a new time of 4pm PDT/7pm...

How to Move from Android to iPhone [Tutorial]

Apple has shared a new video detailing how to move from Android to iPhone. The tutorial was shared on its Apple Support YouTube channel. Essentially, the steps are simple. You first need to verify that your Android phone’s contents will fit on your new iPhone or iPad. You should also update Chrome on your Android...

How to Open Control Center on Apple Vision Pro

We all know how to use Control Center on our iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, but what about on Apple’s latest Vision Pro headset? How to open Control Center on the Vision Pro? Apple has shared a video tutorial detailing how to do just that. All you have to do is look up, then...

How to Turn on Apple Vision Pro Accessibility Features [VIDEO]

Apple's Vision Pro headset also features numerous accessibility features, like the rest of the company's devices. A recent video tutorial shared by the Apple Support channel on YouTube detailed some of the accessibility features available. Dwell Control enables users to interact with the Vision Pro without physical gestures. Instead, simple head movements, wrist actions, or...

Apple’s M1 MacBook Air on Sale for $799, Save $500

If you’re looking for a ‘cheap’ Apple laptop, the company’s M1 MacBook Air has been slashed down to $799 over at The Source and Amazon Canada, saying that it’s a discount of $500 off. The M1 MacBook Air first debuted back in November 2020, so the laptop is coming up to four years old. The...

Apple M2 Mac mini on Sale for $599, Certified Open Box

If you’re in the market for a Mac mini, the company’s smaller desktop computer with M2 is available for $599.99, as part of Geek Squad certified open box specials over at Best Buy. Apple currently sells this same Mac mini for $799 new, so you're saving $200 here for an open box computer that's been...

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...

Canva Acquires Affinity, Makers of Popular Mac Photo Editor

Australia-based Canva announced it will acquire the British makers of photo editing software, Affinity, which has popular apps for Mac, iPad and Windows users. Affinity has over 3 million users worldwide that use its professional design software, including Designer 2, Photo 2 and Publisher 2. "While our last decade at Canva has focused heavily on...

Watch: Man with Neuralink Implant Controls MacBook by Thinking

This afternoon, Elon Musk’s Neuralink introduced the world to its first human clinical trial participant: Nolan, a 29-year-old who became a quadriplegic following a diving accident eight years ago. The Neuralink chip, implanted in Nolan’s brain, has enabled him to play chess and control his Apple MacBook Pro cursor with his mind, which is pretty...

Apple Canada Refurbished M3 iMac Now Available

Apple Canada launched refurbished M3 iMac desktops in its online store for the first time, made available on Monday (via MacRumors). The M3 iMac launched last October and refurbished units are now in Canada, after debuting in the U.S. back in February. M3 Chip iMac, 8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU, Green: $1,439.00, Save $260.00 M3 Chip...

Apple Debuts 2024 Pride Edition Watch Band and Wallpapers 

Apple is set to release a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop along with a matching watch face and dynamic wallpapers for iOS and iPadOS. These new products are part of Apple's efforts to support LGBTQ+ equality. Starting May 22, customers can order the new Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop on Apple.ca, with...

Bell Increasing Prices of Fibe Internet, Older Apple Watch Plans

Bell is set to increase pricing for select customers on Fibe internet and also those on older Apple Watch plans, iPhone in Canada has learned. A message to customers on Bell statements and within accounts mentions starting July 1, 2024, prices are going up $5 per month for internet. In the statement we saw, a...

Freedom Mobile Expands Apple Watch Plans Nationwide with Extra Data

Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile has expanded its Apple Watch plan to now make it available nationwide, plus ramping up the data allotment. Freedom Mobile has been texting customers according to iPhone in Canada readers, saying they “continue to make good on our promise to improve your service." The company has also increased the 1GB of Freedom data...

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....

Apple Watch Series 8 Price Drop Saves You $240

Apple Watch Series 8 just saw a major price cut at The Source, with both 41mm and 46mm GPS versions on sale. According to The Source online, we’re seeing the following major discounts: 41mm Series 8: $299 (save $230; regular price $529; 43% off) 45mm Series 8: $329 (save $240; regular price $569; 46% off)...

Apple Axes Plan for In-House Apple Watch Displays: Report

Apple’s plans for in-house made Apple Watch displays using microLED tech has been axed, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The reason for the project cancellation? Sources claim it was due to high cost and complexity with the plan. The result now is Apple reorganizing its display engineering teams and also cutting jobs in the U.S...