Feds Tout Cellphone and Internet Prices Keep Falling in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released its 16th annual report comparing wireless and internet pricing in Canada, commissioned by Wall Communications. The report, spanning 84-pages, shows charts comparing the wireless and internet prices of incumbents and other telecom players, compared to G7 peer countries and Australia. “Wireless prices have declined an average of...

Public Mobile’s $15 Low-Cost Plan Appears to Go Against the CRTC

Last week we told you Telus-owned Public Mobile removed its 3G plans, shifting everything to 4G, marking a similar move like Bell-owned Lucky Mobile. But part of the change saw the $15 low-cost plan from Public Mobile also axe its 250MB of data. While the data was removed, unlimited Canada-wide minutes and international messaging was...

Apple Unveils Beats Solo Buds in Canada with Tiny Price

Besides launching Beats Solo 4 earphones today, Apple also unveiled Beats Solo Buds wireless Bluetooth earbuds, for a relatively lower price of $99.95 in Canada. These earbuds have fully custom acoustic architecture and an ergonomic design that fits naturally into the ear, promising up to 18 hours of battery life and compatibility with both iOS...

Gemini Android App Launches in Canada, iOS Rolling Out

After launching Google Gemini in Canada back in February (after some waiting of course), the AI chatbot’s Android app is finally available for download here. You can now download the Gemini mobile app in Google Play, while the iOS rollout within the Google app is coming “over the next couple of weeks." Android users can...

Apple Unveils Beats Solo 4 Headphones in Canada

Apple has launched the next version of its popular headphones, the Beats Solo 4, featuring re-engineered sound technology and improved ergonomic design. Looks like the previous leaks have come true. The new headphones come equipped with custom-built 40mm transducers that minimize electronic artifacts, latency, and distortion, providing users with exceptional clarity and range, according to...

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...

Meta Quest 2 Gets Price Drop in Canada, Accessories Too

Meta has announced significant price reductions for its Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset and accessories, making it more accessible for individuals to dive into the expansive world of VR. The Quest 2 is not just a VR headset; it serves as a gateway to new realms, a social space to connect with friends and...
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Here are Rogers, Telus, Bell Cellphone Plan Changes from April 17

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 17, 2024. Bell Noticeable price changes: Up to $600 off iPhone...

Feds Tout Cellphone and Internet Prices Keep Falling in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has released its 16th annual report comparing wireless and internet pricing in Canada, commissioned by Wall Communications. The report, spanning 84-pages, shows charts comparing the wireless and internet prices of incumbents and other telecom players, compared to G7 peer countries and Australia. “Wireless prices have declined an average of...

Public Mobile’s $15 Low-Cost Plan Appears to Go Against the CRTC

Last week we told you Telus-owned Public Mobile removed its 3G plans, shifting everything to 4G, marking a similar move like Bell-owned Lucky Mobile. But part of the change saw the $15 low-cost plan from Public Mobile also axe its 250MB of data. While the data was removed, unlimited Canada-wide minutes and international messaging was...

Virgin Plus Debuts 5-Year Internet Price Lock, Only in Quebec  

Bell-owned Virgin Plus has launched a new offer for customers in Quebec, offering what it says is a 5-year Price Lock on its unlimited internet plans. For all Virgin Plus Unlimited Internet plans activated on or after April 11, 2024, customers can get a 5-year price lock as long as they do not change their...

Fido Offering $30/60GB Promo Plan and More, Check Your Account

If you’re a customer with Rogers-owned Fido, you may want to check your account for some special offers targeting certain existing users. Fido customers are seeing the following promo plans being offered right now, according to RFD users with data at 4G speeds: $30/60GB $30/70GB $35/70GB $35/80GB $40/90GB $45/100GB $50/110GB Below is a screenshot shared...

Public Mobile Axes 3G Plans, Just Like Lucky Mobile

Telus-owned Public Mobile has axed its 3G plans, leaving only 4G and 5G plans. The move matches what Bell-owned Lucky Mobile did last week, as we first told you about. Here are the plans as of writing on Public Mobile’s website for 4G as of writing: $15 Canada talk and international text $21/3GB ($19 on...

New Bell Ad-Supported Channels Launch on LG, Samsung TVs

Bell Media has launched 10 new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels, now available in English and French on LG Channels, and slated for release on Samsung TV Plus later this quarter. These channels are integrated into television channel guides, offering free content powered by ads. “With the debut of our FAST channels, Bell Media...

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...

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...

Apple Watch Series 9 is on Sale: Save $110 Off Right Now

Apple has discounted its latest Apple Watch Series 9 at various authorized retailers, including Amazon.ca. Right now, Amazon Canada has both the 41mm and 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 on sale for $478.99. Yes, that’s right, both sizes are the same price when usually the 45mm is more expensive. Maybe a pricing error? Costco has...

Apple Watch Series 8 LTE on Sale for $300 Off Right Now

If you’re looking for an Apple Watch Series 8, this might be the time to open your wallet. Sport Check has 41mm and 45mm LTE versions on sale for $300 off. Typically, the cellular versions are more expensive than regular Wi-Fi only configurations. 41mm: $358.98 (save 45%; $300 off) 45mm: $398.98 (save 45%; $300 off)...