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Starlink Internet is Down in Canada, U.S. and Beyond Again [Update] | iPhone in Canada
SpaceX’s Starlink appears to be suffering another outage and it’s affecting users in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, with many stating the outage occured around 9:30pm PT on Sunday evening (12:30am ET on Monday). In Canada, we’re seeing reports of Starlink being down in Alberta, with over 8,000 reports of outages in the past hour
Feds Cover Nearly Half the Cost of $200M Xplore Internet Project | iPhone in Canada
A $200 million fibre-to-the-home internet project is now underway in Newfoundland, with nearly half the cost covered by taxpayers. Ottawa and the provincial government are contributing a combined $92 million through the Universal Broadband Fund, while Xplore is paying the rest. The initiative will extend gigabit-speed internet to about 24,000 rural households by laying 6,000
iPhone 17 Pre-Orders Smash Records in China: Here’s the Popular Pick | iPhone in Canada
Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series has seen record-breaking demand in China, according to sales data from major platforms and customer accounts, even as the launch of the super thin iPhone Air has been pushed back due to eSIM concerns. E-commerce giant JD.com said that within the first minute of pre-orders opening at 8pm on Friday,
Apple to Lose Top AI Exec as Siri Struggles Drag On, Says Report | iPhone in Canada
Apple’s artificial intelligence group is bracing for another shake-up. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports, citing people familiar with the matter, that Robby Walker—a long-time executive tied to the company’s AI strategy—is preparing to leave in the coming weeks. Walker has worn several hats at Apple. He previously led the Siri team, but that role was reassigned
Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Repair Costs in Canada Revealed | iPhone in Canada
Apple has updated its out-of-warranty repair costs in Canada for the new iPhone 17 lineup, and several prices have shifted compared to last year (via MacRumors). For the new iPhone Air, fixing a cracked screen costs $429, while back glass alone is $219. If both the screen and back glass are damaged, the repair runs
This iPhone 17 Pro Sold Out Across Canada in Just 20 Minutes | iPhone in Canada
This morning’s iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air pre-orders were set to start at 5am PT/8am ET, but the Apple Store didn’t go back online until 5-6 minutes after. Apple did have some humour to say, “we love that early energy” on its waiting screen, and then “excited? So are we,” asking people to stay
iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Reserve and Pick Up in Canada is Back | iPhone in Canada
Apple pre-orders are live right now as of 5am PT/8am ET and once again there is an option to reserve the iPhone configuration you want, then pick it up at your local Apple Store. The difference this time around? You need to pay upfront online and not at the time of in-store pick up. For
Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Rules | iPhone in Canada
Apple is holding back shipments of its new iPhone Air in mainland China while it works with regulators on approval for eSIM. The company updated its Chinese website on Friday, replacing the original September 19 release date with the note “release information to be updated later,” according to the SCMP. Pre-orders had been scheduled to
iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Pricing: Rogers, Telus, Bell, Freedom Mobile | iPhone in Canada
The iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air pre-orders have launched in Canada and besides pre-orders from Apple, you can also pre-order from places like Best Buy and Costco. Our major wireless carriers Rogers, Telus, Bell and Freedom Mobile also have iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air pre-orders available. But again, they are pushing hard financing
Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Pre-Orders Now Live in Canada | iPhone in Canada
After holding its special event on Tuesday, Apple has launched pre-orders for its new iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air in Canada. Apple pre-orders for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air can now be completed (as of 5am PT/8am ET; Apple is always a few minutes late) and purchased, ahead of the
Feds Consider Ending Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles | iPhone in Canada
The federal government is looking at whether to scrap heavy tariffs on electric cars from China as EV sales in Canada continue to slide, reports CTV News. A Nanos survey for CTV News found 62 per cent of Canadians either support or somewhat support removing the current 100 per cent tax on Chinese-made EVs. Some
Telus Accuses Rogers of Rigging Ads to Kill Competition and Hurt Consumers | iPhone in Canada
Telus is accusing Rogers of using its control over Canadian media to keep rival ads off the air and off the ice. In a filing with the CRTC in early June and posted to the Commission’s website on Tuesday, Telus claims Rogers and its subsidiaries "have refused to allow Telus to advertise on Rogers’ media
Telus Closes $1.26B Terrion Tower Deal with Pension Giant | iPhone in Canada
Telus has closed a major deal with La Caisse, the nation's second-largest pension fund, selling a 49.9% stake in its wireless tower business Terrion for about $1.26 billion. The deal values Terrion at more than $2.5 billion and will help Telus pay down debt. Terrion is Telus’ tower subsidiary, and even after the deal Telus
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3 Have 5G in Canada—But It’s Disabled | iPhone in Canada
Apple’s latest Apple Watches—the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3—come with 5G hardware inside, but in Canada, the feature is disabled. Federal government filings confirm the Canadian models are identical to the U.S. versions. The Radio Equipment List (REL) shows Apple Watch Series 11 model A3335 was approved for the U.S., Canada, and global
Surprise: Apple Extends Free iPhone Satellite Features in Canada | iPhone in Canada
Apple is giving iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series users another free year of SOS satellite services. The company confirmed this in its press releases tied to its iPhone 17 launch that the free trial has been extended once again. The extension applies to anyone who activated their iPhone 14 or 15 series in a
Apple Execs on iPhone Air: ‘Shockingly Thin’ and ‘Hard to Resist’ | iPhone in Canada
Apple’s new iPhone Air is thinner than three stacked American quarters, and company executives say that’s no accident. In interviews with The Wall Street Journal, Apple design leaders explained why they pushed for such a dramatic new look. “It’s something that we dreamed about for a long time, to make just an incredibly, shockingly thin
Gmail Adding Better Package Tracking and Smarter Promos Tab | iPhone in Canada
Google is rolling out new Gmail features ahead of the holiday shopping season, according to Chris Doan, Director, Gmail, on Thursday. The first change is a new Purchases view, which collects all your receipts and delivery updates in one spot. Instead of digging through your inbox, you’ll see a list of packages and when they’re
Best Buy Canada iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Pre-Orders Start Sept. 12 | iPhone in Canada
If you’re looking to pre-order your iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air on Friday morning, you can do so from Apple Canada, but also Best Buy Canada as well. Best Buy’s website says pre-orders for the new iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air will kick off on Friday, September 12, at 5am PT/8am
Virgin Plus Brings Back 2-for-1 Cineplex Movie Ticket Deal | iPhone in Canada
Bell-owned Virgin Plus customers can once again score 2-for-1 movie tickets at Cineplex Theatres. The offer is available for the next 14 weeks, ending December 14, 2025. Customers (err…members) can grab one promo code every 30 days by filling out their details through Virgin Plus. The code will be sent by text and can be
iPhone 17 Pre-Orders: Costco Is Cheaper Than Apple in Canada | iPhone in Canada
Tomorrow morning is Apple’s pre-orders for the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air. But if you’re looking to get the lowest possible price for your new shiny and expensive iPhone, you might want to take a look at Costco Canada. According to an email received by iPhone in Canada, the big box retailer will also
Sephora Launches on Uber Eats in Canada with $15 Off at Checkout | iPhone in Canada
Canadians can now order Sephora products straight to their door on Uber Eats. The beauty chain has officially launched nationwide on the delivery app, making it the first prestige beauty retailer available on the platform. From makeup to skincare, Sephora items are now available at in-store prices, delivered in as little as 35 minutes. Customers
Freedom Mobile iPhone 17 Pre-Order Date: September 12 | iPhone in Canada
Quebecor’s Freedom Mobile will launch pre-orders for the iPhone 17 Pro this Friday, September 12, the same day Apple’s pre-orders go live. The Freedom Mobile website says the iPhone 17 Pro is “available for pre-order on September 12, 2025 at 8:01am EST”, which is 5:01am PST. That’s 1 minute after Apple’s pre-order time of 5am
Samsung Trolls Apple Hard During iPhone 17 Launch, Again | iPhone in Canada
While Apple was showing off its new iPhone 17 lineup yesterday, during its special event, Samsung US was busy trolling the company on X, yet again. During the livestream, Samsung fired off several sarcastic posts using the cringey hashtag #iCant. “#iCant believe this is still relevant. 💀” — a callback to its 2022 tweet mocking
Public Mobile Adds $10 Bundle for Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video | iPhone in Canada
Telus-owned Public Mobile is giving its customers a way to bundle popular streaming services for cheap. The carrier has teamed up with its sister company Koodo to sign up for Stream+, which combines ads-based or premium versions of Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime into one plan. “Streamline what you stream on,” reads the email obtained
Apple Releases Final Cut Camera 2.0 With ProRes RAW and More | iPhone in Canada
Apple has rolled out Final Cut Camera 2.0 (this announcement was lost amongst iPhone 17 hoopla yesterday), a major update to its free video recording app for iPhone. The new version brings features usually found on professional film cameras, including ProRes RAW recording and genlock synchronization, both supported on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone
Hands-On with iPhone 17, iPhone Air, New Apple Watches and AirPods [VIDEOS] | iPhone in Canada
Yesterday at Apple’s September special event, the company unveiled new AirPods, new Apple Watches and iPhones. New for September are AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and the super thin iPhone Air. At Apple’s event, they always offer a hands-on session for media and below
Sony Launches PlayStation Family App for Parents on iOS and Android | iPhone in Canada
Sony has launched a new app called PlayStation Family, now available on iOS and Android, to help parents manage how their kids use PlayStation consoles. The app puts all of the parental controls in one place, allowing parents to set limits, monitor activity, and adjust settings from their phone instead of the console. In videos
Apple Unveils New Accessories for iPhone 17 Series and iPhone Air | iPhone in Canada
Besides unveiling the new iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, Apple also unveiled new accessories for its latest iPhones. Let’s check them out, shall we? iPhone Air Accessories The iPhone Air Case with MagSafe ($69 CAD) comes in frost and shadow finishes. It’s ultra-thin and translucent, with a frosted interior, glossy exterior, and reinforced polycarbonate
Apple Confirms iOS 26 Release Date for September 15 | iPhone in Canada
At Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ special event today, the company confirmed the release date of iOS 26 for the masses, set for Monday, September 15, 2025. After making Release Candidate (RC) builds available today for iOS 26 and more, we will finally see wide software releases for everyone starting next week. Here are RC builds made
Bell’s 250GB Global Roaming Plan Expands Nationwide After Quebec Launch | iPhone in Canada
Last month Bell launched a global roaming plan to follow the footsteps of Telus and Rogers. The 250GB global roaming plan launched in Quebec only to take on Videotron and cost $70 per month, with roaming available for talk, text and data across 78 countries and territories. But as of September 9 (iPhone 17 launch
Apple Drops ‘Can’t Decide Guide’ to Show Off iPhone 17 Lineup | iPhone in Canada
Apple has released a new YouTube video called The Can’t Decide Guide: A Guided Tour of the New iPhone Family, walking viewers through the entire iPhone 17 family. The video highlights the four models available this year: the iPhone 17, the all-new iPhone Air, and the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Apple Offers iPhone 17 Series 0% Financing in Canada | iPhone in Canada
Apple has gone back and forth on iPhone financing rates in recent years. In 2021, Canadian customers could finance not just iPhones but also iPads and Macs at 0% interest. That changed in 2023, when Apple raised its rates ahead of the iPhone 15 launch, bringing iPhone financing up to 7.99% APR over 24 months—a
Ericsson Layoffs in Canada Hit Former Rogers Cell Tower Workers | iPhone in Canada
Ericsson has cut roughly 100 technical jobs in Canada as part of its ongoing effort to streamline costs and merge local operations with its global workforce. The layoffs were announced to employees on Monday, with final work days set for October 31. Workers were told they would receive severance packages and job transition support. The