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Quebec Pushes Ahead With Starlink Deal–Despite U.S. Tariffs • iPhone in Canada Blog
The Quebec government is moving forward with a new contract to install SpaceX’s Starlink internet in remote courthouses, even as tensions rise over new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, reports the Montreal Gazette (via Tesla North). The $826,000 contract was awarded to an Alberta-based company to install and provide monthly Starlink service in rural courthouses.
Nomad Launches 15% Off Sitewide Sale for Limited Time • iPhone in Canada Blog
Nomad is kicking off a short sitewide sale offering 15% off most products starting today, April 1 through April 3. The discount applies automatically with the promo code FOOLS15 at checkout. The sale excludes backordered items and third-party accessories. Nomad says the following items are among their best-sellers: 65W Slim Power Adapter — Compact charger
Amazon Teaches Coding Through Indigenous Music to 30K Students • iPhone in Canada Blog
Amazon has relaunched its national education program Your Voice is Power, which combines computer science lessons with Indigenous music and social justice education. The 2025 edition kicked off with a launch event in Regina, featuring a performance by JUNO Award-winning Cree artist Sebastian Gaskin. The program is free for teachers and students in grades 7
Public Mobile Launches 100GB Canada-US-Mexico Plan • iPhone in Canada Blog
Telus-owned prepaid brand Public Mobile has revised its 5G Canada-US-Mexico plans with talk, text and data, once again. Here are Public Mobile’s 5G Plans (Canada-US-Mexico) as of today, April 1, 2025: $29/10GB (NEW; was 20GB) + 250 (was 100) international minutes $35/60GB + 500 international minutes $45/80GB (NEW; was 100GB) + 1000 international
Fido Sets End Date for its 60GB and 80GB Plans • iPhone in Canada Blog
Rogers-owned Fido has set an end date for its plans with 60GB and 80GB data. Here are Fido’s plans as of today, April 1: $35/3GB $37.50/2GB $39/60GB + unlimited calling to select countries (ends April 14) $55/80GB + unlimited calling to select countries (ends April 14) As you can see the end date for these
ChatGPT’s New Image Generator is Now Free for All to Try • iPhone in Canada Blog
OpenAI has officially rolled out its newest image generation to all ChatGPT free-tier users, as announced by CEO Sam Altman yesterday. The new feature allows users to create AI-generated images directly in chat, with some increased capabilities (like turning all images into the trending Studio Ghibli style). “ChatGPT image gen now rolled out to all
Public Mobile Sets Deadline for 20GB and 50GB Promo Plans • iPhone in Canada Blog
Telus-owned Public Mobile continues to tweak its plans page. After we told you about the 5G plans getting a shake-up, we now have end dates for recent promo 4G plans. Here are Public Mobile’s 4G Plans (all Canada-wide) as of today: $19/1GB (Limited time) $24/4GB $26/20GB (NEW: ends April 2) $29/50GB (NEW: ends April 2)
You Can Now Download iOS 18.4 for iPhone and More • iPhone in Canada Blog
You can now download iOS 18.4 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.4 for iPad, along with a tonne of other software updates for Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro. Apple says, "This update introduces 8 new emojis, a new Sketch Style option in Image Playground, recipes in Apple News+, and enhancements to better
Last Chance: Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals Up to 55% Off • iPhone in Canada Blog
Today is the final day for Amazon Canada's Big Spring Sale and it has shared a list of deals where you can save up to 55% off, ranging from various electronics, to home items and more. All the sales end tonight, March 31, 2025. Check out the deals below: Electronics SANSI 200W Equivalent A21 LED
Alexa+ Early Access Debuts, But Key Features Missing For Now • iPhone in Canada Blog
Amazon’s new AI-powered assistant, Alexa+, launched early access today for users in the U.S.—but not everything shown off during last month’s launch event will be ready, according to internal documents and people familiar with the rollout. While Alexa+ is expected to bring smarter voice interactions and advanced AI tools to Amazon devices, internal company materials
Rogers to Drop $11 Billion on NHL Rights in New 12-Year Deal: Report • iPhone in Canada Blog
The NHL is close to finalizing a massive new Canadian TV rights deal with Rogers, worth about $11 billion CAD ($7.7 billion USD), according to Sportico. The deal would more than double the league’s current agreement with Rogers. If approved by NHL team owners in the coming days, the deal could be officially announced this
Google’s Latest $27/Month AI Chatbot Is Now Free in Canada • iPhone in Canada Blog
Google launched its latest AI model Gemini 2.5 Pro last week, originally made available to paid users, but now it’s going free for all (for now anyways). The announcement was made over the weekend, Google saying it’s moving fast to get the upgraded model into more hands. The experimental version of Gemini 2.5 Pro can
Apple Vision Pro App for iPhone Now Available for Download • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple has released a new iPhone app designed to help users manage their Vision Pro headset and discover new content for it. The app, now available for download (requires iOS 18.4 for iPhone which was released today, alongside visionOS 2.4 and more), allows users to browse spatial experiences, find exclusive content, and stay up to
Apple Sued Over iPhone 16 AI Claims in Canada-Wide Lawsuit • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in British Columbia that accuses the company of misleading advertising over the iPhone 16’s AI features, reports the Vancouver Sun. The lawsuit, filed in B.C. Supreme Court, claims Apple promised new artificial intelligence capabilities in its marketing of the iPhone 16 series but failed to deliver. It alleges
Apple’s Vision Pro Finally Gets AI Features with visionOS 2.4 • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple has released visionOS 2.4 today, which finally brings AI-powered features to its pricey Vision Pro headset—but only for users with their device and Siri set to U.S. English. With today’s release of visionOS 2.4 and more, Apple Intelligence will bring the Writing Tools feature that can rewrite, proofread, summarize, or help generate content using
Apple Testing M5 iPad Pro, Launch Expected Later This Year: Report • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple is testing a new iPad Pro powered by its next-gen M5 chip, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The updated iPad Pro models, which are reportedly codenamed J817, J818, J820, and J821, are in advanced testing and expected to enter production in the second half of 2025. If all goes
Apple Readies AI Doctor to Take On Your Health, Says Report • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple is working on a major update to its Health app, and it could launch as early as next year with iOS 19.4, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Sunday PowerOn newsletter. The new project, dubbed Project Mulberry (originally it was called Project Quartz), includes a built-in AI health coach that aims to offer
Fortnite Down: Can’t Login and More Confirmed by Epic Games [Update] • iPhone in Canada Blog
Update March 29, 12:07pm PDT: Fortnite is back online now. Our original story is below. Are you back to playing Fortnite? https://twitter.com/FortniteStatus/status/1906040270333804953 === Fortnite players are still running into problems logging in and joining games, despite a statement from the company overnight claiming the issue was resolved. At 8:42 p.m. PDT on Friday, Fortnite said
AirPods Max Get $180 Price Cut at Another Major Retailer • iPhone in Canada Blog
After we told you about Walmart slashing Apple’s latest AirPods Max with USB-C, now we’re seeing the same discount hit another retailer. It seems Apple is eager to allow authorized resellers to sell more AirPods Max headsets are a price that’s somewhat reasonable--but still pretty expensive. Costco.ca has all colours of the AirPods Max down
Telus Tailors Cell Tower Sale to Woo U.S. Buyers, Avoid Ottawa: Analysts • iPhone in Canada Blog
Telus is looking to sell a major stake in its cellphone tower network — and it’s doing so in a way designed to draw in U.S. buyers while avoiding federal government pushback, according to analysts. The telecom is looking to offload 49.9% of its 3,000 wireless towers, a deal that could bring in between $1
Telus Offers $35 ‘Winback’ Plan with Canada-US-Mexico Coverage • iPhone in Canada Blog
A Telus customer in B.C. shared on RedFlagDeals yesterday that they received a strong "winback" offer after missing an initial call from the Burnaby-based telecom. The user called Telus' winback line at 1-833-896-0450 in the afternoon and was first offered a 200GB 5G+ Canada/U.S./Mexico plan for $45/month ($50 base minus $5 for autopay). After saying
Freedom Mobile Launches 150GB Canada-US-Mexico Plan • iPhone in Canada Blog
Freedom Mobile has continued to tweak its Canada-US-Mexico plans, this time making its $55 per month plan even better. The $55/month plan used to included 100GB, but now there’s a 50GB bonus, taking it to 150GB total. This 50GB bonus also applies to the $59/month plan that includes a free Apple Watch Series 10. Here
Bell Quietly Cuts Workers From its Acquired Internet Brands • iPhone in Canada Blog
Bell has cut more jobs this week as it continues to shrink parts of its business that handle smaller, independent internet brands it previously acquired. A Bell spokesperson confirmed to iPhone in Canada that "a small number of reductions took place yesterday" as the company simplifies its internet services portfolio, without specifying numbers. Bell says
AirPods Max Drop to Lowest Price Yet with 27% Off Deal • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple’s newest AirPods Max, which only gained a USB-C port and some new colours last September, are on sale for 27% off. Walmart.ca has AirPods Max priced at $599, saving you $180 off the Apple.ca retail price of $679. It’s crazy that after all these years AirPods Max have not seen a MSRP price drop,
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Here are the Trending Deals in Canada • iPhone in Canada Blog
Amazon Canada’s Big Spring sale continues and on the fourth day, we’re seeing some new trending deals. You can get big savings on select Apple and Amazon products, while Dyson and other home items are also on sale. Check out the top trending deals in Canada below, according to Amazon: Electronics All-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X in Major Deal—‘Only the Beginning’ • iPhone in Canada Blog
Elon Musk’s xAI, his artificial intelligence company, has acquired X, in an all-stock transaction, according to an announcement on Friday afternoon. The deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, after accounting for X's $12 billion debt. That’s just over a whopping $160 billion CAD as the combined value of both companies.
Amazon Luna Now Has EA Games in Canada: Here are the Titles • iPhone in Canada Blog
Amazon’s cloud gaming service Luna has just expanded to Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, and Luxembourg—and it’s bringing major titles from Electronic Arts along for the ride. Luna+ subscribers can now stream Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Dead Space without needing a console or downloads. More EA games, including entries from the
Google Launches Hotel Price Alerts in Canada: How to Sign Up • iPhone in Canada Blog
As summer approaches, Google has rolled out a new feature to help travellers save money on hotel bookings. The Hotel Price Tracking tool is now live globally and works just like Google Flights price tracking. Once turned on, it sends email alerts when prices drop on hotels that match your search. Here’s how to use
Northvolt Wipeout: Quebec Loses $270 Million in EV Gamble • iPhone in Canada Blog
Quebec’s $270 million investment in the Swedish parent company of battery maker Northvolt is gone, the provincial government confirmed on Wednesday. “The value of that amount is considered lost,” said Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Christine Fréchette, during a press conference, as reported by La Presse. The investment was part of a broader
Fizz Launches $29/50GB Promo Plan, But Only in These Provinces • iPhone in Canada Blog
Videotron’s prepaid and digital-only brand Fizz has launched a new mobile plan offering 50GB of 4G data with talk and text in Canada for $29 per month. According to Fizz in an email to iPhone in Canada, the limited-time deal is available now through March 31, 2025, for new and existing Fizz customers in Alberta,
Garmin Connect+ Paid Plans Debut: Here’s Canadian Pricing • iPhone in Canada Blog
Garmin has launched a new paid subscription plan called Garmin Connect+, giving users access to expanded health and fitness tools through its mobile app. The company says the new subscription brings more personalized insights, real-time workout features, and extra coaching support—while keeping the core Garmin Connect experience free for all users. Connect+ introduces a feature