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Bell Investigates After Key Underwater Cable Cut—Again • iPhone in Canada Blog
Bell is searching for answers after its fibre-optic cable connecting Newfoundland and Nova Scotia was deliberately cut for the second time in a year. The latest incident happened on December 24, nearly a year after the first cut on January 4, 2024. Bell’s networks director, David Joice, confirmed that the cable was intentionally severed, likely
Apple’s M2 MacBook Air Slashed by $200 Ahead of Expected Refresh • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple’s M2 MacBook Air has just received a price cut, ahead of the expected refresh to get M4 chips. Right now, Amazon.ca has cut the M2 MacBook Air with 13.6-inch display down to $1,099, saving you $200 off the retail price. This is for the configuration with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, along
New on Disney+ Canada: March 2025 • iPhone in Canada Blog
Disney+ Canada has revealed today its next lineup of shows and movies and series hitting the streaming service in March 2025. Highlights include the premiere of Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again (there will be a 2 episode premiere), while the premiere of Disney’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is also coming in March. Another new show is
Amazon Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise • iPhone in Canada Blog
Amazon MGM Studios has struck a deal with longtime Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to take creative control of the James Bond franchise. The agreement forms a joint venture, allowing Amazon to oversee future 007 films, while Wilson and Broccoli remain co-owners. “Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond
Rogers Cuts Jobs: Customer Service Staff Hit by Nationwide Layoffs • iPhone in Canada Blog
Well, I guess you can say the ‘Big 3’ telecoms in Canada really do copy each other besides matching wireless plans. We previously learned about Telus and Bell offering severance packages to cut staffing numbers, and now Rogers has laid off staff of its own. Rogers has let go of customer service employees across multiple
Feds Approve Satellite Cell Service to End Wireless Dead Zones • iPhone in Canada Blog
The federal government is moving forward with a plan to improve cell service in rural and remote areas by allowing telecom providers to use satellites to expand coverage. The new policy, announced by Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Thursday, lays the groundwork for companies to offer direct-to-phone satellite connectivity, starting with text messaging later this
Here are Cellphone Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from Feb. 19 • iPhone in Canada Blog
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, February 19, 2025. This Week's Mobile Price Drops Samsung 45%
New Brunswick Pushes Telecoms to Fix Spotty Cellphone Service • iPhone in Canada Blog
New Brunswick is putting pressure on cellphone companies to improve service in rural areas by offering them a major incentive—a five-year contract to provide mobile service for 15,000 government devices, including smartphones and tablets. The catch? To win the deal, companies must show how they will boost coverage in areas where cell service is currently
Amazon Unveils New Eero 7 Lineup, Hits Canada Next Week • iPhone in Canada Blog
Amazon has announced an expansion of its eero Wi-Fi 7 lineup, introducing new eero 7 and eero Pro 7 routers. These new models promise faster speeds, better reliability, and improved connectivity. “We've continued to innovate and have gone well beyond our first home mesh wifi system—there are tens of millions of eero devices that power
How Much RAM Does iPhone 16e Have? Same as iPhone 16 Series • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple’s newest iPhone 16e, the so-called entry and ‘affordable’ model (well, it doesn’t seem that way in Canada) offers access to Apple Intelligence without forking out for an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro. We know Apple has been busying upgrading all of their devices to support Apple Intelligence, which so far has been called
Rogers, Telus, Bell: Who’s Really Winning Canada’s 5G Race? • iPhone in Canada Blog
A new Opensignal report on Canada’s 5G mobile experience has been released, providing insights into how Rogers, Bell, and Telus compare in key performance areas. The data, collected in Q4 2024, highlights shifts in network rankings and user experience. Rogers continues to lead in mobile reliability and consistency, maintaining its position as the most stable
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Premiere Breaks Records on Crave • iPhone in Canada Blog
HBO’s hit series The White Lotus is back, and its Season 3 premiere on Sunday night shattered streaming records on Bell Media's Crave. According to Bell Media, the premiere doubled the viewership of Season 2’s premiere within its first three days. The show has been super popular with its mix of dark humour, social satire
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE: How Do They Compare? • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple’s new iPhone 16e is designed as a budget-friendly option within the iPhone 16 lineup, offering premium features at a lower price (well, that's anything but this year when it comes to the Canadian prices, with starting prices up over $300 compared to 2022). But how does it stack up against the regular iPhone 16
Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Now Streaming on Paramount+ Canada • iPhone in Canada Blog
If you missed out on Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theatres, it’s now available for streaming in Canada on Paramount+. This third instalment of the series has become the highest-grossing Sonic movie ever. You can stream Sonic the Hedgehog 3 now on Paramount+ Canada, along with the first two movies in the Sonic the Hedgehog
Google Play Books Adds Easier Buying Option for Apple Users • iPhone in Canada Blog
Google has made it easier for iPhone and iPad users to buy books in the Google Play Books app. Previously, users could only browse and read ebooks and audiobooks in the app but had to purchase them separately through a web browser. With the new "Get book" button, iOS users can now quickly navigate to
HP Acquires Humane AI Pin Tech for Cool $116 Million USD • iPhone in Canada Blog
HP is making a big move in artificial intelligence by acquiring key technology from Humane, a company known for its AI-powered platform, Cosmos, that also powered its failed AI Pin hardware. As part of the deal, HP is taking over Humane’s AI platform, its team of engineers, and over 300 patents. This $116 million USD
xAI’s Grok 3 Crushes Competition, Becomes Smartest AI Yet • iPhone in Canada Blog
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has released Grok 3, after detailing what it can do last night, and it’s already making history. The AI model smashed records by scoring over 1400 points in the LM Arena, making it the top-ranked AI model right now, outperforming OpenAI’s best systems. When it comes to math, science and
LG OLED C4 TV Sale: Now Cheaper Than Black Friday • iPhone in Canada Blog
LG has slashed the price on its C4 OLED 4K televisions, hitting prices that are lower than Black Friday, plus the lowest prices we’ve seen. The discounts come ahead of what likely is another annual TV refresh. Check out the following sales right now on Amazon.ca: 65-inch LG C4 - $2098 (save $200) 77-inch LG
Apple Music Promo: 50 Cents Per Month for a Limited Time • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple is giving eligible new subscribers a chance to enjoy a free trial of Apple Music for a limited time, at the cost of $2.99 for six months. To redeem the offer, users need to click here and open the Apple Music app and sign in with their Apple account. If the offer doesn’t appear
Canada’s 25% Tariffs on the USA Lists Video Game Consoles, Electric Cars • iPhone in Canada Blog
Did you have a trade war with the U.S. on your bingo card to kick off 2025? After the U.S. slapped a 25% tariff on incoming Canadian goods, in response to the federal government’s apparent inaction on securing the border and fighting the war on fentanyl, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s response was a similar tariff
Sonos Sale Slashes 25% Off Speakers, Soundbars and More • iPhone in Canada Blog
Sonos has launched a sale slashing 25% off its surround sound products, which includes speakers, soundbars, and Surround Sets. You can find a sale on the newest Sub 4, while Era 100 speakers are on sale, along with the Arc soundbar. If you want to save on the newest Arc Ultra soundbar, it's only on
Rogers and Fido Unlock Exclusive Deals–Inside Your iPhone App • iPhone in Canada Blog
Rogers and Fido recently updated their iPhone apps to bring a new section titled, “My Offers”, which debuted this week. According to Rogers and its subsidiary, this new offers section lets you “explore all your personalized offers in one place with the new My Offers tab." Customers will be able to view "exclusive deals made
Freeland Wants to Slap 100% Tariff on Teslas in Trump Pushback • iPhone in Canada Blog
Canadian MP and former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, says she’s ready to fight back again U.S. tariffs from President Donald Trump. Freeland is currently running for the Liberal leadership race, in a bid to become Prime Minister. On Friday, she said if Trump’s tariffs come on February 1, she wants to
WhatsApp Channels are Now Available on the Mac • iPhone in Canada Blog
WhatsApp Channels is a one-way broadcast feature that allows organizations, celebrities, and businesses to share updates with followers directly within WhatsApp. It’s basically like a feed from anyone to broadcast a message. The feature expanded in September 2023 to all users worldwide, including in Canada. Users can follow Channels to receive updates, and content is
New on Prime Video Canada: February 2025 • iPhone in Canada Blog
Amazon's Prime Video has announced new titles and movies coming to the streaming service in Canada in February 2025. Highlights include Prime Monday Night Hockey with the Senators vs. Predators (Feb. 3) and Sharks vs. Jets (Feb. 24). Top releases on Prime Video subscriptions include The White Lotus S3 (Feb. 16), Yellowjackets S3 (Feb. 14),