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Samsung Galaxy S25 Canadian Pricing Tops Out at Over $2,400 • iPhone in Canada Blog
Samsung today launched its Galaxy S25 series smartphones, including the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the devices have increased performance, better on-device AI processing, and camera upgrades like a 50MP ultrawide sensor, Virtual Aperture, and 10-bit HDR, while there's a new One UI 7. The Galaxy S25 series
Barclays Slashes Ratings for Canadian Telcos Amid Sector Turmoil • iPhone in Canada Blog
Barclays has downgraded Rogers to "Equal Weight" and Bell to "Underweight," citing ongoing challenges in Canada’s telecom sector, including price wars and slowing growth. “The Canadian telecom operating environment may continue to see headwinds for a while and stretched balance sheets leave little room for error,” Barclays wrote. The report highlighted aggressive pricing by Rogers
Public Mobile Sets End Date for its 4G Promo Plans • iPhone in Canada Blog
Telus-owned Public Mobile has now set an end date for its promo 4G plans. The carrier’s website now lists January 27 as the end date for the following 4G plans which include unlimited Canada-wide calling and messaging (these plans aren't anything exciting at all): $19/1GB $23/6GB $29/20GB These plans join the existing 5G Canada-US-Mexico plans:
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Here–But You Have to Donate First • iPhone in Canada Blog
The annual Bell Let’s Talk Day mental health initiative is back. This time around, Bell says if you donate first, they will match donations. Until midnight today, Bell says for every $5 donation you make, they will match it (up to $1 million in total). You can donate by texting YOUTH to 45678. Your wireless
Winter Power Backup Guide: How to Pick the Best Home Battery • iPhone in Canada Blog
We’re deep in the heart of winter in Canada (well, except for mild places like Victoria), and with power outages becoming more common during storms, many families are searching for reliable backup solutions. Home battery systems offer a quiet, indoor-friendly option to keep essential devices running during outages. Here's a breakdown of what you need
Samsung Unveils Ultra-Thin S25 Edge, Beats iPhone 17 ‘Air’ to Market • iPhone in Canada Blog
Galaxy S25 Edge: Image via @chehonz201 Samsung today unveiled its S25 series smartphones but also had a “one more thing” moment. The company teased the upcoming S25 Edge at the end of its keynote, which is an ultra-thin smartphone coming in the first half of 2025. It will be priced below the $1,299 US starting
‘1923’ Season 2 Release Date in Canada Revealed by Paramount+ • iPhone in Canada Blog
The highly anticipated second season of Taylor Sheridan's drama series ‘1923' will premiere on Sunday, February 23, 2025, exclusively on Paramount+, and will be available in Canada. This release date marks the return of the Dutton family's gripping saga, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Season 2 follows Jacob (Ford) and Cara (Mirren) as they
Your WhatsApp Status Can Now Be Shared to Facebook and Instagram • iPhone in Canada Blog
Meta has announced plans to let users connect WhatsApp to its Accounts Center, making it easier to manage features across its apps like Facebook and Instagram. The update will roll out over the next few months said Meta on Tuesday. Users who link their WhatsApp accounts can cross-post WhatsApp Status updates to Facebook or Instagram
Trump Open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison Buying TikTok, as Bids Line Up • iPhone in Canada Blog
During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump floated the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok, while also proposing that the U.S. government take a significant share of the transaction. Yesterday, on the day of his inauguration as the 47th President, Trump signed an executive order to pause the ban
iOS 18.3 RC and More Released for Developers, Public Launch Imminent • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple today has released the final versions of its beta software for developers, signalling an imminent public release soon, likely next week. Release Candidate (RC) builds mean they are the final releases before versions make their way to all users. iOS 18.3 RC is out today, along with other equivalents. Here’s what’s available for download
Netflix Just Increased Prices in Canada: Here are the Changes • iPhone in Canada Blog
Netflix is increasing prices for most of its plans in Canada, according to its latest Q4 shareholder letter from today. The streaming service saw revenue up 16% year-over-year to $10.2 billion US, while it now has 301.6 million subscribers globally, with Q4 adding 18.9 million subs. That's a good quarter for Netflix, which has sent
Telus Launches Crunchyroll with Discounted Pricing Promo • iPhone in Canada Blog
Telus has partnered with anime streaming network Crunchyroll to offer subscriptions directly to its customers. Crunchyroll is available as a standalone service, but if you bundle it with Telus Stream+, you can save 10% on the monthly subscription. Crunchyroll has over 1,000 shows and 200 East Asian dramas, ad-free. Subscribers can also access new episodes
Rogers and Toronto International Film Festival Sign Major Deal • iPhone in Canada Blog
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has signed a new three-year agreement with Rogers, making the company the official Presenting Partner of the Festival and the TIFF People’s Choice Award until 2027. This partnership builds on the success of TIFF 2024, which saw a record 700,000 attendees and hundreds of filmmakers and stars--with Rogers as
Anker iPhone 16 Charger and USB-C Cable Bundle 2-Pack on Sale for $19 • iPhone in Canada Blog
Reliable accessory maker Anker has an iPhone 16 charging bundle on sale right now on Amazon.ca, that is a pretty good deal. Here’s what you get in this bundle: 2 x 20W Fast Wall Charger with dual USB-C and USB A ports 2 x USB-C 5-foot cables This bundle is normally $26, but is on
Wealthsimple Launches 2% Match Promo for RRSP and More • iPhone in Canada Blog
Toronto-based Wealthsimple has launched a new ‘Big Winter Bundle’ promo, where it is offering up a 2% bonus when you transfer in at least $15,000. The investment service is app-based along with a web interface and looks to rival big Canadian banks. According to the promo, there’s a 2% match on RRSP transfers, while all
Sonos Arc Hits Clearance at Costco: Includes Bonus Apple Gift Card • iPhone in Canada Blog
Costco.ca and warehouses now have the Sonos Arc soundbar with Dolby Atmos on clearance, priced at $798.99. Other retailers such as Amazon.ca have the Arc on sale for $849, so Costco is still cheaper. The reduced price still qualifies the Sonos Arc for the Apple Gift Card bonus, which is valid until March 31, 2025.
New on Disney+ Canada: February 2025 • iPhone in Canada Blog
Disney+ Canada has released its list of new titles and movies coming to the streaming service in February 2025. Highlights include the premiere of Season 23 of the Family Guy, plus Pixar’s first original series called Win or Lose. The Season 5 premiere of 9-1-1: Lone Star is also coming too, while Season 6 of
X Rolling Out Dedicated Video Tab in its Mobile App • iPhone in Canada Blog
X has started rolling out a dedicated video tab in its mobile app, allowing users to gain instant access to videos. “An immersive new home for videos is rolling out to users in the US today,” announced X on Sunday evening. Unfortunately, this video debut is only for the US at the moment and not
TikTok Survives U.S. Shutdown Drama With Last-Minute Trump Move • iPhone in Canada Blog
Well, that was pretty shortlived. TikTok announced it is coming back online in the United States after reaching an agreement with its service providers. The move follows President-elect Donald Trump’s assurances that those supporting TikTok’s operations won’t face penalties under a new law targeting the app. "We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity
TikTok Warns of Shutdown on Jan. 19 Without Last-Minute Deal • iPhone in Canada Blog
Short form video app TikTok has announced on Friday it may shut down in the U.S. on January 19, unless the Biden administration provides assurances to key service providers about the app’s future. The announcement comes as the app faces pressure from a U.S. law requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its stake
Bell Launches Crave + TSN Streaming Bundles: What You Need to Know • iPhone in Canada Blog
Bell Media has launched new subscription bundles that combine Crave with TSN or RDS, offering savings compared to individual subscriptions. "Combining Crave, TSN, and RDS as new bundle options provides unbeatable value and makes it even easier for viewers to access their favourite hit series, blockbuster movies, and championship sports," said Kevin Cluett, SVP, Distribution,
Cellphone Plan Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell & More from Jan. 16 • 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, January 16, 2025. New mobile phones available this week Galaxy
CRTC Targets Northwestel: New Rules to Fix Internet Woes Up North • iPhone in Canada Blog
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced new plans to make Internet services in Canada’s Far North more reliable and affordable. "Throughout our consultation, we heard about the challenges that residents of the Far North face in accessing Internet services and the real impact that has on peoples' daily lives. From disruptions in
‘Gladiator 2’ Streaming Date in Canada on Paramount+ Revealed • iPhone in Canada Blog
We finally have a streaming date for Gladiator II, after it spend its time at the box office. The highly anticipated sequel to Gladiator will be available to stream on Paramount+ in Canada and the U.S. beginning Tuesday, January 21. Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator II picks up the story years after the events of