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Bell’s Mobile Plan Page Now Playing the Rogers Game • iPhone in Canada Blog
Last week we told you about how the Rogers mobile plans page was revamped with an annoying default view to show lower prices, based on having multiple lines with the company. This tactic confuses consumers as they intially think pricing is for one line, but they are forced to see pricing after four lines. Telus
Apple’s Big Shift: All U.S. iPhones to Be Made in India, Says Report • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple is preparing to assemble every iPhone sold in the U.S. in India as early as next year, according to people familiar with the company’s strategy, reports the Financial Times. The move would significantly expand Apple's manufacturing presence in India and mark a major pivot away from China, where the majority of iPhones are currently
Toronto’s New Area Code Launches on Saturday • iPhone in Canada Blog
Last fall, the CRTC announced a new area code was set to launch this spring in Ontario, and a new area code is set to launch on Saturday in Toronto. Starting April 26, 2025, new phone numbers in the region can be assigned the 942 area code, joining the existing 416, 437, and 647. The
Edmonton’s Parking App Plan Frustrates Seniors and Cash Users • iPhone in Canada Blog
The City of Edmonton is sticking to its plan to get rid of all EPark parking machines by the end of July, reports CBC News. But some city councillors are pushing for the transition to be made easier for people who still like paying with cash. Ward Dene Councillor Aaron Paquette brought up the issue
Rogers Debuts 175GB Canada-US Plan, Telus Prices Go Up • iPhone in Canada Blog
Earlier this week, Bell revamped its plans list with price increases across the board, seeing jump from $16 to $20 per month as “promos” came to and end. Bell’s plans after autopay right now are as follows: $65/100GB 5G+ $95/250GB 5G+ Canada-US-Mexico Now, Rogers has tweaked one of its plans to now include Canada-US talk,
Here are Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories and Games on Amazon • iPhone in Canada Blog
Did you manage to snag a pre-order for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada? All retailers have pre-orders for the next-gen Switch 2 today and if you want to easily snag a console, accessory or game on pre-order, here's a roundup of what's available on Amazon.ca. Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario
Nintendo Switch 2: GameCube Controller Coming–It’ll Cost You • iPhone in Canada Blog
Nintendo Canada is releasing a new GameCube-style controller made for the Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $84.99 CAD, set to release on June 5, the same date as the Switch 2. That price is close to what you’d pay for a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller at $89.99 CAD. The controller has a similar look and
Pokémon TCG Pocket App to Get Celestial Guardians Expansion • iPhone in Canada Blog
The Pokémon Company has announced that a new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app is launching globally on April 30. The upcoming Celestial Guardians expansion brings digital booster packs featuring fan favourites from the Sun and Moon video game era, including Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala. Players will be able to collect
Netflix Adds New Subtitles Without All the Noisy Stuff • iPhone in Canada Blog
Netflix has launched a new subtitle feature aimed at the growing number of viewers who prefer to watch with captions on. According to the company, 50% of Americans now watch content with subtitles most of the time — a trend reflected in Netflix’s own data, where nearly half of all viewing hours in the U.S.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders: GameStop Adds Store Stock Checker • iPhone in Canada Blog
GameStop Canada has launched a store availability checker to help customers track pre-order options for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. As of April 24, the tool shows where the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle can still be reserved. A $250 CAD deposit is required for the standard console, while
Here’s the Exclusive ‘Close Your Rings’ Pin Apple Fans Can Grab Today • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple has dubbed today Global Close Your Rings Day, which will reward Apple Watch users when they close their rings. The company announced earlier this month April 24 will bring a new limited-edition award, along with 10 animated stickers and an animated badge for Messages, when you close all three activity rings today. Besides closing
‘We Agreed on a Price’: B.C. Senior Says Telus Broke Its Word • iPhone in Canada Blog
A Telus customer in British Columbia says he was left super angry and confused after the company failed to apply a lower rate it had promised earlier this year. Brian Carson, a senior living in B.C., told Global News’ Consumer Matters that he contacted Telus this January to complain about rising costs on his monthly
Here are Cellphone Deals: Rogers, Telus, Bell and More from April 23 • 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, April 23, 2025. New mobile phones available this week Ahlo
Amazon Canada Launches First-Ever Book Sale Event • iPhone in Canada Blog
Amazon Canada has kicked off its first-ever Book Sale event, offering deep discounts on popular reads now through April 28. The sale features deals on a wide range of books, from Canadian favourites to global bestsellers, with up to 80% off select Kindle titles and up to 50% off print books. Of course, this sale
Rogers Posts $280 Million Profit in Q1, But Subscriber Growth Slows • iPhone in Canada Blog
Rogers posted its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 today, with net income rising 9% year-over-year to $280 million. Total revenue grew 2% to $4.98 billion, driven by service revenue gains in wireless and media. The company added 34,000 mobile phone subscribers, including 11,000 postpaid and 23,000 prepaid net additions. Prepaid performance rebounded
A&W App Launches Loyalty Program with Free Rewards • iPhone in Canada Blog
Fast food chain A&W has officially launched A&W Rewards, a new loyalty program that lets customers collect points and redeem them for free food. You can gain points on every purchase when ordering through the A&W app or scanning a QR code at the counter. Anyone with the A&W app is automatically enrolled, while new
Rogers Eyes Big League Payday from its Sports Assets • iPhone in Canada Blog
Rogers says it’s actively exploring options to make money from its sports investments, including the Toronto Blue Jays and a bigger stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors. The company is set to take over Bell’s $4.7-billion share of MLSE, which would increase Rogers’ ownership to
Bell Launches New Plans with Price Increases Across the Board • iPhone in Canada Blog
Last week we told you Bell was set to end promo plans on April 21, and as expected, new plans were released today. What are we seeing? Bell has increased prices and limited availability down to just two plans (Spring Break travel is well over now). Check them out below: $65/100GB 5G+ (was $49; $16
How to Unlock Hearing Aid Mode for AirPods Pro in Canada • iPhone in Canada Blog
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 have a Hearing Aid mode—but if you’re in Canada, it's not available yet, despite being approved by Health Canada. But it's possible to create a workaround, as shared by iPhone in Canada reader matthew416: spoof your iPad’s location so it thinks it’s in the United States, no region switch in
Conservatives Vow to Bring Back News on Facebook, Instagram • iPhone in Canada Blog
The Conservative Party of Canada released its costed election platform today, promising to roll back legislation they say limits media freedom—including a direct move to restore Canadian news on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. As part of their platform, the Tories say they would introduce a Freedom of Speech Act to repeal what they call
Telus Deal Offers Cheap 60GB Plan for Additional Lines • iPhone in Canada Blog
If you’re a Telus customer, you might want to see if you can get the following deal for additional lines. Some RFD users are saying they have been able to get a $27/month 5G plan with 60GB of data, for 24 months only (credits). This seems to be a decent price point for extra lines
Duolingo Will Teach Chess Soon on iPhone and Android • iPhone in Canada Blog
Duolingo, the mobile app that helps you learn a language through gamifying the experience, is set to jump to the next frontier: chess. Luis von Ahn, the company’s CEO and co-founder, said on Tuesday, Big news: the next subject @duolingo will teach is… chess.” He added, "Strategy, logic, and a little bit of trash talk—coming soon to
OpenAI Wants a Piece of Chrome If Google’s Forced to Sell • iPhone in Canada Blog
OpenAI says it would be interested in buying Google’s Chrome browser if a court forces Google to sell it. The company’s ChatGPT chief, Nick Turley, made the comment during a court hearing on Tuesday. “Yes, we would, as would many other parties,” Turley said in response to a question about whether OpenAI would bid for