News
Entertainment
Science & Technology
Life
Culture & Art
Hobbies
News
Entertainment
Science & Technology
Culture & Art
Hobbies
Grok 4 Goes Free, Brings Its Viral Photo-to-Video Feature to All | iPhone in Canada
Grok 4, the latest version of xAI’s chatbot, is now free for everyone — with limits. “The free tier allows a small number of queries per day. Beyond that requires subscription,” said Elon Musk. Paid plans include SuperGrok at $300 per year and SuperGrok Heavy at $3,000 per year. The free version of Grok lets
Telus Renewal Coming Up? You Might Snag $65 Gigabit Internet | iPhone in Canada
Some Telus internet customers are spotting special renewal offers inside the Telus app—and in some cases, they’re cheaper than what Telus loyalty staff are quoting over the phone. One Reddit user said they saw an in-app offer for $70/month on a two-year term for PureFibre Gigabit, with pre-authorized payments, unlimited data, and savings of $65/month.
Sonos Kicks Off Back to School Sale With Up to 27% Off | iPhone in Canada
Sonos has launched a back to school sale, offering up to 27% off select products, including savings on its Era 100, Sonos Ace and more. Here are the savings on the Sonos Canada website: Era 100 – $232 (Save $27 / 10% off) Sonos Ace – $399 (Save $150 / 27% off) Roam 2 –
New Rogers 5G+ Ad Has Families Dancing…Whether You Like It or Not | iPhone in Canada
Rogers has dropped a new “Plus It Up” ad, and while it’s supposed to be all feel-good vibes, it comes off a little…cringey. The 30-second spot is basically a family flash mob. It starts with a mom getting a “Wait up!” text from her husband, then the two break into a perfectly synchronized dance in
UFC to End PPV in U.S. with Paramount+ —Will Canada Follow? | iPhone in Canada
Paramount has struck a seven-year deal to become the exclusive U.S. home of UFC events starting in 2026, replacing the sport’s current pay-per-view model. The agreement, worth an average of $1.1 billion US ($1.5 billion CAD) per year, will see all 13 numbered UFC events and 30 Fight Nights each year streamed on Paramount+. Some
iOS 26 Beta 6 Download for iPhone and More Hits Developers | iPhone in Canada
Apple has released another round of software betas this week, with iOS 26 beta 6 and more now available today for download for developers. Here’s what’s available for download right now: iOS 26 beta 6 (23A5318c) iPadOS 26 beta 6 (23A5318c) macOS 26 beta 6 (25A5338b) tvOS 26 beta 6 (23J5339a) visionOS 26 beta 6
Freedom Mobile’s Newest $44 Student Plan Includes Roaming | iPhone in Canada
Freedom Mobile recently launched a back to school deal that’s only available for students, which is a lower cost version of its 100GB back to school deal from late July. The company’s website is advertising a $44/100GB Canada-US-Mexico plan only for students (after autopay). You can use your talk, text, and data no matter where
Did Rogers and Fido Just Quietly Kill Their Community Forums? | iPhone in Canada
The Rogers and Fido online community forums allowed customers to interact with other customers and also get support for issues related to wireless, internet, TV and more from staff. But now it appears Rogers has quietly killed off its online forums, including the Fido forums as well. Navigating to the Rogers and Fido community forums
Wealthsimple Launches Summer Margin Match With Up to 2% Bonus | iPhone in Canada
Toronto-based Wealthsimple is offering investors a chance to earn up to 2% back on qualifying transfers through its Summer Margin Match 2025 promotion. The deal is open to both new and existing clients who register for the offer through the Wealthsimple app, website, or via an invitation. Once registered, participants have 30 days to move
Eastlink Plans Rural Internet Shutdowns After Ottawa’s Telecom Ruling | iPhone in Canada
Nova Scotia-based Eastlink says it is “deeply disappointed” with the federal government’s move to let the biggest telecom companies use the networks of smaller, regional providers. In a statement Thursday, Lee Bragg, Executive Vice Chair of Eastlink, warned the decision will hurt long-term competition. “This will have negative and meaningful impacts on competition, counter to
Netflix Canada to Stream FIFA Women’s World Cup in Exclusive Deal | iPhone in Canada
Netflix has locked down the exclusive streaming rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup in both Canada and the United States, marking the first time the tournament will be broadcast on a streaming service in Canada. That's a big win for soccer fans, as Netflix just makes it easy to watch from
Quebecor Says No to Tower Selloff, Calls Telus Move a ‘Quick Fix’ | iPhone in Canada
Quebecor says it has no plans to sell off its cellphone towers, pushing back on a trend that’s gaining popularity in the telecom world—especially after Telus struck a major deal last week. CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau made it clear during the company’s earnings call that selling infrastructure to raise cash isn’t part of Quebecor’s plan.
Telus Tower Still Down 2 Months After Vandalism, Locals Fed Up | iPhone in Canada
It’s been nearly two months since a Telus cell tower was vandalized and toppled in Thorhild County, north of Edmonton—and residents say they’re still struggling without reliable service. About 150 people in the area have been left with little to no cell signal after the tower was knocked down and stripped for copper in mid-June.
Bell’s New 250GB Global Roaming Plan Takes on Telus and Rogers | iPhone in Canada
Rogers launched a global roaming plan back in June, while Telus followed suit last month. Now, as expected, Bell has also debuted a global roaming plan to match its rivals, with Quebec being the battleground thanks to Videotron. Bell’s global roaming plan costs $70/month for bring your own device after autopay, and includes 250GB of
Cogeco Threatens to Sue CRTC Over Quebecor Radio Deal Delay | iPhone in Canada
Cogeco is warning it may take the CRTC to court over a delay in deciding whether Quebecor’s online radio station QUB can continue airing on 99.5 FM in Montreal. The dispute stems from a deal between Quebecor and Leclerc Communication, which allows QUB Radio to be broadcast over the air from 6 a.m. to 6
Roblox Hits 1 Trillion YouTube Views, Gets Its Own Virtual Museum | iPhone in Canada
Roblox content on YouTube has reached a major milestone, surpassing 1 trillion total views. To celebrate, YouTube has launched a virtual museum inside Roblox, now open to all players as of August 7. Called “YouTube’s Roblox Museum,” the in-game exhibit features more than 120 digital artifacts that highlight key moments, creators, and community achievements. The
xAI’s Grok Imagine Video Generation Now Available on Android | iPhone in Canada
After launching Grok Imagine on iOS, the feature has finally reached the Grok Android app. Elon Musk announced the Grok app from xAI now supports the Imagine video generation feature for Android users. "Grok Imagine video generation is now available on Android. For the next few days, Grok Imagine video generation is free to all
Rogers Slams Carney Government for ‘Shocking Reversal’ on Internet Policy | iPhone in Canada
Rogers is blasting the federal government after it chose to uphold the CRTC’s wholesale internet policy, calling the move a blow to investment, competition, and Canadian consumers. In a sharply worded statement on Wednesday, the company called the decision “a shocking reversal from the federal government’s principled position less than one year ago.” “The Carney
Telus Applauds Ottawa’s Internet Ruling as “Landmark” for Canada | iPhone in Canada
While Rogers and Cogeco have criticized the federal government for refusing to overturn the CRTC’s wholesale internet policy, Telus is backing Ottawa’s decision to maintain the current fibre framework, calling it a “landmark ruling” that promotes long-term infrastructure investment and consumer choice. “We commend the federal government's decision to uphold the CRTC's wholesale fibre framework,
Rogers Roaming Price Hikes Now Live—Here’s What It’ll Cost You | iPhone in Canada
Rogers and Fido customers travelling outside Canada will now pay more to use their phones, as the latest Roam Like Home price hike has officially gone into effect today, August 7, 2025. As previously reported, daily roaming rates are now $16/day for the U.S. and $18/day for international travel, according to the Rogers and Fido
Bell ‘Disappointed’ by Ottawa’s Decision to Uphold CRTC Internet Policy | iPhone in Canada
We’ve already seen responses from Rogers, Telus, and Cogeco—and now Bell is weighing in, saying it’s disappointed by the federal government’s decision to uphold the CRTC’s wholesale internet policy, which requires large telecoms to provide competitors with access to their fibre networks. “I should say that obviously we're disappointed with the decision of the federal
Roblox Hits 100 Million Users Thanks to Viral ‘Grow a Garden’ Game | iPhone in Canada
Roblox raised its full-year bookings forecast and crossed 100 million daily active users for the first time, driven by the explosive popularity of a new farm simulation game, Grow a Garden (your kids probably have told you about it). Shares jumped more than 16% following the announcement on Friday. The company now expects 2025 bookings
Telus to Build Cell Towers in Nanaimo Despite Local Health Fears | iPhone in Canada
Two new cell towers are coming to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, B.C., despite concerns from nearby residents about health and proximity to homes. Telus plans to install two 15.7-metre antenna poles that double as streetlights on Shepherd Ave, just before Fifth St. in the Harewood neighbourhood. Nanaimo City Council approved a licensing deal at a
Bell Just Stopped Using X for Customer Support—Here’s Why [Update] | iPhone in Canada
If you’re looking to get support from Bell, don’t @ them anymore on X. According to Bell today, it says it’s now “unable to offer customer support on Twitter/X”. Bell blamed it on "technical issues with our social listening provider.” A social listening provider is a company that offers software or services to monitor and
Tim Cook Tells Staff AI Is Apple’s Next Big Opportunity | iPhone in Canada
Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke to employees on Friday during a rare all-hands meeting at the company’s Cupertino campus, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The gathering followed strong quarterly earnings and focused on Apple’s next big priority: artificial intelligence. Cook called AI a massive shift on par with the internet and smartphones. “Apple must do
Google Launches Deep Think AI Model for $340/Month in Canada | iPhone in Canada
Google has rolled out its new “Deep Think” AI feature inside the Gemini app, but only for those subscribed to its top-tier AI Ultra plan—which costs around $339.99 a month in Canada. Deep Think is designed to take more time thinking through complex problems using a technique Google calls “parallel thinking.” Basically, it brainstorms multiple
Eero 7 Review: Faster Wi-Fi 7, Still Easiest to Set Up | iPhone in Canada
The Eero 7 was announced in February 2025 and launched in Canada on March 26. I recently tried out a 3-pack of the Eero 7 (thanks Amazon Canada), swapping it for my old Eero 6+ setup, which included an extra unit in the garage. Now, I’m using three Eero 7s plus the Eero Outdoor 7