Mobile

Facebook has declined to accept responsibility in a recent hack that compromised the phone numbers of 533 million users. In an April 6th blog post, Facebook product management director Mike Clark attempted to address the hack, which was first discovered on April 3rd by Alan Gal, of the cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock. Gal noted that birth dates, locations, email … [Read more...] about Facebook blames users for hack that compromised 500 million phone numbers

Nokia is revamping its phone line into three distinct brands: the mid-range X-series, the step-down G-series and the low-end C-series. So far, the company hasn’t revealed specific release dates, markets or Canadian pricing, but MobileSyrup has reached out to the company for more information. The X-series consists of the X20 and the X10. The two smartphones are powered by … [Read more...] about Nokia reveals six new entry level phones for 2021

At first glance, Quiq and Snaps might sound like similar startups — they both help businesses talk to their customers via text messaging and other messaging apps. But Snaps CEO Christian Brucculeri said “there’s almost no overlap in what we do” and that the companies are “almost complete complements.” That’s why Quiq (based in Bozeman, Montana) is acquiring Snaps (based in New … [Read more...] about Quiq acquires Snaps to create a combined customer messaging platform – TechCrunch

The Ontario government has sent out a stay-at-home order emergency alert stating that people should “only leave home for essential purposes such as food, health care, vaccines, exercise or work.” The notification reminds Ontarians that “it’s the law” and to “stay home, save lives,” before including a link to the province’s official COVID-19 information website. Amid rising … [Read more...] about Ontario government sends out stay-at-home order emergency alert

Rogers announced plans to expand its wireless network in B.C. along Highway 16 and Highway 14. The project will close existing gaps in wireless coverage and should help make the route safer for travellers. As it stands, there are coverage gaps where, if your car breaks down or if you run into other trouble, you may not have reliable coverage to call for help with your … [Read more...] about Rogers to expand wireless network along Highway 14 and 16 in B.C.

Following a major leak yesterday, Lenovo officially announced its new gaming smartphone. Dubbed the ‘Legion Phone Duel 2,’ the phone sports a weird design that should give gamers an edge over the competition. The Legion Phone Duel 2 sports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 5G, up to 18GB of RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. And, of course, RGB lighting — no gaming product would … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s latest smartphone puts gaming first and being a phone second

Facebook-owned Oculus is offering 25 percent off on its digital storefront with a coupon code. The code, ‘Mobile25,’ will only work in the Oculus app as its name suggests. Further, it can only be applied to one game/app and be used once per account. Still, it’s a good way to get a discount on a game you were already interested in, especially if it hasn’t gone on sale … [Read more...] about Oculus Store offering 25 percent off with coupon code

Freedom Mobile is currently offering up to 15GB of bonus data with select plans for a limited time. The promotion is available until tonight for new and existing customers. To be eligible for the promotion, you need to activate a new postpaid line or complete a hardware upgrade. Here are the eligible plans for each bonus data amount: 4GB Bonus: Freedom 1GB plan 5GB Bonus: Big … [Read more...] about Freedom Mobile offering up to 15GB of bonus data with select plans

If you’re looking for a good smartphone deal, Rogers-owned Fido is offering a clearance sale that features multiple last-gen flagship devices. All phones currently on clearance sale involve a two-year monthly device financing contract with Fido. Check out the list below: iPhone 11 (2019): now $29.99/month, was $39.38/monthiPhone 11 Pro: now $50/month, was $79.59/monthiPhone 11 … [Read more...] about Fido’s clearance sale offers major discounts on previous flagships