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Rogers is currently running a ‘Days to Save’ sale and is offering deals on several phones, plans and accessories. The carrier is offering a free pair of AirPods when you buy any iPhone 12 with financing on a Rogers Infinite plan. Bell is also running a similar deal. “Save up to $636 over 24 months with the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro family with financing on Upfront Edge when you … [Read more...] about Rogers’ ‘Days to Save’ sale discounts phones, plans and accessories

Microsoft has announced that Xbox party chat will soon be free to all users. This is an expansion of the company’s recent decision to remove the need for a premium Xbox Live Gold subscription to access free-to-play multiplayer games like Fortnite. Both changes are being tested now in the Xbox Insider beta testing program, according to the Xbox Preview Program’s Brad … [Read more...] about Microsoft is dropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement for party chat

Shaw is offering a $500 bonus phone credit to customers who sign up for a Fibre+ Gig, Total TV and Mobile Unlimited bundle. Specifically, you’ll need to purchase a Fibre+ Gig and Total TV plan for two years add Shaw Mobile Unlimited. This will cost $190 CAD/month for 24 months, after which time it will increase to $225/month. You’ll then get the $500 mobile credit on your phone … [Read more...] about Shaw offering $500 phone credit with Fibre+ Gig bundle

Facebook’s upcoming Clubhouse competitor could appear as a Messenger Rooms feature, according to reverse app engineer Alessandro Paluzzi. Clubhouse has gained immense popularity over the last few months. Amid the popularity and buzz around the app, news broke last month that Facebook was working on a clone of the audio chat app for its own platform. Paluzzi shared photos of … [Read more...] about Facebook’s upcoming Clubhouse rival could be based in Messenger Rooms

With over 13 wireless carriers in Canada, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest promotions and cell phone rate plan changes. MobileSyrup will compile the latest weekly rate plan deals every week. You can also check out our guide on plans across Canada to find the right plan for you.  You can compare from 47,842 options and 13 carriers in Canada to find the best … [Read more...] about Here’s a roundup of changes to Canadian carrier rate plans this week [March 24 – 30]

Google’s 2021 Pixel Buds might have made an appearance on the FCC certification pages. 9to5Google spotted two devices under the FCC identifier for Weifang Goertek Electronics, which was reportedly used for the original Pixel Buds back in 2018. The devices have the model numbers “GPQY2” and “G7YPJ,” which are similar to the model numbers used for Google’s devices since the Nest … [Read more...] about Upcoming Pixel Buds spotted on FCC listing with stronger power output

In April 2021, Netflix Canada is set to get several new TV shows and films, including Thunder Force, The Circle Season 2, Green Book, Life in Color with David Attenborough, Love Don’t Cost A Thing and more. Coming Soon in April The Disciple — Netflix Film (India)  Searching For Sheela — Netflix Documentary (India)  April 1st Alita: Battle Angel Asterix: The Secret of the … [Read more...] about Here’s what’s coming to Netflix Canada in April 2021

Canada is losing its global leadership position in the 5G era due to spectrum challenges, according to a new report from Opensignal. The report states that although Canada has some of the fastest 4G networks in the world, 5G is proving to be more challenging. “5G is more challenging because Canada’s operators have had access to less new 5G wireless spectrum than operators in … [Read more...] about Canada losing global speed leadership due to spectrum challenges in 5G era: report

OnePlus has unveiled two new handsets, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. Though once upstart “flagship killers,” these smartphones are just plainly flagships with rather expensive price tags. The handsets offer Qualcomm’s highest level processor, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888, a 120Hz display refresh rate, an impressive camera setup, a lot of RAM and big batteries, especially with the … [Read more...] about What are your thoughts about the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro?

OnePlus just showed off its latest slate of new devices. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a powerhouse flagship with all the latest top-of-the-line specs and a stellar camera. The OnePlus 9 is a step below the Pro, but it’s still a very capable phone in many regards. You can check out my full review of both devices here.  The OnePlus Watch is a new form factor for the company and is a … [Read more...] about OnePlus 9, 9 Pro and OnePlus Watch Canadian pricing, availability and specs