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Here are Virgin Plus’ 2022 Black Friday deals

Bell flanker brand Virgin Plus has revealed its list of deals ahead of ‘Black Friday,’ including discounts on phones, add-ons like free YouTube Premium and plans with bonus data.

Check out the deals below:

Get a $30 credit for 12 months on 25Mbps download, 10Mbps upload internet plan: $40/mo (regularly $70/mo)

Get a $40 credit for 12 months on 50Mbps download, 10Mbps upload internet plan: $40/mo (regularly $80/mo)

Get $45 credit for 12 months on 100Mbps download, 10Mbps upload internet plan: $45/mo (regularly $90/mo)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G 128GB: $0 down, $14.58/mo with Sweet Pay

Google Pixel 6a 128GB: $0 down, $10/mo with Sweet Pay — Get three months of YouTube Premium

Motorola Edge 2022 256GB: $0 down, $10/mo with Sweet Pay — Get the Verve Buds 120 for free

Shop online, and Virgin plus will waive the $50 connection fee

The 8GB $55/mo plan now available with bonus 2GB of data

The 10GB $60/mo plan now available with bonus 10GB of data 

The 20GB $65/mo plan now available with bonus 5GB of data 

Find all Virgin Plus Black Friday deals here. Follow to links to find Fido, Bell and Telus‘ Black Friday promotions.

Source: Virgin Plus

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Here are Fido’s 2022 Black Friday deals

Black Friday is quickly approaching, and like other Canadian carriers, Rogers’ flanker brand Fido is offering several solid deals on smartphones and plans.

Check out the deals below:

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 128GB with Fido Payment Program: $14.58/mo (regularly $48.88/mo)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 256GB with Fido Payment Program: $18.33/mo (regularly $53.50/mo)

iPhone 13 128GB with Fido Payment Program: Available for $0 down, $42.80/mo

iPhone 12 64GB with Fido Payment Program: $26.41/mo (regularly $36.41/mo)

iPhone 11 64GB with Fido Payment Program: $15/mo (regularly $29.12/mo)

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 128Gb with Fido Payment Program: $9.99/mo (regularly $28.75/mo)

Google Pixel 6a 128GB with Fido Payment Program: $10/mo (regularly $29.25/mo)

Get $5/mo off for 15 months on the 20GB for $55/mo plan when you activate a new line using code YAYFIDO5.

Save 50 percent per month for 12 months on unlimited Fido Home Internet (for new customers only) — Contact Fido customer service for the deal

Source: Fido

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Telus Black Friday: smartphone discounts, $10/mo bill credit on BYOP

Vancouver-based national telecom Telus dropped its Black Friday deals early. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s on offer:

Phones

  • iPhone 13 family – available for $0 down with Telus EasyPayment device financing and Bring-It-Back (savings vary depending on the device)
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 – $0 down, $10/mo financing with Bring-It-Back (Telus claims $1,120 in savings)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE – $0 down, $0/mo financing with Bring-It-Back
  • Pixel 7 – $0 down, $11.67/mo financing with Bring-It-Back
  • Pixel 7 Pro – $0 down, $17.83/mo financing with Bring-It-Back
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 – $o down, $15/mo financing with Bring-It-Back plus get the 512GB storage for the price of 128GB ($1,490 in savings)
  • iPhone 14 Pro – $o down, $37.83/mo financing with Bring-It-Back and get three months of free Apple TV+
  • Pixel 6a – $0 down, $5/mo financing with Bring-It-Back

For those unfamiliar, Telus’ Bring-It-Back system applies a discount to the monthly financing price if customers agree to return the phone after 24 months. However, customers can also choose to pay the Bring-It-Back amount and keep the phone instead.

Those who shop online can save $100 through a waived $50 connection fee and a $50 bell credit.

Plans

Aside from deals on smartphones, Telus also has some interesting plan deals available. First, Telus currently lists two plans on its website, both featuring a label that reads ‘Early Black Friday Special.’ The first plan is $85/mo with 50GB of unlimited 5G data. Speeds are capped at 250Mbps for the 50GB, but when users go over, they can keep using data without incurring overage charges but speeds slow to 512Kbps. The plan includes unlimited Canada-wide calling and texting.

The other plan is $95/mo for 100GB of unlimited 5G data with a speed cap of 1Gbps. The plan also includes unlimited Canada-U.S. calling, texting, and data. Bring-your-own phone customers can also get a $10/mo bill credit for 12 months with this plan.

Both of these plans are slightly better than Telus’ previous offerings. The carrier’s pre-Black Friday plans included $85/25GB, $95/50GB and $105/50GB options. It’s a bit of a bummer Telus didn’t add a lower $75/mo 25GB plan, however (although former Telus customers might get lucky with a $45/25GB win-back offer). It’s also worth noting that this morning, Telus’ website listed the $85/50GB Black Friday plan as having 25GB of data. Telus fixed the error after MobileSyrup reached out about the discrepancy.

Telus’ Black Friday page somewhat misleadingly promotes an option of paying $10 more per month to “double your data.” However, this actually refers to getting the $95/mo 100GB plan, which has twice as much data as the $85/50GB plan and costs $10/mo per month.

You can view all of Telus’ Black Friday deals here.

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What’s new on Xbox Game Pass on console, PC and mobile in late November 2022

Every month, Xbox brings new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

Normally, these come in two waves and now, the company has revealed what’s coming to Game Pass in the second half of November. Note: ‘Cloud’ refers to a game that can be streamed via Xbox Cloud Gaming to a variety of devices, including Android and iOS.

Highlights this month include the point-and-click narrative adventure Norco, third-person shooter Gungrace G.O.R.E. and strategy game Dune: Spice Wars. See below for the full list:

  • Dune: Spice Wars (Game Preview) (PC) — November 17th
  • Ghostlore (Game Preview) (PC) — November 17th
  • Lapin (Cloud, Console and PC) — November 17th
  • Norco (Cloud and Console) — November 17th
  • Gungrave G.O.R.E (Cloud, Console and PC) — November 22th
  • Insurgency: Sandstorm (Cloud and Console) — November 29th
  • Soccer Story (Cloud, Console and PC) — November 29th
  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PC) — November 30th

Additionally, mobile-optimized touch controls have been added to the following 15 Xbox Cloud Gaming titles:

  • Amnesia: Collection
  • Amnesia: Rebirth
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
  • Assassin’s Creed Origins
  • DC League of Super Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace
  • Disney Dreamlight Valley
  • Football Manager 2023 Console
  • Fuga: Melodies of Steel
  • Ghost Song
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising
  • Opus: Echo of Starsong
  • Pentiment
  • Scorn
  • Soma
  • You Suck at Parking

Finally, here’s what’s leaving Game Pass on November 30th:

  • Archvale (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Deeeer Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Console and PC)
  • Mind Scanners (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Mortal Shell (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Undungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector (Cloud, Console, and PC)

As always, Game Pass subscribers can take advantage of an exclusive 20 percent discount to purchase any game on the service and keep playing even after it leaves the catalogue.

Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass for PC each cost $11.99 CAD/month, while Game Pass Ultimate, which includes both versions of Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming, EA Play and Xbox Live Gold, is priced at $16.99/month.

Find out what came to Game Pass earlier this month here.

Image credit: Prime Matter

Source: Xbox

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Here’s a round-up of some of the best Black Friday tech deals in Canada

Several retailers in Canada have launched their Black Friday or early Black Friday deals.

Below is a round-up of some of the most notable offers and promotions:

Microsoft

Find all Microsoft Black Friday deals here.

Amazon

Find all of Amazon’s early Black Friday deals here.

Walmart (deals active November 16th – November 23rd)

Find all Walmart Black Friday deals here.

Best Buy (deals active November 17th – November 24th)

Find all Best Buy early Black Friday deals here.

Casetify (deals active November 21st – November 30th)

  • Buy one, get 15 percent off
  • Buy two, get 25 percent off
  • Buy three, get 30 percent off

Learn more here.

Sonos (deals active November 20th – November 28th)

Learn more here.

The Source

You can check out all of The Source’s Black Friday deals, here.

It’s worth noting that not all Canadian retailers have come out with their Black Friday deals. This article will be updated with hot new sales from different retailers as they go live, so keep an eye out!

Image credit: Shutterstock

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Bell offers various deals on Samsung Galaxy devices for Black Friday

Bell has launched its Black Friday deals, offering discounts on devices and accessories.

iPhone 13 is available from $35.79/month for 24 months (Save $168.24)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE5G from $1/month for 24 months (save $824.08)

Samsung Galaxy S22 from $25.83/month for 24 months (save $740.08)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra from $20.71/month for 24 months (save $905.04)

Samsung Galaxy S22+ from $17.96/month for 24 months (save $902)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 from $15/month for 24 months (save $780)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 from $35/month for 24 months (save $1,250.08)

Google Pixel 7 from $13.46/month for 24 months (save $456)

Bell is offering existing internet customers 20GB of data for $55/month. The offer is available on new activations and on the first line only.

Bell is also offering up to 50 percent in savings on various accessories. The Google Nest Hub 2nd gen (chalk) is available for $64.98 (save $65.01). The Google Nest mini (chalk) is on sale for $34.98 (save $35.01).

You can view all the deals on Bell’s website.

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Some ex Telus, Koodo customers receive $45/25GB win-back offer

On October 18th, I got an email from Telus flanker brand Koodo saying they wanted me back and that I could expect a call from the wireless provider. Well, last night, I finally got the call with a surprisingly good offer: $45/mo for 25GB of data.

To put that in perspective, Telus typically charges $85/mo for a 25GB plan. $40 off is a significant discount. Moreover, the win-back plan Telus offered me was practically identical to the company’s $85 plan, including data speeds up to 250Mbps and unlimited usage beyond the 25GB cap with speeds throttled to 512Kbps, unlimited Canada-wide calling and texting, voicemail features, and more. Telus also offered to waive the $50 connection fee. It includes access to 5G data.

While it’s not clear how many Canadians might get this offer, when speaking with the Telus rep, I could overhear other reps in the background talking to people and offering the same plan.

A section of my Telus service agreement showing the plan details.

For some added context, I’ve never been a Telus customer, but I have been with Koodo multiple times. I briefly switched to Bell a few years ago to take advantage of an employee discount available to me at the time. Shortly after joining MobileSyrup in 2018, I switched back to Koodo. In 2021, Bell sent me a letter with a SIM card and offered a $55/mo 20GB plan with 5G (although roughly a year later, Bell upped the price by $3/mo). Naturally, I took it, but Koodo and Telus have been trying to get me back ever since, even going as far as paying me $20 to get on a Zoom call and tell them why I left.

As good a deal as this $45/25GB win-back offer is, it’s not unheard of. Rogers, for example, has previously offered $45/25GB win-back deals. Telus has also reached out to customers with special deals before, most notably MobileSyrup’s own Patrick O’Rourke, who received a letter and SIM card from Telus in an attempt to get him to switch from Koodo.

Ultimately, if you’ve been a Telus or Koodo customer, keep an eye out for phone calls from the company offering special deals. Your wallet might thank you. And if you’re with Telus or Koodo right now, maybe it’s time to think about switching providers for a bit — maybe you’ll get lucky with a win-back offer.

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Rogers offers $0 iPhones, Galaxy devices for Black Friday

Black Friday deals at Rogers are live, and the company is offering a variety of mobile and internet plans.

iPhone 14 is available for $0/ month for 24 months with financing, Upfront Edge (UE), and when you trade in the iPhone 12. UE refers to customers paying a lower amount upfront, which they settle later by either paying for the device or returning it. Plans start at $60/month.

iPhone 13 128GB is available for $0/month for 24 months (saving $42.80) with financing, UE, and trading in an eligible iPhone 11. It’s available only in-store. Online, customers can get the device for $20/month for 24 months.

Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB is available for $0/month for 24 months (saving $56.58) with financing, UE, and when you trade in Samsung Galaxy S20 in-store. Online, customers can pay $10/month for 24 months.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is available for $0/month for 24 months (saving $47.34) with financing, UE, and trading in an eligible phone or putting down $360 in-store. Online, it’s available for $15/ month for 24 months.

Google Pixel 7 is available for $15/month (save $34) for 24 months with financing and UE.  i

Rogers is offering a free tablet on Rogers Infinite Expert plan or above. The tablet’s plan fee will be waived for 24 months.

Student plans start at $55 per month.

15GB of data with speeds up to 150Mbps for $60/month.

The deals are live as of November 15th.

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Advertisers are marking Twitter as a ‘high risk’ platform to spend money on

Several advertisers, including industry giants like IPG and Omnicom have already recommended their clients to pause advertising activity on Twitter, and now, the world’s biggest ad company, and Twitter’s biggest spender, GroupM, part of WPP, is following suit.

As first reported by Digiday, the advertiser, which manages ads for clients like Google, L’Oréal, Bayer, Nestle, Unilever, Coke, and Mars, is telling clients that buying ads on Twitter is “high risk,” following several controversies at the platform.

“Based on the news yesterday [Nov. 10th] of additional senior management resignations from key posts, high profile examples of blue check abuse on corporate accounts, and the potential inability for Twitter to comply with their federal consent decree, GroupM’s Twitter Risk Assessment is increased to a High-Risk rating for all tactics,” wrote the company in a document shared with clients, seen by Digiday.

GroupM also says that it hasn’t completely ticked Twitter off its list. The social media platform can get back into GroupM’s good books if it can:

  • Return to baseline NSFW levels
  • Re-populate IT security, privacy, trust & safety senior staff
  • Establish internal checks & balances
  • Offers full transparency on future development plans of community guidelines/content moderation/ anything affecting user security or brand safety
  • Demonstrates commitment to effective content moderation, and enforces current Twitter Rules, e.g., account impersonation, violative content removal timing, intolerance of hate speech & misinformation, etc.

It’s obvious that advertisers don’t want big brand clients to appear on Twitter. Large-scale layoffs at the company have increased concerns about the platform’s ability to moderate content and achieve brand safety. Hate speech on the platform, including racist and derogatory slurs, soared in the initial days of the Musk acquisition, while a myriad of fake imposter accounts on the platform has caused Twitter to indefinitely suspended the Twitter Blue subscription.

Elsewhere, Cosette, a media and marketing agency that works with the federal government to plan and buy ads, has advised federal departments to “pause activity on Twitter.”

Source: Digiday Via: The Verge

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Elon Musk fires Twitter engineers for criticizing him

Elon Musk’s love of free speech appears to be selective.

The owner of Twitter previously called the app “the platform for free speech around the world.” Yet when his own employees criticize him, the rules no longer stand.

On November 13th, former Twitter engineer Eric Frohnhoefer, who was part of the platform’s operating team for Android, said Musk’s statement on Twitter’s performance was “wrong.” Musk asked Frohnhoefer to correct him and explain what he was doing to address why “Twitter is super slow on Android.”

Frohnhoefer replied with a series of tweets, including one stating these questions should be asked privately.

In a now-deleted but well-documented reply, Musk wrote, “he’s fired.”

Another engineer was fired for a similar response. Ben Leib also tweeted a reply to Musk’s tweet on Twitter’s performance.

“As the former tech lead for timelines infrastructure at Twitter, I can confidently say this man has no idea wtf he’s talking about,” Leib wrote.

Leib told Bloomberg he was fired on November 13th, the same day he responded to Musk.

Twitter’s workforce seems to be dwindling by the day. Earlier this month, Musk issued mass layoffs, reducing Twitter’s workforce by almost 50 percent. Thousands of contract employees were also recently forced to leave the company.

Moreover, Musk has lashed out at others who have used Twitter to poke fun at him. Most notable were several celebrity accounts that received bans or suspensions for impersonating Musk. Moreover, Twitter had to suspend the rollout of its revamped Blue subscription after a flood of accounts impersonated high-profile people and companies.

All of MobileSyrup’s Elon Musk x Twitter coverage can be found here.

Via: Bloomberg