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Google’s May 11th and 12th I/O will be free to view online

Google released a Puzzle earlier today, solving which would reveal the date to Google’s upcoming I/O event. Just four hours into it, and it seems like Google CEO Sundar Pichai has waited enough.

Pichai announced the conference via his Twitter account, and it’s scheduled for May 11th and 12th at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

While we aren’t exactly sure if the event will be in-person or virtual like last year, the Tweet’s wording suggests that the conference will most likely be online, with a few Google partners and employees making up the crowd.

Heading to the I/O website currently shows a countdown to the event, which will be absolutely free to attend globally.

At last year’s I/O conference, Google revealed Android’s Material You design, launched the first Android 12 Beta, announced new features to better capture photos of people of colour, revealed that it is working with Samsung on Wear OS and a few privacy updates.


The top 5 announcements from Google I/O 2021


The top 5 announcements from Google I/O 2021

Google started I/O with some pretty boring stuff, but once we got a glimpse of the new Material Design and Android 12, things started getting very hype.


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We aren’t sure what Google has up its sleeve for 2022, but a likely contender is Android 13, which had its first developer preview released last month.

Image credit: @sundarpichai

Source: @sundarpichai

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Tesla fires employee after he uploads video showing flaws in Full-Self Driving Beta

A Tesla employee has been fired after they uploaded a video on YouTube that showed the company’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) software in action, as reported by CNBC.

John Bernal, now a former Tesla employee, owns and operates the AI Addict YouTube channel, with his oldest FSD video dating back to February 10th, 2021.

According to CNBC, Bernal says that he had been verbally warned by his managers about his videos in the past, and that he was breaking Tesla’s policies and his YouTube channel was a major conflict of interest.

“Tesla relies on the common sense and good judgment of its employees to engage in responsible social media activity,” reads Tesla’s employee social media policy, while not mentioning anything about employees being critical about the company’s products.

One of Bernal’s older video, titled ‘[FSD Beta 8.2] Oakland – Close Calls, Pedestrians, Bicycles!,’ uploaded on March 15th, 2021 shows, as the title suggest, close calls with pedestrians and bicycles. After the video gained traction (It has 261k views), “A manager from my Autopilot team tried to dissuade me from posting any negative or critical content in the future that involved FSD Beta. They held a video conference with me but never put anything in writing,” said Bernal in a statement given to CNBC.

The video he got in trouble for however is this one, which shows his Tesla being unable to detect a green bollard, and banging into one.

Since then, Bernal has been fired from his job. He says that his separation notice does not include the reason for him being laid off, but that he still wishes to continue posting independent research and reviews of the software. Bernal would now have to go the extra mile and borrow a friend’s Tesla since his access to beta software was revoked when he was fired.

“I still care about Tesla, vehicle safety and finding and fixing bugs,” said Bernal in his statement to CNBC.

Source: CNBC

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Here’s how you can unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask

Apple dropped iOS 15.4 on Monday, March 14th and with the update came new emojis, an additional voice option for Siri and minor bug fixes, though frontrunning the release is the long-requested support for ‘Face ID with a mask.’

While Apple released a temporary fix for using Face ID while wearing a mask with iOS 14.5, it required you to own and wear an Apple Watch. Now, however, your iPhone will scan and analyze unique features and characteristics around your eyes to identify you.

Fret not those who wear eyeglasses, the feature works for us too, so no more pulling the mask down for a split second or typing in your passcode!

It’s worth noting that, unfortunately, the new mask-enabled Face ID doesn’t work on all Apple iPhones, even if your device is running iOS 15.4. The feature is limited to iPhone 12 and newer models, which means the new iPhone SE (2022), which ships with iOS 15.4, can’t unlock your phone just by looking at you if you’re wearing a mask.

To set up the new feature, you’ll first have to update your phone to iOS 15.4. Upon rebooting, your device should automatically prompt you about the new feature, and to set it up. If for any reason it doesn’t, head to settings, navigate to ‘Face ID and Passcode,’ and scroll down to ‘Face ID  with a Mask,’ as seen in the image referenced below:

Your device will now scan your face, more so your eyes, so make sure you’re not wearing sunglasses or eyeglasses. The procedure works similarly to standard Face ID setup where you’ll have to rotate your face in a circular motion. The process is swift and doest take more than five seconds. For those who wear glasses, you’ll have to go through an additional scan. Right below the ‘Face ID with a Mask’ toggle, you’ll now see an ‘Add Glasses’ option, as seen in the screenshots below:

In my personal experience, the feature doesn’t work, unfortunately, but other members of the MobileSyrup team have been more successful. I’ve tried setting up the new feature four times since yesterday, in multiple different lighting conditions, with eyeglasses, without eyeglasses, while wearing a cap and without one. I’ve tried rebooting my device and then setting up the new feature with no success.

Apple’s support page for the new feature mentions “To use Face ID with a mask, Face ID must clearly see your eyes and the areas around the eyes.” I tried it with my eyes wide open, and I’ve tried it with a resting face, and nothing works. Normal Face ID without a mask still works perfectly, with or without eyeglasses. Further, for what it’s worth, I’ve tried different coloured masks too to no avail. For reference, I use an iPhone 12 Pro.

On the other hand, my housemate, who uses the latest iPhone 13 Pro is able to unlock his phone while wearing a mask without a delay or without having to alter the angle of the phone. I don’t think it has anything to do with a one-generation newer iPhone, but at the same time, I also can’t rule the possibility out.

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Microsoft is testing banner ads for File Explorer in Windows 11

Microsoft says that ads appearing in Windows 11’s File Explorer were a mistake and “not intended to be published externally” after a Windows Insider tweeted about them.

Insider MVP Florian Beaubois shared a picture of a banner ad in File Explorer on Twitter, noting — aptly — that “people will go mad” if Microsoft adds ads to File Explorer.

In a statement to The Verge, senior program manager for Windows Brandon LeBlanc explained the ad was “an experimental banner that was not intended to be published externally and was turned off.”

Unfortunately, saying “we didn’t mean for this to happen” doesn’t mean Microsoft will never put ads in File Explorer. Plus, it’s clear now that Microsoft can run ads in File Explorer if it wanted to.

Which, it does. The company has a track record of putting ads into Windows, although typically for its own services (an ad is an ad, however). The Verge points out that Microsoft experimented with a banner ad in the Windows 10 File Explorer for promoting OneDrive back in 2017.

The company also put ads into the Windows 10 lock screen, the Start menu, and has added all kinds of pop-ups and other intrusive, ad-like things to push its Edge browser on users.

All this is to say, while Microsoft may not be putting ads into File Explorer right now, it can and probably will.

Source: Florian Beaubois (Twitter) Via: The Verge

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Here are the changes to Canadian mobile rate plans this week [March 17 – March 23]

With over 13 wireless providers 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 providers in Canada to find the best option.

It’s worth noting that rate plans are always subject to change and that we’ll do our best to keep this list updated as accurately as possible.

Canadian carrier rate plan changes this week

New deals:

  • Buy a new phone online and save $100, shop now.
  • Limited time offer on Unlimited Share plans Essential 20GB, additional 20GB on the 25GB Essential plan, and bonus crave mobile for 24 months with Ultimate 50. (QC)
  • Get 10GB of unlimited data for only $45/mo in QC, MB, SK and $55/mo in main regions.
  • Limited time offer – Get 25GB plus a bonus 15GB at max. speeds for $85/mo. (main regions)
  • Promo Plan – Get 10GB of data for only $50/mo in QC, 15GB of data for $65/mo in MB and SK.

Ongoing deals:

  • Promo on 45, 50, 55 & 65 plan for new activations and upgrades only. (QC)
  • Get bonus Crave Mobile for 24 months with Unlimited Share Plans Ultimate 45 and Ultimate 50. (main regions)
  • Enjoy 25GB at max. speeds for $70/mo. on Canada’s best network, bonus for a limited time get an additional 20 GB of shareable data at max. speeds.
  • Limited time offer on the Unlimited Share Plan Essential 25GB. Get an additional 15GB of shareable data. (main regions)
  • Get three lines with unlimited data and no overages for an average of $43/mo in QC, $48/mo in MB & SK and $63/mo in main regions.
  • Get 25% off any Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series smartwatch
  • Save up to 50% on select Android phones
  • Get Crave Mobile for 24 months
  • Be one of the first to get the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Bonus: trade in your current phone and get up to $300 in additional trade-in credit.
  • Switch your business to Canada’s best 5G network and get a credit of $150 per line.
  • Get 500MB bonus data/mo. with automatic monthly top-up options with the $30, $40, $45 & $55 prepaid plans
  • Pay even less per month with the Device Return Option.
  • Various phone accessories on sale
  • Trade in your device and get a minimum of $100 towards a new one.
  • Connect your other devices and enjoy unlimited data from $10/mo.
  • Pair Bell mobility with your Bell service and get 20GB of data for just $50/mo. in QC and for $65/mo. in ON.
  • Save $25/month for every team member you add to your account.
  • Get bonus 100MB data/mo with unlimited Canada wide minutes for $25/mo with automatic monthly top-up options.
  • Trade in your old device and save
  • Get six months of Crave Total on us with new smartphones on Bell SmartPay
  • Save $15/mo. for every family member you add to your account.
  • Get up to 500 MB bonus data/mo. when you sign up for Automatic Monthly or Automatic Monthly/Low Balance Top-Up option on eligible plans.

Browse Bell cell phone plans

New deals:

  • This week’s Fido XTRA: A contest! Play daily to get the chance to instantly win a Sonos One smart speaker. Only on the Fido app.
  • Get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G at $0 down on approved credit and pay only $30/mo.for 24 months with Fido Payment Program
  • Get the ultra-sleek Samsung Galaxy S22 for $0 down on approved credit and pay just $30.84/mo. plus taxes for 24 months, 0% interest, with Fido Payment Program on select plans.

Ongoing deals:

  • Accessories you want for $0 down!
  • Fido XTRA this week: Celebrate International Women’s Day by giving a gift from a woman-owned business to a woman you love! Only on the Fido app.
  • For a limited time only, trade-in an eligible iPhone 11 to get a new phone with Fido Payment Program and select plans.
  • A great deal on a sleek new iPhone 12 mini
  • Save up to $25 per month for 12 months on unlimited Home Internet 75u or 150u when you pair with a Mobile plan. (ON)
  • Apple iPad 7 is on clearance
  • Trade-in select devices and get a minimum credit of $100
  • Various smartphones on deals
  • One Month Free Service when you invite your friends and they join Fido.

Browse Fido cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Get 10 GB bonus per year in Canada with Basic 4GB, 6GB, 10GB , 15GB Canada plan & $10 GB Canada-Us plan
  • Access a host of movies, series and youth content with Club illico mobile included in our All-Inclusive Mobile plans
  • Get a Samsung phone from $1/month with selected 24-month plans.
  • Don’t wait another second! Get 6GB for $45.
  • Monthly savings on Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, S22, S22 Ultra and S22+, A03s, A13 and Motorola Moto G Pure

Ongoing deals:

  • Combine a Mobile plan to an Internet plan and get a $10 monthly discount.
  • Save big when you buy a new phone! It’s easy—bring in your old device and save up to $500
  • The new Vrai platform is offered for three months when you add it to your Mobile plan via the QUB app.
  • Vrai and Club Illico are offered for three months
  • Get 100 GB bonus per year with all-Inclusive 20GB, 40GB plan as well as 15 GB Canada – US without border plan
  • Take advantage of monthly discount with multiline $5 to $15 per line each month (depends of number of lines)
  • Sale on phone cables, chargers and audio accessories
  • HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 and the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 on sale now
  • Take advantage of all the benefits of Helix internet starting from $50/mo.
  • Get a discount and save up to $15 per plan every month if you team up by four
  • Get extra 100GB per year, always at full speed
  • Helix unlimited 400 internet at $70/mo
  • Subscribe to the QUB musique Family plan at the exclusive rate of $9.99/month for 24 months

Browse Videotron cell phone plan

New deals:

  • Get six months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade when you get an iPhone SE, 11, 12, 12 Pro, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, or when you pre-order the iPhone SE (3rd gen)
  • Save an extra $100 when you shop online. Plus, get 10 GB of data for only $50/month.
  • Get iPhone SE for $24/month with the Tab. Plus up to 6 months of free Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.

Ongoing deals:

  • Get three months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade with pre-owned certified iPhone 11, 11 Pro & 11 Pro Max
  • Get bonus 500MB data per month with Automatic Top-Up on all prepaid plans except for the $15/mo plan with which you get bonus 250MB data per month
  • Get the TCL 20 Pro for $15/month with the Tab. That’s $430 in savings!
  • Get the Moto G Power for $6/month with the Tab. That’s $171 in savings!
  • Get a $200 Visa Gift Card with Certified pre-owned iPhone Xs and Xs Max, $150 with XR.
  • For a limited time when you refer your friend to Koodo, you can both take $25 off your bill.
  • Prepaid SIM cards are now $10 for a limited time

Browse Koodo cell phone plans 

New deals:

  • Score the Samsung Galaxy S22 256GB for $0 down on approved credit, 0% interest for only $15/mo for 24 months with financing and Upfront Edge when you return your device within two years on Rogers Infinite plans. Plus, get an additional up to $300 credit when you trade in an eligible device.

Ongoing deals:

  • Limited time offer on 20GB $65/mo and 50GB $85/mo Infinite Plans (MB/SK/QC)
  • Score the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G for $0 down on approved credit, 0% interest for only $15.42/mo for 24 months with financing and Upfront Edge when you return your device within two years.
  • Get the iPhone 13 128GB for only $15/mo for 24 months with financing and Upfront Edge when you return your device within two years
  • Get iPhone 12 mini 128GB for only $12/mo for 24 months, $0 down and 0% interest with Upfront Edge and financing with Rogers Infinite plans when you return your device in 2 years.
  • Get iPhone 13 128 GB for $0 down on approved credit, 0% interest and pay only $0/mo for 24 months when you trade in an iPhone 11.
  • Promotional data plan for individual plans on $45/mo 6GB plan, $50/mo 10GB plan and $55/mo 15GB plan.(QC)
  • Get the iPhone mini 12 256GB for only $7/mo or 24 months with financing and Upfront Edge when you return your device within two years
  • Get iPhone 13 Pro 128 GB for $0 down on approved credit, 0% interest and pay only $15.66/mo for 24 months when you trade in an iPhone 11 Pro Max 512GB
  • Save on your Rogers bill with Cash Back Rewards
  • Stay connected with family – add a line and save $15/mo in (MB,SK,QC) and $20/mo in main regions.
  • Activate or upgrade on a $75/mo or higher Rogers Infinite plan and get our most premium perks (QC) and $90 for main regions.
  • For a limited time only, get data plans starting from $40/mo for 3GB of non-shareable data with any phone on financing or when you bring your own phone.
  • Stay connected anywhere with the new mobile internet plan
  • Get two lines for $72.50/mo per line and enjoy 40 GB of data (main regions)
  • Get the Pixel 6 Series for $0 down on approved credit
  • Get up to 3 months of Google One when you sign up through Rogers.
  • Promo on Talk text Unlimited Canada Wide minutes for $30 (was $35)
  • Get two lines for $60/mo per line for 30 GB of data max speed (QC)
  • Sign up for Disney+ through Rogers and get six months on select Rogers Infinite plans
  • $50 referral credit for both after they activate 

Browse Rogers cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Save $240 on LivingWell Companion Go
  • Get up to $200 in bill credits and Amazon Echo Show

Ongoing deals:

  • Save $100 when you shop Mobility online with a $50 bill credit and a $50 connection fee waiver
  • Save up to $622 on iPhone 13 with Bring-It-Back
  • Get 10GB of data for as low as $45 with a family of four in MB, SK, QC
  • Get up to 70% off accessories when you buy a smartphone.
  • Get the Motorola one 5G ace for only $10 per month.
  • Get a Samsung Tab A7 Lite for $0 per month on a two-year plan.
  • Get TCL 20 Pro 5G for as low as $15 per month
  • Get up to $300 bonus Trade-In credit towards a Galaxy S22 device
  • Get 50GB of CAN-U.S. data with 5G+ speed for $85/mo in MB, SK, QC and $95/mo in main regions.
  • Enter to win a $1,000 SAIL gift card and get everything you need for your next adventure thanks to TELUS Privilege.
  • Get iPhone 12 for only $19 per month with Bring-It-Back
  • Save 20% on TELUS Online Security Standard
  • Enjoy iPhone 13 family for $22 per month with Bring-It-Back
  • Get one month on us, plus a FREE $400 TELUS prepaid Visa. (BC&AB)
  • Fresh savings with the TELUS Exclusive Partner Program.
  • For a limited time get 45GB at 5G speeds for $70/mo in MB, SK, QC and 40GB for 85/mo in main regions.
  • Get Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G for $16 per month with Bring-It-Back
  • TELUS Privilege – Win $1,000 just for you
  • Up to $1,045 off the Samsung Galaxy S22 series with Bring-It-Back
  • Refer a friend to Telus and get a $50 bill credit
  • Get PureFibre Gigabit Internet, Optik TV and SmartHome Security from $122/mo. (BC &AB)
  • Save $840 when you bundle Optik TV and Internet on a two year term (BC & AB)
  • Get a FREE 55″ Samsung 4K HDR Smart TV (BC &AB)
  • Telus PureFibre Gig Internet now with Wi‑Fi 6 – from $89/mo. (BC &AB)
  • Bundle your services and get up to $40 off each month (QC)
  • Get a $300 bill credit when you sign up for any pro-monitored plan online (ON)
  • Shop plans and save up to $720 per year with Telus Family Discount
  • Get three months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade with pre-owned certified iPhones.
  • Bundle a new Apple Watch with TELUS Health Companion from $54/month.
  • Enjoy your ICI TOU.TV EXTRA subscription included with your TELUS plan
  • Get up to 6 months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade when you buy any iPhone
  • Save big on the flashiest phones with Bring‑It‑Back
  • Get a bonus 500MB of data when you sign-up for Auto Top-up on $30, $40, $45 & $55 prepaid talk, text & data plans
  • Get a bonus 100MB of data when you sign-up for Auto Top-up on a $25 prepaid talk & text plan

Browse Telus cell phone plan

Noticeable price changes:

Chat more with free international calling

Ongoing deals:

  • Great deals on certified pre-owned iPhone 7 and 8 and Samsung Galaxy S9.
  • Earn up to 20 points per month by helping the Public Mobile community online.
  • Earn 10 points for every 12 months you stay
  • Earn 1 point for every month a friend you refer stays
  • For every dollar you spend, you’ll make 5% of it back in points.
  • Free Public Mobile SIM Card included with each purchase of a Certified Pre-Owned phone.
  • 2.5 GB Data at 3G speed +BONUS 500MB with AutoPay for $35/mo
  • Connect more with 2GB of free data
  • 500MB bonus with Autopay on all Talk, Text & Data plans except $15 plan which comes with 250MB bonus (all regions)

Browse Public Mobile cell phone plans

Ongoing deals:

  • 500MB bonus with Autopay on all Talk, Text & Data plans
  • 250MB bonus with Autopay on Talk & Text $15 Plan

Browse Chatr cell phone plans

New deals:

  • 250MB Bonus Data + Get 1GB of bonus data for five months with unlimited province-wide $22 plan, & unlimited Canada wide $24 Prepaid plan
  • 6GB for $39/mo. when you bring your own phone.
  • 500MB Bonus Data + Get 1GB of bonus data for 5 months with unlimited province-wide $31, $35, $40, $44, $51 and $56 Prepaid plans
  • 500MB Bonus Data on the $28 Prepaid plan with PPU OR 100MB Bonus Data on the $15 prepaid plan with PPU with AutoPay option. BONUS: get 1GB of bonus data for five months.
  • Pre-order iPhone SE coming on March 18
  • Get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G for $30/mo with sweet pay and save $454 on the device.
  • Bonus 500MB data + Get 1GB of bonus data for 5 months with unlimited Canada wide $31, $33, $37, $42, $46 & $53 prepaid plans

Ongoing deals:

  • Shop online and save $100
  • Get the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra for $33.34/mo for 24 months plus get a minimum $150 bonus trade-in credit.
  • Get 1GB of bonus data for five months
  • Get iPhone 12 for only $30.68/mo. with Sweet Pay
  • Unlimited Internet starting from $39/mo. Plus, get a $50 Visa Prepaid Card.
  • Hot phones starting from $0 down, 0% APR
  • Refer a Friend to get $50 in bill credits each when they join the Virgin Plus party.
  • Internet + TV from $70/mo. Plus get a $50 Visa Prepaid Card
  • Get the HeadRush IPX6 wireless, 40W, water-resistant speaker with a customizable light show
  • Crave is available as an add-on for TV for only $20/mo. hook up today and get two months free
  • Get TV starting from $25/mo.
  • get a Google Chromecast when you hook up with TV on a 6-month term
  • Get up to $700 off a hot new device when you trade in your old one.

Browse Virgin Plus cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is for $56/mo with 9GB fast LTE.
  • iPhone SE is available for $45/mo. with 1GB Fast LTE Data.
  • iPhone 13 is available for $20/mo. with TradeUp on a $50/mo. plan with 15GB of data.
  • The Galaxy S22 is available with TradeUp on a $50/mo. plan with 15GB of data.

Ongoing deals:

  • Bring your own phone plan : Get 5GB bonus for $35/mo, 7GB for $40/mo, 15GB bonus for $70/mo, 20GB bonus for $80/mo and 15GB bonus for $85/mo.
  • Bring Your Own Phone and get $5 off for 24 months on select plans.
  • BYOD Big Gig Unlimited plans Limited time offer: Get 15GB data for $45/mo. and 18GB for $50/mo.
  • Activate an eligible Samsung phone on a $40+/mo. plan and get a Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with 4GB Fast LTE Data for $0/mo. for six months.
  • $5/mo. digital discount on the $40 & $45 and $10 digital discount on the $55, $60, $80, $90 and $95 Canada/US Bring your own phone plans.
  • Get 10GB of extra data on Prepaid plans starting at $19/mo. for 12 months
  • Unlimited 15GB Fast LTE for $50/mo with digital discount
  • Moto One 5G Ace and Moto G Power are both available for $35/mo.
  • Add Freedom Internet 150 to your existing mobile plan for only $55/mo. Available in Alberta and BC.
  • Add a line with 3 GB data for $20/mo.
  • Unlimited talk & text starting at $99/year annual payment
  • Refer a friend and get a $25 service credit for each referral. Save up to $250 a year
  • Enjoy one free month of Visual Voicemail when you sign up in-store or online.

New deals:

  • Trade-in your current device and buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G on a 2-year Voice & Data term and get a bonus of $160

Ongoing deals:

  • Get a bonus of $300 when you trade-in your old device and save even more with additional in-store offers.
  • Save up to $200 when you purchase a new iPhone and Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular).
  • Save $20/mo. off an eligible voice & data plan when you bring your own phone or buy a phone at a full price!
  • Purchase an eligible Samsung Galaxy device and get the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 for $119.99.
  • Purchase an eligible Samsung Galaxy device and save 20% on a Samsung Galaxy Watch4.
  • Get the VIP 20 plan for $80/mo. for up to 24 months.
  • Get 15% off when you buy two or more regular-priced cases, screen protectors, and/or chargers.
  • Three great ways to save – Save $10 per month off your plan for 24 months or Save $200 on a new device or Get an extra 5 GB of data per month for 24 months.
  • Get big savings on wireless plans, crazy fast internet speeds, and binge-worthy TV.
  • Big deals on maxTV Stream media boxes for a limited time.
  • Get up to $600 in-store credit toward a new wireless device and accessories when you trade in your old device.
  • Sign up for SaskTel Internet on a monthly plan and save 50% for three months + get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi for only $5/mo. for first three months
  • Sign up for maxTV stream & Internet to get big savings. Plus, get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi free for the first 12 months
  • Sign up for SaskTel Internet on a 2-year contract and get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi free for 12 months
  • Sign up for Crave with STARZ and get your first month free!
  • Switch to a 2-year Internet contract plan and save $10/mo. off the regular price
  • Sign up for SaskTel Internet on the infiNET 300 plan and get this special deal + get Optimum In-home Wi-Fi free for the first 12 months
  • Upgrade to the next fastest plan at no additional cost for one month
  • For every five maxTV Stream theme packs you add, you get $8 in savings
  • Sign up for Super Channel and get your first month free!
  • Sign up for maxTV and get 50% off the Filipino 5-pack for three months.
  • Get unlimited calling with our Anytime North America Long Distance plan—all for one low monthly price
  • Get our ten most popular calling features, including Call Display & Name Display, for just $10/mo. Add on Voice Mail for only $2/mo. more
  • Sign up for SaskTel homePHONE and get three months of Home Phone Service, Feature Package, and Anytime North America long distance for free
  • Sign up for Crave and get your first month free!
  • Get three months of Apple Fitness+ free when you buy an Apple Watch.
  • Sign up for noSTRINGS Prepaid Auto Top-ups and get a $20 bonus
  • Bring your Google Pixel and save $600
  • Sign up for a noSTRINGS Prepaid Talk, Text & Data or Unlimited plan and save $10/mo. for eight months.

New deals:

  • Pre-order the iPhone SE today. Coming March 18.
  • Add a Smart Home or Security plan and get up to a $150 bill credit

Ongoing deals:

  • Get 12GB of rollover data for $50 a month
  • Refer a friend to Eastlink Mobile and you both get a $25 credit.
  • Change your mobile data plan anytime for free
  • Get a $50 welcome credit when you sign up for a new mobile data plan online.
  • Free Whole Home WiFi Perfected with all Bundles and Internet plans
  • Bring Your Own Device and Enjoy our Data Plans
  • Upgrade to a new Phone Earlier With easyUp
  • Get up to $200 when you Switch
  • Save $59.95 when you DIY and save the installation fee
  • Add Mobile to your Bundle and save $15/month forever

Browse Eastlink cell phone plans 

Ongoing deals:

  • The brand-new Galaxy S22 Series is now available.
  • Your future holds a nice 5 GB in perks. Activate a mobile plan before March 31, and this mobile data will be yours
  • Activate your first mobile or Home Internet plan between now and March 31, 2022, inclusively, using a friend’s referral code, and you’ll both earn a $40 referral bonus instead of the usual $25.
  • Combine two services and take your rewards to a whole new level
  • Samsung Galaxy S21FE 5G 128GB available for 39.54/month for 24 months
  • Any unused mobile data will be rolled over to the next month.

Browse Fizz cell phone plans 

New deals:

  • iPhone 13, now in green coming on March 18
  • Pre-order iPhone SE on a $25/mo Unlimited Plan with 25GB Fast LTE

Ongoing deals:

  • Upgrade to Fibre+ Gig 1.5 Internet for exclusive savings on Mobile.
  • Bundle Fibre+ 300 Internet on a 2-year ValuePlan with Mobile By The Gig on a month-to-month plan and save $750 over 24 months.
  • If you’re looking for a lower-level TV plan than Total TV, check out the Limited TV plan for $25/mo.
  • Save $300 on your MyTab plus your trade-in value when you bring us a Samsung S Series, Z Series or Note Series device.
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Rogers, Telus, and Bell file opposing views on government’s 3800MHz band consultation

The federal government has received 62 separate documents from more than 50 groups sharing opinions on the 3800MHz band spectrum.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) opened the topic for comments in December and was looking for input on three pro-competitive measure options.

The first is a 50MHz set-aside, which means only some service providers will be allowed to bid on that part of the spectrum. It won’t be available to national mobile service providers (NMSPs) — those who possess at least 10 percent of the national wireless subscriber market share.

The second measure is a 100MHz cross-band cap applying to both the 3500MHz and 3800MHz bands. The third measure is a combination of the previous two options.

According to documents filed with the ISED, Telus is against the first option, favouring the 100MHz cross-band cap instead. The company says there’s “a disparity in NMSPs holdings that drives the need for a cross-band cap to facilitate post-auction competition and support investment.”

In a stance against Telus, Rogers says the 100Mhz option “should not be adopted under any circumstances, as it could destroy facilities-based competition between the two national networks” as Bell and Telus will pool their winning spectrums together “into their joint radio access network.”

“There is no justification why the Bell-Telus joint network (which combined only has about half again as many customers as Rogers) should effectively be gifted with the opportunity to assemble and benefit from 200MHz of mid-band spectrum while the Rogers and other networks are limited to 100MHz.”

Bell is against all three options. The company says the pro-competitive measures have “proven that they distort the auction process to the significant benefit of set-aside spectrum recipients and the detriment of Canadian taxpayers.”

Anyone wishing to respond to any of the comments has until March 21st to reply.

Source: Cartt

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CRTC pulls RT and RT France off Canadian airwaves

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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has officially removed RT and RT France from the list of foreign programs authorized for distribution in Canada.

The CRTC says distributing the two networks “is not in the public interest.”

“The CRTC is also concerned with programming from a foreign country that seeks to undermine the sovereignty of another country, demean Canadians of a particular ethnic background and undermine democratic institutions within Canada,” the ruling states.

The commission first announced it was opening the topic up for public discussion on March 3rd after it received a request from the Governor in Council to determine the channels’ future in Canada.

“Freedom of speech and a range of perspectives are a necessary part of our democracy. However, it is a privilege and not a right to be broadcast in Canada,” Ian Scott, CRTC chair, said.

“Foreign channels can be removed from the authorized list should their programming not be consistent with the standards to which Canadian services are held, or their continued distribution no longer serves the public interest, as was the case for RT and RT France.”

Interveners had five days to file comments. The CRTC received 373 submissions by the deadline. Telecom companies and Canadian residents represented part of the responses. The CRTC notes 350 0f these responses favoured removing the services, and 16 were for keeping them.

The CRTC says it considered the submissions, reports of violence coming out of Ukraine, and the many sanctions against Russia and steps by others to pull the service.

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Source: CRTC

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Russian cyberattacks could be coming to Canada soon, industry experts warn

Russian hacker hacking the server in the dark

In a surprise to no one, Russia sanctioned several Canadian political figures Tuesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, and Minister of Defence Anita Anand are blacklisted from entering Russia, along with a number of other Canadian politicians.

The moves came after Canada sanctioned Russia and many of its political figures. Canada has openly supported Ukraine during the ongoing war, sending aid and fast-tracking the immigration process for Ukrainians.

But as the Financial Post reports, Canada actively sanctioning Russia makes cyberattacks “inevitable.”

Farshad Abasi, chief security officer at Forward Security, told the publication cyber attacks may already be happening in Canada without anyone. “If they haven’t already, they will, and we need to be prepared.” The government investigated an attack on Global Affairs in January. 

David Masson, director of enterprise security at Darktrace, told MobileSyrup these attacks could include Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to take down websites. Doing so will make it harder for people to access important online operations, such as online banking.

Masson also says prominent Canadians could be targeted through cyber crimes individually, given Russia serves as a home base for many cybercriminals.

Politico has also reported Russian ransomware gang Conti has vowed to use all resources at their disposal to disrupt the critical infrastructure of anyone who stands in the way of the takeover.

With Canada’s vocal support for Ukraine, it’s not hard to imagine the country’s infrastructure being a target.

Masson notes Canada’s electricity sector is one of the areas that cybercrimes could impact. Any disruption would hinder industrial production and impact transport, communications, and other areas.

“Impacting the electricity grid via cyberattack would be a strong signal from Russia for Canada to take a step back in its support of Ukraine,” he told MobileSyrup.

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Source: Financial Post

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OnePlus Nord 2T to bring back iconic sandstone finish

The OnePlus Nord 2T might bring back one of OnePlus’ pretty iconic features. Reportedly, the OnePlus Nord 2T will feature OnePlus’ classic sandstone finish.

91Mobiles has shown off a render of the OnePlus Nord 2T. While not an official render, 91Mobiles says they received it from an industry source.

The render showcases the black sandstone finish and huge camera module. Strangely, the camera module itself is blue with two circular rings. The top ring has a large sensor, while the bottom ring has two smaller lenses.

The industry source only provided renders of the rear, so the front is currently a mystery. However, sources indicate that the Oneplus Nord 2T will sport a hole punch camera in the top left corner.

Additionally, the OnePlus Nord 2T is rumoured to feature a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1080-pixel resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It will also sport a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor, Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, 80W fast charger and more.

It’s possible that the OnePlus Nord 2T will come to Canada, but only time will tell. The phone is rumoured to launch in India in April or May.

Image Credit: 91Mobiles

Source: 91Mobiles

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Microsoft’s new AI-powered Smart Camera costs more than $1,000 in Canada

Microsoft has a new camera suped-up with artificial intelligence to help make its Surface Hub 2 better for meetings.

The AI-powered ‘Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera‘ will support automatic reframing, a wide field of view, and image correction features, according to The Verge. The camera sports a 12-megapixel sensor with a 136° field of view, as well as one teraflop of computing power (which is apparently more than the original Xbox 360).

Microsoft will use the power in conjunction with an algorithm it developed to automatically compensate for distortions, tilt, and wide-angle corrections to ensure the camera doesn’t distort people or objects.

Additionally, the camera can detect people in a room and adjust to make sure everyone stays visible during meetings.

The Smart Camera can attach to the Surface Hub 2 with a magnet and a USB-C mount.

It costs $1,025 in Canada (or $799.99 in the U.S.) and will be sold separately from the Surface Hub 2 starting March 16th in all markets where Microsoft sells the Surface Hub 2. While it sounds like a lot of money, it’s worth keeping in mind that the camera is aimed at businesses (and, particularly, ones that have already forked out the money for Surface Hub 2 devices).

You can learn more about the Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera here.

Source: Microsoft Via: The Verge