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Xbox sale discounts Assassin’s Creed, Watch Dogs bundle by nearly $100

Microsoft currently has a surprisingly good deal on a Ubisoft game bundle that will save you almost $100 on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion.

Spotted by RedFlagDeals, the bundle typically costs $145.99 CAD on the Microsoft Store, but thanks to a $97.82 discount, you can get the bundle for just $48.17. It’s worth noting the games are for Xbox, not for PC.

If you don’t have these games already but want to pick them up for cheap, this is a great way to do it. If you already own one, Microsoft also has the games on sale individually, along with a few other Ubisoft titles and other games:

Finally, if you’re not interested in buying any of these titles, several are available through Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription (either for consoles, PC or both). Several of the Ubisoft titles will join Game Pass in the future as well.

Via: RedFlagDeals

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PlayStation Store Holiday Sale ‘Round 2’ discounts even more games up to 75 percent off

For those with a PlayStation console, the second round of discounted Playstation games has now hit the store.

Games like Demon’s Souls, Ghsostrunner, God of War, A Way Out, Red Dead Redemption 2 and more are on sale. This sale ends on January 19th.

To check what else is on sale take a look at the store, or check out the first half of the sale, here.

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Viral Walmart metaverse video was made in 2017 to ‘impress influencers’

A recent video uploaded to Twitter titled ‘This is how Walmart envisions Shopping in the #Metaverse,’ has been spreading like wildfire. It’s hit nine million views, over 30,000 retweets, and supposedly shows the future of grocery shopping in the metaverse, as Walmart sees it playing out.

If it already wasn’t evident from looking at the graphics in the VR experience — we hate to burst your bubble but that video isn’t new and might have been resurfaced in a bid to boost metaverse stocks or crypto assets, some of which survive nearly solely on hype.

The video isn’t connected to Facebook’s vision of the metaverse and, it isn’t even made by Walmart. It was created for the retailer by a program management and design strategy digital agency called Mutual Mobile (MM).

Back in 2017, Walmart wanted “to impress influencers at SXSW (South by Southwest Festival),” and get an edge over the competition by showing off a virtual shopping experience, reads MM’s blog post from almost five years ago. While Walmart’s aim to “impress influencers” might not have worked out back in 2017, the video resurfacing now, in an atmosphere where the Metaverse idea has freshly been reincarnated surely can, and that is evident from the engagement on the Tweeted video.

Five years ago, Walmart had the initial idea ready but needed someone with the technical skills to design the VR experience and lead the way.

MM took it up from there and designed a dystopian grocery store, complete with soft chatter but no other shoppers, a Walmart associate that just wouldn’t leave you alone and constantly shifting walls and surroundings that would nauseate you in real-time.

In short, it’s a video that’ll make you wonder whether we need such technology in the future. Aren’t current online shopping apps enough? If you’re short on time, would you rather pick up your phone, tap on the Walmart app, select what you need and pay for it or would you ready up your VR headset, load up the ‘Walmart grocery store,’ walk around and browse the shelves full of digital food and commodities? While the latter definitely has a niche for it, I don’t see it being the main arm going forward. That doesn’t mean that said VR/AR grocery experiences cant exist and wouldn’t have any use.

It’ll be fun to ‘visit’ Walmart while not having to leave your house, but I just don’t see that being the primary way people shop, not at least in the near future, and rather a niche experience for certain occasions.

It’s kind of similar to the digital experience from Inabuggy released earlier last year that allowed shoppers to virtually roam Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market and beat the pandemic blues.

Image credit: Mutual Mobile

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Fossil will add Alexa to its Gen 6 smartwatch in the first half of 2022

Fossil announced two new versions of its Gen 6 Wear OS smartwatch at CES 2022 — one for gamers and one for Dutch jewelry enthusiasts. However, another announcement from the company that flew a little under the radar is that it will add support for Amazon Alexa to its Gen 6 watches.

As for when Fossil will add support, well, that’s not entirely clear. The company told 9to5Google in a statement that the Alexa update would arrive in the first half of 2022. It also told The Verge in a CES briefing that Alexa would come to Gen 6 smartwatches “early this year.” Moreover, The Verge’s Victoria Song received a Skagen Falster Gen 6 and the Razer X Fossil Gen 6 watches, both of which include an Alexa widget that simply displays a “coming soon” message.

With all that taken into account, that means Fossil could add Alexa to the Gen 6 smartwatch anytime between now and June. Presumably, Gen 6 owners won’t need to wait six months for the Alexa update, but we’ll see how it plays out.

The Verge also pointed out that Fossil teasing Alexa support may be a way to give customers something to look forward to until Wear OS 3 arrives (which could be anywhere from a few months to the end of the year). Plus, Alexa support would be a win both for Fossil and smartwatch customers. Currently, Apple Watches are Siri-only, Wear OS watches only have Google Assistant and Samsung watches force Bixby on users (although the Galaxy Watch 4 will eventually offer Google Assistant too). The only other smartwatches that offer a choice are Fitbit’s Sense and Versa watches.

In other words, most customers are limited to using whatever assistant ships on their smartwatch. Plus, Amazon’s Alexa is a relatively popular voice assistant, so Fossil’s move to support it will both give customers a choice in what assistant they use and give people access to Alexa on a smartwatch, which so far hasn’t been available outside of Fitbit’s smartwatches. Hopefully, this starts a trend with smartwatch makers and we see more watches offer a choice of on-wrist voice assistant.

Source: The Verge, 9to5Google

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BMW slaps 31-inch screen onto rear ceiling of concept car

At CES 2022, BMW has been showing off all kinds of futuristic car tech, from a colour-changing paint job to this new giant in-car cinema display.

So far, the giant screen has only been shown off in concept form, but BMW says that it’s an 8K touch screen that runs Amazon’s Fire TV OS operating system. This means it should be able to stream content from just about every major content platform.

The videos will be streamed over the car’s internal 5G connection, and The Verge mentions that there are also small controls built into the door if you don’t want to tap the screen, especially if BMW decides to attach it to the roof.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a cinema display without sound, and BMW says that it has a 30-speaker system that can provide 4D sound since there can even be speakers in the seats themselves.

Demo of screen starts at 3:19 in video above. 

BMW also talks about being able to automatically shutter the car’s blinds to seal off any light when using the display to play movies.

While there’ a working prototype of this at CES 2022, it’s more like the back half of a car with a huge roof. This is likely to house all the hardware needed to show it off. In this version, the screen comes down like a little projector mat and blocks the rearview mirror, suggesting it can only be used when the vehicle is stopped.

With this in mind, the display looks like it’s designed to give drivers something to do while they wait for their car to charge. With that in mind, how much extra battery will it take to run a 30-speaker cinema setup for two hours? Because of this, I’m not quite sold on the concept yet.

Via: The Verge

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Samsung Galaxy S22 dummy video makes its rounds

Canada’s own Unbox Therapy has leaked a video showcasing Samsung’s upcoming S series flagships, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22+ and S22.

While the video has been delisted from YouTube, other channels have reuploaded it and screenshots have emerged, giving us a detailed look at the South Korean company’s upcoming devices.

While not entirely new given we’ve dummy units of the S22 series in the past, Unbox Therapy’s videos corroborate those designs.

The standard Galaxy S22 and S22+ both look like last year’s S21 devices with camera bumps in the top left corner or the rear of the smartphone. On the other hand, the S22 Ultra looks like a combination of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the S21 Ultra.

Alongside the leaked video, a spec sheet has also appeared.

The leaked specs indicate that the regular S21 sports a 6.1-inch display, the plus model will offer a 6.55-inch screen and that the Ultra features a 6.8-inch screen.

While the leaked specs are likely accurate, it’s odd the S21 Ultra offers 8GB/12GB of RAM when the S21 Ultra featured 12GB/16GB of RAM, making the Ultra seem like a bit of a downgrade in a sense.

The spec sheet also states that the 108-megapixel sensor features some sort of “Super Clear Glass,” which is theorized to reduce the small bright dots that sometimes appears when taking videos at night.

WinFuture’s Roland Quandt previously shared an image of a 45W charger for the S22 Ultra, which suggests that Samsung is bringing back the Note 10+’s higher charging speeds.

It’s unclear when Samsung will launch these new S22 smartphones. It’s possible that we’ll see Samsung unveil the Galaxy S22 series as late as February at Mobile World Congress (MWC).

Source: YouTube (several channels), @xeetechcare, @rquandt Via: The Verge

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Intel reveals 12th Gen desktop CPU that can hit 5.5GHz

Intel followed up its earlier CES 2022 CPU announcement by revealing a desktop processor capable of boosting to 5.5GHz on a single core out-of-the-box.

After previously teasing the CPU, Intel has officially announced the 12th Gen Core i9-12900KS (as Tom’s Hardware notes, the ‘S’ likely means the chip will be a limited edition, which could make it hard to find). The ability to hit 5.5GHz on a single core marks a roughly 300MHz improvement over what Intel achieved on the i9-12900K.

Further, The Verge says that an on-stage demonstration from Intel showed the 12900KS running at a sustained 5.2GHz across all performance cores while running Hitman 3. While certainly impressive, Intel didn’t share details on the chip’s power draw or what cooling solution was used.

As for when you’ll be able to buy the i9-12900KS, well, probably not anytime soon. Intel’s executive vice president Gregory Bryant said that the CPU would ship to “OEM customers” during the presentation. That suggests the chip will be available in pre-built computers to start — it’s not clear if or when Intel will sell the CPU directly to customers who want to build their own PCs.

For more information about Intel’s latest CPUs, check out our coverage here. You can check out more news from CES 2022 here.

Image credit: Intel

Source: The Verge, Tom’s Hardware

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Apple Messages bug is sending read receipts even if you turn them off

Apple’s popular Messages app has a new bug that will show read receipts even when users have them turned off.

Initially spotted by MacWorld (via 9to5Mac), several users have reported the issue with iOS 15. However, it’s been seen before on older versions of iOS. It’s not clear how widespread the issue is, but at the moment there doesn’t seem to be anything users can do to fully resolve the problem. Some impacted users were able to temporarily fix the problem by restarting their iPhones.

For those unfamiliar with read receipts, they’re a popular feature on many messaging and chat platforms. In short, if you send a message to someone, the app will show when it delivered the message and will show when the recipient has read the message. For some, it’s a helpful way to monitor the status of a message. For others, it’s an annoyance — some people might read a message and not be able to respond right away, which could cause offence if the sender sees the read receipt but doesn’t receive a response.

Because of that, some people like to turn off read receipts (you can do that with iMessage by heading to the Settings app, then Messages and scrolling to ‘Send Read Receipts’ on your Apple device).

Of course with the current bug, turning off rear receipts might not stop your phone from sending them. Hopefully, Apple fixes the problem soon — likely in a future iOS update. For the time being, you might want to not open any messages you receive unless you want the sender to see you’ve read them.

Source: MacWorld Via: 9to5Mac

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Here are the changes to Canadian mobile rate plans this week [January 06 – January 12]

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 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:

  • Save up to $150 on your order when you shop online in QC and $50 in other regions.
  • $50 Promo plan with 10 GB of non-shareable data. For new activations only. (QC)
  • Unlimited Share 100 plan is $15/mo. cheaper and Unlimited 40 is $10/mo cheaper in MB, QC & SK compared to main regions.
  • Enjoy 25 GB at max speeds for $65/mo. on Québec’s best network.
  • Get 20GB of data for only $50/month on Canada’s best network.

Ongoing deals:

  • Trade-in your device and get a minimum $100 towards a new one.
  • Save up to 65 percent on select devices.
  • Save 20 percent on a Samsung Galaxy Watch4 with Bell SmartPay
  • Exclusive city offer – Save $10/mo. off any Unlimited plan on Canada’s best network. (BC only)
  • Connect your other devices and enjoy unlimited data from $10/mo.
  • Great gifts under $50
  • Get unlimited data with no overage fees, parental controls and one bill for your family, all for just $45/mo. in QC, MB, SK and $55/mo in main regions.
  • Pair Bell mobility with your Bell service and get 20GB of data for just $50/mo. in QC and for $65/mo. in ON.
  • Popular accessories for this holiday season
  • Save $25/month for every team member you add to your account.
  • Get three lines with unlimited data and no overages for an average of $55/month.
  • Get three months of Apple Fitness+
  • Switch your business to Canada’s best 5G network and get a credit of $200 per line.
  • Get bonus 100MB data/mo with unlimited Canada-wide minutes for $25/mo with automatic monthly top-up options.
  • 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
  • Get our unlimited talk and text plan for just $30/mo.
  • Save $15/mo. for every family member you add to your account.
  • Various monthly phone credits on select smartphones with SmartPay or SmartPay + Device Return Option
  • 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.
  • Save $40 on the intelliARMOR UV Shield+ portable sanitize
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Browse Bell cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Save up to $35 per month for 12 months on unlimited Home Internet 75u or 150u when you pair with a Mobile plan. (ON)
  • Trade-in select devices and get a minimum credit of $100
  • For a limited time, get any amazing Samsung phone at $0 down with Fido Payment Program.
  • Don’t wait. iPhone 12 mini for $0 down!
  • Each month, all year long, 10 Fido customers will win 1 YEAR of FREE Fido service.
  • This week’s Fido XTRA: A holly jolly contest!
  • Get Extra $5 Credit Per Month on ZTE Grand X View 4

Ongoing deals:

  • Get 12GB of data for only $45/mo. Available for a limited time only
  • Various smartphones on deals
  • Apple iPad 7 for $0 down.
  • Accessories you want for $0 down
  • Get a Samsung Galaxy device and get up to 4 months of YouTube Premium
  • One Month Free Service when you invite your friends and they join Fido.

Browse Fido cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Get 100 GB bonus per year with an all-Inclusive 20GB, 25GB plan as well as 15 GB Canada – US without border plan and a free Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with the 20GB plan
  • Boxing Day sale on iPhone 11, 12 and 13
  • Get a discount on selected devices when subscribing to certain 24-month plans, not to mention a welcome credit.
  • Save $24/month on 400 Internet and enjoy the best Wi-Fi technology in Québec
  • Save $52/month on 60 Internet with 39 TV channels.

Ongoing deals:

  • Vrai and Club Illico are offered for six months with any subscription to a Helix Internet and TV or Helix TV App Plan.
  • Save up to $720/year with multiline plans
  • Take advantage of monthly discount with multiline $10 to $15 per line each month (depends on the number of lines)
  • For a limited time, Vrai is offered for six months when you add it to your mobile plan
  • 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 data per year, always at full speed
  • Helix unlimited 400 internet at $70/mo
  • Get 10 GB bonus data per year in Canada with Basic 4GB, 10GB Canada plan & $10 GB Canada-Us plan
  • Subscribe to the QUB musique Family plan at the exclusive rate of $9.99/month for 24 months
  • Up to $500 trade-in credit on any smartphone purchase
  • Club illico mobile included on All-Inclusive Mobile plans

Browse Videotron cell phone plan

New deals:

  • Get six months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade when you get an iPhone 11, SE, 12 Pro, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro Max
  • Get three months of Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade with pre-owned certified iPhone XR
  • Get the Moto G Power for $6/ month with the Tab. That’s $171 in savings.
  • Get the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G for $20/month with the Tab. That’s $860 in savings
  • Get 12 GB of data for only $45/month

Ongoing deals:

  • Prepaid SIM cards are now $10 for a limited time
  • $25 referral credit for both when referring a friend after they join on a postpaid plan.
  • Bonus 500 MB data per month with Automatic Top-Up on the $30, $40, $45 and $55 both Canada-wide and Province-wide calling plans (all regions)
  • Shop online and save the $50 connection fee 

Browse Koodo cell phone plans 

New deals:

  • Promo on the 40GB $75 plan and 60GB $85 plan with six months of free Apple Music and Disney+ , Purchase a tablet or Apple Watch on financing and get it free for 24 months (MB/SK/QC)
  • Promo on Unlimited data of 20GB + 6 months of free Apple Music for $80/mo (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.
  • Get the iPhone 13 128GB for only $25/mo for 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 percent interest and pay only $9.33/mo for 24 months when you trade in an iPhone 11
  • Get iPhone 13 128 GB for $0 down on approved credit, 0 percent interest and pay only $10/mo for 24 months when you trade in an iPhone 11.
  • Activate or upgrade to a $90/mo or higher Rogers Infinite plan and get six months of Disney+ on us and the choice between a free tablet or Apple Watch plan for 24 months when you get a tablet or Apple Watch with financing (main regions)
  • Promo on Unlimited data 40GB for $90/mo & 60GB for $95/mo with six months of free Apple Music and Disney+ , Purchase a tablet or Apple Watch on financing and get it free for 24 months (main regions)
  • Get iPhone 12 mini 128GB for $15/mo for 24 months with financing and select plans with Upfront Edge
  • Promo on Infinite Plan 25GB + 6 months of Apple Music for $65/mo. MB/SK/QC)

Ongoing deals:

  • Add a family member to your Rogers Infinite plan starting at $45/mo. after a $15/mo discount for MB, SK, QC and $55/mo. for main regions
  • 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)
  • Activate or upgrade on a $75/mo or higher Rogers Infinite plan and get our most premium perks (QC)
  • Get the Pixel 6 Series for $0 down on approved credit
  • Get up to 3 months of Google One on us when you sign up through Rogers.
  • Sign up for Apple Music and get your first six months free on a Rogers Infinite plan
  • Save up to $650 on iPhone 12 when you trade in your iPhone XR, iPhone XS or iPhone 8
  • 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 the $50 connection fee when you shop online
  • Save up to $415 on iPhone 13 with Bring-It-Back
  • Get 5GB of data for as low as $45 with a family of four in MB, SK, QC and for $55 in main regions
  • Save on the first six months on your All-in-One Protection (QC) and $10 per month with the ultimate online protection in other regions.
  • Join the TELUS Exclusive Partner Program and save more
  • Enjoy your ICI TOU.TV EXTRA subscription included with your TELUS plan
  • Get your TELUS 2022 calendar as a gift.
  • Get 25 percent off select Xiaomi devices.
  • Up to $350 in gifts on our home services and mobile plans
  • Comprehensive protection from $55 per month and up to a bonus $350 bill credit
  • Save up to $958 on Galaxy Z Flip3 5G with Bring-It-Back.
  • Get 20GB of high-speed data for $70/mo in MB, SK, QC, and 80/mo in main regions.
  • Unlimited 40 includes exclusive access to unlimited international messaging and visual voicemail 25, and Unlimited 50 Can-US Includes exclusive access to Can-US roaming, unlimited international messaging and visual voicemail 25

Ongoing deals:

  • Get Google Pixel 6 for as low as $15 per month with Bring-It-Back
  • Get Samsung Galaxy S21 5G for as low as $12 per month with Bring-it-Back
  • Protect your home with SmartHome Security and get up to a $350 bill credit
  • 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
  • Bundle a new Apple Watch with TELUS Health Companion from $49/month.
  • Get bonus 100MB of data when you sign-up for Auto Top-up on a $25 prepaid talk & text plan
  • $50 referral credit for both after they activate a line with Telus. (all regions)

Browse Telus cell phone plan

Noticeable price changes:

Chat more with free international calling

New deals:

  • 2.5 GB Data at 3G speed +BONUS 500MB with AutoPay for $35/mo

Ongoing deas:

  • Share more with a $30 Refer-a-Friend reward
  • Connect more with 2GB of free data
  • $1 Loyalty Pays every 30 days after the first years. $2 after the second year, and so on.
  • $20 Helping Other every 30 days by earning points in the Community
  • 500MB bonus with Autopay on all Talk, Text & Data plans except $15 plan which comes with 250MB bonus (all regions)
  • $2 off every month with AutoPay Reward
  • Get referred and you’ll receive a one-time $10 credit

Browse Public Mobile cell phone plans

New deals:

  • 500MB bonus with Autopay on all Talk, Text & Data plans

Ongoing deals:

  • 250MB bonus with Autopay on Talk & Text $15 Plan

Browse Chatr cell phone plans

New deals:

  • Shop online and save $50
  • Limited time offer – 12GB for $45/month & 20GB for $50/month
  • Get iPhone 12 with value-packed plans plus Member Benefits.
  • Deals on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

Ongoing deals:

  • Gift yourself unlimited internet and value-packed phone plans
  • Get Samsung Galaxy S21 5G for $0 down, 0 percent APR and only $20/mo. for 24 months with Sweet Pay
  • Unlimited Internet starting from $39/mo. Plus, get a $50 Visa Prepaid Card.
  • Hot phones starting from $0 down, 0 percent 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
  • New Prepaid plans from $22/mo. exclusively for Quebec
  • 250 MB Bonus Data on the $22, $24 and $29 Prepaid plan
  • Get a value-packed plan and Member Benefits when you bring your own phone.
  • 500MB Bonus Data on the $32, $35, $41, $46, $51 and $56 Prepaid plans
  • Get a $100 Visa Prepaid Card when you add unlimited Internet and TV.
  • Bonus 500MB data with $31, $34, $37, $43, $48, $53 and $58 prepaid plans
  • 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
  • 500MB Bonus Data on the $28 Prepaid plan with PPU OR 100MB Bonus Data on the $15 prepaid plan with PPU with AutoPay option
  • Get up to $700 off a hot new device when you trade in your old one.

Browse Virgin Mobile cell phone plans

New deals:

  • BYOD Big Gig Unlimited plans: get 15GB bonus data on $55/mo plan, 20GB on the $70/mo plan $ 24GB on the $75/mo plan.
  • Get Talk, Text and 1.5GB of Fast LTE Data for only $19/mo. for 12 months
  • BYOD Big Gig Unlimited plans: get 20GB bonus data on both $80/mo and $110/mo Canada/US plans
  • Get unlimited freedom home internet for $55/mo. Available in AB and BC
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 is available for $35/mo. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G for $45/mo. and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G for $68/mo $ Galaxy S21 5G for $60/mo.
  • iPhone 13 20GB Fast LTE Data for $20/mo.
  • Get Google Pixel 6 for $13/mo. with 20 GB fast LTE data.

Ongoing deals:

  • Bring your own phone plan: Get a 20 GB bonus with a $70 plan, a 20 GB bonus with an $80 plan and a 20 GB bonus on Canada/US $80 plan.
  • Spoil your phone with 70 percent off select Samsung accessories.
  • Moto One 5G Ace and iPhone SE are available for $40/mo.
  • $5/mo. digital discount on the $40, $45 and $50 plans and $10 digital discount on the $55, $80, $90 and $90 Canada/US Bring your own phone plans.
  • Bring your own phone plan: Get 4GB bonus with a $35 plan, 10GB bonus with the $40 plan
  • Add a line with 3 GB data for $20/mo.
  • 20 GB Fast LTE for $50/mo with digital discount
  • Get up to 20GB of Bonus Data when you sign up on select plans.
  • 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
  • Get one month of Visual Voicemail for Free

New deals:

  • Get big savings on wireless plans, crazy fast internet speeds, and binge-worthy TV.
  • Save $20/mo. off any voice & data plan when you bring your own phone or buy a phone at a full price!

Ongoing deals:

  • 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 percent 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 percent off the Filipino 5-pack for three months.
  • Skip the activation and service fees on eligible online device purchases
  • 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.

Ongoing deals:

  • Get 40GB of Big Data for $60/mo.
  • Get 12GB of rollover data for $50/mo.
  • For a limited time, save up to $672 on the hottest devices.
  • Get up to $200 when you Switch
  • Get the Smartphone you Want for $0 Down with easyTab
  • Get your first 3 months FREE on any Smart Home & Security plan
  • Save $59.95 when you DIY and save the installation fee
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Instagram going back to its roots, tests chronological feeds

It looks like Instagram is testing a feature that many of us missed for years — chronological feeds. A new version of the social media platform lets users switch between chronological and algorithmically-sorted feeds.

Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, explained in a recent tweet that the platform will offer three feeds. ‘Home,’ the experience we’re seeing now that features ranked content based on algorithms of what Instagram thinks you’re interested in. Following that, is ‘Favorites,’ a chronological feed of accounts that aims to ensure you don’t miss content from your favourite people.

Lastly, is ‘Following,’ a chronological feed of the posts from only accounts you follow. This is similar to how Instagram operated several years ago.

Mosseri confirmed that tests are currently rolling out and that users should expect the full release by the first half of this year.

Instagram announced the return of chronological feeds back at the beginning of December.

Source: @mosseri