Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Our First Impressions After Three Days
Samsung gave us the opportunity to test its new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra a few days before its official release in Canada. After spending our first weekend testing its photo and video capabilities, one thing is already clear: this foldable phone is about much more than its large display. Its light weight, camera system and […]
Fibre prices in Canada: Is competition at risk?
Fibre prices in Canada are becoming a major concern. Demand is rising quickly, while wholesale costs are making it harder for independent internet providers to compete. Fibre is becoming Canada’s new internet standard About 72% of Canadian households can now access a fibre network, according to the CRTC’s 2026 Canadian Telecommunications Market Report. This coverage […]
GrapheneOS: Why This Privacy-Focused Android Alternative Is Attracting So Much Attention
Our recent Reddit post about GrapheneOS coming to future Motorola phones received many positive reactions. However, the interest was not limited to one upcoming device. Many readers welcomed the idea of having more choice. Currently, GrapheneOS officially supports selected Google Pixel devices. Support from another major manufacturer could therefore offer a real alternative. What is […]
Fake Telecom Agent Scam: How It Works
A fake telecom agent scam may start with real details about your phone order, mobile plan or delivery date. However, those details do not prove that the caller works for your carrier. Scammers can use them to gain your trust and convince you to ship a new phone to an address they control. A real […]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Canadian Prices, Specs and Where to Pre-Order
Samsung has expanded its foldable phone lineup with three distinct models for 2026: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the newly redesigned Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Flip8. Unveiled during Galaxy Unpacked in London, the three phones are now available for pre-order directly from Samsung Canada. Canadian carrier availability is more limited at launch, […]
I Used Two Dumbphones for a Week: Here’s What I Learned
For one week, I tested two small and rugged basic phones: the AGM M9 4G and the Maxwest Ranger 4G. I did not completely abandon my smartphone. Since I work in multimedia and telecommunications, I still needed it for certain professional tasks. The experiment was really about seeing what changes when a mobile phone returns […]
TELUS Wants to Lock Phones for 60 Days: Would It Really Reduce Theft?
TELUS is asking the CRTC for permission to temporarily lock newly financed or subsidized phones to its network. The company argues that a 60-day locking period could reduce fraud, device theft and the rapid resale of expensive smartphones overseas. The proposal may help address certain types of fraud, but it could also create new complications […]
Foldable Phones in 2026: Apple, Samsung, Google Pixel and Other Models to Watch
Foldable phones are no longer futuristic prototypes displayed behind glass. In 2026, nearly every major smartphone manufacturer either offers a foldable device or is preparing to enter the category. Samsung is expected to introduce its next Galaxy Z generation in July, Google is preparing the Pixel 11 launch for August, and Apple could finally unveil […]
Apple may be preparing its biggest iPhone offensive in years
Apple may be preparing one of its most aggressive iPhone launches in a long time. According to recent reports, the company could launch at least five new iPhone models between late 2026 and early 2027, with a strategy that could put even more pressure on Android manufacturers. For Canadian consumers, this new wave could have […]