iPhone & Mac subscription service trial announced then pulled

LiftForward, a device and software subscription company, announced a trial with Apple to allow Canadian users to pay monthly for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple services — but then the announcement was pulled.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Security of Quebec vaccine passport app's QR codes questioned

Flaws have been uncovered in a vaccine passport iOS app, after security researchers and hackers have shown there are many security issues with Quebec's mobile verification system.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 21

Rogers quietly adds support for Apple Business Chat

Rogers has become the latest major organization to include support for Apple Business Chat, enabling customers of the Canadian carrier to chat with representatives using iMessage.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 5

Canada law may force streaming services like Apple TV+ to promote local content

The Canadian government is working on approving a bill that would require all streaming services that service the country including Apple TV+ and Apple Music, to finance, distribute, and promote Canadian-made content.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 15

Telus Health launches fall detection monitoring for Apple Watch

Telus Health has launched a monitored emergency service in Canada, one that uses the Apple Watch Fall Detection feature to help take care of vulnerable people.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

App Store economy in Canada now supports 243,000 jobs, up 18%

Apple says that the App Store now supports more than 243,000 jobs in Canada, an increase of 18% year-over-year, adding that the marketplace has become a "resilient source of opportunity."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Metrolinx trials Apple Pay for Presto fares in Toronto

Public transit users in Toronto are able to try out paying their fares using Apple Pay, with Metrolinx conducting testing the mobile payment platform on one rail line.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

iPhone 11 reunited with owner after spending 6 months in a lake

A diver has recovered an iPhone 11 from the bottom of a lake in British Columbia, one that managed to survive submerged for almost 6 months.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 22

Apple Maps rolls out update for Canada packed with new features

Canadians can now take advantage of Apple's newly updated Apple Maps, featuring more detailed land cover, better road coverage, and new ways to explore.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 1

Canada could soon get the revamped and redesigned Apple Maps service

Apple is currently publicly testing its revamped Apple Maps app in Canada, which could suggest that a rollout in the country may be imminent.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

Apple brings Health Records to UK and Canada

Supported by local health authorities, Apple has brought its centralized Health Records feature to the iPhone in UK and Canada, meaning that citizens can now have access to all their data in one place.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Six months of free Apple Music coming to new Rogers Infinite wireless plans

Just in time for the "iPhone 12," Canadian carrier Rogers is giving new customers of select Infinite data plans six free months of Apple Music.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Apple takes Prepear logo trademark fight to Canada

Apple is continuing its efforts to force meal planner app Prepear to change its logo by expanding the fight beyond the United States, with the iPhone maker now going after the company's trademark filing in Canada.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 26

Apple abruptly closes flagship Montreal Apple Store over COVID-19

Apple Sainte-Catherine has been closed until further notice, reportedly due to an "abundance of caution" over the coronavirus.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

Monthly AppleCare+ payment option expands to Japan, Canada and Australia

Apple is rolling out monthly AppleCare+ payment options to customers in Canada, Australia and Japan.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

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