Articles By Kevin Kearney
Kevin Kearney
Deputy Editor
Kevin is an experienced journalist and writer whose musings on tech, education, and culture have appeared in Stereogum, InsideHook, The Millions, and elsewhere. As Deputy Editor for WhistleOut, he offers unique expertise on the inner workings of the mobile industry, and has a particular passion for emerging efficiencies within smartphone apps. When he’s not researching the telecom market, he enjoys reading, running, and playing music.
Rogers Abandons Prepaid Plans, Following Industry Trend
The carrier will discontinue prepaid options on December 16.
Virgin Plus Ditches Prepaid Plans, Pushing Prospective Customers to Pricier Postpaid Options
The Bell flanker no longer offers new prepaid activations, gutting many of its plans.
Rogers Wins OpenSignal Award for Best 5G Video Experience
The internationally renowned network analytics company named the Canadian carrier's 5G video service the best in the world.
Spotify Unveils AI Playlists
Spotify's newest feature allows Premium subscribers to generate playlists from one-sentence prompts.
Shazam Adds Music Haptics, Expanding iOS 18 Accessibility Feature
The app's latest update includes a feature for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
Avoid the iOS 18 Bug That’s Crashing iMessage
Learn all about the iOS 18 bug that's leaving users frustrated, including how to avoid it.
Avoid the iOS 18 Bug That’s Crashing iMessage
An iOS 18 bug is leaving iMessage users frustrated.
Telus Expanding 5G Coverage in Quebec
The carrier is expanding high-speed service in Chaudière-Appalaches. Learn where and when you'll find it.
The 5 Best New App Features for iOS 18
Learn all about the app updates that will arrive with iOS 18.
Make the Switch from Koodo to Telus
Learn all about the pros and cons of switching from Koodo to Telus, in our comparison of the carriers’ plans, coverage, and pricing.
Find Better Phones and Plans
Hundreds of cell phone plans unpacked. All the facts. No surprises.
