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Some really exciting news for TELUS clients went live yesterday morning via an e-mail distribution. If you are a TELUS customer you can now apply for a CIBC TELUS Rewards Visa . I know what you're thinking, just another credit card that I don't need. Well, here some a great benefits of the TELUS Visa that will help you get into a new device much quicker without cancelling your contract. You can use your points to: - Pay down your Device Balance (remaining of contract) - Save on the upfront cost of a device (without changing your plan or term) - Redeem for other great products and services (for a full list see  http://telus.com/rewards ) How do you earn points? - Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend - Earn 1.5 points on gas, groceries and purchases in a TELUS store . - Earn 1.5 points on your monthly bill when you sign up for Pre-Authorized payments There are some really great benefits for TELUS customers and even more if you sign up before June 1, 2015. You will...

Switching to a new phone can be extremely painful and scary. Making sure that all your data is transferred successfully is almost impossible. Here are some great tips for making the switch to the Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge this Friday. For Android Users: Get yourself set up with Samsung Smart Switch - You can either download this directly from the Google Play Store OR onto your PC or MAC computer. This app transfers most of your data (Contacts, Calendars, WIFI Passwords, App Data, Music, Alarm Clocks, Pictures and Videos) Use Cloud Services - It's a pretty good idea to jump on the Cloud bandwagon. Cloud storage ensures your content is backed up and accessible on multiple devices. If something goes wrong with your phone and you can't access the touch screen, no problem. Use things like your Google Account to back up your personal data, Google Drive for your Photos, Videos and Documents and lastly create Samsung Account so you can Lock, Track and Wipe your device...

It's not what you may think at first. Most people think Wireless Charging is the ability to charge your phone wirelessly much like connecting to a Wi-Fi hot spot. That statement isn't entirely accurate. Although the term wireless charging would lead you to believe that you do not need any cord, there are some "wires" involved. Wireless charging is a hassle free charging solution that allows you to charge your phone by resting it on a surface or mat. That charger is then plugged into the wall. What is the benefit of that? Think about how many times you plug a cable into the charging port of your phone. Now think about how much that is wearing down the inside of the port eventually making the connection loose. Wireless charging solves the problem of putting the charging cable in the wrong way. Keep in mind, not every device is wireless charging compatible. There are two types of wireless charging; PMA which requires an attachment on the back of your device bef...