Sibling site iPadinCanada.ca recently covered how Apple’s latest iPad has a new battery replacement policy. This policy will cost iPad owners $99 plus shipping to get their batteries replaced. But here’s the catch: Apple will replace the entire iPad (new or refurbished, we don’t know yet) instead of just swapping out the battery!

This differs from the existing iPhone battery replacement program that will only replace your iPhone battery. Now, … Read More

On Jan. 31st, The Simpsons featured Homer using his iPhone on the show’s opening couch gag. I never did catch the episode but the clip itself is pretty funny. This is the not the first time Apple has been featured on TV’s longest running show. You may recall the November 2008 episode that featured “Mapple” and “Steve Mobs”. Enjoy the following clips!

Homer Simpson Couch Gag Opening:

The Mapple Store:

Steve Mobs: … Read More

A few days ago, Virgin Mobile officially launched its HSPA+ network (using Bell service) across Canada. Alongside the launch, Virgin announced new smartphone rates plans and that it was carrying the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.

Until now, the only place to get Virgin Mobile service on an iPhone 3G/3GS was to visit a Virgin Mobile store. As of today however, prospective customers may get their Virgin Mobile iPhone … Read More

Virgin Mobile has officially launched their HSPA+ network that now supports the iPhone. Alongside the release, the company has introduced new price plans as well.

The company has launched two types of plans; Smartphone Combo plans that include a voice plan and a data plan or customers can opt to separate the two and choose a separate voice plan and separate data plan.

Note that Virgin is owned by Bell, so iPhone … Read More

Virgin Mobile has made official that the iPhone is coming in February 2010. If you check out their website today, users can pre-register for iPhone news.

As a bonus, the first 100 people to activate an iPhone have a chance to win two tickets to the Virgin Festival 2010 in Toronto.

When Virgin Mobile launches the iPhone, the device will be available for sale through official Virgin Mobile stores and Read More

It is well known that all four of the major wireless carriers in Canada, Rogers, Fido, Telus, and Bell, now sell the iPhone. It is also known that Virgin Mobile, owned by Bell Canada, is also planning to sell the iPhone in Canada in 2010. What isn’t known is when exactly Virgin plans to sell and for how much.

Taking a look at the website for retail … Read More

The French seem to be Apple-happy today!

Earlier today, news from France Telecom discussed the possible release and webcam add-on of Apple’s unannounced Tablet. Now, only hours later, news regarding a May 2010 launch of the fourth generation iPhone has appeared.

The May 2010 launch is definitely stacked in the rumour category, as there is no evidence to support the claim whatsoever. The rumors, as translated by iPhone.fr are … Read More

According to an AppleInsider report, Apple is rumored to be shopping for LED camera flash components. This rumor comes as speculation increases about whether the next iPhone, due summer 2010, will include a better camera or even if the iPod Touch will receive a camera upgrade.

People familiar with Apple’s initiative claim the electronics maker is seeking allotments of LED camera flash components in the tens of … Read More

Yesterday Google officially announced their latest “Superphone”, the Nexus One. This Android-based phone falls into that category of being a so-called “iPhone killer” (will it join the Palm Pre, Blackberry Storm, and Samsung Instinct and fade away?). What makes this smartphone err, “Superphone” enticing to many is the fully loaded hardware specs. It doesn’t hurt that it also runs the latest Android … Read More

In a new report, Mac4Ever indicates that Apple’s new product event, which now may be scheduled for January 27th and debut an Apple Tablet, may see the launch of a beta version of the iPhone 4.0 firmware.

New iPhone firmware beta releases are also attached to a SDK or software development kit. The interesting find here is that the Mac4Ever report claims that the iPhone firmware 4.0 beta … Read More