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The Federal Government and the Department of Canadian Heritage have launched a new iPhone app to help promote the 2011 Royal Tour by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Prince William and Kate Middleton will be making a nine-day tour of Canada that starts on June 30th. The Royal Tour 2011 iPhone app will help you...

OC Tranpo's new and improved mobile site is now available for viewing on your iPhone. OC Transpo is the bus transit system for the city of Ottawa and surrounding area. The mobile site is a replication of their regular site in a mobile form with features like: Travel Planner Live Updates News Stop Schedules Transitway...

We took a first look at Automotive App in May, one of the best car apps exclusively for Canadians. If you're shopping for a new car, this is one app you don't want to miss out on. Today, the app has been updated with Retina Display support, iPad support, and bug fixes. AutoApp was created...

Vancouver-based Canpages has updated their local search app with a new interface to make it easier to use, and new social sharing features via Facebook and twitter. This voice-powered app will let you search for anything around you just by speaking into the app. But the augmented reality feature takes search to another level. You...

The game Pig Shot is now free in the App Store to celebrate 1 million downloads. The game is already free, but that has been extended for another week. Here's the app description: Get ready for some EPIC PIG-SLINGING madness! Start launching pigs off slingshot and experience the fastest pig-rolling action you've never tried before!...

The North by Northeast (NXNE) Festival is taking place on June 13-19 in Toronto, and is Canada's largest music festival. There are over 650 bands, 40 films, and 50 panels to be showcased during the event. If you want an easy way to keep track of everything at NXNE, be sure to download the newly...

When I first heard of Georeme, I was quite impressed with the concept. It's quite simple: you can set alerts to go off when you enter or leave a particular area. We were shown this feature in iOS 5, as part of the new Reminders app. Well, the developer of Georeme clearly inspired Apple because...

When Opera Mini first debuted on the iPhone, millions of people downloaded app. Turns out, the experience just plain sucked. Yesterday, the Opera team just released version 6.0 for iOS devices, and it brings a much improved interface: What's New In Version 6.0 Enjoy the fresh new look of Opera Mini 6 without compromise. Get...

The ICBC mobile practice knowledge test we previewed last week is now available for download. This is the must-have app for any new driver looking to take full advantage of their iPhone (and iPad/iPod touch) as a way to practice for the Learner's Licence test. It's crazy how people are only required to take the...

Not much more to say, but the Nike+ GPS is currently free for download. If you're a runner, you want this: NIKE+ is turning 5! To celebrate five years of providing amazing motivation to runners around the world, the Nike+ GPS App is free for a limited time Click here to download!

Apple retail stores were updated today in Canada and around the world with new Smart Signs. In addition to this, Apple has updated their Apple Store app, with a new in-store mode and custom Mac ordering option. BUT, once again, the app is not available in Canada. What gives, Apple?! The Apple Store app is...

It's going to be easier to prepare for getting a driver's license in BC for those with an iOS device. ICBC will be releasing an app to help drivers prepare for the knowledge test to acquire their learner's licence. We've got an exclusive preview of the app, soon to be released at the end of...