August 2008

If you recall my iPhone 3G battery issue, I had to wait patiently for Rogers to ship me a new iPhone. Most of the time it's a hit or miss when you try to call up Rogers/Fido to get your tracking number if you've ordered online. However, that can be changed as there is a...

GREAT NEWS from PhantomSkinz! 20% OFF! Hey boys and girls, great news for iPhoneinCanada.ca readers. You may recall my review of the PhantomSKinz. Anyways, they had some problems with Google Checkout shipping to Canada and orders could not be placed. They've fixed that, plus given you guys a bonus for August. Read on for more...

*edit* Just to let everyone know, this tutorial has been outdated and needs updating. If you want to update your first gen iPhone to 2.x.x firmware, this is what you need to do: 1. Sync your iPhone. Update in iTunes to 2.2.1 firmware. You can use the latest version of iTunes. 2. Download QuickPwn (either...

Given how I've had some issues lately with my iPhone 3G battery, part of the Rogers exchange involves sending back my old iPhone to them. Obviously before you do so, it is imperative that you erase and reset your iPhone to its original state--unless you want someone looking through all your emails, texts, and pictures!...

Sometimes protecting your iPhone 3G can be a boring with some of the cases out there. One way to "spruce" up your iPhone 3G to make it stand out from the rest is by using a custom vinyl skin. Not only will you get some protection for your iPhone, but you'll look cool at the...

Everybody right now has caught some sort of Olympic fever by now. If it wasn't the dazzling opening ceremonies that got you, the incredible displays of sheer strength and agility in the gymnastics will get ya. If you have the 6GB data plan on your iPhone 3G then you have no excuse to stay connected...

Okay guys and gals, here's the second part of my invisibleSHIELD iPhone 3G install video tutorial. I posted Part 1 of the front piece install yesterday. It took a while to upload to YouTube so I let it go overnight. I didn't have enough time to film me pressing down the corners, but I do...

One of the best ways to protect your precious iPhone 3G is with a case, either silicone, plastic, or leather. My current solution is the invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG and just yesterday I installed it on my 2nd replacement unit I received from Rogers (which, funny enough the UPS guy decided to let my neighbour sign...

See, I told ya the WinPwn team would be quick to follow! Right after the Dev Team released the Pwnage Tool 2.0.2 last night, the WinPwn team has come through for Windoze users. Both parties definitely are on top of their game with these lightning fast releases! Here are some of the changes for this...

Rogers/Fido has made some recent changes to their Hardware Upgrade (HUP) policy regarding iPhones. Normally, existing customers had to be 12 months into their contract before becoming eligible for a HUP. Well, this caused a massive uproar and it seems Rogers has listened again and changed their policy. In order to be eligible for a...

The Dev Team finally released the Pwnage Tool 2.0.2 and it's ready to be downloaded. When I previously wrote about the Pwnage Tool being delayed, this is what's included in the latest release straight from the Dev Team's blog: Installer 4 Beta is included, it is added in any mode by default. The main installer...

Here's your funny iPhone App Store "story" of the day if you haven't heard about it already. Turns out recently there was an application called "I Am Rich" in the App Store selling for the bargain basement price of--get ready--$999.99! The program was created by Armin Heinrich and features a "secret mantra" that "may help...