December 2009

Remember when Amazon launched their Kindle iPhone app? It was only available to Americans. Well that has changed--the Kindle app is now available in Canada! Just search for it in App Store and you can now download the Kindle app in Canada. Yes, we did have to wait but that's a Canadian tradition right? Better...

After many delays, Globalive will officially be launching their wireless brand WIND Mobile this Wednesday December 16, 2009! The two launch markets are Calgary and Toronto and eager Canadians can expect plan pricing and device availability on Wednesday as well. The company is ready for customers and is opening their stores and various kiosks, which...

So check this out. Apple releases the iPhone 2G with no video recording. Soon after when the jailbreaking hacks became available, a great jailbroken app called "Cycorder" enabled video on the iPhone 2G. Users universally question Apple's motives. Then Apple releases the iPhone 3G and again, no video recording (Apple motives questioned again). However, jailbroken...

Need to do some last minute Christmas shopping? Today's the day if you've been waiting to load up on goods from ZAGG, like their invisibleSHIELD for the iPhone 3G/3GS (read our 3GS review here)! 50% OFF Site Wide Sale: 24 Hours Only--Don't Miss Out! Well, technically you have less than 24 hours to start saving....

Whoa, whoa, whoa! What is this? 3.1.3? 4.0! So it seems that the folks over at BGR have found some evidence referencing iPhone OS 3.1.3 and 4.0. The indications were located in browser logs and seem legitimate. Check out the image below towards the top left corner. Now, while this looks legitimate, it is very...

Whether you are a religious person, or not, everyone seems to get into the spirit of the holidays. It is a time of giving, and with a couple of new iPhone providers in the market this year, there are sure to be a number of iPhones under the tree. For those of us who already...

Remember how WIND mobile was given life again by the Federal Government and allowed to launch their new wireless network in Canada? Well, it looks like someone with loose lips has possibly leaked WIND Mobile's monthly plans over at Howard Forums. I've already heard from some of you that WIND has setup stores within Blockbuster...

Looks like the folks at ZAGG are back with another massive promo. Starting Monday, December 14th, ZAGG will start the largest 50% off sale of the year (they recently had a 50% off sale on their ZAGGaudio line)! They will be having a one day 50% OFF one day sale on Monday, December 14th. That's...

Last night Apple began rolling out visual updates to its iTunes App Store (non-iPhone version). The refreshed look brings individual App Store page designs in line with the rest of iTunes 9. Some of the primary changes to the App Store are listed below: App descriptions have been cut to the first 2 lines by...

Effective December 11, 2009, Telus is waiving the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is applicable to new 3-year term activations on the following rate plans: iPhone Clear Choice $50 iPhone Clear Choice $65 iPhone Clear Choice $80 iPhone Clear Choice $100...

Effective December 11, 2009, new Telus customers that sign up on any Clear Choice iPhone plan will receive 6PM evenings for free ($7 value). The promotion expires January 1, 2010. The bonus is available on the following 3-year term iPhone plans: Clear Choice $50 Clear Choice $65 Clear Choice $80 Clear Choice $100 All new...

At the end of October 2009, Globalive and their WIND Mobile brand was denied by the CRTC to begin operations in Canada. Well this morning, the Canadian Federal Government overruled the CRTC ruling: We have concluded through normal review that Globalive meets the Canadian ownership and control requirements For. The. Win. I would love to...