February 2010

At the beginning of February, Apple updated its browser based iTunes Preview to support apps. This added to the existing music support. Today, Apple made available the ability to browse App categories. For those unfamiliar with iTunes Preview, in November 2009, Apple introduced “iTunes Preview” and it was a web based preview for when users...

Sometime this week, Apple and the Canadian wireless carriers increased the 3G file size limit for App Store downloads up to 20MB. Previously, when users were connected to 3G, they could only download apps that were up to 10MB in size. Anything greater than 10MB needed a WiFi connection. The new limit is now 20MB...

Panzer Panic is a war on a notepad with paper-tank battles that have the look of being sketched with ink. Panzer Panic by HandyGames Panzer Panic is a very artistic game that delivers some pretty good action. The entire game has the look of being sketched on a notepad with ink and shots fired from...

Months before the Vancouver 2010 Olympics began, people began pin trading. The Hudson Bay Company, as well as other retailers were selling Olympic themed pins that people have been trading like crazy! With the start of the Olympics last week, pin trading has become one of largest activities in Vancouver! From The Bay, Coca-Cola, all...

RIM CEO Mike Lazaridis spoke yesterday at the 2010 Mobile World Congress about there needing to be a shake up in the way smartphones are consuming data. Networks are already congested and will get worse if our mobile bandwidth usage continues to skyrocket. Here's what he had to say, which was most likely taking aim...

One of the most popular accessories for an iPhone is a case. A case can provide protection for the device, add a lot of fashion, or have a combination of the two and that is exactly what the CF Formula Series case by Innopocket delivers. CF Formula Series by Innopocket The CF Formula Series from...

Leading up the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, we reviewed two must-have apps for the iPhone: the official 2010Guide and CTVOlympics.ca. Both of these apps do an excellent job that helps you keep track of the games. CTVOlympics.ca iPhone App Reduces Features With Updates (No Medal Breakdowns) With the first couple of updates to...

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When I first got my hands on an iPhone, my IM needs were handled via Meebo on the web. Their iPhone-optimized web interface supports multiple IM accounts and worked amazingly well. Today, Meebo for the iPhone has been released in the App Store--for FREE and with Push Notifications! Meebo IM iPhone App is Free, Fast,...

For all you Slingbox users out there, you will enjoy the following update. SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone, now officially supports 3G streaming. Previously, SlingPlayer Mobile users had to use a 3G hack (eventually replaced by 3G Unrestrictor) to access their Slingbox. As Apple has started to let up over apps allowed over 3G, SlingPlayer...

For those with Bell PVRs, you will love the following iPhone app! After their release of the Cowbell app for iPhone/iPod Touch, Bell has released a PVR TV Remote iPhone app! This app will let fully control your Bell PVR, right from your iPhone! The Bell PVR TV Remote iPhone App is FREE! Since I...

In its most aggressive move yet to thwart jailbreakers and hackers, Apple seems to have begun banning Apple ID's of offenders. Late last week, it was reported that a possible unlock had been found for firmware 3.1.3 by iPhone hacker "Sherif Hashim". A few days later, his Apple ID was disabled with the following message...