June 2010
What It’s Like To Own An Apple Product
If you have ever heard of theoatmeal.com, you know exactly where this is going. If not, it is time to learn about theoatmeal.com. May I introduce another amazing and hilarious comic by The Oatmeal (link below): What It's Like To Own An Apple Product Definitely another amazing piece of work. Here's a preview of the...
Apple Releases iTunes 9.2
Today, Apple released the latest iTunes 9.2. The new iTunes is available on a PC/Mac via Apple Software Update or from Apple's website. The new iTunes 9.2 update brings support for iPhone 4, iOS 4 features, and several other enhancements and improvements listed below: Sync with iPhone 4 to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV...
Future Shop Lowers Prices For Telus iPhone 3G/3GS On Contract
At WWDC 2010, Apple announced that the next iPhone, iPhone 4, is coming to Canada by the end of July. Apple also announced that the existing iPhone 3GS would be reduced in capacity to 8GB and offered for $99 on contract ($549 without contract). This week, Future Shop has made a series of price drops...
Unlocked iPhone 4 Price Predictions for Canada: $649/$749
Yesterday Apple announced some major news for people in Canada, the UK, and France--the iPhone 4 will be sold unlocked when you buy it outright. What's so significant about this? Benefits of Purchasing an Unlocked iPhone and Going Contract-Free For starters, when you travel you'll be able to pop in a SIM card from your...
Apple, AT&T Sell Out of iPhone 4; Ship Date Slips To July 2
Today marked the opening day for iPhone 4 preorders. Today also marked the day that Apple and AT&T sold out of the iPhone 4! Reports have come in that indicate that AT&T (the exclusive carrier of the iPhone 4 in the USA) and various international partners (UK, Germany) have completely sold out of their iPhone...
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.4
Today Apple released the final version of OS X 10.6.4. Just yesterday, Apple released the last OS X 10.6.4 build, numbered 10F569. The final release includes the following updates and enhancements: Resolves an issue that causes the keyboard or track-pad to become unresponsive Resolves an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications...
Apple Store iPhone App Works in Canada with US Account
Remember yesterday's rumour about Apple releasing an Apple Retail store app has come to fruition. The app was released today in the US App Store, and once again Canada has to wait. However...if you're an "American" living in Canada, you can easily download the app via your US iTunes Account. Both Apple Stores in Vancouver...
Poll: You Going to Buy an Unlocked iPhone 4 in Canada?
Last night the Apple Store went down and when it came back up--some changes occurred (aside from a refreshed Mac Mini). We read about how the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 will now be sold UNLOCKED from Apple when you buy them outright. Once again, the wording goes as follows: When you purchase your iPhone...
8GB iPhone 3GS Available For Preorder, iPhone 4 To Be Unlocked?
Alongside the USA and select international country iPhone 4 preorder launch this morning, Apple Canada has made a massive change in its iPhone sales policy. Before today, if Canadians wanted to buy an iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS from Apple, they had to go to an Apple Retail Store. Once there, they could choose to...
iPhone 4 Dock Coming July 2 For USA Orders
With the launch of US and select international iPhone 4 preorders this morning, Apple has indicated that the iPhone 4 dock will be available "by July 2" 2010. This is unfortunate for those who wanted to pick up the dock right away during their preorder, as those customers will have to wait a little bit...
Telus To Launch Mobile Account Management Site
Way back in November 2009, Rogers and Fido launched two account management iPhone apps called "My Account". The “My Account†app allows Rogers/Fido customers to view the amount of minutes, data and messages that they have used so far in the month, the amount of remaining usage for the month and how many minutes/data/messages their...
Virgin Confirms They Will Sell iPhone 4
In a move that is not surprising at all, Virgin Mobile has announced on their website that they will also be selling the iPhone 4 when it launches in Canada. Why is this not surprising? Because Virgin Mobile Canada is a subsidiary of Bell Mobility. Following suit of other carriers, no exact pricing or release...