The mobile payment system Square Canada launched back in October of 2012 and so far has proved to be quite popular, with activations and average transactions higher compared to its US counterpart. Square, as you may recall, is the company backed by Twitter founder, Jack Dorsey. Five months into the Canadian market, their first international...
Apple has released iOS 6.1.3 which contains improvements and some bug fixes, in particular the lock screen passcode flaw which enabled access to the phone app. Other fixes include improvements to maps for Japan. This looks to be a minor upgrade, no word on whether battery improvements are included but we'll find out soon enough....
Don Melton, a former manager at Apple that helped create the Safari web browser has again chimed in to share his knowledge of what really goes on at Apple. This time, he adds further credibility to the recent report by Ars Technica that concluded 'fake' projects for new hires to test loyalty do not happen. Melton reiterated...
Who still uses instant messaging? There are some all-in-one apps out there that support multiple services, but for those that only want to use Google Talk, SHAPE (the makers of IM+) has launched Chat for GTalk today, available for the iPhone and iPad. There's no sign up required to use this app--just use your Google...
Earlier this month Fido, along with Koodo and Virgin doubled the voice minutes and data for specific plans, and in Fido's case it was their Smart Plans. Alongside these ongoing promos Fido is offering the first month free (for month to month users) and also three months free, for those that sign a two year...
Facebook has released an update to its iOS app to allow iPhone users to change their cover photos right from the app. Other updates include the addition of fewer taps to start a group message. You now just tap contact names to select them and once you start typing the group chat will be created....
The New York Times reports Funny or Die is set to release their own Steve Jobs movie titled "iSteve", starring Justin Long (the "I'm a Mac" guy) as the late Apple CEO: But it turns out there was also a joker in the deck nobody knew about: Funny or Die, the comedy Web site, said...
Roam Mobility has announced it has launched a referral program for its customers. By referring friends and family, both parties will receive 1 free day of Talk+Text credits towards their next trip to the USA. Here's how it works: Step 1. Refer your friends As an existing Roam customer, you’re automatically enrolled in our referral program....
The Pebble e-paper watch first hit the scene last April when it exceeded $1 million in funding in under 48 hours, and eventually ended up with $10.2 million dollars pledged and almost 69,000 backers, making Kickstarter history. I funded the project back on April 12th and finally received my black Pebble more than 10 months...
Loren Brichter, the creator of Tweetie and more recently Letterpress, has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal. Brichter is well-known for being an influential developer, as he has created features used widely in numerous apps, such as the popular "pull-to-refresh". The article emphasizes the appeal of Brichter is his willingness to help other developers...
Duke Nukem 2 fans, get ready for April. Interceptor Entertainment and 3D Realms has announced the epic side-scrolling action game will launch on iOS in April to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the game. The game will be $1.99 and support the iPhone and iPad, include 32 levels from the original game, but with upgraded artwork...
Apple has launched a new page on its website titled "Why iPhone" to tout the remarkable features of its flagship smartphone, most likely a move to solidify its position as a leader in the industry and defend against the recently released Samsung Galaxy S4. What makes an iPhone unlike anything else? Maybe it’s that it...
