We have heard ongoing stories about parents dishing out iPads to their kids, only to be surprised when 'accidental' in-app purchases occur (like spending $1500 CDN on virtual donuts). The Guardian now reports Apple has implemented a small change to all paid and freemium apps within the App Store to add the line "Offers In-App...
Apple recently launched a new page on its website to tout why the iPhone was the smartphone of choice. Just yesterday, the iPhone won its 9th straight JD Power and Associates award for customer satisfaction and we noted the company had not updated its "Why iPhone" page to reflect this achievement. Well, that time has come...
A couple days ago Reuters released their iOS app for iPhone and iPad, which is currently featured as the Editors' Choice in the App Store. After using the Reuters app for a day or so, I can say it's an extremely well-designed news app with some intuitive gestures. The main page features the top stories...
Mailbox has announced as of today it has filled 1 million reservations, a huge milestone for the company, just six weeks after its launch. Earlier this month Orchestra said it was delivering 50 million emails per day, showing off signs of its phenomenal growth (read our review here). Today, Mailbox has also updated its app...
Apple has made a couple announcements to developers that should come as a positive news for users of Retina display iOS devices such as the iPhone 5: Starting May 1, new apps and app updates submitted to the App Store must be built for iOS devices with Retina display and iPhone apps must also support...
Apple has updated its Podcasts app to version 1.2 which brings some new features, such as the ability to create custom stations that automatically update with new episodes, stored in iCloud so they can be synced across your devices. Playlists in iTunes now also sync into the app. There is also a slight tweak in...
Speedtest.net for iOS has released its 3.0 update to bring a redesigned interface and iPhone 5 screen support. The app now also includes an option to remove ads via a $0.99 in-app purchase, plus brings easier sharing of results to Twitter, email, Facebook, or iMessage using system wide iOS integration. There is now an improved...
Apple has introduced 2-step verification for Apple ID and iCloud users to further enhance security (via 9to5Mac). Essentially this added layer of security, a unique code is sent to your device (via SMS or push notifications if you have Find my iPhone enabled) before you make changes to your account or make digital purchases on new...
Again, rumours have surfaced WIND Mobile is up for sale, as a new analyst report claims its sources note VimpelCom is seeking a buyer for its Canadian investment (via The Globe and Mail). The head of research at Canaccord Genuity, Dvai Ghose, says the sale process has started and the first round of bids is due...
Apple's latest environmental footprint report has been updated to provide new facts about the company's green initiatives. Their data centres now run on 100 percent renewable energy, via solar, wind, hydro and geothermal sources: Our investments are paying off. We’ve already achieved 100 percent renewable energy at all of our data centers, at our facilities...
TELUS announced yesterday it had launched its 4G LTE network in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, part of a $100,000 investment. “TELUS is committed to providing the best service to our customers, and that includes offering people in Qualicum Beach the fastest wireless technology available in the world today,” said Ray Lawson, TELUS general manager...
Last week an alleged promo trailer leaked highlighting Google Now for iOS, hinting the service could makes its way to iPhone users. When asked about Google Now for the iPhone at the Google Big Tent Summit in India (via TechCrunch), executive chairman Eric Schmidt told the audience "you'll need to discuss that with Apple," and “Apple...
