Last month Rogers announced it would unlock cellphones 90 days after activation, instead of waiting until the end of their contracts. Rogers mentioned this new policy will apply to their Fido and Chatr brands as well. Rogers never mentioned a specific date on when the new 90 day unlocking policy would start, but they have...
Earlier today Apple updated its iBooks app to officially launch the iBookstore in Japan. Now the company has officially announced the launch of the iBookstore via the following press release. Japanese customers can now access premier titles from publishers like Kodansha, KADOKAWA, Bungeishunju, Gakken and Gentosha. The iBookstore also features upcoming authors such as Shyotaro...
The latest Starbucks App Pick of the Week is Doodle Truck 2, which retails for $0.99: Everyone’s favorite trucking series rolls back into the App Store! Day or night, rain or shine, real truckers are always ready to truck, so pick up your load and deliver the goods! Just remember to buckle up, because it’s...
The Linquet Mini aims to help you "never lose anything again" with its small Bluetooth 4.0 powered trackers. This tiny device claims to have 1 year of battery life (with 24/7 use), a range of 30 metres (100 ft), has an audible alarm and flashing lights, a built in temperature sensor and can be customizable...
If you travel frequently out of the country with an unlocked iPhone, then you know how painful it is to constantly keep tabs on your SIM cards and to ensure you have the ejector tool (or paperclip) nearby. With SIM cards getting smaller and smaller, it's easier than ever to misplace or lose them. We...
The Evad3rs jailbreak team recently released evasi0n 1.5.1 for download. This minor update doesn't include any major changes or fixes, as the change log reveals it comes with further Cydia package list support, similar to what was seen in the previous 1.5 update, which also brought improved device boot up times. Version 1.5.1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -...
The Starbucks Canada iPhone app was updated yesterday with an easier way see your available rewards, store directions via Apple Maps, improved brightness and some bug fixes. With its integration into Passbook last October, paying for coffee has never been easier with your iPhone. Currently there's a Starbucks promotion where you can get $5 free...
Rogers has discounted the 16GB iPhone 5 to $99 on a three year term (FLEXtab terms available; regular price is $178), available in black or white, until March 18th. The company tells us customers can activate the phone on their $45/month March promo plan (it's basically the $55/month plan with $10 off until April 1st):...
Google Maps for iOS has received its first major update. The new features include the ability to search your Google contacts if you're signed in, plus there is now the ability to search for local places by tapping on tabs (restaurants, coffee, bars, attractions). You can also now choose between Kilometres or Miles for your...
The Oakridge Apple Store was the victim of a brazen robbery last night, as three men used powerful bear spray in the store prior to escaping from the mall. The incident took place just before 7PM with roughly 40 customers inside the store, according to the Vancouver Police Department. "Officers arrived and searched the area...
According to Rene Ritchie from iMore, his sources note Apple is set to release the iPhone 5S this summer (in August) and next generation iPads as early as this April: iMore has learned that Apple is planning the release of the iPhone 5S for this summer, currently for August. Next generation iPads, presumably the iPad...
Last month, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released his 2013 product forecast for Apple and noted the next generation iPhone 5S would sport a fingerprint sensor under the Home button, utilizing technology from the acquisition of AuthenTec. He also predicted a lower cost phone to arrive in Q3 made of plastic, to be available in...
