Stories by Gary Ng

Koodo Promo Double Minutes, Data Buckets for All Canada-Wide Plans

For iPhone users on Koodo, the company has introduced a promo until March 18th where anytime minutes and data have doubled (via MobileSyrup). We last saw a similar promo from Koodo last November. The $45 plan has improved since then, as it formerly only had 150 minutes and 250MB of data to start. As you...

The MacLegion, MacUpdate Bundles Offer 10 Great Mac Apps for $50 [deals]

If you've just purchased a new Mac or have been looking at getting new software to increase your productivity, two amazing bundles have launched today from MacUpdate and Stack Social (MacLegion). The MacUpdate Bundle includes the following software: Parallels Desktop 8 - Run Windows on OS X DEVONthink Pro 2 - information manager for your...

Chipotle iPhone App Updated to Support Mobile Ordering in Canada

Chipotle has updated its mobile ordering app for iOS with iPhone 5 screen support and official iOS 6 support. The app also received a new design to make it easier to navigate. More importantly, the update brings mobile ordering to Canada, along with locations in the UK and Paris. What's New in Version 3.0 The...

TELUS Says Its Spectrum Efficiency Outshines Bell, Rogers [CHART]

With the Federal Government set to launch its rules for the 700MHz wireless spectrum auctions, TELUS Senior Vice President of Federal Government and Regulatory Affairs, Ted Woodhead explains the company eagerly is anticipating these rules so it can continue to expand their wireless network. Essentially, TELUS notes even with their smaller spectrum holdings the company has...

Apple Supplier Work-Hour Compliance Hits 99% for 60 Hour Workweeks

Apple this morning updated its Supplier Responsibility page to update how the company has been successful in tracking excessive work hours throughout its supply chain, which their Supplier Code of Conduct limits work weeks to 60 hours "except in unusual circumstances", with voluntary overtime. The company now tracks over 1 million employees as of January...

$6M Class-Action Lawsuit Against Bell Over 911 Fee Begins in Yellowknife

The CBC reports a $6 million class-action lawsuit launched against Bell Mobility in 2007 will begin its journey in court over the next 10 days in Yellowknife. James Anderson launched the lawsuit against the phone company in 2007. He says Bell should not charge customers a 75-cent monthly fee for a 911 service which doesn't exist...

Bell, TELUS (64GB for $199) Slash iPhone 5 Prices on 3 Year Terms

Yesterday Rogers launched a sale on 16GB and 32GB iPhone models for $99 and $199, on three year terms. It takes three to tango when it comes to wireless carriers in Canada, and as expected TELUS and Bell have also slashed their iPhone 5 prices, with the former making changes to its website just after...

iPhone 5S Production Said to Have Already Started at Foxconn [Rumour]

According to MacOtakara, (via AppleInsider), production of the iPhone 5S is already underway at Foxconn. As the design will essentially be the same as the iPhone 5, production lines won't have any issue ramping up supply (Google Translation): According to the informed sources who can trust it, Foxconn is talking with it seeming that I...

Apple CEO Tim Cook Met with Beats CEO to Discuss Music Streaming Service

Reuters reports Apple CEO Tim Cook, along with executive Eddy Cue met with Beats Electronics CEO Jimmy Iovine last month to discuss the possibility of collaborating on a music streaming service (the meeting was setup in January): Apple Inc has held talks with Beats Electronics LLC, the audio technology firm co-founded by influential hip-hop producer Dr...

New Rogers Cellphone Unlocking Policy Starts March 28th

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...

Apple: iBooks App Exceeds 130 Million Downloads, iBookstore Launches in Japan

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...

Starbucks App Pick of the Week: Doodle Truck 2 [Promo Codes]

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...