Stories by Gary Ng

First Review of the Pebble Smartwatch Hits the Web

Pebble announced four days ago they had started shipping their e-paper smartwatch. Nilay Patel from The Verge has one of the first full reviews of the new smartwatch--he thinks it's great: After using the Pebble for a few days, I realized that I was daydreaming about it: I wanted it to do more. That’s unusual...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

Facebook for iOS Updated to Send Voice and Video Clips

Facebook for iOS has been updated to include the ability to send voice messages and video clips. Also improved is the 'Nearby' tab to help you discover places close by and to see where your friends have visited. What's New in Version 5.4 Share your moments with voice messages and video recordings right in the...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

CRTC Wants You to Comment on the Draft Wireless Code

The CRTC has announced its draft wireless code has been completed and invites Canadians to share their input on this first draft. Back in November, the CRTC invited Canadians to share their input in creating the first wireless code draft. The draft wireless code today aims to introduce: A clearer understanding of their wireless services and...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

iOS 6.1 Jailbreak Download Coming Sunday, Hints MuscleNerd [Update]

With the release of iOS 6.1, the new Evad3rs jailbreak team (@pod2g, @planetbeing, @pimskeks, @musclenerd) looks to be releasing their jailbreak soon. @MuscleNerd just sent out the following tweet, hinting it could come on Superbowl Sunday: https://twitter.com/MuscleNerd/status/295964113270620160 MuscleNerd and the iPhone Dev Team has been known to release jailbreaks and unlocks on 'Sunday Funday'. @Planetbeing...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

Canadian Privacy Commissioner Report Says WhatsApp Violated Privacy Laws

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority this morning released the results of their collaborative investigation into popular third party messaging app, WhatsApp. "Our Office is very proud to mark an important world-first along with our Dutch counterparts, especially in light of today's increasingly online, mobile and borderless...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

Apple Releases iOS 6.1 For Download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Apple has finally released iOS 6.1 for download. It's available by going to General-->Settings-->Software Update, or by plugging in your device via iTunes. iOS 6.1 beta 5 was released to developers just two days ago. The update notes as follows: LTE support for more carriers Purchase movie tickets through Fandango with Siri (US only) iTunes...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

Canadians Sent 71.5 Billion Text Messages in First 9 Months of 2012

The latest newsletter from the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association reports Canadians sent 71.5 billion text messages in the first 9 months of 2012, which almost eclipses the entire 78 billion sent in all of 2011. 438.8 million MMS messages were sent in this same period (326.7 million were sent in 2011 alone). In September 2012 alone,...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

Apple Reportedly to Release Additional iPad, Possibly with 128GB Capacity

Earlier it was reported iOS 6.1 beta 5 revealed evidence of possible 128GB iOS devices being released. Now, 9to5Mac reports its sources have told them Apple will release another 9.7-inch iPad model with the same design, possibly a 128GB version. Evidence does from new SKUs from a high profile U.S. retailer: The P101 and P103...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

Geohot to Release Dual-Camera Photography App ‘Reactions’ for iPhone

Famed iOS hacker Geohot (aka George Hotz) is set to release a new camera app called Reactions, which is awaiting approval in the App Store. According to @musclenerd, the app is not a joke and is really being pushed by Geohot. The app's website has some funny descriptions of how this photography app will differentiate itself from the large...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

Letterpress 1.3 Update: Shake to Shuffle, Replays in Safari or Chrome

Letterpress has received its 1.3 update and it brings a variety of new features. There's a new shake to shuffle feature which allows you to shuffle selected letter tiles. Also, game replays now can be viewed in Safari or Chrome. When you tap on empty tile spaces the corresponding letter will wiggle. There's also a new...
Gary Ng
13 years ago

Expedia iPhone App Updated with Flight Booking in Canada

The Expedia Hotels & Flights app received a minor update the other day to allow flight booking in Canada. The app brings some exclusive hotel deals and if you're already signed in you can book a flight in 'under 30 seconds' according to Expedia. The final check page has a clever 'slide to purchase' which...
Gary Ng
13 years ago