Stories by Gary Ng

The Rogers Anyplace TV Home Edition Mobile (formerly Rogers Remote TV Manager) has been updated with a new interface and added more PVRs to the list of eligible devices. Not only that, you can use your iOS device as a remote control. Full change log: What's New in Version 2.2 Brand new look and feel...

Google has just introduced a new update for Gmail for iOS on the iPhone and iPad. The app brings a redesigned interface, multiple account support (finally), autocomplete, infinite scrolling inbox and more. Here's what the Gmail team announced today: Six months ago, our team set out to completely rebuild the Gmail app for iPhone and...

Apple has announced the launch of the iTunes Store in Russia, Turkey, India, South Africa and 52 additional countries: MOSCOW—December 4, 2012—Apple® today announced the launch of the iTunes Store® in Russia, Turkey, India, South Africa and 52 additional countries featuring an incredible selection of local and international music from all the major labels and...

Just a quick heads up for fans of Otterbox cases for the iPhone and iPad. Currently on Costco.ca there is a sale on select cases from their Defender, Commuter Series and Reflex Series. The best part about buying these from Costo.ca? Free shipping and super easy returns if you don't like the case or run...

Back in November Apple and HTC announced a settlement to its ongoing patent disputes, working out a 10 year licensing agreement. Samsung's lawyers wanted to see the details of the settlement and Apple and HTC agreed to show a redacted version of leaving out pricing and royalty rates. Eventually U.S. court Judge Paul Grewal granted...

The Hollywood Reporter reports (via The Verge) the Ashton Kutcher-led biopic on Steve Jobs titled "jOBS", will debut at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in Utah--and close out the event on January 27th. Below is the description of the biopic: jOBS / U.S.A. (Director: Joshua Michael Stern, Screenwriter: Matt Whiteley) — The true story of one...

Smartphone taxi service Uber continues to face some heat across jurisdictions throughout North America where it is offering its services. Uber was in its testing phase in Vancouver but as it came out of its phase it was notified by the Passenger Transportation Board of BC to increase its fares to $75. Here's how Uber...

Last night TechCrunch reported on a rumour popular cross platform messaging app WhatsApp was in talks to be acquired to Facebook. Now, AllThingsD reports their sources say talks aren't happening. The latter was able to get a statement from WhatsApp regarding the story in question: “The TechCrunch article is a rumor and not factually accurate....

PayByPhone (formerly Verrus) has announced it has reached a renewed contract with the City of Vancouver to offer its parking system for three years on street meters: Following a competitive selection process, the City of Vancouver has signed a new contract with PayByPhone (formerly Verrus) to continue its popular pay by phone parking system for...

Earlier today Apple updated iPhone 5 shipping times for international online stores to 2-4 days, and just now both Canada and the U.S. stores reflect this new change: Just six days ago iPhone 5 shipping times improved to one week from 2-3 weeks (and previous to that 3-4 weeks). Earlier today Apple announced it would launch the...

TELUS has announced the launch of its 4G LTE network in Brantford, part of its ongoing $650 million investment in Ontario over the next three years: “TELUS is committed to offering the best customer experience and launching our 4G LTE service in Brantford is an excellent example of how we’re doing that,” said Darryl Hutton,...

The Starbucks Canada iPhone app (and US version too) has been updated with support for the iPhone 5's taller screen. Other enhancements include bug fixes plus sounds are back when stars drop into your Rewards cup. Full change log below: What's New in Version 2.5.2 * iPhone 5 Support * Multiple Bug fixes * Added...