Stories by Gary Ng

Dell Voice Gets SMS, Updated Netflix UI, Tweetbot iPhone 5 Ready

Just a few notable app updates to tell you about. Dell Voice has been updated to be able to send out free text messages. The app already provides Canadians with a free number to receive incoming calls. It's an awesome app that we've covered before, and the best part is the price. Click here to...

Bell Locations Begin Receiving iPhone 5 Stock [PHOTO]

A report from MobileSyrup just moments ago verifies that iPhone 5 stock is arriving at Bell locations three days ahead of the official release. Those who had the chance to pre-order their handsets in-store probably love to hear this because it's some extra re-assurance that delays shouldn't be a problem. The anonymous tipster tagged a photo...

Analyst Details the Development of the A6 Chip Within the iPhone 5

We've already learned Apple new A6 processor was designed internally and produced by Samsung. Now, CNET points to analyst Linley Gwennap's report, which details some more information on the development of the A6 processor. Here are some snippets of the report highlights, as noted by CNET: StrongARM: Apple's interest doing its own central processing unit (CPU)...

Ottawa Adds Mobile Payments to Code of Conduct for Credit and Debit Cards

The CBC reports the Federal government has decided to add mobile payments to the code of conduct for credit and debit cards, a move to protect consumers and businesses: Minister of State Ted Menzies announced consultations to add mobile payments to the code at a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday morning. “While we support...

Fox 5 News Reports Amazingly Incorrect iPhone 5 Features [HUMOUR]

The iPhone 5 upgrade was great, don't get me wrong, but Fox 5 news of New York has taken it to the next level. While broadcasting live from the Apple store line in New York, the reporter began discussing features of the iPhone 5. Nearly every single aspect they mentioned was wrong, despite the price-point...

iPhone Projected To Sell 46.5 Million Units This Holiday Season [Analyst]

While the iPhone 5 in certain consumers' minds is considered a 'minor upgrade,' they have to realize the phone has a larger display, faster processing, and updated operating system. That is an enormous upgrade, especially to those who currently own the iPhone 4. The iPhone is such a great device that analyst Shaw Wu of Sterne...

Apple Shares Break $700 Upon Apple Pre-Order Sale Announcement

Apple is shattering records by the day as yesterday they've reached the $700 barrier in after-hours and today they actually have topped out at $701.44! Their market capitalization hasn't been short of impressive either, as the Cupertino company reached $657 billion earlier today. This is all fueled by the newly announced iPhone 5, which is expected to shatter previous...

Samsung’s Attempt At Lifting Galaxy Tab 10.1 Ban Fails

When Apple overcame Samsung in the court battle with a win in late August, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 wasn't a device that jurors noted infringed on Apple's patents. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 was banned in the United States on June 26th after Apple was granted their preliminary injunction request. Although Samsung was found to owe Apple...

iPhone 5 Pre-Orders Have Started Shipping to Canada [Update]

After we published our post on how to acquire your Apple iPhone 5 UPS tracking number, it appears some iPhone 5 pre-orders have already started shipping to Canada. The following screenshot (thanks @CCasement) shows a 32GB/black iPhone 5 is already on its way to Calgary: @CCasement informs us the free iPhone app Parcel will send you...

How to Get your iPhone 5 Tracking Number via UPS

As most iPhone 5 pre-orders from Apple for factory unlocked units have entered the "Preparing for shipment" phase, it's a matter of time before we'll receive our tracking numbers, most likely by tomorrow. Here's a tried, tested and true method of obtaining your tracking number from UPS. It's what has worked since the days of...

Take A Look At Apple’s Official iPhone 5 and iOS 6 Training Documents

While we un-patiently await the release of the iPhone this Friday, Apple store employees will have a busy week learning the selling points of the iPhone 5 and iOS 6. An exclusive report from iDownloadblog reveals the documents that employees will study over these next few days. The document highlights some key messages of the iPhone...