Stories by Gary Ng

Remember all those mysterious cases of data overages caused by a bug with iOS 6? Turns out some concrete evidence has determined one victim causing the data leak is Apple's Podcast iOS app (which many users suspected), which is affected by a bug in iOS 6's AV Foundation framework, as detailed in tests by PRX...

Facebook has released the much anticipated 'share' button for its mobile news feed (m.facebook.com) and TechCrunch notes it will soon be coming to the iOS app as well. Previously, the ability to share a story was limited to the full web version of Facebook, but that has now changed. Facebook has just confirmed with me...

TELUS has just sent out an email blast to inform its customers accessories can be purchased online for 25% off by using the promo code ACC25I. The discount applies to various products and includes those for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPad: Get 25% off the latest accessories*, like cool new phone...

For iPhone users of the Priceline iPhone app, it was updated today with support to store your hotel reservations in Passbook. The hotel search has also been updated to allow for more specific queries, such as by address or attractions; also hotels are now sorted by distance.  What's New in Version 9.1 NEW! Search for...

We've seen creative music videos that involved iPhones before but here's the latest one by The Elwins, a indie pop rock band from Keswick, Ontario. It's for their single "Forgetful Assistance" and it features the creative use of four iPhones and numerous props. Their video director Michael Schmidt sent us their latest video that took...

There's been recent chatter lately with the possible revival of RIM thanks to their official announcement of BlackBerry 10 devices to debut at a launch event in January. RIM CEO Thorsten Heins is confident BlackBerry will make a comeback, with features such as free Wi-Fi voice calls via the newest version of BBM. We haven't...

Tap tap tap has announced a significant update to Camera+ (known internally as Operation ÜberCam), our favourite camera app. Version 3.6 brings new features such as front flash, horizon level, live exposure, accurate iPhone 5 framing and other under the hood improvements and bug fixes. The front flash feature allows you to take a picture of...

TELUS has announced the launch of their 4G LTE network in the Niagara region, part of a three year $650 million investment in Ontario to further extend networks: “TELUS is committed to offering the best customer experience and launching our 4G LTE service in the Niagara region is an excellent example of how we’re doing...

Vancouver-based Roam Mobility has announced the launch of a Ready SIM, a new self-activating SIM card for Canadians and other travellers looking to take advantage of prepaid voice and data plans to use in the United States: “This is the first truly instant prepaid SIM-based product to hit the consumer market,” says Emir Aboulhosn, Founder...

This week's Starbucks Song Pick of the Week is the single "When the City Lights Dim" by Cold Specks, a band led by Canadian singer-songwriter Al Spx, now living in London. The $0.99 single comes from the album I Predict a Graceful Expulsion, released in May of 2012. Enjoy the following promo codes for this single...

It's not over 'til... Thorsten Heins successfully leads Research in Motion (RIM) to the launch of BlackBerry 10. With more than a little bit of pressure bearing down on his shoulders, Heins has a lot riding on this upcoming January 30, 2013 release; consumers and analysts alike are predicting that this is it for RIM:...

Jawbone has announced the re-release their UP wristband after the initial band was cut short on its release due to defects and other problems. Today, the company has introduced UP as an all day and night wearable product, available in eight colours: “UP marks our commitment to solving everyday problems for real people,” said Hosain...