Stories by Gary Ng

During iPad mini pre-orders Canadian customers were surprised to discover white models were immediately delayed two weeks from the start. Apple's delivery estimates noted a November 21st shipping date for orders but less than a week after the iPad mini launch, white iPad mini orders have finally shipped. Taking a look at the image below,...

In a virtual sea of flattering news that applaud Apple's products and communicates their overwhelming success, are suggestions by former Apple employee Dan Crow indicating the most valuable company in the world has peaked and has started to settle into a "subtle downward trajectory." (more…)

Looks like Apple Canada has started Reserve and Pick Up for the iPhone 5, as noted on their retail page: Buy iPhone with contract and we’ll help you choose the right voice, data and texting plan. Then we’ll get you set up before you leave the store. Request a reservation now and pick it up...

DC Comics, the #1 publisher of comics in the US has announced their entire line up is now available in the iBookstore (and the Kindle Store and NOOK Store): The precedent setting new digital availability brings bestselling DC Comics and Vertigo periodical titles, including JUSTICE LEAGUE, BATMAN, SUPERMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, ACTION COMICS, BATGIRL, WONDER WOMAN,...

Apple has updated the Apple Store app to bring EasyPay support to Canada. Essentially this feature allows users to walk into an Apple retail store, scan an accessory barcode, purchase it, and walk right out of the store: What's New in Version 2.4- Ask Siri to help you find prices and shop for Apple products...

(image via iLounge) iLounge has reviewed Apple's 12w USB charger, a new accessory to alleviate concerns people had over the slow charging times associated with the larger iPad 3 and iPad 4 batteries. According to iLounge, their tests revealed iPad 3 charging times decreased by an hour, while iPad 4 times dropped by 36 minutes:...

Well, I guess you can say this rounds out the synchronized moves of our 'Big 3' carriers. After learning about the Rogers unlimited plans that launched today and also about Bell's similar offerings, MobileSyrup has details on new unlimited plans coming from TELUS. All these Local Talk & Text plans include the following and will...

MTS has announced today they have partnered with SaskTel to allow its customers to roam on the latter's 4G HSPA+ network, allowing extended cellular access (both companies offer the iPhone 5): "Our new agreement with SaskTel significantly increases the 4G HSPA+ roaming coverage for MTS customers travelling or doing business in Saskatchewan," said MTS President...

Apple sent out an email this morning to its old MobileMe customers iCloud emails are now reserved for them: All new iCloud Mail accounts now come with an @icloud.com email address. As an existing user, we'd like to offer you this new address as well. We have reserved _____@icloud.com for you, and you can now...

Ferrari has announced Apple executive Eddy Cue has joined their board of directors, notes AppleInsider. His addition to Ferrari will be to assist the car company with its internet initiatives, a specialty of Cue: Ferrari's chairman Luca di Montezemolo: “I am delighted that Eddy Cue, one of the main driving forces behind Apple’s range of revolutionary...

Fido has announced a new unlimited $57/month Canada-wide smart plan. Here's what's included: Unlimited SMS/MMS, International texts Unlimited anytime minutes Unlimited incoming calls Unlimited 5PM evenings and weekends Unlimited Canada-wide long distance 1GB of LTE ready data Value pack included: caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding Available monthly or on a two year term $57/month; ends...

The Philips hue wireless LED lighting system was announced at the end of October. These wireless bulbs allow control via your iOS devices to set various lighting moods. The starter package costs $199 with extra bulbs available for $59, all available from Apple retail stores in Canada.  Numerous reviews have already hit the web after...