Stories by Gary Ng

According to Citigroup analyst J.T. Hsu, Apple is gearing up to work with Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC as their only manufacturer for quad-core processors for late-2013 production. This timeline suggests that we can expect a future evolution of the iPad (as well as other Apple products) to contain the faster chip sometime after that. (more…)

It's a new week and that means a new App of the Week from Apple. This week's choice is Solar Walk, a 3D solar system model. The is regularly priced at $0.99 cents and was previously featured by Apple as the Best Apps of 2010 and 2011. It's a 3D solar system model that will...

Apple lovers everywhere are breathing a collective sigh of relief after the expected iPad Mini launch event invitations were nowhere to be seen yesterday. According to John Paczkowski over at AllThingsD, Apple will unveil the 'iPad Mini' at an invitation-only event on October 23, 2012. (more…)

Apple has agreed to license the Swiss Federal Railways clock that many noted was copied in iOS 6 on the iPad via the clock app. The Verge points us to the railway website which notes the agreement in place, but no terms were disclosed. Here's the loose Google Translation: The Swiss Federal Railways SBB and...

Just over a week ago TELUS released their Optik Smart Remote in the App Store (currently featured under What's Hot) and essentially it will allow you to change the channels on your PVR from your iPhone or iPad and get access to PVR controls. You can set and manage recordings on the go and also...

Valpak offers numerous coupons for a variety of retailers and restaurants and their iOS app was recently updated to support Passbook integration: As one of the first providers of local coupons in Passbook, Valpak once again is leading the charge in making coupons accessible to consumers anywhere@anytime. “We certainly recognize the significant consumer convenience this...

Samsung's Austin, Texas plant  The Wall Street Journal reports a lead Samsung chip designer has left the company to join Apple instead: Samsung recently raised eyebrows by beefing up its team of Texas-based chip designers, including those whose backgrounds pointed to an interest in chips for server systems. Now one of the most prominent of those recruits...

Is the $35 activation fee and renewal fee dead? It now appears that way as MobileSyrup reports TELUS is permanently eliminating the $35 activation fee on October 15th, along with the $25 renewal fees, as noted in an internal doc: As we continue on our journey to put Customers First, TELUS introduces another significant improvement to...

Engadget goes hands on with Samsung's latest Galaxy S III Mini, a smaller 4-inch version of their flagship Galaxy S III: Now Samsung's spilled all the beans, and revealed the new Galaxy S III mini, a slightly paler version of its bigger brother in specs as well as screen size. Our own short time with the...

Google has announced one of their largest updates to Street View ever and in it includes numerous new places in Canada such as parks, golf courses, community centres and universities. Here's where you can get in-depth and on the ground: Alberta Banff Sunshine Village Edmonton Devonian Botanical Garden University Of Alberta BC North Vancouver Capilano...

The CRTC has announced it is now taking submissions from Canadians to help develop a mobile code when it comes to wireless terms and conditions (an issue that was previously brought up in April, which the 'Big 3' carriers supported): “Our goal is to make sure that Canadians have the tools they need to make...

For all the Google+ users out there, the iOS app has been updated to support iOS 6 and the iPhone 5's larger screen and let users edit posts. Other additions in version 3.2 brings the ability for Google+ page owners to view, post and comment from the app. iPad highlights include the ability to search...