The Wall Street Journal was first to break the news about Google circumventing the security of Mobile Safari users on iOS, and now they also are the first to report the settlement between Google and the FTC: Google Inc. is close to a deal to pay $22.5 million to settle charges related to its surreptitious...
This week at Starbucks you'll find the free Song Pick of the Week as the Metric's single Breathing Under Water. The Canadian indie rock bank is from Toronto and this freebie should definitely keep fans happy. Starbucks alternates free song/app picks every week, and you'll be able to find this week's song cards on display...
I get asked this question a lot by fellow iPhone enthusiasts: “Do you jailbreak your phone?” I know as soon as this question is asked, a healthy debate is about to ensue. Recently this article was written on Cult of Mac. The author has eloquently stated his case as to why he is in favour...
As noted by Paid Content, TED Conferences has launched TED Books in the App Store to allow users to purchase short ebooks released bi-monthly. The app is unique as it allows the embed of audio, video, pictures and other social features into each book edition, making for a unique experience. Books can be purchased individually...
If you missed out on our recent ZAGG giveaway and really wanted a ZAGGsparq 2.0 charger, you'll be pleased to know there's a limited time promotion that ends today. The USB charger for your iPhone, iPad or any USB device is 50% off. So you can grab one for $49.98 US instead of $99.99. It's...
The Rogers Redboard announced this morning the full list of cities and area set to be included in the developing expansion of their LTE network. A total of 28 cities will get LTE in 2012, on top of the existing 7 markets where the new high speed network is already in place. Just over a...
Kickstarter has always been a hot bed for new and cool inventions so it isn’t surprising to see new iPhone products seeking funding. One of the newest projects seeking funding is a accessory that is part case and part keyboard. It’s called The Spike. The Spike is brought to us from SoloMatrix, a Seattle based...
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Forget trying to guess what the next iteration of the iPhone might look like this fall. Let's take a look at how it might look in the far future. Over at Ciccarese Design they have developed quite possibly the most radical iPhone design I've seen. This freaky looking phone clings to the back of your...
We've long heard about the usage of near field communication (NFC) for mobile payments in the latest smartphones, such as the recent partnership between Rogers and CIBC. Google has Google Wallet for Android but what about iOS and the iPhone? The Wall Street Journal has profiled some details about Apple's low ambitions toward a mobile...
Vancouver’s posh Opus Hotel has removed the traditional room phones and replaced them with a customized iPhone. The customized iPhone provides one touch access to all of the hotel’s different departments. The Opus is the first hotel in Canada to offer this service. Opus Vancouver's general manager, Nicholas Gandossi said, "Technology is a way of...
According to the TIOBE Programming Community Index for July 2012, Objective-C has overtaken C++ as the third most popular programming. C topped the list leaping ahead of Java which holds down the number two spot. Tiobe, a company who designs software that analyses code to ensure it follows coding standards, attributes this rise in Objective-C’s...
