Stories by Gary Ng

The City of Toronto has announced it has awarded Hailo Network Canada its first taxi license, a move that has granted the first app-based taxi company to get licensed in Canada. Hailo originally debuted in London but is now making its debut in Canada via Toronto first, later this year. The app markets itself as...

The latest report from Reuters notes Apple and Google CEOs have been discussing ongoing patent disputes between both companies "behind-the-scenes": Google Inc CEO Larry Page and Apple CEO Tim Cook have been conducting behind-the-scenes conversations about a range of intellectual property matters, including the ongoing mobile patent disputes between the companies, according to people familiar...

After years of the same old iOS sync cable, doesn't it just get boring? When I plug-in my iOS device, whether it be in the wall or my computer, I always have to click my home button to assure it's charging. Sometimes I have the problem where the plug is half in the wall, or...

For those looking for protection for their iPhone or any electronic device, let it be known ZAGG has a one-day 50% off sale on their flagship invisibleSHIELD. Time to stock up on shields if you have been thinking about it. All you have to do is use coupon code 'thursday50' during checkout, limited to three...

Many times have we mentioned that Samsung wasn't going to leave this court-case without a fight. They have already come public about battling Apple in attempt to keep 8 of their smartphones selling on the U.S. market. Now they have even eviler plans of striking back against Apple. Samsung does not want future iPhones to contain the...

We have excellent news for Fido users, we have just received word that the LTE network has launched in and around the surrounding areas of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and St. Johns. During late July Fido announced those markets would first receive LTE coverage, then expanding furthermore into Moncton, Trois-Rivières, Sherbrooke, Québec City, Kingston, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton,...

We all know from the Apple vs Samsung court-case that the designs of Samsung's phones have changed considerably since the iPhone. The Korean-based company supposedly changed the shape and interface over time, resulting in the large patent-case earlier this month. Apple's influence didn't stop just there, they may have had an influence on the automotive industry too....

This year we've seen the sixth-generation-iPhone's display, docking connector, and SIM tray, but the internal specifications have been widely left unknown. One part for example, the processor, we haven't received significant proof on whether we will see an upgrade from the New iPad's exclusive A5X chip. So some part leaks are finally providing insight on the situation....

A virus on a mobile-phone? That isn't something you hear everyday. When I heard the iPhone was vulnerable to a virus, I was deeply shocked because the handset is known for its security features. In fact, I have never heard of a security breach on the iPhone unless we are talking jailbreaks. The particular virus I am talking...

Staples Canada is gearing back to school with a special three-day Apple event taking place on August 30th/31st and September 1st. Here's what's on sale: iPads 16GB WiFi 3rd Gen iPad: $479 (save $40) 32GB WiFi 3rd Gen iPad: $569 (save $50) 64GB WiFi+Cellular 3rd Gen iPad: $789 (save $60) Previously, we have seen iPads on...

The computer that started it all for Apple, the "Apple-1" will soon be auctioned off at Christies in October for an estimated $126,000! The history of the device goes way back to 1976 when Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak built the circuit board by hand. But there is one catch to this auction, the Apple-1 is no...

Rogers has introduced a new promotion for students in time for back to school. Any new activation on a 3 year voice and data plan will save you $120 for the first year ($10/month essentially) and unlimited data for the first three months 'for a limited time' we're told. Requirements? A minimum $53 monthly voice...