Stories by Gary Ng
LG Display Executive Hints They’ve Begun iPhone Display Production
An evening report from Reuters has shed some light providing additional evidence that iPhone display production may currently be in full swing. LG Display executive, Han Sang-beom, told reporters earlier today that the company has begun mass production of a new slimmer display. The timing is coincidental considering the iPhone release is purportedly less than a month away. Reuters has...
Instacube Streams Instagram Photos Wirelessly to this Picture Frame [Kickstarter]
If you're an Instagram addict, then you might want to take note of the Instacube, the latest project on Kickstarter. This cubed digital picture frame will stream your Instagram photos live over WiFi, and from there you can favourite images via buttons on top of the devices. Here's how it works: Log into your Instagram...
Backplate Mod Kit Turns Your iPhone 4/4S into an ‘iPhone 5’ [PICS]
Looks like some interesting backplate mod kits are now available to transform your ageing iPhone 4/4S into the latest 'iPhone 5'. Images of the two-toned purported next generation iPhone backplate first arrived on the web via 9to5Mac. Even prior to its release people have broken down why Apple would opt for this new design. The...
Apple: The Most Valuable Company in the World [Infographic]
Earlier this week Apple's stock price increased to the point where it solidified its place in history as the most valuable company of all-time, surpassing Microsoft's old record. Nevertheless, as of today, Apple's incredible success with the sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is not a fluke. Well built devices along side innovative...
Apple vs Samsung Jury Will Have to Answer Over 600 Questions on Verdict Form
Yesterday we noted Apple and Samsung released their complex verdict forms. As both Apple and Samsung lawyers had the chance to say their closing statements yesterday, the trial is now in the hands of the jury. Deliberation could take days or weeks, but first they will have to answer over 600 questions on the verdict...
Apple’s Genius TV Ads Have Vanished From Its Site And Youtube
When Apple's Genius TV advertisements were aired only during the opening ceremony of the Olympics (and not any time else), I knew Apple must have personally requested they not run anymore. The ads withstood heavy criticism because the customers in the ads were seen as clueless. I found the three advertisements humorous, but apparently Apple wasn't looking to move away...
FLA Reports Foxconn Has Made Changes, Could Now Put Pressure on Samsung and Microsoft
Yesterday the Fair Labor Association (FLA) released a report that noted Apple supplier Foxconn has successfully completed a bunch of actions seen to improve working conditions for its employees: This verification reviewed items slated for April and May, finding that Foxconn has completed all of the 195 actions that were due. In addition, 89 action...
Is This The New iPhone’s Sync/Charge Cable? [Photo]
Upon many pictures of the alleged mini dock-connector surfacing earlier this month, we have now received a photo of the New iPhone's purported sync & charge cable. The cable looks similar to the current cable, featuring a USB plug; the only difference is the other end includes an 8-pin (or 9-pin) connector. This comes exclusively from iLounge, via...
Calgary Parking Authority Launches ‘Text to Park’ Payment System [Update]
For those living in Calgary, it looks like parking is going to get a whole lot easier. The Calgary Parking Authority (CPA) has launched Text to Park, which enables drivers to quickly pay and control their parking sessions via text message. The new Text to Park feature will be available in ParkPlus zones, parkades and...
PressReader: A Digital Newspaper App With Over 270 Canadian Publications
In today's digital age, I'm amazed newspapers still exist in paper-form. Although some newspapers are created using recycled materials, they still end up in the landfill due to many who fail to recycle. So do the world a favor, switch to a 'digital newspaper,' such as PressReader. PressReader is an iOS application for the iPhone, iPod touch,...
New iPhone Q3 Shipments May Dip Below 15 Million Units [Rumor]
With the New iPhone's anticipated September 12th announcement date and September 21st release date, I don't have a doubt in my mind that Apple has begun the mass production stage of the iPhone. This iPhone launch is expected to be larger than any other, topping the 4 million mark the iPhone 4S reached during its opening weekend. ...
Spotify Preparing Expansion To Canada, Asia, and South America
While Spotify hit huge in the United States upon its official release in July of 2011, everyone in Canada was left in the dust. Just over a year later, the Wall Street Journal is reporting Spotify is preparing to expand yet again. This time the popular music streaming service will make ways north of the...