Virgin has introduced a few new features today (as noted by MobileSyrup), in particular a $5 unlimited text and picture messaging plan to the U.S., Canada, and International (texts must be sent from Canada). Another promo offers 50 free outgoing texts plus free caller ID and voicemail on all talk and text plans. If you...
The following was a guest review by iPhone enthusiast (and Jeremy Lin fan), @anothersamchan: I'm a big fan of minimalist design, so the Just Mobile Xtand Go was intriguing for me right off the bat. I spend an awful lot of time in my car, so I definitely wanted something that looked sleek. As I...
Tim Cook is set to speak at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference today, set to begin shortly at 12:30PM PST/3:30PM EST. The presentation will be live streamed via an audio webcast, which you can listen in on here. Welcome to the audio webcast of Tim Cook's presentation at the Goldman Sachs Technology and...
RIM started its downfall the moment the iPhone was announced in 2007, and with the launch of Android devices. The Canadian company failed to innovate and continued to churn out 'competitive' devices that fell flat (Storm, Torch, PlayBook). Now, it appears a museum exhibit for the BlackBerry is already set in motion to showcase the...
ADR Studios previously released some interesting concepts, such as the iPhone SJ and the iWatch 2. Now the Italian designer has come up with a concept video of what he wishes Apple would have in store for 2012. The video sent to us includes some radical products are involved such as the iBox (a 7"...
According to a report from the Globe and Mail, Microsoft has plans to open up its first retail location in Canada. The rumoured location is Yorkdale Shopping Mall in Toronto, which is also home to an Apple Store. Microsoft has 14 stores in the U.S., and locations are typically near Apple Stores, and cosmetically look...
Apple's stock price has hit a new record high today, closing at $502.60 per share. During today's trading the stock high an all-time high of $503.83 per share. It was only last week that shares surged beyond $490 based on speculation of an impending iPad 3 announcement in March (which was again today rumoured for...
Kickstarter has been some to some incredibly successful projects such as the $1.2 million dollar funded Elevation Dock. Now, there's another cool project, the AppTag Laser Blaster that brings laser tag to your iPhone. Your iPhone or iPod touch attaches to the gun unit via a clamp, and also works to be compatible with existing...
PayFirma is a mobile payment solution for the iPhone and BlackBerry (Android coming soon) and recently their iOS app received a much-improved update compared to before. Headquartered in Vancouver, the company sent us their swiper for a quick hands on review. The swiper is very small and portable, and comes in a plain cardboard box...
Apple has initiated the Fair Labor Association (FLA) to start inspections of Foxconn factories in Shenzen and Chengdu, China, as announced earlier this morning in a press release. Inspections are to begin on Monday morning in Shenzhen by teams of FLA experts. “We believe that workers everywhere have the right to a safe and fair...
When will the carriers make the popular 6GB/$30 data plan permanent, instead of running it constantly as a promo that emerges randomly? An internal Bell posting reveals the 6GB plan is back for smartphones such as the iPhone. The plan will typically require a three year contract, and no expiry on the plan is noted....
The Instagram team has posted an update as announced on their blog, and the latest version 2.1. This update brings a new featured called Lux to help brighten photos, the new filter Sierra, and an improved user interface. What's New in Version 2.1 New: - Lux: a new way to enhance your photos - Simplified...