Stories by Gary Ng

Apple Releases Apple TV Update 4.4.2

After pulling the previous Apple TV update, 4.4.1, after users reports issues, Apple has released Apple TV update 4.4.2 this afternoon. The update doesn’t add any new features over version 4.4 besides bug fixes. The update is available for download at the Apple website, as well as the software update feature of your Apple TV....

Netflix Canada Plans to Double Content Spending As 2011 Q3 Results in Profit

Today Netflix announced their 2011 Q3 financials and their story in the U.S. wasn't pretty as they lost over 800,000 subscribers, although their earnings rose 65 percent. However, the situation in Canada is one of their lone shining stars. Netflix Canada now boasts over 1 million members and the company announced the 2011 Q3 quarter...

Google Maps Invites Edits from Canadians

Today Google launched a new tool in Canada called Map Maker that promises to bring greater detail to Google Maps. The tool allows individuals to add their expert local knowledge of their neighbourhood or hometown directly to Google Maps. To start your adventure as an amateur cartographer, head over to the Map Maker site and either add...

Apple Store Reserve and Pick Up Set to Return for the Holidays?

Back in 2009, Apple setup a reserve and pick up system for the holidays to allow online orders to be picked up at Apple Retail stores from December 15-24. Currently, this option is available for customers that want to purchase a factory unlocked iPhone 4S from Apple. Now, it appears the Reserve and Pick Up...

Steve Jobs Biography Now Available in Canadian iBookstore

The Steve Jobs biography authored by Walter Isaacson (seen earlier tonight on 60 Minutes) is now available for purchase in the Canadian iBookstore. As of writing, it's already October 24th for readers on the East Coast, the official release date. But, it appears Canadians on the West Coast are also available to buy the book...

Special Event ‘Celebrating Steve’ Posted Online by Apple

Apple has posted online the full 80 minute event held last week at their Cupertino headquarters, to celebrate the life of Steve Jobs. Titled, 'A Celebration of Steve Jobs' Life', the event will require Safari 4 or 5 on Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Lion, Safari on iOS 3 or later, or QuickTime 7...

[Update] Walter Isaacson on 60 Minutes [Videos]

Update 1: YouTube links from CBS now below: Part 1: http://youtu.be/1jqSK8Qv4ZY Part 2: http://youtu.be/CXcfDN6L9d8 Walter Isaacson just appeared on 60 Minutes, and divulged some more details about Steve Jobs, including taped conversations. Here are some notes on the episode: Steve was affected by his father Paul Jobs at a young age; his dad taught him...

Essential Downloads: iPhone User Guide for iOS 5 by Apple

If you're a new iPhone 4S or iOS 5 user, an essential free download is Apple's iPhone User Guide for iOS 5. This 150 page book has been updated to include content related to the iPhone 4S, such as information about using Siri and more. The information within these guides are concise and clear, and...

Steve Jobs Biography Already For Sale at Some Bookstores in Canada

Looks like some bookstores in Canada have already started to offer the Steve Jobs biography for purchase. The official release is Monday (Walter Isaacson is set to appear on 60 Minutes tomorrow) but advance copies have been acquired and details leaked out on the web. iPhoneinCanada.ca reader @camhunt shows us he was able to nab...

Semi-Tethered iOS 5 Jailbreak Beta Released by BigBoss

What is the state of the iOS 5 jailbreak? Currently a tethered jailbreak is available by using redsn0w. A tethered jailbreak means if you run out of battery or reboot your iPhone, you'll need to connect to Mac/PC to 'boot' your phone again to make it usable, whereas an untethered jailbreak is the opposite. BigBoss...

SaskTel iPhone 4S Product Pages Now Up

The day after we first noted MTS would carry the iPhone 4S on October 28th, we updated that post to note SaskTel had also confirmed an October 28th launch as well, as noted by the following image banner posted to their website: SaskTel's website now lists the iPhone 4S as part of their product page....

An Analysis of 10,000+ Steve Jobs Tribute Messages on Apple.com

Last week Apple revealed they received over 1 million email tributes to Steve Jobs sent in by enthusiasts. The Steve Jobs tribute page was updated to continuously show random messages written by fans sent into remembersteve@apple.com. Neil Kodner has taken the time to analyze the messages displayed on Apple's website, and populated the most common...