Stories by Gary Ng

[Update] How to Enable AirPlay Mirroring on your iPhone 4S

AirPlay Mirroring is a feature in iOS 5 that streams your iPhone 4S home screen to your second generation Apple TV. You'll be able to stream whatever is on your iOS device right onto your TV. Turning on AirPlay Mirroring on your iPhone is very similar to how it is enabled on the iPad 2....

Telus Optik TV Remote Recording iPhone App Updated for iOS 5

For Telus Optik TV subscribers, you'll be happy to know the Telus Optik TV Remote Recording iPhone app (we reviewed it last September) has finally been updated for iOS 5. Previously, those using iOS 5 ran into issues with the app, as it asked you to contact Telus. The app is unique as it allows...

How is Your iPhone 4S Battery Life?

Every time a new iPhone is released, every feature is meticulously scrutinized by its users--and rightfully so. The iPhone 4S battery is supposed to offer an extra hour of 3G talk time, but a 100 hour decrease in standby time. This is probably due to location services being used more frequently in iOS 5 as...

Apple Store iPhone 4S Reserve and Pick Up Now Available

Canadian Apple retail stores now have 'Reserve and Pick Up for the iPhone 4S, a service that was also offered during the holidays in 2009. Users just select their province, Apple store location, and choose an available model. The Pacific Centre Apple Store will start taking reservations tonight as of 9PM PDT, and other stores...

Apple Announces iPhone 4S Weekend Sales Exceeded 4 Million

Apple has just announced in a press release the iPhone 4S has sold more than 4 million units in its opening weekend. Not only that, more than 25 million people updated to iOS 5, along with 20 million signing up for iCloud. Not too shabby for a phone that was supposed to be a dud,...

How to Get Siri to Update your Facebook Status

Yesterday we told you how to setup Siri to send tweets for you to Twitter. Today, we will show you how to get Siri to post Facebook updates for you using the similar method. Just add your phone number to activate Facebook Texts, add Facebook's SMS number as a contact named 'Facebook', and voila. How...

Joy of Tech Explains: How Siri ‘Really’ Works

All this time, I wondered if SkyNet was secretly involved with Siri and the Joy of Tech confirms it below, in their explanation of how Siri *really* works: From Terminator 2: Judgment Day (insert Arnold voice): John Connor: Can you learn stuff you haven't been programmed with so you could be... you know, more human?...

How to Track Bell iPhone 4S Pre-Order Shipments

If you pre-ordered your iPhone 4S from Bell and want to find your tracking number, here's how to do it: 1. Go to www.canadapost.com 2. Go to track by 'reference number' 3. Enter in 001 in front of your mobile number. i.e.: 0017789993333 4. Your tracking details should appear. A similar method is also available...

iPhone 4 vs iPhone 4S: Rogers Network Speedtest [VIDEO]

During Apple's 'Let's talk iPhone' event, the company explained the iPhone 4S would feature 2X faster downloads compared to the iPhone 4. Maximum data speeds on HSDPA networks showed the iPhone 4S with a theoretical 14.4Mbps download versus 7.2Mbps on the iPhone 4 (images via Engadget):   Are these claims accurate, and are they noticeable...

How to Get Siri to Send Tweets to Twitter

If you've tried to ask Siri to send tweets for you, it won't work. But there is a workaround--enable text messaging within your twitter account, and save your country's twitter short code to your Contacts. Once your account is confirmed, all you have to do is say "Message Twitter _____ " and you'll be sending...

How to Get Siri to Tell the Time and Date in Canada

Since the launch of the iPhone 4S on Friday, the one home run so far has been Siri. Still in 'beta', Siri hasn't been localized for Canadian English and French. Other shortcomings include the lack of location-based searches for restaurants and directions. You might have tried asking Siri to tell you the time and date,...

[Update] iPhone 4S Unboxing Picture Gallery

iPhone 4S unboxing. This had to be done--for all the gadget porn lovers out there. Click a thumbnail to enlarge.             Miscellaneous notes/observations: the antenna band locations have changed on the iPhone 4S the Ring/Silent switch has moved down a few millimetres (like the Verizon CDMA iPhone 4) so your...