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[Update] Fido iPhone 4S Pre-Orders Start on Friday, October 7th at 6AM EDT

Update 1: Try the following if you are getting an error on the Fido website (via Chris and Adam in the comments): To anyone else reading this, go update your email address in your Fido profile. Log-out. Login. Try and Reserve again. Repeat the process until your email address auto-propogates when Reserving, and it will...

Bell iPhone 4S No Contract Pricing: $649, $769, $869?

We've received news from a tipster regarding the no-contract pricing of the iPhone 4S for Bell customers. Prices are as follows, as our source confidently states: 16 GB $649.95 32 GB $769.95 64 GB $869.95 Apple.ca lists the unlocked iPhone 4S available for pre-orders tonight, starting at $649.00. Bell has not given word on pre-orders,...

Telus iPhone 4S Pre-Orders Start Friday, October 7th at 3AM EST Online

Telus has updated their website to indicate the pre-order date and time for the iPhone 4S. Customers will be able to place orders starting Friday, October 7th at 3AM EST (12AM PST). This is three hours earlier than the 6AM EST set by Rogers for iPhone 4S pre-orders. The image notes: "Available online only, while...

Rogers iPhone 4S Pre-Order Starts Friday, October 7th at 6AM EST

Update 1: Rogers iPhone 4S prices have been revealed: 3 Year Contract Pricing: 16GB – $159 32GB – $269 64GB – $369 Contract-free pricing (you might as well buy unlocked from Apple.ca) 16GB – $649 32GB – $749 64GB – $849   Rogers has contacted us to notify customers the iPhone 4S can be reserved...

[Update] Tributes to Steve Jobs at Canadian Apple Stores

Update 1: Thanks so much to everyone who sent in emails. Check out these pictures from Apple Stores coast to coast. Apple Store at Conestoga Mall via Geoff: Apple Store Carrefour Laval in Quebec, via Roy Apple Store Richmond Centre later on via Kiyumi: Apple Store Richmond Centre via Micah: Apple Store Montreal via Amirali:...

Onavo Poll Shows Average iPhone Data Usage in Canada is 404MB

Onavo is the free app we previously reviewed that shrinks your data plan, and allows for the use of Pandora radio in Canada. Onavo has polled their database of Canadian iPhone usage, and sent us some very interesting stats. The average iPhone data usage in Canada is 404MB on the iPhone, and is evenly split...

Steve Jobs Biography to Release Early on October 24th

All Things D reports Steve Jobs' official biography has had its release date pushed ahead to October 24th. The previous date was set for November 21st. The biography will include the resignation of Steve Jobs as CEO. The WSJ reports author Walter Isaacson was notified by Jobs that he was going to die, when he...

Tributes to Steve Jobs From Brian Lam, Walt Mossberg, President Obama

Steve Jobs has passed away, but his legacy will live on forever. After following the outpour of emotion on twitter, it's been a strange night. Let's remember him for what he truly was--an amazing human being that only comes once in a lifetime. Here are some of my favourite tributes I've read about Steve Jobs,...

[Update] Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Don't know what to say, but thanks Steve. Rest in peace. Update 2: Statement from Steve Jobs' family Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family. In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family. We are thankful to the many people who have shared their...

The Siri Phrases List You Need to Know about

Back in 2009 a list of voice commands was posted that could be spoken to Voice Control on your iPhone. At the time, that was seen as pretty impressive. Fast forward two years, and it's unthinkable how far we've come now that Siri is here. With yesterday's announcement of the iPhone 4S, TUAW has posted...

ZAGG iPhone 4S invisibleSHIELD Now Available

Update 1: We reached out to ZAGG regarding our coupon code, and they said the iPhone 4S invisibleSHIELD is not eligible toward promo codes at this time. In the meantime, I would check out Wrapsol, as that is what I'm currently testing on my iPhone 4. It's crystal clear, a bit slippery but no orange...