Stories by Gary Ng

Apple To Announce Q4 2011 Financial Results On October 18th

Apple has announced the time and date for their Q4 2011 financial results earnings call. The webcast is set to take place on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 2PM/5PM (PDT/EDT). The previous Q3 2011 earnings call took place on July 19th, where it was announced Apple had sold a record 20 million plus iPhones, and...

Instagram Hits 10 Million Users In Less Than a Year

A huge milestone has been accomplished by the folks at Instagram, as they have announced today they have surpassed 10 million users--in less than year. Just over a month and a half ago, they had exceeded 150 million photos and 7 million users. Last October, we launched Instagram live in the App Store. Today, less...

Jump Plus Opens in Guelph, Canada’s First Apple Premium Reseller

(Carlo5 from 91.5 The Beat) It appears the first Apple Premier Reseller has opened in Canada. Jump+ celebrated its grand opening on Saturday in Guelph, Ontario, the same launch day as the Metrotown Apple Store in Burnaby. You may think this is just like any other reseller, but there are differences between Apple Resellers versus...

Apple Rumoured to Release iOS Devices with Curved-Glass in 2012

According to a report from Digitimes, Apple (and its competitors) could be set to include curved-glass as part of upcoming iOS device models in 2012: Apple reportedly also has bought glass polishing equipment for its suppliers in preparation for the production of devices fitted with curved cover glass. Lens Technology, Fuji Crystal, G-Tech are said...

YouTube Mobile Offers Users Opt-In to New Experimental Layout

For users of YouTube's mobile layout, it appears Google has started to enable the opt-in of a new experimental layout, as noted by MacStories. This new version provides a refreshed look that is cleaner with a darker emphasis throughout the layout. To check out this new version of YouTube mobile, just visit m.youtube.com/new_visual_design to manually...

Lost iPhone Prototype Update: SFPD Wants Security Footage from Bar

Here's a minor update to part two of the 'lost' iPhone prototype in a bar. It now appears the SFPD has requested the surveillance footage from Cava 22, where the apparent prototype went missing, as part of their internal investigation, reports CNET: Jose Valle, whose family owns Cava 22, a popular bar-restaurant in the city's...

Metrotown Apple Store Grand Opening Video and Pics

Today marked the grand opening of the Apple Store in Metrotown Mall in Burnaby. At 10AM, the doors opened and the first 1000 customers received free tshirts. At approximately 7AM, thirty people were already waiting in line (thanks Carlo!): As you can see, this new store shows up nicely in the Apple Store app (US...

HSBC Canada Launches Mobile Banking Site for iPhone and iPod touch

HSBC Canada has quietly launched a full-fledged mobile banking site for iPhone and iPod touch users. Rather than submit an app through the App Store, this new mobile site will allow customers to pay bills, transfer money between accounts and check account details and transaction history. The service will require HSBC Canada customers to be...

This Samsung USB AC Adapter is a Carbon Copy of the iPhone [PICS]

Apple is currently suing Samsung, alleging the South Korean conglomerate is copying their designs. Earlier, we saw the App Store icons grace the backdrop of a Samsung Store, and now it appears the Samsung Galaxy S II charger is a blatant rip off of the iPhone. 9to5Mac posts some pictures of the USB AC adapter...