Stories by Gary Ng

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...

Wordpress for iOS 2.9 Update Brings Text Formatting and Full Screen Editing

Wordpress for iOS has received a substantial update to version 2.9, and this time around it brings a modified keyboard for text formatting and also offers full screen editing. It's taken some time, but Wordpress for iOS finally has gotten to the point where it's actually usable. I still prefer BlogPress, though. Here's what's new:...

Google+ iOS App Updated to Support ‘Hangouts’ Video Chat

Google earlier announced new features for its social network, Google+. They also mentioned upcoming support for the iOS app to support the Hangouts feature, which is group video chat for devices with front-facing cameras, such as the iPhone 4 or latest generation iPod touch. That update is now live in the App Store, and so...

Metrotown Apple Store Employees Prepare for Saturday Grand Opening [PICS]

As we first reported back in April, Metrotown in Burnaby has finally received its Apple Store. We've documented the store's progression and this afternoon the black boards have come down to reveal the completed store. As seen in the photos below, employees have gathered for its anticipated 10AM grand opening tomorrow morning. Apple Store employees...