Stories by Gary Ng

[Update] Apple Store iPhone Shipping Times Delayed to 1-3 Days

Update: Looks like shipping times have quickly changed back to 'In Stock'. We previously noted iPhone 3GS supplies would no longer be refreshed at Apple Stores, and early this morning (around 2:20AM PDT) shipping times at Apple.ca were moved back to 1-3 days for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, corroborating the earlier tip from...

Multiple iPhone 5 Suppliers Have Geared Up for Production

According to a report by Digitimes, iPhone 5 suppliers in Taiwan have started production of the next-generation device from Apple, with shipments to being shortly: Production of iPhone 5s at OEM maker Foxconn Electronics has reportedly reached 150,000 units per day, according to industry sources. Lens maker Largan Precision, touch panel maker TPK Holding, reinforced...

HTC Sues Apple Using Patents Acquired from Google

Bloomberg reports HTC has filed a fresh lawsuit against Apple, using patents it acquired last week from Google: HTC sued Apple today in federal court in Delaware, claiming infringement of four of those patents that originally were issued to Motorola. Taoyuan, Taiwan-based HTC also amended a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington,...

Discover The Infinitely Creative Board Game, Carcassonne

There are many board games in the App Store. Scrabble, Risk, Clue, you name it. As these are all very popular games, owning a digital version while most likely owning a physical version doesn't really make that much sense. What you need is a board game you don't already have. What you need is Carcassonne....

SFPD Launches Internal Investigation Into Lost ‘iPhone 5’ Search

Last week the SFPD finally admitted (they named their press release iphone5.doc) they assisted Apple in their search of a lost iPhone prototype. Plainclothes officers escorted Apple investigators to a man's home, where it was subsequently searched, with the officers waiting idle outside. Now, according to CNET, the SFPD has started a formal internal investigation to...

Kinetik: The Easiest Way to Discover and Share Apps with Friends

One of the problems with the App Store is discovering new apps within its enormous catalogue of over 425,000 apps and counting. A new app called Kinetik has made it extremely easy to share and discover new apps by taking advantage of social networking. It launched yesterday, and you'll soon be hearing more about this...

My Sun Life App: Claim Medical Expenses From Your iPhone

If your employer offers extended medical coverage as part of your benefit plan via Sun Life, you'll be happy to know they have an iPhone app to enable you to claim and track your expenses. My Sun Life will allow group plan members to make benefit claims from your iPhone and see reimbursement within 48...

eBay Mobile Update: Canada Gets Payment for Purchases and Selling Support

eBay Mobile has received an update in the App Store, and a couple of the new changes bring some love for Canadians. Here's what's new: What's New for 2.3.1 - eBay Bucks support where available - Checkout now supports eBay gift cards, coupons, shipping addresses, and shipping options where available - Canada, Germany, France, and...

ZAGGsparq Charger 40% Off Promo Code! [SALE]

We've been giving away lots of ZAGGsparqs, and if you've missed out on the contests you can now get 40% off any ZAGGsparq by using this promotional code during checkout: sparqit That takes an additional $40 off the ZAGGsparq, making it only $60. The ZAGGsparq comes with two USB ports, with one optimized port to...