Stories by Gary Ng

OtterBox Promo/Coupon Code for 10% Off iPhone Cases

If you're looking for some of the strongest cases for your iPhone, you need to consider products from OtterBox. We've reviewed their Defender/Commuter Series for the iPhone 4, and hands down some of the strongest cases out there. If you work in dusty or dangerous environments you can rest assured your phone will be protected....

Stream Free Internet Music from iPhone with AUPEO!

Pandora Radio is a service that allows for free streaming of internet music. While highly praised in the US, Canada has been left out of the service all together (you can use Onavo to access it via 3G though). I just recently stumbled across what I am convinced is Canada's Pandora alternative, AUPEO!. The service...

Review: Verbs Instant Messaging Client for iPhone

Verbs IM is a fairly new (coming on the App Store last December) Instant Messaging application which boasts a elegant, easy to use, and a breath-taking design that will put all other IM clients to shame. Plain and simple, this is one of the most beautiful apps I have used on my iPhone. Verbs IM looks...

EA iOS Labour Day Sale: Up to 80% Off Titles

EA has announced another sale, this time for Labour Day. You can save up to 80% off iOS games for both iPhone and iPad. Their previous sale was back in early August, for 'back to school'. Check out the following list of titles for iPhone: BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY™ 2 Dead Space™ Dragon's Lair II FIFA...

Stoon Ride: The iPhone App for Saskatoon Transit Riders

A relatively new app is now available for Saskatchewan transit riders. Stoon Ride is the companion app you've been waiting for, as it provides data from Saskatoon Transit. Here are some key features: view all buses and their schedules search by stop number search stops by street name add your stops and bus routes to...

Eddy Cue Promoted to Senior VP of Internet Software and Services

Hot on the heels of yesterday's exclusive email response from Eddy Cue about the launch of iTunes Match in Canada, it appears the Apple executive has received a promotion. We referred to Eddy Cue as the VP of Internet Services yesterday, but now he's being promoted to a new title, according to 9to5Mac. They received...

What It’s Like to Have Steve Jobs as Your Neighbour

Steve Jobs recently stepped down as Apple's CEO, and was replaced by Tim Cook. Even with Steve not at the helm, we know he's still involved in other ways. The last time we got an intimate look at Steve Jobs was the Esquire article from 1986. But what about an in-depth look at what it's...

[Update] Yet Again, An Apple Employee Loses an iPhone Prototype in a Bar

Update 1: According to SFWeekly, and their conversations with the San Francisco Police Department, no records have been found of this investigation. Until we hear some more evidence about the whereabouts of this device, or word from Apple...this story could be false. Is this a case of deja vu? As reported by CNET, an Apple...

Apple: iTunes Match to Launch in Canada Shortly After US Debut

Our previous post referred to Tim Cook answering emails from customers just like Steve Jobs used to do. iPhoneinCanada.ca reader Sheldon did just that, and sent the following email to Tim Cook: Greetings from Toronto! Tim, I'm curious to know if there have been any significant developments regarding iTunes Match for the Canadian market. Thanks!...

Rogers to Launch LTE Network in Toronto on September 28th

Rogers today announced they will launch their LTE network in Toronto on September 28th. LTE is the next-generation wireless network that has already launched in Ottawa this July. Incredible mobile speeds are coming our way with LTE: Later this year, Rogers will offer an LTE device that will be capable of maximum theoretical download speeds...

Leaked Images of iPhone 5 Camera Component Hints at Slimmer Design?

The next-generation iPhone(s) is around the corner, and so far we've seen various leaked images of back and front plates and logic boards. Today GreekiPhone has posted images of more iPhone 5 parts, showing images of the camera with LED flash, and components showing the headphone jack, volume buttons, and mute button: GreekiPhone claims the...