Stories by Gary Ng
Next iPhone to Have 4 Inch Screen in a 8mm Longer Metal Casing [Rumour]
4 Inch iPhone Mock Up We have some fresh iPhone, iPad, and MacBook rumours coming from iLounge. They report their 'most reliable source' has provided them with the following information: (1) The third-generation iPad will become modestly thicker (0.7mm) in order to accommodate the twin light bar system needed for its higher-resolution display. It’s currently...
Griffin Technology 20% OFF Sitewide Sale Until November 30th
If you've been looking at picking up some accessories from Griffin Technology, the company has announced a Thanksgiving sale. From now until the 30th of November, everything on the site is 20% off. Just use code THANKS20 during checkout, and the discount will be processed. 68% Off the Explorer Case for the iPhone 4/4S For...
WIND Mobile Financier Regrets Entering ‘Protected’ Canadian Mobile Market
Image: An example of the power of Wind Mobile. WIND Mobile's billionaire backer, Egyptian Naguib Sawiris, noted in an interview yesterday with the CBC's The Lang & O'Leary Exchange that he regrets entering the Canadian mobile market as "it was a bad idea". Boy, did he ever speak his mind: Sawiris said Canada's antiquated telecom...
CARSTAR iPhone App Solves Auto Accidents and Donates to Cystic Fibrosis
CARSTAR is a new iPhone app created to help assist you in the event of a car accident. It allows you to store your important information such as insurance, vehicle, and emergency contact numbers to make the process of detailing an accident seamless and easy. All it takes is one tap of a button to...
Should George Clooney or Noah Wyle Play Steve Jobs in Upcoming Biopic?
According to UK-based NOW Magazine, the job to play Steve Jobs in a biopic has turned into a showdown between former ER co-stars George Clooney and Noah Wyle. The movie is set to start filming in 2012 and will document the life of the late Apple CEO. Noah Wyle previously portrayed Steve Jobs in the...
Rogers 6GB Data Plan ‘Promo’ is Back and Extended to LTE Customers
Looks like once again Rogers has reintroduced its 6GB data plan promo (how long until Telus and Bell follow suit?). This time around, the $30 plan is being 'extended' to early LTE adopters, along with new and existing customers. A LTE-capable iPhone isn't here yet (apparently due to LTE modem size constraints) but rumoured to be...
Yellow Pages Launches New RedFlagDeals and ShopWise Canada iPhone Apps
RedFlagDeals is one of my favourite online communities to discover local and online deals. Owned and operated by the Yellow Pages Group, the company has launched a brand new iPhone app, to replace the existing one. This app has been rewritten from the ground up and is an extremely powerful and intuitive app to use....
Every Apple.com Homepage Since 1997
This is my favorite Flickr page. It displays the Apple.com homepage over the years, going all the way back to 1997 when Apple was using a serif font to display its name. Going through the stream felt like taking a trip though some of the happiest moments of my life. There are also some gems...
Check Out the New Google Account ID Popup in Mobile Safari
For those avid users of the Google Mobile interface on the iPhone, you may have noticed a minor update. When you load Google.com and navigate to apps such as Gmail, Reader, Docs, or Tasks, a new slick animation appears to display your Google Account ID. Near the top, a message will appear to read "Logged...
New App Store Quicklinks in iTunes: Band in Your Hand and Purchased
The App Store Quicklinks section in iTunes on your Mac/PC now have two new sections: Band in Your Hand and Purchased. Band in Your Hand shows a variety of 'apps for making music', and includes different sections with various apps. Under The Whole Studio section, Garageband is listed. Other app sections include: Guitar & Bass,...
Minecraft Pocket Edition Comes to iOS Tomorrow
Update 1: Minecraft has hit the Canadian App Store at $6.99. Mojang's indie game Minecraft, which has sold more than four million copies on the PC, is coming to iOS on November 17th according to its iTunes Store page. It's a rolling release, based on the International Date Line, so will not be available in Canada until midnight....
iOS 5.0.2 Coming Next Week to Address Battery Issues, New Siri Features in iOS 5.1 [Rumour]
Some rumours regarding iOS and Siri have emerged from German site Macerkopf. The site claims sources have told them Apple is set to 'release' iOS 5.0.2 next week to further address battery life. iOS 5.0.1 was released just last week to address battery concerns and so far I've experienced positive results on my iPhone 4S,...