Stories by Gary Ng

One of my favourite photography apps, Camera+, has been updated to bring back the VolumeSnap shutter feature that caused the app to be banned from the App Store as it violated developer guidelines. That feature is now back, in the 2.4VS update: What's New In Version 2.4VS VolumeSnap is back, beyotches!! Apple implemented this feature...

Congrats to the following winners! Thanks to everyone who entered. @Weltenfeind218 @joelolandesca @Chopperguy2009 @ilikeweb @GlenGallagher @alanleung604 @merrikin @larrylarry @qzilver @kalbopapi Wrapsol offers screen protectors for smartphones and we received one to review for my iPhone 4S. The Wrapsol Ultra front + back (their top of the line product) dry application contains the following inside the...

The Gmail iOS app has made its way back to the App Store. A couple weeks ago it was introduced and turned out to be somewhat of a dud as pushed notifications did not work as advertised, and other users experienced bugs. The 'new' app now supports push notifications, and finally image HTML messages now...

A significant update has emerged over the debate about usage-based billing. The CRTC announced its ruling yesterday in regards to usage-based billing, and they have ruled against the model Bell wanted to implement. However, the ruling isn't exactly a clear victory for consumers, writes Michael Geist: On the specific decision, the CRTC rejected the UBB...

In three days, municipal elections will be underway in Victoria and Vancouver. Both cities have launched iPhone apps that are essentially voters' guides to candidate profiles, voting locations, voter eligibility, up to date news, and more. These apps are a great way to stay informed right from your iPhone, and save paper in the process....

Just over a week ago, Starbucks launched their iPhone payment app, and now they have launched another app for the holidays. Starbucks Cup Magic is an interactive app that utilizes augmented reality to enhance your experience at stores. Essentially you'll scan their red holiday cups, bags of coffee, and more in stores to 'release' new...

Apple has sent out email notifications to developers to inform them iTunes Connect will shut down for Winter Holidays from December 22nd to the 29th. Here are the details: During this shutdown, the following functionality will be unavailable: Access to iTunes Connect The delivery of any apps or updates Additionally, the following will be delayed:...

Apple is a vertically integrated tech company. They create the hardware, software, applications, and provide digital content allowing them to control every aspect of the end-user experience--the whole widget. There were exceptions, though. Like when Apple partnered with Motorola in 2004 to put iTunes content on mobile phones and Apple's partnering with wireless carriers to host the iPhone--...

Want to learn how to create your own iPhone or iPad apps? Learn how from Stanford University as they have released the latest edition of their iPhone Application Development courses in iTunes, updated for iOS 5. Back in 2009, Stanford's first iPhone apps course set iTunes history as it hit one million downloads in just...

Apple has put out a press release to name Arthur D. Levinson as the Board's new chairman, plus the addition of Disney's CEO and President, Robert A. Iger, as an addition to the board's audit committee. “Art has made enormous contributions to Apple since he joined the board in 2000,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO....

Translink here in Vancouver has added a new feature to its mobile website to track your bus in real time. 'Next Bus Beta' requires you to plug in your bus stop number and afterwards you'll be able to see your bus moving on a map as you refresh the page, with updates every two minutes....

A couple days ago we mentioned a tweak to bring shortcuts to your iPhone homescreen for various iOS settings such as Bluetooth, WiFi, Airplane Mode, etc. It required purchasing a 99 cent app called IconProject, but there is a free alternative out there. Just visit http://jp.deckers.net/iconsettings and follow the instructions below: 1) Choose the Settings...