Stories by Gary Ng

Microsoft OneNote iPhone App Now Available in Canada

Microsoft launched their OneNote iPhone app in the US only back in January (yay for US iTunes accounts), but today it has been updated to extend to Canada (along with Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland). The app is 'free' for a limited time, and is worthwhile if you're a Windows Live/Hotmail user. Microsoft...

HTC Open to Negotiating with Apple Over Patent Lawsuit

HTC's CFO spoke with Bloomberg today and openly talked about negotiating with Apple over their latest patent dispute. The two patents in question relate to data detection and data transmission. "We have to sit down and figure it out,” Winston Yung, chief financial officer of the Taoyuan, Taiwan-based company, said by phone today. “We’re open...

Calgary’s Poynt Search App Surpasses 9 Million Unique Users

We reviewed the launch of the Poynt app back in March of last year, and since then, the Calgary-based company has blossomed as its user base has eclipsed 9 million unique users across all smartphones. The unique Poynt app also features augmented reality to help you find whatever you're looking for nearby. The user base...

AAPL Just Hit $400

I don't know if you follow the stock market but it just opened and I thought it was worth noting that AAPL just hit $400 (at the time of writing) - check Google for up-to-date info. With the recent success of Lion, new Mac minis and MacBook Airs and the impending iPhone 4S/5 I wouldn't be surprised...

CIBC Mobile Brokerage iPhone App: Trade Stocks On the Go

CIBC has announced the release of their Mobile Brokerage iPhone app, which will allow users to make trades right from their phones. Customers will also get access to view brokerage accounts, transfer money, review transactions and get quotes. CIBC was the first Canadian bank to release a fully functioning iPhone app. Description below: The CIBC...

World’s Largest Apple Store to Open in Grand Central Terminal [Pics]

The world's largest Apple Store is set to open in New York City's Grand Central Terminal. This was confirmed via the NYT, as they described Apple's bid process: When Apple proposed opening a store on the balcony overlooking the main hall, it submitted its bid in linen-lined boxes, as if it were a wedding present...

Apple Releases iOS 4.3.5 to Resolve ‘Security Issue’

Update 1: Apple posts support document for iOS 4.3.5: iOS 4.3.5 Software Update Data Security Available for: iOS 3.0 through 4.3.4 for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 (GSM), iOS 3.1 through 4.3.4 for iPod touch (3rd generation) and later, iOS 3.2 through 4.3.4 for iPad Impact: An attacker with a privileged network position may capture...

Two Fake Apple Stores in China Shut Down by Officials

Remember those ingenious fake Apple Stores in Kunming China? Well, it appears two of them have shut down, according to Reuters. Officials ordered two out of five stores to close due to lack of official business permits, and not because of piracy concerns. However, one of the knock off Apple stores is still up and...

Facebook iPhone App Updated to Fix Constant Crashes

The Facebook iPhone app has suffered from constant bugs and crashes lately, and last night a new update was released to address these issues. Ever since Facebook started using a mobile feed, constant "No Internet Connection" messages would appear for me. After installing this update, the app would not even load. A complete delete and...

redsn0w Can Jailbreak iOS 5 Beta 4 for your iPhone

The iPhone Dev Team is back at work, again. Just like iOS 5 beta 3, the latest beta 4 build can be jailbroken by redsn0w, as noted by @musclenerd. This is a tethered jailbreak, and should only be used if you require a tethered jailbreak for iOS 5. As described on the iPhone Dev Team...