Stories by Gary Ng

Here we go again--looks like the cross-platform WhatsApp messenger is currently free in the App Store (the last time this happened it was the end of May). WhatsApp was one of the first messaging apps for iOS that enabled real-time chat between friends. It will allow iPhone users to talk to friends on their Blackberry,...

If you've been waiting to upgrade to an iPhone, Best Buy has informed us you can get the iPhone 4 for $0 on contract this Friday. As part of their 'Free Phone Fridays' promotion, a 16GB iPhone 4 will be free on a three year contract from Rogers, Telus, Bell, Virgin, Fido and Sasktel. Even...

The folks from iFixit have their hands on the iPhone 4S, and as always they are going to proceed to teardown the phone with surgeon-like precision. They started off by 'talking' to Siri: iFixit: "Siri, may we disassemble you for all to see?" iPhone 4S (Siri): "42" iFixit: "I didn't ask for the meaning of...

Scott Forstall has been profiled by Bloomberg Businessweek. The article reveals some details about the head of Apple's iOS we haven't heard about before. He is said to be a 'mini' version of Steve, a passionate and dedicated hard-driving executive. It's an extremely interesting, and long read. Here's an excerpt: Forstall, who went to work...

Update 1: Apple has sent out emails with tracking numbers. Shipments are estimated to arrive on October 19th. === Early today we noted Canadian iPhone 4S orders from Apple had started 'Preparing for Shipment'. It now appears the previous method of obtaining your tracking number from UPS directly is now possible. I just entered in my...

Along with the release of Find my Friends and the Airport Utility app today, Apple also introduced the iTunes Movie Trailers app--for US iTunes accounts only (what's new, Canada?). For movie buffs, this app puts the latest Hollywood trailers right on your iPhone, information about release dates, theatre showtimes, wallpapers, and more. Here's the iTunes...

Update 1: Find your UPS tracking number here. Orders have now shipped from Apple. If you ordered a factory unlocked iPhone 4S from Apple.ca, your order status has most likely moved from 'Processing Items' to 'Preparing for Shipment'. During this stage, you will no longer be able to modify your order details: Preparing for Shipment:...

Apple released its much anticipated iOS 5 firmware update today, and it appears the demand has overwhelmed Apple's servers. Users attempting to update to iOS 5 have ran into the problem and it's occurring worldwide. I would advise users to hold off on updating and wait until demand tapers off. The '3200 error' (or 3400, 3004,...

Apple has released its new Cards app for iOS. This app lets you create any card and send it via email or letter post. Prices are $4.99 CDN for shipments within Canada and Internationally. That includes printing the card, envelope, and postage. Click here to download Cards. Here's the app description: Custom letterpress cards • Cards...

Looks like iCloud.com is no longer in beta status, however it requires iOS 5 to use it. You can access the page on your iPhone, where you'll see options to use the iCloud setup, Find my iPhone, or download Find my Friends (not active yet). iCloud.com Beta went live for developers back in August. All...

Update 2: If you can't see the 'Purchases' link in iTunes on your Mac/PC, make sure you have the setting toggled ON within your iPhone settings for Store (thanks Jeremy!). Previously, the Music tab was unavailable but now it is: Update 1: iTunes for your Mac/PC now shows a new 'Purchased' link in the sidebar...

Image via: This is my nextLooks like the embargo on iPhone 4S reviews have been lifted. From what I've read so far Siri seems to be the star of the show, as expected. Here are some excerpts from reviews we have read so far: Joshua Topolsky, This is my next (probably the longest of the...