Stories by Gary Ng
Apple’s iCloud.com Domain No Longer ‘Beta’ Status
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] iTunes in the Cloud and Alert Tones for Purchase Rolling Out in Canada
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...
iPhone 4S Reviews Round Up: Siri Steals the Show
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...
Steve Jobs Biography Excerpt Reveals Why He Wore Black Turtlenecks
Black turtleneck. Blue jeans. New Balance Shoes. These three items consisted of Steve Jobs' iconic wardrobe, and is a costume I bet many people will see come Halloween. Gawker has posted an excerpt from Steve Jobs' upcoming biography (coming October 24th) written by Walter Isaacson (who sent this to Gawker), that reveals why Steve wore...
[Update] SaskTel and MTS Confirm iPhone 4S Coming Soon
Update 2: SaskTel's website and has been updated to show October 28th as its release date, as seen below (which coincides with the rumoured MTS date): Update 1: We received an unconfirmed tip MTS will release the iPhone 4S on October 28th (thanks KC). For SaskTel and MTS customers, great news is coming your way....
First iPhone 4S Hands-On With Siri Hits the Web [VIDEO]
Some people in Germany have already received their iPhone 4S shipments from Apple, and now the first full length video review of the iPhone 4S and Siri's capabilities have been posted by iPhone Ticker (via MacRumors). Check out the video below as it will show you a preview of what to expect when you receive...
iTunes 10.5.1 Beta Released to Developers
On the heels of today's iTunes 10.5 release, Apple has released iTunes 10.5.1 to developers to further test iTunes Match Beta (US only): iTunes 10.5.1 beta 1 includes several performance enhancements and bug fixes, and is a required update for all subscribers to iTunes Match beta. iTunes Match is not included in the iTunes 10.5...
iTunes 10.5 Download Now Available
Apple has just released iTunes 10.5 via Software Update (some may not see it yet), in preparation for the release of iOS 5 and iCloud tomorrow. The specific release time (either morning or afternoon) is unknown, but just keep your eyes and ears peeled here. You can also download it directly from Apple's website. iTunes...
textPlus Has Given Out Over 381,000 Numbers in Canada, Update Brings Voice Notes and Facebook
Back in August, the free messaging app textPlus had an update that provided a free telephone number to Canadians, enabling friends and family to text them. In two months, over 381,000 numbers have been given out to Canadians. The textPlus user base has exceeded 60 million worldwide and over 16 billion texts sent--impressive numbers indeed....
Steve Jobs Vigil at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Tuesday Oct. 11th from 7PM-11PM
For those in Vancouver, a vigil will be held tomorrow night at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the West Georgia side. This is being organized by @stevesvigilvanc, and all attendees are encouraged to bring their iPhones, iPod touches, iPads, and to make sure they download this free candle app (link fixed, thx @7chose). The gathering...
[Update] Rogers iPhone 4S Upgrade Eligibility Status Page Now Live
Update 2: Not happy about the upgrade policy? Leave a comment on the Rogers Redboard, or sign this petition created by an unhappy Rogers customer. Update 1: As per the details in the rest of the email, if you renew to 3 years, there is a $50 credit to be applied to your invoice. Full...
Apple Lists Rogers and Fido as Authorized iPhone Unlockers
In December of 2010 we wrote about Rogers/Fido and their new device unlocking policy, which included the iPhone at the end of your contract. After paying a $50 unlocking fee, the process happens via iTunes, as we detailed. Telus introduced a new device unlocking policy in November of last year, but it did not detail...