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magicJack for iPhone Allows Unlimited Free Calling Within Canada and USA

Update 2: CNET reports you can call another magicJack user, but you need to dial this main, 305-848-TALK, then punch in your friend's unique 10 digit magicJack number. Surely you've seen commercials for magicJack, right? Make insanely cheap VoIP voice calls from your home with just your internet connection and the magicJack hardware? Well, the...

New Skype Update Fixes ‘Lost’ Credit Balance and Contacts Bug

Skype had released a new update today to address the bug users have experienced with yesterday's significant update that brought Bluetooth and image stabilization. The update yesterday triggered the balance for Skype Credit to display as $0.00 and removal of contact lists. The solution was to make a paid call or reinstall the app to...

Rick Mercer Revisits the iPhone Versus Blackberry Debate in 2011 [VIDEO]

Update 1: Higher quality video embedded (thanks rizulli). Rick Mercer once again produces another hilarious segment on the iPhone versus Blackberry debate, but this time in 2011. The current status of RIM's economic turmoil is emphasized, and the plethora of 'innovative' Blackberry features we've come to learn and love. Check it out below: "I can...

Roger LTE Network Goes Live in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal

Rogers officially announced their plans to employ their LTE network back in February. In July, Ottawa was the first city for their LTE technical trial, and as of today, LTE is now live in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, as promised. Bell beat Rogers to the punch to launch their LTE network in Toronto and southern...

9-Axis Sensor ‘Fusion’ Predicted to Power Future Devices Like the iPhone

According to a new report from IHS Suppli, via Digitimes, the future of motion sensing for devices such as the iPhone and iPad will evolve into an advanced 'fusion' of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors, in particular gyroscopes, accelerometers and compasses. IHS iSuppli notes the sensor fusion of these 3-axis sensors could create a '9-axis sensor...

The Oregon Trail for iPhone is Currently Free for a Few Days

Gameloft's version of the classic hit, The Oregon Trail, is currently a free download for the iPhone. This limited time giveaway is to help celebrate a new the new upcoming game, The Oregon Trail: American Settler. Description below: Just like the real pioneers, overcome the perilous journey to Oregon in America's Wild West. Assume the...
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Consensus Is Apple Will Announce One iPhone Instead of Two?

With today's early morning announcement of Apple's 'Let's Talk iPhone' media event taking place next Tuesday (AllThingsD was correct), the big question of the day is whether Apple will introduce one or two iPhones. Once again, the blogosphere has continued to decipher any possible cryptic messages in the invite's graphic, seen below: The obvious message...

Apple Denied Trademark for ‘Multi-Touch’ Due to Lack of ‘Distinctiveness’

When Apple debuted the iPhone in 2007, the demo of Multi-Touch was something we had never seen before. This is how Apple explains Multi-Touch and how it works: Multi-Touch control. With its large Multi-Touch display and innovative software, iPhone lets you controleverything using only your fingers. Type using the predictive keyboard, glide through albums with...

Facebook to Launch Revamped iPhone App at iPhone 5 Media Event?

Could Facebook be working together with Apple to debut a revamped Facebook application at next week's reported iPhone 5 media event? According to tips Mashable has received: Facebook will launch its long-awaited iPad app at Apple’s iPhone 5 launch event on Oct. 4, Mashable has learned. In addition to the iPad app, Facebook is also...

Apple To Announce Q4 2011 Financial Results On October 18th

Apple has announced the time and date for their Q4 2011 financial results earnings call. The webcast is set to take place on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 2PM/5PM (PDT/EDT). The previous Q3 2011 earnings call took place on July 19th, where it was announced Apple had sold a record 20 million plus iPhones, and...