Stories by Gary Ng

A huge milestone has been accomplished by the folks at Instagram, as they have announced today they have surpassed 10 million users--in less than year. Just over a month and a half ago, they had exceeded 150 million photos and 7 million users. Last October, we launched Instagram live in the App Store. Today, less...

If you're using CrashPlan for unlimited online backups, you'll be pleased to know the company has released a universal iPhone and iPad app in the App Store. The app will allow users to securely access multiple files at a time from CrashPlan Central from their iOS device. Once downloaded, files can be shared via email...

(Carlo5 from 91.5 The Beat) It appears the first Apple Premier Reseller has opened in Canada. Jump+ celebrated its grand opening on Saturday in Guelph, Ontario, the same launch day as the Metrotown Apple Store in Burnaby. You may think this is just like any other reseller, but there are differences between Apple Resellers versus...

According to a report from Digitimes, Apple (and its competitors) could be set to include curved-glass as part of upcoming iOS device models in 2012: Apple reportedly also has bought glass polishing equipment for its suppliers in preparation for the production of devices fitted with curved cover glass. Lens Technology, Fuji Crystal, G-Tech are said...

Update 1: It appears TUAW also received a similar tip involving details noted below, with other notes that indicate AirPlay Mirroring could be coming to the iPhone. The next iPhone has been rumoured to include upgraded hardware from the iPhone 4, such as the dual-core A5, 1GB of RAM, 8MP camera, but the main selling...

It appears Fido employee blackout dates are set to start on October 4th and last until 'November 31st', due to a 'major phone launch', according to a memo sent into MobileSyrup. The memo reads as follows: Attention All Fido Staff Due to a major phone launch in starting weeks of Q4, Fido employees are in...

For users of YouTube's mobile layout, it appears Google has started to enable the opt-in of a new experimental layout, as noted by MacStories. This new version provides a refreshed look that is cleaner with a darker emphasis throughout the layout. To check out this new version of YouTube mobile, just visit m.youtube.com/new_visual_design to manually...

Here's a minor update to part two of the 'lost' iPhone prototype in a bar. It now appears the SFPD has requested the surveillance footage from Cava 22, where the apparent prototype went missing, as part of their internal investigation, reports CNET: Jose Valle, whose family owns Cava 22, a popular bar-restaurant in the city's...

Today marked the grand opening of the Apple Store in Metrotown Mall in Burnaby. At 10AM, the doors opened and the first 1000 customers received free tshirts. At approximately 7AM, thirty people were already waiting in line (thanks Carlo!): As you can see, this new store shows up nicely in the Apple Store app (US...

HSBC Canada has quietly launched a full-fledged mobile banking site for iPhone and iPod touch users. Rather than submit an app through the App Store, this new mobile site will allow customers to pay bills, transfer money between accounts and check account details and transaction history. The service will require HSBC Canada customers to be...

Apple is currently suing Samsung, alleging the South Korean conglomerate is copying their designs. Earlier, we saw the App Store icons grace the backdrop of a Samsung Store, and now it appears the Samsung Galaxy S II charger is a blatant rip off of the iPhone. 9to5Mac posts some pictures of the USB AC adapter...

With a reported Apple media event set to take place on October 4th, a next generation could take place weeks later. Now, according to AppleInsider and 'people familiar with the matter' (I love that line), Apple has started to blackout dates for employee vacations during the middle of October: More specifically, the iPhone maker has...