Stories by Gary Ng
Apple Logo and iPhone Illustrated Using Salt Shakers [VIDEO]
Here's a really neat video for all you artists out there. Bashir Saltani from Toronto is a 'salt art' artist, and he has utilized his shaking techniques to create the Apple logo and iPhone '5' using his shakers. Here are the notes involving the video: - REAL TIME 40-50 min. - I REUSE THE SAME...
Verbs IM Contest Winners!
Thanks to all of you who took part in this contest, and thanks again to #includetech for generously offering up three copies of Verbs IM for our readers to win. Our winners are: @MCEnhancements @JayLay114 and our comment winner was: BrodieTheDog. Please email me at teague@iPhoneinCanada.ca and I will send you all your promotion codes....
Google+ iPhone App to Soon Support ‘Hangouts’ Video Chat
Google+ today has gone public for everyone, and part of their explanation of what's new, Vic Gundotra mentioned Hangouts will soon be supported in the Google+ iOS app. Hangouts is a multiuser video chat and will be enabled for all front-facing devices such as the iPhone 4. The new feature will be available today for...
Huge Instagram 2.0 Update Brings Live Filters, Instant Tilt-Shift, Higher Quality Images
The quality and simplicity of the iPhone 4 camera makes photography easy and fun, especially with killer apps like Instagram. The company has just announced a massive 2.0 update to the app, and it brings a plethora of new awesome features. What's New in Version 2.0.0 Completely revamped Camera experience (iOS 4.2.1+): - Instant live...
Skype: We’re Aware of XSS Exploit, iPhone App Update Coming
Yesterday the security blog Superevr reported in detail an XSS vulnerability of the current Skype iPhone app, that allows someone to steal your entire address book: A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability exists in the "Chat Message" window in Skype 3.0.1 and earlier versions for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Skype uses a locally stored HTML file...
Fake-A-UFO Video and Enter to Win a $50 iTunes Gift Card [Contest]
If you read our review of PunkStarStudio's Fake-A-UFO Video iPhone app, you'll know it can provide lots of fun fooling your friends and family. Now, it's time to put your UFO-filming skills to the test for a chance to win a $50 iTunes gift card, and a $10 iTunes Card runner-up prize. Make a video,...
Review: Crimson AFC Case for iPhone 4
Crimson has just released their new iPhone 4 case for both GSM and CDMA models called the Crimson AFC iPhone 4 case. This new case has a stylish aluminum frame that screws in with a small Allen wrench. The case comes with 2 Anti-Fingerprint screen protectors, 2 extra screws, and a Allen wrench. Highlights: The aluminum...
[Update] Metrotown Apple Store Live on Apple.com, Grand Opening Sept. 24th,10AM
Update: It looks like the Metrotown link is now actually live on Apple's website, plus they've sent out emails notifying customers of the grand opening. Glad we got to see it first :) This week marks the opening of various international online and brick and mortar Apple Stores, including Metro Vancouver's fourth location opening up...
Telus: Canadians Send 8 Billion Text Messages Per Month
According to a PEW Internet survey in the US about text messaging, it was revealed 73% of American adults with cellphones send text messages. Young adults are the most avid texters by a wide margin. Cell owners between the ages of 18 and 24 exchange an average of 109.5 messages on a normal day—that works...
Canada’s Wireless Dynamics to Power NFC iPhone Case in South Korea
For users mobile customers of South Korea's KT Corp., they are set to received a new NFC mobile wallet case for the iPhone, created by Canada's Wireless Dynamics. This new case will allow for transactions to exchange data within a 10CM range. The case was certified by Apple and will allow users to make credit...
Apple Reported to Launch the ‘iPhone 4-Plus’ with the iPhone 5 Claims Analyst
New speculation into the two iPhone models apparently coming this Fall have been 'clarified' via a J.P. Morgan analyst. Apple will launch the iPhone 5 alongside the upgraded 'iPhone 4-Plus' to cater to midrange buyers and growing markets such as China, according to AppleInsider. Mark Moskowitz detailed the following notes to investors: - iPhone 5...
BookBook iPhone 4 Giveaway Contest!
Update 1: The winner of the BookBook is @bradhams--congrats! You read our review of the BookBook iPhone 4 case from TwelveSouth, right? Well if you loved the look of the case, here's your chance to win one for free! We've got the hook up for you as TwelveSouth will be choosing one lucky iPhoneinCanada.ca reader...