Stories by Gary Ng

50 Cent Loves iPhoneinCanada.ca: Mutes Us via His Uber50 Theme

Update 1: Thanks to @theafricannerd for the update, who actually shot the video and did the muting. Brilliant! Fans of iPhoneinCanada.ca span across Canada and the world. Our latest fan comes from rapper 50 Cent, who gave us a 'shout out' with his latest collaboration with UberSocial. The new Uber50 theme is available for Blackberrys...

Tweetbot Review: A Fresh, Worthy iPhone Twitter Client

Update 1: Tweetbot has been updated with Push, and other various improvements. The evolution of iPhone twitter clients continues, and the latest to hit the App Store is Tweetbot. From the makers of Tapbot, this new twitter client has quickly gained popularity due to its fresh intuitive design and interface. Compared to the official twitter...

Best Buy Offers Canucks Fans iPhone 4 for $99 to Celebrate Playoffs

If you've been waiting to pick up an iPhone 4, the following deal could be for you. According to Techvibes, Best Buy is celebrating the Stanley Cup Playoffs by offering the iPhone 4 for $99. The offer is only eligible to customers in BC (what about Habs fans?) that show a special playoff barcode to...

iPhone 5 Roadmap Not in Place According to Touch Panel Makers

According to Digitimes and its conversations with touch panel suppliers, the iPhone 5 production roadmap has not been released by Apple. These Taiwan-based touch panel makers claim production lines have not been ready to shift towards new products. The remarks come amid growing market speculation saying that Apple will delay the launch of the iPhone...

iPhone 4: The Voice Recorder Used for Hockey Sound Bites

The best time of the year has arrived--the NHL Playoffs start today. Last night, CBC had their Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) Playoff preview. In one of the interviews of Kevin Bieksa from the Canucks, I noticed an iPhone 4 being used to record the sound bite. In today's day and age, smartphones are turning...

[Update] How Steve Jobs Killed the Flip Video Camera

Update 1: Founder of Flip, Jonathan Kaplan talks to ATD's Kara Swisher about the end of his 'baby': (requires Flash): Less than two years ago Cisco purchased Pure Digital Technologies, the maker of the Flip video camera for just under $600 million dollars. Cisco announced today they are shutting down the Flip acquisition to refocus...

Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: MOBiLE CLOTH

Just a quick thanks to this week's RSS sponsor, MOBiLE CLOTH. Makers of really great micro fibre cloths, they are currently offering free shipping for orders over $16.00 to all iPhoneinCanada.ca readers! Pluss, you will receive a bonus 2-Pack ($5 value) when you purchase a 4-Pack or 6-Pack (limit one bonus per order). Ask any...

BMO Mobile Banking iPhone App Now Available for Download

We were first to report on BMO launching a mobile version of their website, plus plans for an iPhone app. The BMO Mobile Banking app is now live in the App Store. Here's the description: With BMO’s mobile banking app you can bank anywhere, anytime - safely and easily on your iPhone. ACCESS: To use...

Companies Emerge Offering Remote iPhone IMEI Unlocks–Real or Fake?

A couple companies have suddenly started offering 'permanent' IMEI unlocks for iPhones. Typically, this IMEI unlocks are only available through Apple's database, and unlock services available through various carriers. In Canada, Roger and Fido offer such unlocking services. According to MuscleNerd, well-established unlock companies have started selling IMEI unlocks today out of the blue, which...

The iPhone Podcast Episode 34 Now on iTunes

Justin Luey and I once again discuss the latest iOS (iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple TV) news on Episode 34 of The iPhone Podcast. Thanks to everyone for rating us in iTunes, and giving us feedback! Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with other RSS Readers You can follow and comment on all the news we discuss at our blog. Apps...

Sony and “Geohot” Settle Case Out of Court

Remember Geohot and his legal troubles with Sony? Well, it appears both parties have settled the case out of court. A joint statement was issued on the Official Sony Playstation Blog: Joint Statement Sony Computer Entertainment America (“SCEA”) and George Hotz (“Hotz”) today announced the settlement of the lawsuit filed by SCEA against Hotz in...

Green P: The Official Toronto Parking Authority iPhone App

Torontonians, this app is for you. Green P, the official Toronto Parking Authority iPhone app has been released in the App Store. The app allows users to find Green P parking lots by search, and includes a nifty smart timer that alerts you when your time is about to expire. There's nothing worse than trying...