Stories by Gary Ng

Update: It appears this isn't working in Canada. I don't see anything happening on my iPhone...and this is why... As per Apple's website in the footnotes (thanks Stéphane): "Available in beta now in the U.S. only and requires iOS 4.3.3 on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 (GSM model), iPod touch (3rd and 4th generation), iPad, or...

Looks like Apple has just pushed out an update to the App Store and updated their terms and conditions. If you go to the Updates tab in the App Store on your iPhone, you'll see a new 'Purchased' tab. From here, you'll be able to download apps 'Not On This iPhone' and see your apps....

The WWDC 2011 Apple Keynote stream is now live. Check it out here. You should be able to watch this on your iPhone and iPad. We'll have a recap post of iOS 5 and iCloud coming shortly. In the meantime, grab and drink and watch this video!

iOS 5 concept by Jan-Michael Cart Here we go with some last minute iOS 5 rumours. According to This is My Next, Apple is preparing a new type of messaging for iOS users, similar to RIM's BBM service. Essentially, a free Apple messaging service, which is something I've been calling for (part of my WWDC...

    Monday is the kickoff to Apple's 2011 WWDC, and as always there are rumours about what to expect. Apple has already confirmed the existence of iCloud, we've heard rumours of a $25/year fee for iCloud, mistakenly leaked previews of Automatic Downloads, and even a 'leaked' iOS 5 screenshot. We do know that iCloud...

WWDC kicks off tomorrow, and the last minute rumours are coming in fast and furious. Earlier we heard about iCloud replacing iTunes, and the possibility of Time Capsules playing a larger role than expected. The latest picture on the web as posted by TechCrunch reveals an apparent iOS 5 homescreen showing the possible product of...

iPhone 4 users on Koodo have started to receive carrier updates to enable Personal Hotspot. Previously, users were unable to activate this feature even after endless inquiries to Koodo technical support. Now, it appears Koodo has finally listened. Now, all you have to do is install the carrier update and you should see Personal Hotspot...

If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, you're going to love this. We have 500 free passes to redeem for the upcoming Apple Expo in Toronto. iPhoneinCanada.ca is a media sponsor and we will also be attending alongside The iPhone Podcast. Date: July 12, 2011. Time: Noon - 7pm Place: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South...

The ever-connected John Gruber from Daring Fireball has posted some last minute rumours about what to expect from WWDC tomorrow. The key line, which he recalls as fourth-hand information, and believes is: Don’t think of iCloud as the new MobileMe; think of iCloud as the new iTunes. That's right. iCloud could possible become the epicenter...

Today is the eve of WWDC 2011, and predictions and last minute scoops have hit the interwebs. Cult of Mac claims sources have informed them iCloud will utilize a combination of refreshed Time Capsules for backups, rather than Apple's North Carolina data centre: According to the source, Apple has developed a system to make users’...

Instagram is one of the most simplistic and enjoyable social networks on the iPhone. Why? For starters it's a free app that is incredibly easy to use. Not only that, it's a tonne of fun, and it's becoming a massive photo-sharing juggernaut. The New York Times has an article featuring Instagram, and here are some...

Update 2: Okay, this is the real deal. @arnoldkim confirmed to me via twitter he saw it with his own eyes and took the screenshot himself, it was not a screen sent into MacRumors. It appears to be a US-only slip up--as Apple has deactivated the Updates page. Update 1: Apple recently referred to applications...