Stories by Gary Ng

[Updated] As Expected: VLC Finally Pulled from App Store

Update 1: VLC is now available via Cydia. According to the latest tweet sent out developer Ryan Petrich. Just add his beta repo, http://rpetri.ch/repo to your Sources within Cydia to download VLC. Thanks Ryan! VLC was released for the iPhone in late October of 2010. Soon after, there was confirmation VLC was going to be...

Rovio Releases Angry Birds Free with 12 New Levels

It's safe to say that 2010 has been the year of the Angry Birds. Rovio has released Angry Birds Free, which is different from Angry Birds Lite. This free version of Angry Birds includes 12 levels not available in the full version. So if you're an addict, and want more Angry Birds this is the...

WSJ: Verizon CDMA iPhone Coming January 11th

We're lucky to have the iPhone offered from three carriers in Canada. Down the US, AT&T has had an exclusive on iPhone sales but that is coming to an end. The Verizon CDMA iPhone rumour is a reality. According to the WSJ, Verizon will offer a CDMA version of the iPhone with an announcement coming...

Are These Leaked Design Drawings of Next Generation “iPhone 5”?

Earlier this week a video was released that was supposedly the iPhone 4 and next generation iPhone shell side by side. That video was removed from YouTube via Apple. Today the latest next generation rumour includes leaked design drawings, apparently from Foxconn. The sketches looks similar to the supposed next generation iPhone in the video...

How to Delete an App from the Mac App Store

So you just installed the Mac App Store and OS X 10.6.6, eh? Installing or purchasing an App from the Mac App Store is simple if you're already familiar with the process from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. But what about deleting an app? You can't tap and hold, wait for the 'jiggle' and...

How to Fix Mac App Store “An Unknown Error Occured (100).”

We ran into some issues with trying to download a free app via the Mac App Store. The error reads: "We could not complete your App Store request. An unknown error occurred (100). There was an error in the App Store please try again later." Here's are a couple ways to fix this Mac App...

Apple Releases OS X 10.6.6 and Mac App Store

This is the day we've all been waiting for right? Possible another day "we'll never forget?" Apple has just released OS X 10.6.6 and along with it the Mac App Store via the Software Update. The Mac App Store was previewed during Apple's Back to Mac event and later announced that January 6th would be...

Burstn With Photos: iPhone Photo Sharing App Review

Burstn is a photo app made by a Canadian company that lets you share your photos on Facebook, Twitter, email and with other Burstn users. But if you don't feel like sharing your photos with the public you can share just with family or friends, actually you can create a specific list. Like other photo apps...

Subway Fresh Finder iPhone App Available, Sandwich Lovers Rejoice

You've heard about twitter meet ups called 'tweetups', but what about a Subway sandwich meet up? The new Subway Fresh Finder will track down a location near you and allows you to share your sandwich intentions with friends via facebook, twitter, or email. It's a neat way for Subway enthusiasts to 'Think Fresh and Eat...

iOS Backup Bloat Problems? Change your backup location (Windows)

Happy New Year everyone! Are you noticing that the size of your iOS backups are becoming a bit cumbersome and taking up too much of your hard drive space? No, me either - but if your hard drive is relatively small in size, it could become an issue. Our friends at The iPhone Guru have...

OtterBox Coupon Code for 10% Off iPhone Cases

To celebrate 2011, OtterBox has stepped up to the plate and offered an exclusive 10% off coupon code for iPhoneinCanada.ca readers. OtterBox makes some of the strongest protection you can get for your iPhone. You can check out our review of their OtterBox Defender/Commuter Series for the iPhone 4 here. How to Save 10% Off...

Free iPhone Apps: Diner Dash, Ninjatown: Trees of Doom!, Runkeeper Pro

Did Santa get you everything on your Christmas list? If he didn't, don't worry because some of the hottest iOS apps are currently free. Three notable ones are: Diner Dash, Ninjatown: Trees of Doom!, and Runkeeper Pro. Act fast and download these now! Diner Dash This game was a hit title on the Nintendo DS...