Stories by Gary Ng

iBookstore, eh!

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages finally gave Apple the go-ahead today to establish a Canadian version of their popular iBookstore. While there has been a bookstore available using your Canadian iTunes account since almost launch date (I seem to remember for the first number of weeks/months it was filled only with classics...

Minor Apple TV Firmware Update Download Now Available

Do you have a second generation Apple TV? Apple just pushed an update, firmware version 4.1.1 (the previous firmware was 4.1), build 8C154. The iOS remains 4.2.1. Yes, I know this is confusing. Just to clarify: in the Apple TV's About menu, hit the select button on your remote and it'll cycle between firmware, and...

How to Enable AirPlay from iPhone to Mac: AirPlayer

Erica Sadun is one of the most prominent iPhone hackers, and this time she has worked her iPhone magic again. According to her post on TUAW, she has created a hack called AirPlayer, which will stream AirPlay from any iOS device to your Mac. She reverse engineered AirPlay to create this. Yes, you read that...

Netflix Canada Beefs Up Its New Releases: Here’s What’s “New”

Netflix Canada. Hearing those words can either make you cringe or smile. For me, I've been pleased with the online streaming service since its late September launch in Canada. We got the streaming-only Netflix TV/movie option before our American neighbours down South! It's true--we aren't always the last to get the latest tech! Netflix Canada...

Official Calgary Flames iPhone App: The Highlight of the Season

This one is for you, my fellow Calgarians! The official Calgary Flames iPhone app is now available. This app is a fantastic way for Flames fans to keep track of their beloved team, any time of the day on their iPhone. Don't mind my tongue in cheek headline, OK (if you want revenge, I already...

Google Latitude iPhone App Download Now Available!

The Google Latitude app appeared briefly and then disappeared last week. Now, the app is available in iTunes for download--worldwide (yes, including YOU, Canada!). Google Latitude for the iPhone debuted as a web app, but those days are gone. iTunes Description: With Google Latitude, see where your friends are right now. Latitude lets you stay...

How to Buy a White iPhone 4–for the Christmas Tree

Let's face it--the mythical white iPhone 4 will never materialize. We're already halfway into the cycle of the iPhone 4, and the odds of Apple releasing the white version is not looking good. However, there's still hope out there as it's reported for a Spring 2011 release. If you really want a white iPhone 4,...

Infinity Blade: The Fastest Grossing App of All Time

One of the most highly anticipated iOS games, Infinity Blade, was released four days ago. From the makers of Unreal Tournament, Infinity Blade sports some of the best graphics you'll ever see on an iOS device, especially on the Retina Display of the iPhone 4. Infinity Blade Now the Fastest Grossing App of All Time...

How to Fix iPhone App Downloads Stuck in “Waiting” on Homescreen

Have you ever encountered issues while downloading apps onto your iPhone? I ran into an error while downloading apps onto my iPhone today that I haven't experienced before. After selecting an app to download, the app would be stuck with a grayed out icon and a "Waiting..." status. How to fix your app downloads stuck...

Free Download of the Day: Smule’s Ocarina Flute App

Smule, the makers of the popular "I am T-Pain" autotune app, is offering their flute app Ocarina for free. The download is free until today only. Get it now and start having some fun with this unique flute app. Description in iTunes: FREE UNTIL SUNDAY: the gift of music is yours for the holidays. One...

Cydia for Mac to Launch According to Saurik Within Weeks

If you have jailbroken your iPhone, then you've used the Cydia App Store. Jay "saurik" Freeman, the creator of Cydia recently gave a preview of an upcoming new store--Cydia for Mac. Yes, you read that correctly. With over 10 million iOS devices have used Cydia and there are over 30,000 packages available. What is the...