Stories by Gary Ng

iPhone 5 launch date rumours have started to pour in. This time around it's an apparent 'leak' by a retailer in the UK, iPhones4U (coincidentally, there's no relation to iOSDevices4U!) in a blurb to tech blog T3. The rumour is iPhone 5 will launch on November 21 in the UK and worldwide. This date is...

Last week a story broke about Lodsys, a company that sent patent infringement lawsuits to iOS developers over in-app purchases. In an attempt to clarify the fallout and their rationale for pursuing legal action, they've created a FAQ for all to read. Here's a snippet: Q: Why is Lodsys contacting Application publishers and website publishers...

The latest release of iOS 4.3.3 included changes to modify iOS location tracking. But there are some existing issues people have been experiencing in this latest iOS release such as WiFi issues and signal drops. iPhoneinCanada.ca reader Anthony gave us the heads up on this 9-page long Apple Support Communities thread documents an issue of...

Canadian developer Ryan Petrich (he released Untrackerd) has released a new tweak available in Cydia called Rich Text for Mail. This tweak allows for rich text in Mail, something that is currently unavailable in iOS (maybe we'll see something for iOS 5?). The tweak is $4.99, and will bring a new dimension to your emails...

Earlier today we saw the story of an iPhone 5 case showing a relocated flash on the back. Now, according to 9to5Mac via Apple.pro, they've posted pictures of apparent iPhone 5 parts that show a flash separate to from the camera. This is more evidence the next iPhone flash could be placed in a new...

A recent report from Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek via Forbes claims the next 'iPhone 5' will only be a minor cosmetic upgrade with no significant changes. Likely to be named the 'iPhone 4S' (similar to the iPhone 3GS), a Fall launch for this device will feature the A5 dual-core processor (currently in the iPad...

We previously reviewed the Canada Post iPhone app last Fall, which allowed for easy tracking of packages, and the quick ability to locate post offices. The app has been updated with a new feature called Picture Postage--which can turn your pictures into usable stamps right from your iPhone. The feature is billed to enable Canadians...

Google has just introduced a new section to Google News Mobile on your iPhone, called "News Near You". Now, when you visit news.google.com in Mobile Safari on your iPhone you'll be asked to use your location. Once you accept you'll get access to a new category titled "News Near You", which features local headlines and...

A couple App Store developers have received lawsuits from Lodsys, a company claiming in-app purchases and 'upgrade' buttons are theirs. The company has previously filed patent lawsuits against printer companies such as HP, Canon, Brother, and Samsung. Rather than going after Apple, Lodsys is targeting developers directly. Rob Gloess of Computer LogicX, makers of Mix...

If you work in an environment where your iPhone is exposed to extreme conditions, a strong case is essential. The latest case from Griffin Technology is their Survivor case for the iPhone 4. Griffin sent us this case and after checking it out, I'm confident to say this is one hardcore solution. Opening the box...

There's a new app called Office Jerk reaching up the ranks, that's made in Canada. The app is the brainchild of the app developer Fluik (from Edmonton) and Big Fat Solutions (right here in Vancouver). Office Jerk is so popular it now the #1 app in 55 countries, and currently the #3 free app in...

Two notable app updates today: Netflix and SimplyTweet 3. Here's what's new with Netflix: What's New in Version 1.3 Introducing Subtitles! Now you can follow the action when watching foreign language content, or when listening to the audio is not possible, such as when working out, or in loud environments. Full support for iOS 4.3.3...