Stories by Gary Ng

Microsoft has released an amazing panorama app, Photosynth for iPhone users. This free app is different because it capture panoramas in all directions, and create some awesome interactive images. Once images are captured, they can be shared easily via Facebook and Bing Maps, plus panoramas are also hosted for free. As described by the Bing...

Justin Luey and I discuss the latest iOS (iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple TV) news on Episode 35 of The iPhone Podcast. We're currently listed in the 'What's Hot' section of the Technology podcast category in iTunes! You don't want to miss out on what we have to say, and the apps we discuss. Check it out!...

Here comes another neat update from Google for iOS users, as announced on their Mobile Blog. The latest feature is an 'undo' bar when using Gmail's mobile web app. This 'undo' feature has been available for Gmail users on desktop browsers for a while now, but now it's available for your iPhone. Now when you...

Update 3: iPhone 4 support has now been included: redsn0w rc14 includes the fixed i4 untether from @i0n1c.  You can re-run redsn0w rc14 right over the tethered rc13b to transform the i4 JB into an untethered one. Update 2: iPhone 4 users--STOP! Dev Team is releasing a fix for the iPhone 4. Do not use...

Update 1: Samsung has responded to this suit from Apple, via TNW: Speaking to Yonhap News, Samsung spokesman Chung Jae-woong responded to Apple’s complaints: “We think Apple has violated our patents in communications standards. We are considering a counterclaim.” Apple has filed a suit against Samsung, alleging the South Korean conglomerate has copied iPhone and iPad designs with...

For developers, making it into Apple's App Store top charts is the equivalent of discovering oil in your backyard. This coveted real estate is seen by millions of iOS device owners, and according to a recent report by Inside Mobile Apps, the way apps are ranked have apparently changed. “We’ve been noticing changes in the...

Rovio has once again continued to give back to customers with another update for Angry Birds Seasons. The last updates were for Valentine's day and then St. Patrick's Day. This time around, the popular app gets an Easter update. Bring it on! What's New In Version 1.4.0 EASTER EGGS FOR ANGRY BIRDS! Spring is upon us...

The TD banking iPhone app has received an update. Here's what's new: What's New In Version 2.1 ● Ability to store more than one Access Card Number or Connect ID ● Ability to log in to the TD mobile app with your WebBroker Connect ID ● TD Waterhouse quotes, holdings and watchlists ● Ability to...

New iPhone 5 rumours have surfaced, this time via analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from Concord Securities. According to Kuo's supply chain sources, the next iPhone will not be redesigned but instead have 'slight modifications' compared to the iPhone 4. Specific new features noted by Kuo indicate the A5 processor (presently in the iPad 2) and an...

SBSettings, the quintessential tweak that's a must-have for any jailbroken iPhone user, has just received a substantial v3.3 update thanks to BigBoss. What is SBSettings? It's the fastest way to toggle settings on your iPhone. Slide your finger along the top of your iPhone, and you'll quickly be able to toggle WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, change...

The Square Credit Card Reader is an ingenious little device that allows your iPhone or iPad to accept credit card transactions on the go. The service is simple as deposits go to your bank account with only a 2.75% fee per swipe. This credit card reader is now available from the US Apple Online Store,...

Update 1: Navigon Canada is selling for $34.99, but North America is $44.99. NAVIGON is one of my favourite iPhone GPS apps. The last time we talked about this app, there was a huge 50% off sale for the North America version for $29.99. This time around, NAVIGON has been updated to 1.8, plus it's on...