Stories by Gary Ng

The story of the day is that your iPhone has been quietly tracking you--in the background. Are you scared? Here's what Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden from O'Reilly Radar have to say: ...your iPhone, and your 3G iPad, is regularly recording the position of your device into a hidden file. Ever since iOS 4 arrived,...

Update 1: Apparently Crackle keeps Location Services on when you close it, causing battery drain. You can disable this in Settings. If you're looking for some entertainment on your iPhone, Netflix works flawlessly. However, for a free solution, a new app called Crackle aims to keep you busy with free movies and TV shows. What...

Yesterday it was revealed Apple had launched a lawsuit on Friday against Samsung for 'copying' the iPhone and iPad. Samsung as already responded against the suit, and will defend vigorously. With the release of that lawsuit, total sales numbers of iOS devices were also revealed. Asymco provides a breakdown of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch...

Yesterday news broke about Apple apparently changing the algorithm in the way apps are ranked in its Top Charts. Today, new reports state that apps with pay-per-install incentives are being rejected from the App Store, according to one of the largest providers, TapJoy. Pay-per-install apps are ones that ask users to download and 'try out'...

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...