Stories by Gary Ng

Apple Confirms: White iPhone 4 Delayed

Earlier today we reported that the mythical White iPhone 4 can be found in the Apple Store iPhone app. Well, a Reuters report now states that Apple has delayed the White iPhone 4 until next Spring. Err...next Spring? That is cutting it close for the launch of the "iPhone 5" isn't it? A company spokesperson...

Apple Store Check Ins for Customers Coming?

We know there's an Apple Store app that's currently only available in the US App Store. This app allows you to make a Genius Bar reservation at any local Apple Store. But what about when you arrive at the Apple Store? Surely there must be an easier way to manage the queue of customers rather...

VLC For iPhone Now Available for Download

VLC for iPhone has been released in the App Store. This open source multimedia player will play almost any video file. VLC was first released for the iPad and now it's available for the iPhone. What’s New in Version 1.1.0: This new version of VLC brings : - Runs on the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS,...

Huge iPhone Security Flaw Bypasses Passcode Lock

Okay this is pretty serious. A newly discovered security flaw in iOS 4.1 allows you to bypass the Passcode lock on a jailbroken/non-jailbroken iPhone. I tested this myself and it worked on my iPhone 4 on iOS 4.1. Here's how the exploit works: 1. On the Passcode screen, go to emergency call. 2. Dial a...

iLife ’11 Issues – Backup Your iPhone Pictures And Videos!

If you are thinking about installing the newly released iLife '11, you may want to hold on. A number of people are reporting issues updating from iPhoto '09 to iPhoto '11. The first I heard of the issues was from former wedding photographer, and now business man Gary Fong. After installing iPhoto '11, he was unable...

Have You Been Bitten by the ‘iPhone Halo Effect’?

It's been two years since Canadians have officially had the iPhone. Starting with the iPhone 3G, subsequently the 3GS, and the iPhone 4 this Summer, we've been fortunate to have iPhones sold in Canada within reasonable amounts of time (although iPhone 4 shortages have been horrendous). My first generation iPhone was my "first" real Apple...

Are You Still Searching for an iPhone 4?

The iPhone 4 launch in Canada was almost three months ago, and since then stock levels have been in short supply. With the official "end" of Apple's Bumper Case Program at the end of September, it seems that iPhone 4 stock has magically come back to life in various parts of the country. Even Apple's...

[Updated] PwnageTool iOS 4.1 Jailbreak Tool Updated to 4.1.1

Update 1: Looks like the Dev Team just released 4.1.2. Click here to download. The other day we were one of the first to report that the iPhone Dev Team had released PwnageTool 4.1 to jailbreak iOS devices on 4.1 firmware. They previously mentioned PwnageTool would be released on Sunday, but it was announced on...

Dealradar iPhone App Review: Aggregates Daily Deals

Have you ever saved 50% off restaurants or stores by using "group buy" websites such as Groupon or Living Social? There are now so many of these sites popping up it's hard to keep track of them. Instead of downloading all their iPhone apps (or subscribing to emails), why not get one app that will aggregate...

[Update: Fixed!] FaceTime for Mac Has a Security Issue

With yesterday's announcement of FaceTime for Mac, people everywhere have been testing out FaceTime with their fellow Mac users. I've done test calls to Macs from my iPhone 4 and so far so good. It's pretty amazing to be able to do this so easily. However, it's not all fun and games. Apparently, FaceTime for...

The Not-So-Fragile iPhone 4

Since the release of the iPhone 4, there has been plenty of talk about some of it's flaws from reception issues (I can't seem to replicate it on mine) to the proximity sensor problem (which I haven't experienced in the week since I got the phone). Then there are the complaints that the front glass isn't...

The iPhone Podcast Episode 18: Back to Mac Edition

Yesterday Apple had some big announcements in their Apple event titled, Back to Mac. One of the biggest announcements was the introduction of FaceTime for Mac, which I had the chance to try out with Justin Luey prior to recording episode 18 of The iPhone Podcast. We breakdown the major announcements and spill our beans...