Stories by Gary Ng

MuscleNerd just sent an update regarding ultrasn0w for current unlockers on iOS 4.3.1. Ultrasn0w has been sent to testers, and the release will be tonight, unless there are hiccups! This compatibility release will fix the 'signal bar issue' on iOS 4.3.1 and other issues.   This is NOT a new unlock, and is only for existing unlockers...

CP24, part of the Bell Media family, has released their iPhone app in the App Store. This comprehensive app offers breaking news for people in the Toronto area, other headlines, weather, plus links to live traffic cams.   Here's the app description: CP24 is your source for Toronto’s breaking news and top stories. With Toronto’s...

Last week we took we highlighted three amazing golf apps, including Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2012. Just like I called it on episode 33 of The iPhone Podcast, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2012 is now on sale for $4.99. The discount is part of their Masters Tournament Sale. The graphics on the Retina Display look...

If you shop at H&M or know someone who does, the following will make them pretty excited. Right now users of the H&M iPhone app can get access to a 20% off coupon to save on any item in store. Just download the app, launch it, and 'shake' to reveal the pop up coupon. The...

Rumours about the iPhone 5 mention a delay until the Fall instead of the typical schedule of a WWDC announcement and subsequent Summer launch. Normally around this time of the year iPhone 5 "details" would emerge but right now nothing substantial has been 'leaked'. Did Apple learn its lesson after the iPhone 4 was 'stolen'...

The Magic Mouse is a great mouse with multi-touch gestures. I picked mine up soon after it was launched by Apple. However, I have relatively large hands. After a few hours I noticed my hand and wrist didn't 'agree' with the contours of the Magic Mouse. I've switched back and forth between mice and it...

Pizza Pizza has been serving Canadians since 1967, and recently released their iPhone app. This app allows for orders straight from your iPhone--it doesn't get any easier than that. The future is here, folks. Here's the app description: Come on board and be a part of the Pizza ordering revolution by: • Creating your favorite...

iPhone apps look pretty darn good, especially on the iPhone 4's Retina Display. What about Android apps versus iPhone apps from the same company? How do they compare? Android Gripes, a Tumblr blog self-described as: "Gripes about UI/UX of Android phones/tablets and so called "openness" that is nonsense to consumers," goes on to explain: When...

Patently Apple has revealed plans by Apple to introduce 'Smart Bezels' for upcoming iOS devices: Apple intends to introduce a method that employs a very cool secondary display scheme that utilizes a printed segmented electroluminescence display. Apple intends to use the secondary display to introduce a set of new illuminated indicators that are able morph...

The App Store is full of cross platform messaging apps such as WhatsApp, which is the best one out there. It allows for chat between iPhone, Android, and Blackberry users. Whenever I get asked to check out messaging apps, I always go back to the comparisons to WhatsApp. The latest app called LiveProfile has entered...

Update 1: 0.9.6rc11 just released right after rc10. redsn0w_0.9.6rc11: (rc11 makes the boot animation a bit more robust across all devices) OS X redsn0w Windows redsn0w The iPhone Dev Team just released redsn0w 0.9.6rc10, an update for both Mac and Windows. This new version brings the ability for boot animations, and removes some settings. You...

Global has released their Global Video app for iOS, and so far it looks great on the iPhone, except the content is limited. Some shows show no episodes at all, and some only have a few from mid-way through the season and so on. Global National appears to be uploaded consistently though. As for everything...