Stories by Gary Ng

We Remember iPhone App by Veteran Affairs Canada

Remembrance day is on November 11th, and is a time when every Canadian should take a moment to reflect at the 11th hour to honour our troops both past and present. With November just around the corner, Veteran Affairs Canada has released their Remembrance iPhone app called We Remember. This app will encourage ongoing support...

The iPhone Podcast – Episode 19 Now Online

Another week, and another episode of The iPhone Podcast. This week in episode 19, Justin Luey and I discuss some of the hottest stories centred around the iPhone, iPad and iOS. In particular, at the end of each show we talk about some of the latest buzz-worthy apps that you must download. Subscribe with iTunes...

Place Ste-Foy Apple Store Opening Soon in Quebec City

Apple is slowly expanding its Apple Store locations across Canada. Here in Vancouver we are lucky to have three locations. In Quebec, their fourth store is under construction and is slated to open soon in mid-November, at Place Ste-Foy, according to an article from Cyberpresse.ca. Le géant informatique Apple ouvrira finalement sa première boutique Apple...

netTalk iPhone App: Free Calls Over WiFi/3G to Canada/USA

There's a hot new app that's available in the App Store for free, called netTalk. This VoIP company has created an app for the iPhone that allows free calling to numbers to Canada and the USA over both 3G and WiFi (and even EDGE). It doesn't use your daytime minutes, can't receive incoming calls, and...

Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter Review

Have you flown RC helicopters before? What about a quadricopter that's controlled--via your iPhone? You might have heard about Parrot's AR.Drone during its preview from CES 2010. iPhoneinCanada.ca got our hands on one from Parrot for a review. The AR.Drone can be pre-ordered from Best Buy for $349.99. Is it worth the price? Let's find...

Gmail in Mobile Safari Improved for Native App Performance

Google continues to update its web-based apps for the iPhone. For those that use Gmail in mobile Safari, you will have noticed some improvements to scrolling speed and toolbars staying on the screen. The only time I use Gmail in Safari is when I need to search for an archived email, as doing so in...

Future iPhones to Have Built in Unified SIM Cards?

A recent report from GigaOM reports that according to European carriers, Apple is planning on having a built in SIM card with next generation iPhones. What does this accomplish? It will allow consumers to select their mobile provider at an Apple retail store, and bypass carrier stores or calling in. Wait a minute...hasn't this been...

The Next iPhone Competitor: The PlayStation Phone?!

The major smartphone platforms that dominate the scene currently are Apple's iOS and Google's Android OS. The 'hardware spec' wars can only go so far, as mobile processors have allowed us to churn out some incredibly powerful smartphones. Hardware manufacturers are installing Android's OS into their 'innovative' designs. One new phone that's coming is the...

Apple Acknowledges Passcode Flaw, Fix Coming in iOS 4.2

Yesterday we reported about a serious flaw in the iPhone's Passcode security. Literally in seconds, any passcode could be bypassed and access available to phone calls and contacts. Apple has apparently acknowledged this security hole and responded that the fix will be coming iOS 4.2, which is slated to be released in November. According to...

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,...