Stories by Gary Ng

iPhoneinCanada.ca 3 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway Day 4

Update 2: If you're still following, here are some codes for SimplyTweet 3, the best iPhone twitter client. JXM43J9LYT4R XHXM9XTHWJMP Update 1: Added 20 codes for iSocialize. We've made it to Day 4 of our 3 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway! The contest won't end until we give away all of our prizes! Here's what's up...

Genius Feature Now on iPhone iTunes Store

If you have perused the iTunes Store lately on your iPhone, you might have noticed that Genius recommendations are now available. Genius first launched with the release of iTunes 8 in late 2008, and Genius Mixes added a year later in iTunes 9. You can check out Genius on your iPhone by launching the iTunes...

Angry Birds Super Bowl Secret Golden Egg Revealed

The recent Angry Birds update included the secret 'Golden Egg' that would only be revealed during the Angry Birds Rio Super Bowl commercial (click here for leaked pics of Angry Birds Valentine's Edition). Well, there's no way that I would ever figure out something like this, but hats off to the folks at AngryBirdsNest. One...

How to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 with Greenpois0n on Windows

The Chronic Dev Team released their untethered jailbreak, Greenpois0n for iOS 4.2.1. This jailbreak is now available for Mac and Windows users. If you're on Windows, you can follow this brief overview on how to jailbreak with Greenpois0n. As always, do your research, and then proceed at your own risk. This guide will jailbreak your...

Next Greenpois0n Release RC6 to Jailbreak New Apple TV on iOS 4.2.1

Joshua Hill, also known as @p0sixninja (part of the Greenpois0n jailbreak), tweeted earlier that the RC6 build will include Apple TV support. So if you've been asking the question "how can I jailbreak my second gen Apple TV on iOS 4.2.1?", that will soon be answered. Joshua mentions that @nitotv has already accomplished most of...

The iPhone Podcast Episode 25 Now in iTunes

Want to listen in on discussions about all things Apple/iPhone? Be sure to check out The iPhone Podcast, featuring yours truly and Justin Luey! We talk about all things iPhone and iOS related, including the iPad and must have app recommendations. Episode 25, the second recording of the year is now live in iTunes. Subscribe...

Woodwerx WOODi Stub Handcrafted Wooden Dock for iPhone 4

It's amazing what you can discover on twitter. While discussing the upcoming iOS 4.2.1 Greenpois0n jailbreak for Apple TV, David Sella from @woodwerx sent me a link to his website. What I discovered was some of the coolest handmade goods using real wood, including accessories for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV--made right here in...

Tethered redsn0w Jailbreaks Can Run Greenpois0n Over It

Are you on a tethered jailbreak via redsn0w? Want to get the latest Greenpois0n jailbreak? It's easy. Just run Greenpois0n over it, according to @MuscleNerd of the iPhone Dev Team: Yes, tethered 4.2.1 redsn0w JBers can just run #greeenpois0n over it for untether (restore only if you have problem) about 13 hours ago via web (The reason...

Internet Speeds: Canada Versus The World

Update 1: Check out this unreal website, at themeter.ca via @UsageBasedBill: Our coverage of User-Based Billing (UBB) has resulted in the CRTC's decision to implement this for Internet to be delayed thanks to you (415,000+). With some of the most expensive Internet bandwidth in the world, how do speeds in Canada compare with countries around...

Firemint Real Racing Sale: Up to 60% Off Entire Series

Did you read our review of Real Racing 2? I mentioned to hold off buying the app as Firemint always releases sales. Well, looks like I was right as Firemint has just announced a 60% off sale on its entire Real Racing series! Real Racing 2 and Real Racing HD are 50% off, selling for...