Stories by Gary Ng

iPhone 4 Bumper Case Program Live in Canada

When Apple had their press conference to clear up "Antennagate", Steve Jobs announced a free Bumper case program. That program offered every iPhone 4 owner a free Bumper case or a refund if they already purchased one. Also, the option for a 3rd party case was included should Bumpers be out of stock. The iPhone...

iPhone 4 Antenna Not An Issue In Canada?

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on an iPhone 4 of my very own today and so far I'm pretty impressed. Over the past month I've had the opportunity to test an iPhone 4 on the Fido network, which was purchased in UK. I was amazed that everyone was freaking about reception issues...

Telus Releases iPhone 4 Pricing

The iPhone 4 launch is happening LIVE in Canada as we speak. Here in Vancouver, the line up is about 300 deep and Pacific Centre will open its doors at 6AM PST. Rogers released their iPhone 4 prices, then Bell, and now Telus. Here are the prices--which aren't a big surprise: 3 year contract pricing:...

Are You Waiting in Line for the iPhone 4?

Tomorrow is a big day--the iPhone 4 goes on sale in Canada! We've already heard pricing details from Rogers and Bell (Telus is MIA). Don't forget to read our iPhone 4 Launch in Canada FAQ to catch up to speed. There are already eager iPhone 4 enthusiasts waiting in line across Canada. @iPhoneArena is in...

Bell Releases iPhone 4 Pricing, 6GB Data, iPad Sharing

Earlier today Rogers/Fido announced their upgrade pricing for the iPhone 4. It looks like the 'Big 3' carriers are waiting until the last minute to release their pricing for customers. Bell has just updated their website with iPhone 4 details and they are the same as plans leaked earlier. There's nothing new here compared to...

iPhone 4 Launch in Canada FAQ: What Everybody Should Know!

*Last updated on July 31, 2010, 1:18AM* This Friday, July 30th, is the launch of the iPhone 4 in Canada. You're excited--we know that. There has been a lot of chatter recently about pricing, Apple Store opening times, upgrades, etc. We're going to try to consolidate all that information into the following FAQ. Ready? Here...

Apple Releases iOS 4.1 Beta 2 to Developers

Apple today has released another version of iOS 4 to developers. iOS 4.1 Beta 2 has the following changes: The SDK is build 10M2305a and the firmware is build 8B5091b. There are five distinct downloads, one each for the iPhone 4/3GS/3G and iPod Touch 2G/3G. This latest build might concentrate on fixing the proximity sensor...

Fido Website Source Code Reveals iPhone 4 Pricing?

**Update1: How to find out your iPhone 4 Fido upgrade eligibility: click here TAKE THIS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. Here we go again. More iPhone 4 pricing rumours, however this time around it's embedded in the Fido website source code. Here's what Adam discovered from his digging (Chantelle Joy also found some goodies before...

Jailbreaking Now Legal in the USA

**Update 1: Apple has officially responded to this via Cult of Mac: “Apple’s goal has always been to insure that our customers have a great experience with their iPhone and we know that jailbreaking can severely degrade the experience. As we’ve said before, the vast majority of customers do not jailbreak their iPhones as this...

CBC Report: Unlocked iPhone 4 Prices in Canada $659/779

**Update 1: it seems the Toronto Star is also stating the same pricing as the CBC. Thanks @msjpearson The iPhone 4 launches this Friday, and Apple officially reminded us today. As for pricing, the Big 3 carriers have still kept us in the dark. It can be safe to assume pricing will be similar to...

Rogers iPhone 4 Hardware Upgrade Date Revealed?

We have some news regarding the iPhone 4 from Rogers. Rogers iPhone 4 Hardware Upgrade (HUP) details have been revealed in a placeholder employee training manual. This info is not "final" but take it with a grain of salt as changes will occur closer to the launch date. Our sources have provided us with the...

The iPhone Podcast Episode 10 Now in iTunes

Just another heads up that The iPhone Podcast Episode 10 is now live in iTunes. This new podcast is currently featured in the “New and Noteworthy” in the Gadgets section in iTunes Canada, and currently in the Top 10 under the Technology and Gadgets categories. Thanks everybody for listening and giving us feedback! Please be...