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Update 1: Can't find this in the App Store? Search for "google-translate" and it will appear. Thanks to Tired8281 in the comments! Google just released their official Google Translate iPhone app, as announced on their Google Mobile blog. This app has all the features of their HTML5 web app launched in 2008. Check out the...

Have you taken action against against User-Based Billing? Even though the CRTC ruling was overturned by the Federal Government, the issue has only been delayed. Internet speeds in Canada lag behind the rest of the world, and if UBB is implemented we could be taking a massive step backwards. TekSavvy President, Rocky Gaudrault, recently "busted"...

We've been talking non-stop about Angry Birds, and rightly so as it's emerged as one of the best selling mobile games of our time. Angry Birds Seasons first launched with the Halloween Edition, was updated with the Season's Greedings Edition, and now the Valentine's Day Edition is upon us, just in time for February 14th....

The Verizon iPhone achieved over 500,000 pre-orders in the US. People have already receiving their new iPhones, including the iFixit team. They have torn down the Verizon iPhone 4, exposing the internal components to the world. Here are the notable changes, from iFixit: Same battery capacity but weighs less: 26.9 grams to 25.6 grams. New...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Just a quick heads up--Greenpois0n for Windows is now available! Thanks, Chronic Dev Team! Click here to download RC5.4. Also, there was an update to the Mac version. Click here to download RC5.4. The site is getting hammered right now so keep trying. Thanks to Michael for the email!

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...

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...