Stories by Gary Ng

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

Okay this is pretty serious. A newly discovered security flaw in iOS 4.1 allows you to bypass the Passcode lock on a jailbroken/non-jailbroken iPhone. I tested this myself and it worked on my iPhone 4 on iOS 4.1. Here's how the exploit works: 1. On the Passcode screen, go to emergency call. 2. Dial a...

If you are thinking about installing the newly released iLife '11, you may want to hold on. A number of people are reporting issues updating from iPhoto '09 to iPhoto '11. The first I heard of the issues was from former wedding photographer, and now business man Gary Fong. After installing iPhoto '11, he was unable...

It's been two years since Canadians have officially had the iPhone. Starting with the iPhone 3G, subsequently the 3GS, and the iPhone 4 this Summer, we've been fortunate to have iPhones sold in Canada within reasonable amounts of time (although iPhone 4 shortages have been horrendous). My first generation iPhone was my "first" real Apple...