Stories by Gary Ng

Rogers/Fido SMS Says: Update to OS 3.1

Usually we get the occasional Roger/Fido spam in our email inboxes, but it's not uncommon to get a text message too. The latest Rogers/Fido text that Canadian iPhone users have been receiving from coast to coast involves updating to OS 3.1. Should I Update My iPhone to OS 3.1? Now this may seem repetitive, but...

Canpages My Nearest iPhone App Finds Places Near You

You might remember the previous Canpages iPhone app we reviewed. It was their voice-powered search app for all things Canadian. This time around, Canpages has created an app that will located points of interest based on your location. My Nearest iPhone App: It's like a GPS POI Menu In Your Pocket How many times have...

How to Change Your iPhone Desktop/SMS Background

I always get some interesting news and tips from the fantastic readership out there. These tips always lead to post ideas and today we're going to tackle how to change your iPhone's desktop/SMS background. It will require a jailbroken iPhone. Let's get started! How to Change your iPhone Desktop/SMS Backgroud: Use the Desktop/SMS Background App...

SimplyTweet: The Best iPhone Twitter App To Date

140 characters. This is the exact number of characters it will take you to waste your entire life on TWITTER! If you're not on twitter just yet, you're missing out. It's a fascinating online universe where you can discuss current events, discover breaking news, and interact with people around the world--instantly. iPhone Twitter Clients Are...

Updated YellowPages.ca iPhone App Is Worthy

One of my favorite iPhone apps is Google Maps. It comes in extremely handy at times when I'm trying to find the location of a business or get directions. However, sometimes I have noticed certain business aren't listed and I end up launching Safari instead. Getting directions to places? Adding to bookmarks? Calling from the...

Canwest Global’s Canada.com Now iPhone Friendly

With the growing number of iPhone users out there cherishing their data plans, there's nothing sweeter than stumbling across an iPhone optimized website. When websites are made easier to read on the iPhone, it makes surfing the net just that more enjoyable. Canwest Global's Canada.com Network is Now iPhone Friendy Yesterday, all the newspapers on...

Apple Store Winnipeg Polo Park Opens on Saturday

Anyone out there in Winnipeg reading this blog? If you are, then you probably already know that this Saturday, your city is going to be the lucky recipient of an Apple Store! Excited, yet? Winnipeg is Getting an Apple Store this Saturday Apple had a successful launch of stores in Vancouver and Ottawa, and it...

Vuzix Wrap 310: Turn Your iPhone into a Home Theatre

The iPhone's 3.5" screen is one of the most gorgeous displays out there on a cellphone, let alone a portable device. It's always fun to watch YouTube videos and movies on the amazing touchscreen. But what about when you want to take your iPhone entertainment to another level? Vuzix Wrap 310: Your iPhone = Portable...

MQuickdo for the iPhone Just Got Even Better

MQuickdo For the iPhone Just Got Even Better For those of you who enjoyed MQuickdo but weren’t sure about paying the 7.99$ fee for the app there’s a new reason to rethink your decision. After a request from your humble servant, the company MCleaner has added a new functionality which revitalizes this already great app....

PwnageTool 3.1 Download is Now Available!

If you've been waiting for the release of PwnageTool 3.1, you're in luck. The iPhone Dev Team released the updated version of PwnageTool this afternoon. PwnageTool allows you to create a custom firmware to restore your iPhone with, thus enabling you to keep older basebands (so your iPhone remains unlocked if you need it to...

Dev Team: Future Proof Your iPhone 3GS Jailbreak

Jailbreaking is a game of cat and mouse between Apple and enthusiasts like the iPhone Dev Team. With the latest 3.1 firmware update, things have gotten a bit complicated. Yesterday, the iPhone Dev Team reported on what you should do to "future proof" your iPhone 3GS jailbreak. Here's what the Dev Team had to say:...

How to Make Your Own iPhone/iPod Touch Dock

Where do you charge your iPhone? For me, it's on my bedside table in the Apple Universal Dock, which quite frankly is one of the best accessories you can buy for your iPhone. But what if you are on a budget and you don't want to shell out $50 for a dock (especially after spending...