Stories by Gary Ng
Official: iPhone 4 Release Date in Canada on July 30th
This morning Steve Jobs took the stage at their Cupertino headquarters to address the world about the issues surrounding the iPhone 4. Near the end of the presentation, Steve Jobs confirmed that the second wave of iPhone 4 launches will take place on July 30th--which includes Canada! iPhone 4 Coming to Canada on July 30th--Confirmed...
Firefox Home for iPhone Released: Sync Tabs, Bookmarks, History
Are you ever in a situation where you're using Firefox at work or at home, but then have to head out the door? Ever want to continue where you left off? Well now you can as Firefox Home for iPhone has hit the App Store. This app will sync your open tabs, bookmarks, history, and...
The iPhone Podcast Episode 9 Now in iTunes
Just another heads up that The iPhone Podcast Episode 9 is now live in iTunes. This new podcast is currently under "New and Noteworthy" in the Gadgets section in iTunes Canada, and currently the #1 Podcast in the Technology category. Thanks everybody for listening and giving us feedback! Click here to listen to Episode 9!...
iPhone Signal Bar Changes: iOS 4 vs iOS 4.1 [Picture]
The end of this week is going to be a busy one for Apple. There will be a press conference to address the iPhone 4 reception issue, plus iOS 4.1 beta has been released for Developers. One of the notable changes in iOS 4.1 is a change to signal bar graphics. Since Apple's algorithms were...
Apple to Hold iPhone 4 Press Conference on Friday
With the recent negative press Apple has been receiving regarding the iPhone 4 reception issues, All Things Digital is reporting that Apple will be having an invite-only press conference this Friday. Could it be a full preview of what iOS 4.1 could be offering and how Apple will address this out of control PR nightmare?...
Consumer Reports: We Can’t Recommend the iPhone 4
Early iPhone 4 users in the USA reported reception issues immediately with their new phones. The issue was that touching the lower left part of the antenna resulted in dropped signals and eventually a full signal loss. People were getting frustrated and angry. Apple kept quiet, aside from a Steve Jobs email that told people...
The iPhone 4 Launch in Canada Delayed to July 28th?
We previously reported that Apple will be launching the iPhone 4 in Canada on July 23rd, as this rumoured date is when employees were not allowed to book time off. Some new developments have emerged. Our tipster has updated us that employees who had originally been denied a day off on the 23rd have now...
ZAGG ZAGGsparq 2.0: iPhone/USB Battery Backup Charger Review
By now you've probably heard of ZAGG, the company behind the popular invisibleSHIELD protective skins. I've used the invisibleSHIELD for my iPhone, iPhone 3G, and my current iPhone 3GS (and my MacBook and iPad!). I have my iPhone 4 invisibleSHIELDS on the way. ZAGG also makes other accessories too, and one of the most highly...
YouTube Updates Their Mobile Site–It’s Awesome
As we posted on our sister site iPadinCanada.ca, YouTube has made a significant upgrade to the mobile version of their site. If you visit m.youtube.com on your iPhone, you'll notice an entirely new layout. Here's what the Google Mobile Team had to say: Here's what's new about the new mobile site: * It's really fast....
MapQuest 4 Mobile: Free Turn by Turn Voice Navigator for iPhone
With iOS 4 making its big debut for the iPhone 3G/3GS and iPhone 4, iPhone Developers are slowly updating their apps to take advantage of multitasking. iPhone users never had any free turn by turn navigation apps that have been particularly useful--until now. MapQuest 4 Mobile: Free Turn by Turn Voice Navigation MapQuest 4 Mobile...
The iPhone Podcast Episode 8 Now in iTunes
For those looking for some of the latest iPhone discussion, be sure to check out our new podcast, The iPhone Podcast. Hosted by Justin Luey and myself, we cover the latest iPhone and iPad news. We're currently spotlighted under the "New and Noteworthy" section in iTunes and in the #4 spot under Top Charts. This...
Walt Mossberg Talks iPhone 4 with Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose is one of the most acclaimed interviewers and he recently spoke to Walt Mossberg about the iPhone 4. They also took time to demo FaceTime. Here's the summary from All Things Digital: On June 25, Walt was on “The Charlie Rose Show†to talk about the iPhone 4. In a wide-ranging interview, he...