Stories by Gary Ng

Just this past summer, the iPhone App Store celebrated its one year anniversary. By that time, over 1 billion apps had been downloaded. Just two and half months later, Apple has announced that the App Store has surpassed over 2 billion app downloads. This number is just short of amazing. Apple has mentioned that within...

Hey everyone, just a quick post. I just noticed the Apple Online Store is closed with a message that says: "We are updating the store for you and will be back shortly." Normally Apple doesn't shut down the online store unless some product refreshes are coming. Also, Apple normally releases new products or refreshes on...

Do you have friends on their Blackberries that treat and swear by Blackberry Messenger like it's the next best thing since sliced bread (it's because their Blackberries can't render a web page properly, so instant messaging is the only thing keeping them happy, hehe)? Well today I'm going to review an amazing FREE app for...

One of the first accessories we look for after buying our latest toy, whether it be a cell phone or laptop, is a lightweight and sturdy protective case. Recently when I bought my 13" MacBook, I went on the hunt for a case that would protect it when I took it on the road, but...

For the seasonal golfers out there, it looks like the golf season isn't over just quite yet. Fall is finally here but it still feels like summer here in Vancouver. Whether you like to golf in the summer of all year round, you're going to enjoy using GolfShot, a golf GPS for the iPhone. GolfShot...

Happy Friday everyone! Today we're going to address a concern that some people have with their iPhones. Are you the type of person that is obsessed over the state of your electronics, and in particular your precious iPhone? Ever have little brothers or sisters or cousins want to play Flight Control with their sticky fingers?...

Vancouver Gets Another Apple Store at Oakridge Mall If you haven't heard by now, Vancouver is getting its second Apple Retail Store, and it opens this Saturday at Oakridge Mall. The first Apple Store in Vancouver opened downtown at Pacific Centre. This new location is eagerly anticipated by myself and others included because of...FREE PARKING!...

We have some fantastic news folks! Some of you maybe have already heard about this, but for those who haven't, we have some more incredible news from our friends at Rogers. Okay, it's not incredible news, I lied. Let's get down to the nitty gritty. Maybe this post could be known as the big #17?...

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...

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...

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...

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...