Stories by Gary Ng

We can all agree that the battery life on the iPhone 3G is not the brightest battery out of the smartphone bunch. Part of its dismal performance is due in part to the 3.5" touchscreen, 3G, WiFi, and push notifications. Throw in a plethora of other apps, games, and websites we tend to use constantly....

Some App Store developers have been having difficulty getting their Apps approved by Apple. It seems like Steve Jobs and his crew are pretty adamant on their requirements of what developers can and cannot do (remember how NetShare was pulled?). Think of it as "quality control" by Apple--yet their suffocating requirements are leaving some people...

First there was NetShare. Then we had iPhoneModem. Well now there is a new tethering kid on the block: PDAnet. This app has been available for a while for other mobile devices, but just recently an iPhone version was released on Cydia. Essentially, PDAnet will turn your iPhone 3G into a wireless router--allowing you to...

Hey you! Want to buy an iPhone 3G? Currently there are a few ways to get your grubby little paws on the "latest" phone out there. You can call Rogers/Fido and order over the phone or visit any Rogers/Fido retail outlet (and Wireless Wave). For those who want even greater access to the iPhone, it...

A report by MacRumors yesterday reported that Apple has seeded iPhone firmware 2.2 Beta 1 to developers. The purpose of this build was for "compatibility testing" with no other mentions of new features. Some argue that this new build will encompass the long awaited push notification service which will allow apps to send out alerts...

A while back we reviewed the services of iShopRepair.ca, a Canadian iPod repair service. From replacing iPod batteries to fixing screens and such, Toronto-based iShopRepair.ca is a shop worth considering. But enough about that, let's get onto the 5 lucky winners! 5 Winners of iPod Battery Replacements... Congrats to... 1) Chad 2) Lynda 3) Leopod...

How many of you iPhone owners out there are females? If you're a proud iPhone owner have I got the App for you. All the guys reading this, take a step back for a minute (except those who like to cry endlessly in the comments, hehe). Naked Faces was created by Jude Sue Kushner. Her...

If you're using the iPhone 3G on Rogers or Fido, most likely you are on the 6GB/$30 smartphone data plan. This plan was supposed to expire at the end of August but it was extended to the end of September. After analyzing my data usage over the past couple of months, I have come to...

The iPhone offers one of the best multimedia and Internet experiences on a cellphone today--hands down. However, there is one weakness that makes the almighty iPhone crumble mercilessly to its competitors: battery life. You know what I'm talking about right? If you've ever started your day early then you've probably experienced your iPhone's battery hitting...

If you're still looking for protection for your brand new iPhone you might want to take a look at the 50% off PhantomSkinz offer/contest. Just a friendly reminder this offer has been going on for September and will finish at the end of the month. You can read about the deal by clicking here. Don't...

If you've recently updated to firmware 2.1 (click here for undocumented 2.1 features) and lost your jailbroken status, you've most likely heard that the Dev Team has released QuickPwn 2.1 for Windows users! Some of you have already jailbroken your iPhone 3G on 2.1 firmware when QuickPwn and Pwnage Tool for Mac was released. The...

The following is a guest post by iPhoneinCanada.ca reader, Mike. Feel compelled to contribute your accessory reviews too? Feel free to contact us and see your post get published! Ped3 Rotating Stand VS iClooly AlumiStand Let’s start with the scenario. I finally decided on a stand for my iPhone 3G, the Thoughtout… Ped3. All the...