Stories by iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff
Rumour: Entry-level 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro For $1,699
During the iPad mini event Apple will likely introduce new iMacs, Mac Minis and a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro as well. 9to5mac received pricing information: the entry-level, 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro model will cost about $1699 in the US, and for higher-spec models buyers will likely need to pay up to $300 more. (more…)
Construction Begins On Apple’s New Oregon Data Centre
The first stage of building Apple's massive Prineville data centre has started with flattening land for the one of two 338,000 sf buildings. At this point Apple will need to shell out $68 million for one building with two data halls inside, but this is just the start: the company's plans filed with Crook County...
Aftermarket iPhone 5 Back Panels Now Available For $99
If you didn't opt for a case right from the start, you may already have scratches and scrapes on the iPhone 5's rear shell. But if you have the guts, you can replace it with a brand new aluminum back marketed for just $99. (more…)
Songza Tops 900,000 Canadian iOS Users In 70 days
Songza has become one of the most popular apps in Canada, topping 1 million Canadian users in just 70 days. Among them, 900,000 users are streaming music on their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. (more…)
Apple vs. Samsung: Apple Must Disclose Sensitive Financial Data
Judge Lucy Koh denied Apple's request to seal its financial data, but since certain earnings and profit numbers are pending federal court appeal she agreed to a temporary stay on the ruling. (more…)
Apple May Favor Sonar Tech Over IR Sensors in Future iPhones
Apple may drop the IR proximity sensors currently used in the iPhone in favor of sonar tech. Or at least it is working on this technology, as a recently granted US patent shows. (more…)
iPhone 5 Supply Shortages Caused By Foxconn
The main cause of the iPhone 5 supply shortages has been made public: a Foxconn official admitted today that Apple's latest smartphone is the most difficult device the company has ever had to assemble. (more…)
Concepts Touchscreen Gloves [Video Review]
As Summer turns to Fall, many Canadians are dreading the approach of their least favorite season, Winter. For many of us, Winter represents a season of frustration as we attempt to use our iPhone and other touchscreen devices without exposing our fingers to the harsh realities of the season. A first world problem to be...
iPhone Dev Team Comments On iOS 6 Release
With the release of a new iOS, comes the question, "When will the new jailbreak be available?". The iPhone Dev Team have always been on top of things in the past, but with each release of iOS, it has become tougher and tougher to get that elusive untethered jailbreak. The betas of iOS 6 have been jailbroken,...
Telus & SCENE: 5 Free Movies Promotion
For those who use (or are considering) Telus, they currently have a promotion running with the folks over at SCENE to award 5,000 SCENE bonus points (the equivalent of 5 free movie passes worth approximately $60) to customers who activate or renew before September 30, 2012. In case you aren't familiar with SCENE, it's a free movie-oriented...
Apple EarPods [Review]
Along with the introduction of the iPhone 5 this past Wednesday, Apple also announced the replacement for the iconic earphones that have accompanied their iPod and iPhone products for over a decade, the new EarPods. The main complaint about the original earphones were that they often didn't fit well, they fell out a lot, and...
Canadian LTE Coverage Recap [Updated]
With Apple widely expected to announce an new iPhone tomorrow, most people are expecting support for LTE data networks as well announcing the iPhone 5 with LTE, it seems like a good time to summarize what sort of LTE coverage Canadians can expect from the major cellular network providers at this point in time. Bell Bell...