Stories by iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff
Another Report Suggests iPhone 5 Will have Larger Screen and All New Design
With every new iPhone comes the back and forth of all kinds of different rumours. We have heard conflicting reports that the next iPhone could have a bigger screen, or maybe stay the same. I would assume we'll see a new design this year, as that would follow Apple's history of iPhone releases. The iPhone...
Curiosa Cydia Tweak Brings Push Notifications to Cydia
Way back in February of this year, we told you about new tweak coming to Cydia, that would finally bring push notifications to Cydia, letting us know that updates are available. The developer, Ryan Petrich, has released a beta version of the tweak, under the name "Curiosa". The Harry Potter-esque name is different from the...
Yorkdale Apple Store’s Newer and Larger Location Revealed [FLOOR PLANS]
If you have ever been to Canada’s first Apple Store (especially on a weekend) you know that place turns into a sauna and getting to the back of the store can take up to 10 minutes. Okay, I’m exaggerating a tad, but if you have been there, you know exactly what I’m trying to get...
iBGStar Blood-Glucose iPhone Monitor Launches in Canada
If you, or someone you know lives with diabetes – almost 2 million Canadians do – you can relate to the daily challenges Emily Milko faces. “I’m constantly monitoring my blood sugar. I test probably 5-10 times a day.” Like other blood glucose test kits on the market, the iBGStar uses a tiny blood sample...
The Apple Genius Bar: Doing the Right Thing
I wanted to share a recent experience I had with Rogers, Apple, and the Genius Bar. Recently, I had some issues with the touch screen on my iPhone 4S. I started to notice the far left side of the screen was not responding to touch controls. I noticed it mostly in games, and thought it...
Apple Looking Into New Packaging That Could Power Devices Inside Them
A new patent suggests that Apple is looking into new packaging that would wirelessly power the iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches inside, while on store shelves. An RF power transmitter in the store would wirelessly send power to the packaging, acting as the receiver, and powering the device. While the obvious use for this would...
Apple’s TV To Be Called iPanel?
Analyst Peter Misek, with Jefferies, has been quoted saying Apple's rumoured tv set could be called the "iPanel", and is set to launch in the 4th quarter of 2012. According AppleInsider, Misek has said iPanel is a better name than iTV, as it is far more than a TV. Here is a quote from Misek:...
Facebook Security Issue on Jailbroken iOS Devices
It was revealed today that there is a security issue with the Facebook apps for iOS and Android, where any knowing wrong-doers could steal your Facebook log in credentials, through some type of hole in the security. Apparently, the information is not encrypted properly, when being entered, and if you know what you're doing, you...
The Playa Case – Protection for You AND Your iPhone
I was tempted to title this article "iPhone in Canada 'After Hours'". :P This new iPhone case from Annex Products, is called The Playa Case. It is a poly carbonate case for your iPhone 4/4S, with a slide out compartment on the back, that is the perfect size to fit two condoms. The sliding compartment...
Foxconn Hiring As They Gear Up For iPhone 5 Production. Release in June?
In a recent post at Macotakara Blog, it was reported that Foxconn is now hiring production workers for the iPhone 5. The report suggests that Foxconn is hiring 18,000 workers, and that the next iPhone will be sold in June. This contradicts other reports that Apple would continue to follow a fall release schedule for...
New “Bump Pay” App Combines Bump with PayPal
The creators of Bump, the popular app that allows you to bump 2 iPhones together to exchange information, have just launched a new app that combines the technology of the Bump app, with the easy payment system, PayPal. The new app is called Bump Pay. Setting up the app is as simple as just...
Facebook iOS App Updated – Bug Fixes, Retina iPad Support
Today, Facebook has updated their iOS app, bringing it to version 4.1.1. This update brings numerous bug fixes, retina display support for the new iPad, and a few other features What's New in Version 4.1.1 In this release, we added some features and fixed some bugs so now: - You can go offline in...