Stories by iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Pulled from the App Store Due To Server Issues
If you have been playing The Simpsons: Tapped Out, you have surely noticed it has been plagued with server issues with some users losing their saved game data and in-app micro purchases. EA has finally owned up to this and has pulled the new Simpsons game from the App Store. This new message was added...
AQUA TEK S for iPhone 4/4S [Kickstarter Project]
We've seen some amazing stuff come out of Kickstarter projects. Today, we're looking the new Aqua Tek S from Snow Lizard. I would call this THEE survivalist's iPhone case. It is waterproof (up to 20 feet) and solar powered, with an internal battery. It's super durable and is probably the best protection you can get...
iZON Remote Room Monitor [Review]
Recently, we got our hands on the iZON Remote Room Monitor from Stem. Basically, it is a small camera that you can access from anywhere, over the internet, via the Stem app. It works on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. The iZON has audio and motion sensing, and will send you a notification when it...
Telus Extending Its 4G/LTE Coverage in BC
Rumours are flying that Apple will unveil its latest mobile devices this year, supporting 4G/LTE networks. With competing devices on the market already supporting this new, faster technology, it seems highly likely that Apple would want to have the iPhone and the iPad on these faster networks. Canada Newswire posted today, that Telus Communications is...
Apple Claims Credit for Over Half of a Million Jobs in the US
With all the recent attention Foxconn has been receiving, regarding their production of Apple products, Apple has posted a new page on their website highlighting the amount of jobs they have created in the US, with over 200,000 on those in the iOS division. Apple has even broken this down, to show in what fields...
Play Angry Birds With a Real USB Sling Shot
I know, I know, this is not about iPhones, but you can't deny that Angry Birds has become an international hit, because of the iPhone. It has since been ported to other operating systems, mobile and desktop. A company called mBed has created a USB sling shot to work with your PC or Mac, to...
Apple wins German injunction against Motorola
With Apple being one of the biggest companies in the world, they are constantly under the microscope. One of things that always seems to make the headlines is who is trying to sue Apple, over patent infringements and other things. This time, Apple is going after Motorola again. Recently, Apple won an injunction against Motorola...
Juno Awards Official App
If you are passionate about Canadian music, then you must know that the 2012 Juno Awards are coming up April 1st. The Junos honours great Canadian musicians, similar to the Grammy's. They have just released an official iOS app to keep track of what's going on, including info on the nominees, upcoming events, news,...
Cyber Bullying: Know if Your Children are Being Bullied
Seeing as today is Pink Shirt Day (anti bullying day), I thought it would be appropriate to tell you about a new app that will help you determine if your children are being bullied. The app is called "Cyber Bully" and was released by Maple Tree Feb 15, 2012. Bullying is a serious issue. Being...
Add Speech to Your Notifications with SpeakEvents [Cydia Tweak]
With iOS 5 came the Notification Center. It was a vast improvement over the way iOS used to handle notifications, but there is always room for improvements. In cases where we are not getting what we want from Apple, we look to the jailbreak community and Cydia. A tweak has recently been released called "SpeakEvents",...
A Loophole in iOS Gives Developers Access to Your Photos
There has been a few security issues with iOS over the years, and with Apple being such a huge company, these security issues always seem to make the headlines. The New York Times is reporting another security hole has been found in Apple's iOS operating system. This time, it is really invading our privacy. It...
The iTweak Store Coming Soon to Rival Cydia
There is a new web based store on the way for jailbroken iDevices. It is called iTweak. It is being described as an alternative to Cydia, featuring themes and utilities for your jailbroken iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. They also hint that there will be a Mac and PC client to visit the store, but...