Stories by iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff

This week, Rogers has launched a new free online service for existing customers called the "National Reservation System for Wireless Devices". The premise behind the service is that instead of customers having to wait in long lineups for high-demand devices, or having to repeatedly call Rogers, customers can now secure the order online via MyRogers...

CNW reports that wireless AMBER alerts, launched a year ago by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association in partnership with the RCMP, has reached a milestone of 25,000 users. The free service sends AMBER Alert text messages to a users device. Wireless AMBER Alerts assist AMBER Alert agencies in providing the public with immediate and up-to-date...

AppleInsider reports today that Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray joined the rumor mill and agrees that the next-generation iPhone, the iPhone 5, will launch later than the usual summer time frame. Specifically, there is agreement that the device will launch in September. Munster notes that, on average, there are 79 days between Apple's iOS software...

Engadget reports that OmniVision Technologies, Apple's current supplier of CMOS (camera) sensors for iOS devices, has announced a 5-megapixel camera sensor that is able to record 1080p video. For the iPhone, this new camera sensor would deliver video capabilities to 1080p from the current 720p. However, this is contrary to recent rumors/expectations which report the...

If you're looking for an iPhone 4 at a great price, and are considering service with Virgin Mobile, you can now get $100 off of the iPhone 4 16 GB or iPhone 4 32GB on a 3-year contract. The offer is applicable to new 3-year contract activations on plans of $50 or higher per month...

This week, McDonald's Canada has announced that 1,000 restaurant locations now feature free Wi-Fi, courtesy of Bell Mobility. By the end of May, McDonald's forecasts to have a total of 1,400 locations providing free wireless Internet access! By month's end, more than 90 per cent of the company's 1,400 plus locations nationally will be enabled...

Sky Force, from iOS developers Infinite Dreams, is a classic arcade shooter featuring 3D interactive objects, fantastic graphics, special effects, and a great soundtrack. The game is all about shooting enemies while saving Earth! The game is based on hybrid 2D/3D graphics, where 2D backgrounds are mixed with fully textured 3D objects. The game includes eight...

iFixit sent out an email blast this afternoon that points to an analysis of the iPhone 4′s voice processor that powers the noise cancellation feature of the device. The noise cancellation technology in the iPhone 4 improves call quality by masking various background noises during phone calls so that both caller and receiver have an...

Update 1: More from Digital Daily, as they got some direct quotes. NFC can only take off if there's support for it from merchants. No support, that means it's dead in the water: "NFC-based mobile payments require NFC-capable POS terminals,” Sacconaghi wrote. “Only 51,000 retail locations support contactless payments (per Verifone’s 10K); given that First...

Looking to buy a car? Sell a car? Do it from your iPhone! For users who buy and/or sell vehicles online, eBay has now released an eBay Motors app for iPhone! eBay has brought their desktop version of eBay motors into a convenient iOS app. The enables you to easily browse and shop for the...

The iPhone 4 is setting world records! Guinness World Records upturned expectations this week by giving Apple three gaming related records! The first record is that the iPhone 4 was the fastest-selling handheld game device, reaching sales of approximately 1.5 million units on its first day. As a basis for comparison, 200,000 Sony PSP units...

GadgetsDNA has issued a report about a new Chinese 'iPhone 5G' case design found on Alibaba. 1.100% brand new high quality crystal case for iphone 5g . 2. Provides a comfortable grip, added protection against accidental drops . 3. Perfectly fits the iPhone 5g, easy to insert and remove. Like most fifth-gen iPhone mockups, the...