Stories by iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff

iOS 5 To Bring Major Revamp, Released Fall 2011?

With iPhone 5, and iOS 5, on the horizon, TechCrunch reports that Apple may not be releasing the next major version of iOS alongside new iPhone hardware in June/July. Instead, speculation puts iOS 5 to a fall release with an unveiling at WWDC 2011. If the next major iOS is being pushed to the fall,...

New MobileMe To Feature Music “Locker”, Cost $20/Year?

According to a report by The Music Void, Apple is finalizing details of a new MobileMe service called “locker” that enables users to store their music to the cloud (the web) and then stream the content to their iOS devices. The service is rumored to cost $20/year. The report indicates that Warner has agreed to...

Another iPhone Hacks Screens In Times Square

We've already seen this before where some guy with some piece of tech uses his iPhone 4 to control the screens in Times Square. It was cool at first, but then it was agreed that the video was fake. We now have another contender. Adi Isakovic, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Toronto, reportedly built a real hack...

iOS 4.3.1 To Bring Better Battery Life?

Today, BGR continues its iOS 4.3.1 story with a brief hands-on of an iPhone with iOS 4.3.1 installed. As originally reported, it seems that iOS 4.3.1 will deliver minor bug fixes but also could improve battery life. We reported the changes from iOS 4.3 a few days back, and it really does look as if...

Bell iPhone 3GS Free On Contract

With Telus and Virgin Mobile reducing the price of the iPhone 3GS, Bell has now done the same. This week, Bell has discounted the 8GB iPhone 3GS to $0.00 on a 3-year voice and data agreement. Purchased at a Bell Store Like Virgin and Telus, Bell is most likely trying to remove all iPhone 3GS...

Valve Looking Into Steam For iOS?

Reports this afternoon point to Valve considering the possibility of bringing its Steam game online distribution system to iOS. A member of the Steam forums was reportedly told this information while speaking with co-founder Gabe Newell at Valve HQ in Bellevue, Washington. At this time, Steam is available for Windows and Mac, but their Mac...

iPhone 5 Due In Q3 2011 With 4-Inch Display & Metal Build?

This week, GadgetsDNA reports that the iPhone 5 has entered the trial production stage and is due for launch in Q3 2011. Additional details match recent rumors such as the iPhone 5 featuring a 4-inch display and a new metal chassis to improve the cellular antenna signal. Considering this new report, and recent rumors, it...

SaskTel Posts iPhone 4 Information Registration Form

In February, SaskTel announced that they will eventually be carrying the iPhone 4. While no official launch date was set, this was definitely great news for SaskTel customers! Now, after the announcement and various iPhone 4 graphics appearing on the SaskTel site, a new information registration page has been set up for people interested in...

iOS 4.3.1 Coming In Two Weeks?

Today, BGR reports that Apple may be releasing iOS 4.3.1 within the next "one to two weeks". The update would bring mostly bug fixes for Apple's iOS devices. For reference, the changes from iOS 4.3 are detailed: Baseband updates for iPhone 3GS and original iPad Fixed memory hang that results in memory corruption when reading...

Canadian Apple Retail Stores Overhaul iPhone Purchase Policy

It is unclear exactly when things changed, but it seems that in the last two weeks, Canadian Apple Retail Stores have completely overhauled their iPhone purchase policies. The Old iPhone Policy The previous iPhone purchase policy at Canadian Apple Retail Stores was two-fold; either purchasing with a contract or purchasing without a contract/unlocked. If you...

Virgin Mobile iPhone 3GS Now $9.99 On Contract

Earlier this week, Telus dropped the price of the 8GB iPhone 3GS to $0 on a 3-year term. Now, Virgin Mobile has similarly discounted the 8GB iPhone 3GS to $9.99 on a 3-year voice and data agreement. Purchased at a Virgin Mobile Store/Online With both Telus and Virgin discounting the iPhone 3GS, it seems the...