Stories by iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff

There has been a lot of rumors floating around regarding the use of NFC, or Near Field Communications, in the next iPhone. NFC would enable users to use their iPhone as a digital wallet, turning the iPhone into a mobile payment system. In January, Bloomberg reported that the next-generation iPhone would include NFC technology with...

The better half of the afternoon today was spent reading about a silly iOS vs. Android web browsing speed benchmark that tried to prove iOS web browsing is slower than Android. Suffice to say, the whole thing was flawed and a waste of time. Regarding the matter, Apple issued a statement to The Register confirming...

This week, to compete directly with Fido's new $35 Unlimited Plan, Virgin Mobile has updated their recent $35 unlimited calling plan that is now available on a 3-year contract for "Smartphones" an iPhone. The plan is available to new and existing customers. Previously, the Virgin Mobile $35 offer was not available to smartphones but now...

Update 1: Thanks to Jakub S for the email! :) Recently, Rogers/Fido completed an update to their free "My Account" iPhone applications. The "My Account" apps allow Rogers/Fido customers to view the amount of minutes, data and messages that they have used so far in the month, the amount of remaining usage for the month and...

Back in August, Telus dropped the price of the 8GB iPhone 3GS to $49 on a 3-year term. This week, Telus has again discounted the 8GB iPhone 3GS to $0.00 on a 3-year voice and data agreement. That is, if you're looking for an iPhone 3GS! Purchased at a Telus Store As the iPhone 4...

Apple has posted three new iPhone advertisements to their website and YouTube channel focusing on users who do not currently have an iPhone. The ads begin with the phrase "If you don't have an iPhone" and then begins to demonstrate features found on the iPhone such as the App Store, iBooks, or iPod + iTunes....

Today, Google updated their Gmail Webapp for iOS with a "connection bar". Using Gmail in Safari on your iPhone gives you access to fast search, conversation view, stars, labels, and more. But it’s sometimes frustrating not knowing whether your email has been sent or whether your phone has a functioning internet connection at all. To...

Recent rumors have pointed to the white iPhone 4 being released this Spring 2011. Even Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller has dropped hints about a white "iPhone" coming this spring. In the US, these rumors have led many to wonder whether Apple would first release the GSM or CDMA white iPhone 4,...

Gary and I discuss the launch of iPad 2 and iOS 4.3 on episode 30 of The iPhone Podcast Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with other RSS Readers

SwipeTapTap is a game that is well represented in its name. The game tests your reaction time, coordination, memory, and focus. If you have ever played that game called "Bop It", you'll instantly know what SwipeTapTap is about. SwipeTapTap features nine distinct gestures depending on the shown symbol. For example, a series of symbols will...

In keeping with the recent trend, Virgin Mobile has now rebranded its wireless network to 4G. Thus far, Telus, Bell, MTS, SaskTel, and now Virgin have rebranded themselves as 4G. Rogers/Fido have yet to join the pack. For those that have not been keeping up, the reason the Canadian carriers have been rebranding themselves to...

If you live in Eastern Canada, specifically in Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island, a Rogers dealer called "AML" has a good promotion for business customers. If you are a current or prospective business client with Rogers and are looking to set up two new lines, AML is offering a $100 activation...