Stories by iPhoneinCanada.ca Staff

A recent job posting for Apple Shanghai suggests that the company is looking to get familiar with LTE cellular data technology. The job listing lists the integration of LTE in iOS devices as a “specific duty.” The job title is “iOS Cellular Protocol SW Engineer-SH/BJ”. Some of the details are below: Specific Duties - Implementation,...

Recently, Apple quietly made a change to its repair policy regarding the liquid contact indicators, or LCI, for iPod devices. There was no reason cited for the policy change, however, last year there was a lawsuit surrounding liquid damage and LCI issues. The lawsuit could have affected this policy update. Now I'm wondering if this...

For those in the market for an iPhone 3GS, or if you just cannot find an iPhone 4, Rogers/Fido are offering a $50 "instant bill credit" on eligible 8GB iPhone 3GS activations/upgrades, making the device cost $49.00 on a 3-year term. 3-year Activation If you start a new 3-year voice and data plan with Rogers...

For those waiting to take advantage of Facebook Deals, the service is now available in Canada for iPhone. The service allows users to “Check In” to receive discounts at various Canadian retailers. Users must first check into Facebook Places and then search for a discount. An alternative is if you're at a participating store, a...

In the beginning of December, SaskTel completed their network expansion to 26 new areas across Saskatchewan. Before the New Year, the company expanded to an additional 17 new locations. This week, SaskTel has expanded their 3G+ network to 36 new locations. Bill Boyd, Minister Responsible for SaskTel, said: “When the network is complete in 2011...

If you have been holding out for the white iPhone 4, which is amazing in itself, you will love the following news. For anyone that caught the Engadget show this weekend, guest Steve "Woz" Wozniak essentially confirmed that the white iPhone 4 is going to be released. The white iPhone 4 was originally scheduled to...

Effective February 8, 2011, Fido is extending its free activation fee ($35) until May 2, 2011. The current $35 activation fee credit promo expires on February 7, 2010. In other words, the promo ends and then immediately starts again. For all you new prospective Fido customers that want an iPhone 4, you won't be paying...

The unicorn of iPhone 4 devices was recently spotted on the Toronto subway system. While not being officially released, but rumored to be released soon, the white iPhone 4 seems to be making its rounds in Toronto as seen in the photos below. In late 2010, Apple stated that they were going to delay the...

Some of you may remember last year when CBC did a report on "Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill". The report highlighted several Canadians who had extremely high monthly bills. Of their 1,000 submitted wireless bills, the "winner" was a Canadian with a $6,000 bill! Well CBC is back again this year with another round of "Canada's...

If you have ever used Directory Assistance with Rogers or Fido (dial *411 from your mobile), you would have noticed a $2.00 (+ tax) charge per call posted to your wireless bill. This call also reduces your wireless minutes and is charged long distance if you are outside your home calling area. For those that...

According to a report by DigiTimes, there is a high probability that Apple will use a dual-core processor in the next-generation iPhone. DigiTimes explains that dual-core processors are being developed across the mobile device industry due to new graphic intensive applications and games, and higher-resolution displays. The chance is also high for Apple, RIM and...

There are many jailbreak-only tweaks available on Cydia, but this 3D Homescreen tweak definitely ranks high in the visual category. Apocalypse, an app developer, is working on a new jailbroken tweak called 3DBoard, which as seen below, adds a subtle 3D effect to the icons on your iPhone homescreen when the device is tilted (no...