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Scotiabank iTRADE App Now Available In The App Store

If you scrolled through the Featured Section of the App Store this week, you may have seen Scotiabank's new iTRADE app. The app was just recently launched and is designed for Scotiabank customers that trade equities and manage their investments on-the-go. The iTRADE app is now added to the list of other Scotiabank apps available...

AppleTV 5.0.1 Software Update Now Available

This afternoon Apple released a new software update, 5.0.1, for the second (2010) and third (2012) generation AppleTV. The update is minor and focuses on iTunes previews, AirPlay fixes, Netflix, and overall stability.  Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1 iTunes previews - Previews for movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store can now be viewed...

Keep Your iPhone Charged For Two Weeks With The Lilliputian Portable Fuel Cell

If you're looking for a portable power solution that lasts for up to two weeks, the Lilliputian USB Portable Fuel Cell is the latest and greatest product in portable chargers. Unlike conventional portable chargers, this device uses butane-filled cartridges to provide a charge to various USB devices. On behalf of Lilliputian Systems, U.S. retailer Brookstone...

Is Apple Testing iOS-like Notification Banners In iCloud.com?

If you logged into iCloud.com earlier this morning using Safari, you may have noticed a little banner near the top of your browser. That banner may be a future feature coming to iCloud.com users. From the brief glimpse, it looks like the banner represents notifications, similar to how notifications work in iOS. At this time...

Telus Posts Device OS Upgrade Schedules For iOS & Other Devices

I'm not sure exactly how useful this is yet, but Telus has seen fit to begin posting a schedule of operating system (OS) updates for some of the devices they carry. The schedule lists the current status of various OS updates including if it's in testing, upcoming, or released. The supported devices include Android, Windows...

Apple Extends Free 20 GB MobileMe To iCloud Storage Until September 30

Apple is set to shut down its MobileMe services next month on June 30. If you are a current MobileMe member, or more likely an iCloud member, you have been aware of the upcoming transition for about a year. However before the shut down, Apple has quietly decided to extend the free period of 20...

iSkin Solo, Solo FX & Solo Vu iPhone 4S Cases Review

I recently lost my iPhone case which now means my iPhone 4S is exposed to the elements. Of course, I immediately began searching for a replacement and my search brought me to iSkin (many of you will be familiar with this accessory company). Specifically, iSkin sent us the iSkin Vu, iSkin Solo, and iSkin Solo FX...

Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With Retro Recall For iPhone

Retro Recall is a new iPhone and iPod touch app that sends you down memory lane. The app features a ton of photos from the past on the subjects of movies, music, TV shows, products, and events from the 80's, 90's and even some present day stuff. The app is actually very entertaining and really...

Telus, Bell, Rogers Offer No Activation Fee Until September 30 2011

Starting this week, Telus, Bell and Rogers have once again started the no activation fee promotion and are waiving the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. Since the promotion started earlier this week, any new 3-year activations since then will receive the credit. A $35 bill credit for 100% of the...

Prepare For Your Driving Test With Canadian Driving Tests For iPhone

Are you about to take your driving test? Or maybe you just need to brush up on the rules of the road. In either case, the Canadian Driving Tests app for iPhone will help you to prepare and to learn! The Canadian Driving Tests app is a great resource to learn the rules, signs and...