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TalkTo is a clever service aimed to eliminate calling businesses to get answers, but rather text them instead. There's nothing worse than waiting on the line to get a specific question answered, such as business hours (if they're not listed on the web, for example). The service today has officially launched in Canada. “Texting businesses should...

Skype has rolled out version 4.5 of its iPhone app today, adding new features like automatic dropped call reconnection and emergency call redirection. The update also introduces a new toggle to opt-in or opt-out of marketing when registering. The automatic call recovery feature for dropped calls was first introduced in Skype for iPad update which was released earlier...

Twitter has released an update to its iOS app with improvements to searches and the Discover tab, which enables you to see the latest trending topics and tweets. Other additions include links opening instantly when tapped and also performance updates which will help those with older iOS devices. What's New in Version 5.3 Instantly access...

The BBC has announced the launch of their new sports app for international audiences, BBC Sport. The app brings news, live scores, stats and more for those looking to get in-depth coverage and dedicated pages for football, Formula 1, cricket, rugby, tennis and golf. The app allows users to customize sections for their favourite sports...

Instagram has announced today they have now made your feed available from the web. All you have to do is visit instagram.com and login: Your Instagram Feed on the web functions much like it does on your mobile phone. You can browse through the latest photos of people whom you follow with updates as people...

Back in early 2011, the Virgin Mobile "Members Lounge" iPhone app hit the App Store. This app was very similar to the My Account companion apps we've seen from other carriers such as Rogers or Fido. Now, it appears the app no longer is available as it's gone from the App Store. A quick search in...

The popular Twitter client Tweetbot has received an update today to make the app even better than before. Version 2.7 now brings the option to open links in Chrome or 1Password, image support for Flickr and also Vine, plus bug fixes as well. What's New in Version 2.7 - Added the ability to open links...

Shaw Go WiFi Finder was updated last month with a new interface and today the app brings some performance and bug fixes. What's New in Version 1.2.1 Improvements and bug fixes - General performance improvements - Update to location pins functionality to increase app speed - Default start-up view changed to Canada - Loading indicator...

If you're on the hunt for an iTunes Card sale, head to your local Safeway. According to their current flyer they have 20% off $25 cards, so that works out to a $5 savings. The deal is on the Valentine's Day page of the flyer and is available in-store only from now until February 7th,...

Temple Run 2 has received its first update which includes better performance on older devices, an ability to skip the 'Save Me' screen. There are also a bunch of bug fixes that should solve cases of the app crashing on launch. We haven't been able to verify the performance increase yet but if you're playing...

Apple today has introduced App Store short links for developers as a way to promote their apps. Instead of having a long App Store URL, developers can now use the AppStore.com domain to include their company or app name for an easier to remember link for customers: Provide a simple way for users to find...

Angry Birds Star Wars has received yet another update, this time it's the Battle of Hoth, which brings 20 new levels (including 2 new bonus levels). After the epic Battle of Hoth, the Rebel Birds have barely escaped the ice planet with the Pigtroopers in close pursuit! There's an asteroid field close by that could...