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Google has just introduced a new update for Gmail for iOS on the iPhone and iPad. The app brings a redesigned interface, multiple account support (finally), autocomplete, infinite scrolling inbox and more. Here's what the Gmail team announced today: Six months ago, our team set out to completely rebuild the Gmail app for iPhone and...

Smartphone taxi service Uber continues to face some heat across jurisdictions throughout North America where it is offering its services. Uber was in its testing phase in Vancouver but as it came out of its phase it was notified by the Passenger Transportation Board of BC to increase its fares to $75. Here's how Uber...

Last night TechCrunch reported on a rumour popular cross platform messaging app WhatsApp was in talks to be acquired to Facebook. Now, AllThingsD reports their sources say talks aren't happening. The latter was able to get a statement from WhatsApp regarding the story in question: “The TechCrunch article is a rumor and not factually accurate....

PayByPhone (formerly Verrus) has announced it has reached a renewed contract with the City of Vancouver to offer its parking system for three years on street meters: Following a competitive selection process, the City of Vancouver has signed a new contract with PayByPhone (formerly Verrus) to continue its popular pay by phone parking system for...

The Starbucks Canada iPhone app (and US version too) has been updated with support for the iPhone 5's taller screen. Other enhancements include bug fixes plus sounds are back when stars drop into your Rewards cup. Full change log below: What's New in Version 2.5.2 * iPhone 5 Support * Multiple Bug fixes * Added...

Astral Radio has officially announced the launch of their new Virgin Radio iPhone and iPad apps, which offer on-demand music and video making them the first radio broadcaster in Canada to do so. The new ability to choose songs to play is part of Astral's desire to promote new artists and is in part thanks...

Here's a Sunday night rumour to end the evening--TechCrunch reports their sources note Facebook is in talks to acquire WhatsApp, the popular cross-platform messaging app: Whatsapp, the multiplatform mobile messaging app that has been one of the runaway success stories for ad-free, paid services, has been in talks to be acquired by Facebook, according to...

Can you believe it's the first of December already? That means Christmas is coming, and just in time for the holidays Rovio has released an update to Angry Birds Seasons. The latest update is called 'Winter Wonderham' and is themed with snow and candy canes in mind. The game receives 25 new levels, with a...

Earlier this month it was reported Facebook was testing its new Photo Sync feature on iOS. Today the social network has announced the Photo Sync feature is officially rolling out for users: Today we’re excited to roll out photo sync, which makes it easier to share photos. With this feature, photos from your phone sync...

Starwood Hotels and Resorts has updated their SPG (Starwood Preferred Guest) iPhone app with support for the iPhone 5 and Passbook integration for your member account. Now, you can see your member number, Starpoints balance, and other relevant information right within Passbook. What's New in Version 3.2 - Integration for Passbook is here! You can...

A couple days ago ScoreMobile for iOS changed its name to theScore, as part of the new Score Digital, after Rogers bought out theScore's television network in August (Rogers owns a 10% stake in the Score Digital). The Globe and Mail has a story covering the ambitions of the new digital company, which looks to...

AVG Technologies, a leading provider of internet and mobile security solutions, has launched the new AVG Safe Browser for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, introducing LinkScanner® and Do Not Track technology to the iOS platform. With AVG Safe Browser, novice users can get help identifying safe websites, though pro users may not need this as much. The...