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DataMan iPhone Data Tracker App Giveaway!

We recently reviewed DataMan, one of the latest apps to track your data usage, for those that don't want to incur expensive overages from their mobile carriers. Monitor your cellular and Wi-Fi data usage in real time * Stop additional charges on your bill * Geotag your data activities * Be alerted of your consumption...

Yahoo! Messenger iPhone App 2.0 Allows Video Calls to Computers

Looks like the much anticipated Yahoo! Messenger 2.0 iPhone app has been released in the App Store. This latest update now allows for video calls from your iPhone to your Yahoo! Messenger friends on their computers. It will also allow for video calling over 3G, like the free Tango app. • NEW - Video calls:...

App Hall of Fame: Discover the Best Apps

If you're trying to find the best iPhone apps, be sure to check out the App Hall of Fame. Created by the founder of 148apps.com, this process for voting on the best apps is from over 40 web and print-based writers (including yours truly representing Canada!). The App Store is exploding with new apps and...

Review: Track iPhone Data Usage with DataMan

One of the biggest complaints Canadians have is the lack of unlimited data plans from the Big Three. They claim 97% of Canadians use less than 500 MB of data per month. I have that plan, and I worry about going over the limit and accruing astronomical overcharges. Thank God, DataMan is here to save...

Help Keep Xmarks Alive: Sign the Pledge and Spread the Word!

We recently wrote about how Xmarks is closing shop, and with it along with their iPhone app. If you're not familiar with Xmarks, it's a free solution to sync bookmarks across all your browsers on your PC/Mac. It's an amazing service and right now Xmarks needs your help to continue on. They have created an...

Tango: How to FaceTime over 3G on iPhone 4, Make Free Calls

One of the limitations of the iPhone 4's FaceTime feature is that it's restricted to WiFi. To make FaceTime calls over 3G requires a jailbroken iPhone and the installation of a tweak such as My3G. However, there is a way to make FaceTime calls over 3G without jailbreaking--it's through the free app called Tango. This...

FindHouseCA Canadian Property Search For iPhone

FindHouseCA is Canadian property search made easy. For the low price of free, the app is a great tool for finding and receiving an overview of Canadian homes that are for sale. The app creator is also a local Canadian, so bonus points for that! FindHouseCA by Fan Tian CyQ Tech Inc RealPub.net One of...

App Review: Air Mouse Mobile

Right from the start I was convinced that Air Mobile Mouse would not work, but after using it for a few hours, I can safely say I was wrong. Air Mouse works much like you would expect; boot it up and it takes over your Mac or PC and becomes your mouse. I own an...

Netflix iPhone App Updated with Video Out

Looks like things are getting better for Netflix users. A while back Netflix Canada officially launched in Canada (read our iPhone 4 review here). We know the new Apple TV will support Netflix Canada (check out our Apple TV unboxing!). Currently the library is at about 7000 titles, but it pales in comparison to Netflix...

Sunday Read: The Origins of Angry Birds

Are you an angry bird that wants to launch itself at a bunch of smug-looking pigs? That's the premise of the hit iPhone/iPad game, Angry Birds. With over 5 million in sales, Mikael Hed (the CEO of the Finnish studio Rivio) explains to GamePro in a short interview about how they came up with the...

Scotiabank iPhone App Updated with Mobile Banking

Scotiabank released their iPhone app late last Winter. However, it did not have actual mobile banking like other bank apps, such as the CIBC iPhone app. The wait for mobile banking is over as the Scotiabank iPhone app has been updated to version 2.0, which includes actual mobile banking. Members rejoice! What's New In Version...