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Update 1: Don't forget to activate Siri in Settings first to use it. How to get Siri to read your text messages? Say 'Read my messages'. I just received my iPhone 4S from Apple via UPS, and so far, the device is awesome. What everybody is wondering about is whether Siri works in Canada. The...

Most of us have already updated to iOS 5 on our iPhones / iPads and are very well aware of the new Newsstand feature. But some people seem to find it annoying that Newsstand which is basically a folder itself dedicated to App Store's digital publications, can not be moved inside another folder. Luckily, a...

Here's an interesting infographic developed by TechVibes especially for the Canadians who prefer carrying out their bank transactions on their smartphones rather than visiting the banks physically. It highlights some pretty cool facts such as approximately 36% of Canadians would buy a "latte" with their mobile phones while around 56% would be more comfortable never...

The iPhone 4S launches tomorrow in Canada (people are already in line). This post will be similar to our FAQ from last year for the iPhone 4, but with updated information. When is the iPhone 4 launching in Canada? - Friday, October 14th, 2011. Stores set to open at 8AM (Apple, Future Shop, Best Buy)....

Future Shop stores across Canada will open early at 8AM in preparation for the iPhone 4S launch. The company offered pre-orders for all carriers last week. Today we have info they are increasing their trade-in values for the iPhone 3GS and 16G/32G iPhone 4 models, as we've been informed. Starting tomorrow until November 30th, 2011,...

The day you have been waiting for has finally arrived--iPhone 4S eve. That being said, what's an iPhone launch without waiting in line? Apple Stores across Canada already have eager enthusiasts in line. Here are some pictures we've received: Oakridge Mall in Vancouver (via @bspence88): Pacific Centre in Vancouver (via @g3n3s89): Eaton Centre Apple Store,...

Update 2: Order status now reads a Monday delivery at noon (sad face; let's hope this changes for the better): Update 1: My order status now reads: Scheduled Delivery: Friday, 10/14/2011, by 12:00 There is a god! === iPhone 4S orders from Apple have already shipped and tracking numbers have been emailed out. The question...

The new 8MP camera in the iPhone 4S is seen as one of the major features of the iPhone 4S. Apple previously released full-sized resolution images on their website, and the folks over at Canvas Pop took them and printed them to canvas, to test the image quality. Here is what they had to say:...

If you've been waiting to upgrade to an iPhone, Best Buy has informed us you can get the iPhone 4 for $0 on contract this Friday. As part of their 'Free Phone Fridays' promotion, a 16GB iPhone 4 will be free on a three year contract from Rogers, Telus, Bell, Virgin, Fido and Sasktel. Even...

The folks from iFixit have their hands on the iPhone 4S, and as always they are going to proceed to teardown the phone with surgeon-like precision. They started off by 'talking' to Siri: iFixit: "Siri, may we disassemble you for all to see?" iPhone 4S (Siri): "42" iFixit: "I didn't ask for the meaning of...

With yesterday's launch of iCloud, Apple is now allowing all iTunes customers to re-download all their purchased music and TV shows to any of their devices. In the light of this development, a report by LA Times claims that Apple is now working out a deal with major movie studious to bring iTunes purchased movies...

Scott Forstall has been profiled by Bloomberg Businessweek. The article reveals some details about the head of Apple's iOS we haven't heard about before. He is said to be a 'mini' version of Steve, a passionate and dedicated hard-driving executive. It's an extremely interesting, and long read. Here's an excerpt: Forstall, who went to work...