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Do you think your iPhone 4 is "4G"? Because 34% of iPhone users surveyed by Retrevo think so! I'll admit, I was rather surprised at first read that someone could mixup iPhone 4 with 4G, but when you think about it, it kind of makes sense. People simply think the "4" in iPhone "4" means...

Ipsos Reid has published a new report about Canadians using mobile apps. The report reveals that 3 in 4 users who own a smartphone have downloaded at least one mobile app. The report further reveals that app usage is significantly impacted by the operating system of the device. For example, the study shows that almost...

Penny Arcade has posted a new comic about the mild tensions between iOS and Windows Mobile users. As illustrated in the comic, Gabe, an iOS user, seems to have moved platforms to Windows Mobile without the permission of his colleague. Because of the migration, the Apple fanboy shouts that Gabe's ownership experience is "demonstrably less...

In case you forgot - but I'm sure you didn't - today is the AppleExpo in Toronto. It will run from 12PM - 7PM at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre [Google Maps]. Meet the guys and girls who make those cool iPhone, iPad and Mac products we love. You will have the opportunity to see demonstrations and...

Button Smasher, as the name implies, is a fast-paced iOS game that is all about the speed of button mashing! The game continually keeps you guessing about which button to push next! The game is simple. A series of shapes/colours will appear on the screen and it is your objective to remove those shapes/colours by...

As first noted by It's All Tech, iOS 5 Beta 3, released earlier today, has introduced a number of updates. Some of the highlights of the new beta are: Location Services can now be enabled/disabled from the initial setup screen You can now create a new "Mailbox" from within the Mail app You can disable/enable system processes...

Apple just released iOS 5 beta 3 on their Developer Center as well as beta 3 versions for iTunes 10.5, Apple TV2, and XCode 4.2 Developer Preview 3. If you have the privilege of being a developer go and check it out. Follow this spot for updates later. What changes have you found?  

This morning Apple pushed out updates for its iLife suite of applications. GarageBand, iMovie, and iPhoto have been updated and the downloads are now available in the Mac App Store and via Apple Software update. In specific, Apple released a bunch of updates for iMovie '11, including support for movies made with iMovie for iOS:...

You might have already seen these new iPhone 4 commercials on TV. Apple just added them to their YouTube channel an hour ago. The first commercial showcases FaceTime, and emphasizes how easy it is to video chat with your iPhone to another iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The second commercial focuses on AirPlay, Apple's wireless streaming...

Special thanks to this week's sponsors: Tank Hero: Battle through dangerous arenas and become the Tank Hero! Fast paced 3D tank action on your iPhone. Take out your enemies with cannons, heat seekers, grenades, and howitzers. Battle against cunning enemies and become the Tank Hero! Made in Canada, played by over 4 million users around...

Jan-Michael Cart is back with another concept video, this time emphasizing his take on what would be UI improvements in iOS 5. With this latest firmware coming in the Fall, Apple has been releasing minor changes with each beta released to developers (currently at beta 2). Check out the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXZirOKGMw4&sns=em What do you...

Zynga is the world's biggest developer of Facebook games and also the maker behind iOS hits like Words With Friends (think you got game? My username is: iphoneincanada). Today they have acquired a piece of Canada with their acquisition of Five Mobile, a development team from Toronto. Five Mobile will now turn into Zynga's Canadian...