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Today, a Pocket-lint report indicates that they have received word from a source that the white iPhone 4 will be available in UK wireless carrier retailers by the end of March 2011. Based on in-store Apple Store displays, the white iPhone 4 is widely expected this spring 2011. These displays further backed up Apple's press...

Today, Apple seeded the third beta release (8F5166b) of iOS 4.3 for iPhone 3GS/4, iPad, and iPod touch 3rd/4th generation. As many know, iOS 4.3 is the anticipated release of the next iOS firmware rumored to be due in March 2011. iOS 4.3 is also expected to bring "Personal Hotspot" to the iPhone, as we...

A new feature today found in iOS 4.3 (beta) allows users to delete an app that is in the process of downloading. With iOS 4.2.1, users have the ability to pause and resume downloads by tapping on the downloading app, but deleting the app in mid-download is a new function. This is a nice feature,...

A recent job posting for Apple Shanghai suggests that the company is looking to get familiar with LTE cellular data technology. The job listing lists the integration of LTE in iOS devices as a “specific duty.” The job title is “iOS Cellular Protocol SW Engineer-SH/BJ”. Some of the details are below: Specific Duties - Implementation,...

Computerworld reports that Visa Europe has started testing an iPhone 'iWallet' system. With rumours of Apple implementing Near Field Communication (NFC) in the next iPhone, this brings to mind that mobile wallets are coming sooner than we think. Here's how the system works: Visa Europe's in-testing iPhone payment system requires users employ an add-on device...

Update 1: Looks like Apple has responded to this outcry to Digital Daily: Apple’s made no change to its App Store Guidelines, it’s simply enforcing a rule that’s been in them all along: apps that offer purchases elsewhere must support in-app purchases as well. “We have not changed our developer terms or guidelines,” company spokesperson...

Looks like Apple is gearing up for the Verizon iPhone by releasing iOS 4.2.6, Build 8E200 to developers. Verizon users in the US will soon be excited to use the iPhone 4 on their network. The notable feature that debuted on iOS 4.2.5, was the announcement of Personal Hotspot. Rogers has already mentioned they would...

For those waiting to take advantage of Facebook Deals, the service is now available in Canada for iPhone. The service allows users to “Check In” to receive discounts at various Canadian retailers. Users must first check into Facebook Places and then search for a discount. An alternative is if you're at a participating store, a...

If you have been holding out for the white iPhone 4, which is amazing in itself, you will love the following news. For anyone that caught the Engadget show this weekend, guest Steve "Woz" Wozniak essentially confirmed that the white iPhone 4 is going to be released. The white iPhone 4 was originally scheduled to...

File this under the "I'm so above average it's not funny!" file, but an article out of The Unofficial Apple Weblog recently has some interesting stats about your iPhone usage. Based on a survey of 1,000 iPhone users, the average Apple smartphone user has 108 apps and spends close to an hour and a half...

Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with other RSS Readers After a short hiatus, The iPhone Podcast is back! Episode 24 is live in iTunes. Here are the apps Justin Luey and myself discussed: Instapaper Momento Beluga Also, please take a moment to rate us in iTunes. Rankings are based on new ratings/reviews. Any feedback is greatly...

Are we on the war path right now in Canada? It seems like there's one thing after another that aims to limit our digital lives. Specifically the issue of user-based billing (UBB) by ISPs and now the imminent Copyright Bill C-32. What is Bill C-32 all about? As per Michael Geist: The foundational principle of...