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With Monday's release of the GM seed of iOS 4.2, Apple has made a few interface changes to the latest firmware. The first major interface change comes with an updated multitasking bar, which now features both Volume and Brightness controls in addition to the regular Orientation Lock and iPod controls. This change seems to be...

Today, Apple quietly made some changes to its policies surrounding the AppleCare Protection Plan, Apple's service and support warranty for the company's products. The policy change has to do with the transferability of the AppleCare Protection Plan across all Apple devices/products and is changed effective immediately. Customers of AppleCare will now have the ability to...

Apple has made iOS 4.2 Gold Master (GM) available for download in the Developer Centre. Apple has stated that iOS 4.2 would ship in November, unifying iOS for all iDevices. With the passcode security flaw still existent, we can expect the final version of iOS 4.2 to be released soon (Apple acknowledged the flaw and...

Looks like savvy iPhone user, Mike Pan, has figured out a way to hack his iPhone 3GS to record videos in 720P! Video recording on the iPhone 3GS is limited to non-HD video, but according to the specs of the ARM Cortex processor within the 3GS explains otherwise, as it is capable of encoding videos...

Today Apple released a silent and minor update to the latest iTunes 10.0.1 (version number stayed the same). iTunes 10.0.1 (updated) The new iTunes upgrade brings an updated Genius/Ping sidebar now called "iTunes Sidebar" (was "Ping" sidebar in 10.0.1). The new sidebar provides Genius recommendations based on selected songs and also the ability to play...

Another week, and another episode of The iPhone Podcast. This week in episode 19, Justin Luey and I discuss some of the hottest stories centred around the iPhone, iPad and iOS. In particular, at the end of each show we talk about some of the latest buzz-worthy apps that you must download. Subscribe with iTunes...

Apple is slowly expanding its Apple Store locations across Canada. Here in Vancouver we are lucky to have three locations. In Quebec, their fourth store is under construction and is slated to open soon in mid-November, at Place Ste-Foy, according to an article from Cyberpresse.ca. Le géant informatique Apple ouvrira finalement sa première boutique Apple...

Google continues to update its web-based apps for the iPhone. For those that use Gmail in mobile Safari, you will have noticed some improvements to scrolling speed and toolbars staying on the screen. The only time I use Gmail in Safari is when I need to search for an archived email, as doing so in...

A recent report from GigaOM reports that according to European carriers, Apple is planning on having a built in SIM card with next generation iPhones. What does this accomplish? It will allow consumers to select their mobile provider at an Apple retail store, and bypass carrier stores or calling in. Wait a minute...hasn't this been...

The major smartphone platforms that dominate the scene currently are Apple's iOS and Google's Android OS. The 'hardware spec' wars can only go so far, as mobile processors have allowed us to churn out some incredibly powerful smartphones. Hardware manufacturers are installing Android's OS into their 'innovative' designs. One new phone that's coming is the...

Yesterday we reported about a serious flaw in the iPhone's Passcode security. Literally in seconds, any passcode could be bypassed and access available to phone calls and contacts. Apple has apparently acknowledged this security hole and responded that the fix will be coming iOS 4.2, which is slated to be released in November. According to...

Earlier today we reported that the mythical White iPhone 4 can be found in the Apple Store iPhone app. Well, a Reuters report now states that Apple has delayed the White iPhone 4 until next Spring. Err...next Spring? That is cutting it close for the launch of the "iPhone 5" isn't it? A company spokesperson...