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After the recent update to Apple's 'store' app, the app was left relatively the same. However, one subtle change was made to the product reservation system for US-based Apple Retail Stores. In the USA, Apple shoppers can make product reservations online to pick up an item in store. After the recent app update, shoppers seem...

We know there's an Apple Store app that's currently only available in the US App Store. This app allows you to make a Genius Bar reservation at any local Apple Store. But what about when you arrive at the Apple Store? Surely there must be an easier way to manage the queue of customers rather...

VLC for iPhone has been released in the App Store. This open source multimedia player will play almost any video file. VLC was first released for the iPad and now it's available for the iPhone. What’s New in Version 1.1.0: This new version of VLC brings : - Runs on the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS,...

Okay this is pretty serious. A newly discovered security flaw in iOS 4.1 allows you to bypass the Passcode lock on a jailbroken/non-jailbroken iPhone. I tested this myself and it worked on my iPhone 4 on iOS 4.1. Here's how the exploit works: 1. On the Passcode screen, go to emergency call. 2. Dial a...

If you are thinking about installing the newly released iLife '11, you may want to hold on. A number of people are reporting issues updating from iPhoto '09 to iPhoto '11. The first I heard of the issues was from former wedding photographer, and now business man Gary Fong. After installing iPhoto '11, he was unable...

It's been two years since Canadians have officially had the iPhone. Starting with the iPhone 3G, subsequently the 3GS, and the iPhone 4 this Summer, we've been fortunate to have iPhones sold in Canada within reasonable amounts of time (although iPhone 4 shortages have been horrendous). My first generation iPhone was my "first" real Apple...

Hey everyone, RoryPiper here. Usualy, when I post something on this great site, I've got a cool how to, for making a theme, a review of some new case or iPhone related product, or some other jailbreak-type news. This week it is all about shameless self-promotion. With Gary's permission, or course. ;P Some of you...

I have to admit, I'm a fan of Mophie Products. I'd used a Juice Pack Case for my 2G right up until I upgraded to the 4 this year. As we are all sadly aware, getting accessories out quick enough for the iPhone 4 was a bit taxing on accessories makers this year, but luckily...

The iPhone 4 launch in Canada was almost three months ago, and since then stock levels have been in short supply. With the official "end" of Apple's Bumper Case Program at the end of September, it seems that iPhone 4 stock has magically come back to life in various parts of the country. Even Apple's...

With yesterday's announcement of FaceTime for Mac, people everywhere have been testing out FaceTime with their fellow Mac users. I've done test calls to Macs from my iPhone 4 and so far so good. It's pretty amazing to be able to do this so easily. However, it's not all fun and games. Apparently, FaceTime for...

Yesterday Apple had some big announcements in their Apple event titled, Back to Mac. One of the biggest announcements was the introduction of FaceTime for Mac, which I had the chance to try out with Justin Luey prior to recording episode 18 of The iPhone Podcast. We breakdown the major announcements and spill our beans...

Apple's Back to Mac Event: What You Need to Know Apple surprised everyone with a live stream of the event. Three major announcements were made today and we will summarize the basic info that you need to know. Click here to watch the stream of the event. Apple's iLife '11 comes with major updates and...