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Apple Updates Remote; All Aluminum Enclosure

Alongside the new iMac and Magic Mouse updates this morning, Apple has updated the existing Apple Remote. The new Apple Remote features an all aluminum enclosure and black buttons, shedding the previous white plastic enclosure/buttons. The new remote is much thinner and longer than the previous generation and the battery compartment has been moved to...

Apple Fourth Quarter: Record Mac and iPhone Sales

When Apple's fiscal quarters are up, it's always interesting to hear what kind of sales are happening over at Cupertino. This is especially interesting considering the recession that's going on at the moment. Let's take a look at what the 2009 Q4 results were (ended Sept.26/09). These Numbers Will Make Investors Happy - Revenue of...

iPhone Tech Talk World Tour Coming To A City Near You

If you are an iPhone Developer or maybe an aspiring one, you can take part in the upcoming iPhone Tech Talk World Tour. The tour will have Apple technology evangelists visiting cities around the world providing expert advice to developers on how they can maximize the innovative technologies of the iPhone Operating System for their...

Verizon’s Negative iPhone Campaign: iPhone vs Android

In Canada, Rogers was the first wireless carrier to offer the iPhone. Recently, Telus and Bell announced they would be carrying the iPhone as well to go along with their new shared HSPA network. That brings three carriers in Canada carrying the iPhone. Canadians are very happy about this. Unfortunately our neighbours down South aren't...

In App Purchasing Now Available for Free Apps

During this year's WWDC, Philip Schiller, Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing introduced in-app purchases. This feature will allow such thing like magazine renewals inside apps, or the purchase of additional songs in apps like Tap Tap Revolution. Well, we have some very interesting news courtesy of an anonymous iPhone Developer via email. Free Apps...

Bell iPhone Coming November 4th? Telus Soon After?

Whenever there are announcements of iPhones being sold by anyone or any place, rumors always start flying. Bell and Telus officially announced they would be selling the iPhone in Canada to compete with Rogers. However, both companies have not specified any dates on when their iPhones will launch. Bell and Telus both have pre-registration pages...

Apple Blocks iPhone 3GS Jailbreak on Latest Devices

Uh oh. It looks like the constant battle of "cat and mouse" between Apple and iPhone hackers has taken a turn in favour of Apple. According to some tweets, users are reporting that newly shipped iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 3G units can no longer be jailbroken. According to MuscleNerd via twitter, it's the first...

Will Rogers Allow Skype Over Data Network like AT&T?

Happy Thanksgiving to every single one of our readers out there--hope you enjoy your day and take some time to think about what you're thankful for (aside from the iPhone). How many of you out there are avid Skype users? You were probably excited to hear about Skype launching for the iPhone--except for Canada. Well,...

Telus iPhone, Bell iPhone, or Rogers iPhone?

Just hearing that title sounds quite strange doesn't it? Given that Rogers has dominated the iPhone landscape in Canada since introducing the iPhone 3G in 2008, and the iPhone 3GS in 2009, it's going to get crowded now that Telus and Bell are joining the fray. Rumors Become a Reality: Telus and Bell Will Sell...

iPhone Firmware 3.1.2 Released

Apple has released firmware update 3.1.2 (7D11) for iPhone/iPod Touch. This is a minor update to firmware 3.1 that was released on September 9 2009 and supports iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. There is a separate update for iPod Touch users. For Rogers/Fido iPhone owners, there is no new carrier file and the modem...