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Remember in the Terminator movie, when the T100 scanned his environment, and he was able to identify his surroundings? I remember thinking, "I can't wait for the future, 'cause it looks awesome!". Well, it seems we are getting close to this future. I don't just mean SkyNet becoming self -aware and killing us all; I'm...

Vancouver Gets Another Apple Store at Oakridge Mall If you haven't heard by now, Vancouver is getting its second Apple Retail Store, and it opens this Saturday at Oakridge Mall. The first Apple Store in Vancouver opened downtown at Pacific Centre. This new location is eagerly anticipated by myself and others included because of...FREE PARKING!...

This coming Sunday September 27 2009, the Apple Store located in Pacific Centre mall in Vancouver, BC will be closed for four days for renovations. The move comes as Apple has been renovating some of its key stores in recent months and the renovation process has now come to Vancouver. The renovation is not an...

Today Apple released a minor update to iTunes. The new version is iTunes 9.0.1 and is available now for download. The update brings some minor enhancements listed below: Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store. Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive. Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit. Fixes a problem syncing...

It's about time! Google has finally released Push capabilities for the iPhone and Gmail. The new function allows you to sync either your email, contacts or calendars, or a combination of the three. This is great for Gmail users who have been waiting for an integrated Gmail Push service without having to download an apps...

Apple Stores across Canada will finally be receiving the much talked about "iPhone Activation Centers" that have been popping up across USA-based Apple Stores. iPhone Activation Center These new activation centers will be a dedicated zone in which Apple customers or just strictly iPhone buyers can discuss, purchase and activate an iPhone just as you...

Hey, RoryPiper here. This week, I thought I would take a minute to try and explain what the "ECID SHSH" is, and why it may be very important for future jailbreaking. Currently it only affects the iPhone 3GS, and the newest, 3rd gen iPod Touch, and will most likely affect every new version of the...

I think everyone remembers on August 21 2009 when Rogers/Fido yet again amended their hardware upgrade policies. If not, you can read all about it here. Well, earlier last week I spoke with a little birdie and here is the highlight of that conversation. Check it out: "There have been many concerns regarding the recent changes...

With the growing number of iPhone users out there cherishing their data plans, there's nothing sweeter than stumbling across an iPhone optimized website. When websites are made easier to read on the iPhone, it makes surfing the net just that more enjoyable. Canwest Global's Canada.com Network is Now iPhone Friendy Yesterday, all the newspapers on...

Anyone out there in Winnipeg reading this blog? If you are, then you probably already know that this Saturday, your city is going to be the lucky recipient of an Apple Store! Excited, yet? Winnipeg is Getting an Apple Store this Saturday Apple had a successful launch of stores in Vancouver and Ottawa, and it...

The iPhone's 3.5" screen is one of the most gorgeous displays out there on a cellphone, let alone a portable device. It's always fun to watch YouTube videos and movies on the amazing touchscreen. But what about when you want to take your iPhone entertainment to another level? Vuzix Wrap 310: Your iPhone = Portable...

Jailbreaking is a game of cat and mouse between Apple and enthusiasts like the iPhone Dev Team. With the latest 3.1 firmware update, things have gotten a bit complicated. Yesterday, the iPhone Dev Team reported on what you should do to "future proof" your iPhone 3GS jailbreak. Here's what the Dev Team had to say:...