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Just a quick note that Facebook has a released their 3.1 update and it's now live in the App Store. What does this new version bring? Well now you can get Push Notifications (which many people have been waiting for) and the choice to sync your Facebook contacts with your address book (including pictures). You...

The 2010 Consumer Electronics Expos in Las Vegas is a time when the world gets to see some of the latest gadgets and gizmos. Here's something that I can see as a hot Christmas seller in the upcoming year: Parrot's iPhone controlled quadricopter! What makes this unique is that the quadricopter is controlled by the...

Meet a new superhero, Elasticr, an easy to learn and fun to play iPhone/iPod Touch game! Elasticr by Dlux Meet the new Superhero! Elasticr is a simple and addicting puzzle game that gives players the goal of saving the Earth! Features 1.5/2 Elasticr includes 20 levels to test players puzzle solving savvy. The difficulty of...

It's a good time for iPhone owners on twitter. Back in the early days, twitter apps were good but now they're great. The evolution of iPhone twitter apps continue to make me smile as using twitter becomes easier. If you haven't heard of Hootsuite, you should have by now (it won Mashable's Best Open Web...

When January 1, 2010 arrived that also came with a new law in BC and Saskatchewan that banned the use of cellphones while driving (other provinces have already done so). That means no more talking, texting, emailing, or web surfing while you're driving. If you're caught, you can expect a $167 fine (and 3 points...

There are lots of apps out there for you car lovers. Need a turn-by-turn GPS? Check out CoPilot or G-Map Canada. If you want to extend the life of your vehicle, ensuring proper maintenance is essential. Gas Cubby is an app that allows you to keep track of maintenance and gas purchases. Gas Cubby is...

If you're a fan of hockey and you like iPhones, then Slapshot Frenzy may be just for you! Slapshot Frenzy by Skyworks Slapshot Frenzy is the hockey fix for iPhone users. Whether you're a die hard hockey fan or just a casual observer, Slapshot Frenzy makes iPhone based hockey rather amusing. Features 0.5/2 Slapshot Frenzy...

When the details of the Palm Pre were released, one of the biggest features was the issue of background apps and their webOS cards-style multitasking. All you had to do was just swipe between "cards" to change apps. Well, there the latest application to hit Cydia can now replicate the exact same thing--it's called ProSwitcher--and...

For those iPhone owners out there who are jailbreaking veterans, you will be familiar with QIK. This app which previously available through Cydia, allowed for live streaming of video to the web via your iPhone (Air Stream lets you stream TV/Movies to your iPhone). I was going to report this yesterday, but hey, it was...

Last day we took a look at the BlueAnt S1 Sun Visor Bluetooth Speakerphone. Today we're going to take a quick look at the Q1 Bluetooth headset by BlueAnt. Starting January 1st, 2010, in Vancouver it will be law to talk on a handsfree device. You will all need a headset sooner or later! BlueAnt...

Having a turn by turn GPS on your iPhone can be a good thing. Sometimes Google Maps isn't good enough for roadtrips and having a computerized voice berate you to "turn left, turn left' can be somewhat enjoyable at times (depending on your mood). We've reviewed G-Map Canada before, but today we're going to take...

Starting in early 2010, a new law in Greater Vancouver will ban the use of cellphones while driving. Users will be required to use either a handsfree device, such as a Bluetooth headset. If you're not keen on wearing a Bluetooth headset, you're going to enjoy using the BlueAnt Visor Bluetooth S1 car kit. Features:...