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Rogers To Launch New $10 Unlimited US Text Messaging Plan

It is unclear exactly when this will be launched, but Rogers Wireless seems prepared to release a new $10 unlimited USA text messaging plan. This upcoming $10 text messaging plan is a much better plan than all of the existing Rogers USA text messaging packages. Right now, the most low cost USA text messaging plan...

The Smartphone Revolution in Canada [Infographic]

The fine folks over at TechVibes have put together an interesting infographic documenting smarphone usage in Canada: It's interesting to note the Blackberry is most widely-used at 41%, and the iPhone 31%, and Android at 12%. It's easy to see RIM in the lead when they have a tonne of various models, and a lower...

Top 10 iPhone Passcodes Everyone Should Avoid Using

It's always good to have a passcode on your iPhone, because you never know when it could fall into the wrong hands and have your sensitive information revealed. Using a strong passcode will prevent the stress of relying on Find my iPhone should your precious baby get stolen or lost. The maker of the free...

Revealed: iCloud Utilizes Microsoft Azure and Amazon Cloud for Hosting

Is Apple leveraging the storage expertise of its competitors for iCloud? According to a report by InfiniteApple, evidence revealed indicates this. Following up to their initial speculation and screenshots of Azure and Amazon being used for iMessage, they ran another test to disprove the trio of 'cloud and networking experts' that proved them wrong via...

Next iPhone in Final Stages of Testing with Planned September Launch?

Apple has been tight-lipped in their control of leaks, especially leading into and after WWDC. Word broke about Nuance and twitter integration, and some loose details about iCloud, but that was about it. As for the next iPhone, the word on the street according to a source to 9to5Mac is this next-generation device has reached...

Telus To Reduce Roaming Rates By Up To 60%

For those using Telus service for your wireless needs, you will be happy to know that as of June 27 Telus is reducing their international roaming rates by up to 60%! The upcoming changes are as follows: Western Europe, Mexico, Oceania Voice roaming - $1.50/minute (25-50% savings) Data roaming - $10/MB (60% savings) Middle East,...

redsn0w 0.9.8b1 for Windows Released, Jailbreaks iOS 5 Beta

If you're a developer using iOS 5 Beta, @MuscleNerd has just tweeted the release of redsn0w 0.9.8b1 for Windows. The Mac version of redsn0w was released two days ago. This jailbreak is tethered. That means if you reboot your iOS device or run out of battery, you'll have to run redsn0w again to re-jailbreak. The...

Pig Shot Now Free to Celebrate 1 Million Downloads

The game Pig Shot is now free in the App Store to celebrate 1 million downloads. The game is already free, but that has been extended for another week. Here's the app description: Get ready for some EPIC PIG-SLINGING madness! Start launching pigs off slingshot and experience the fastest pig-rolling action you've never tried before!...

Nuance Dictation Details Discovered in iOS 5 Internal Settings

Prior to the WWDC 2011 keynote, rumours of Nuance integration in iOS 5 were in full force. However, after the WWDC keynote was all said and done, we saw nothing. That has changed as tonight @chronicwire and @sonnydickson have discovered Nuance dictation details within iOS 5 internal settings. It's noted both hackers also uncovered high...

Future Shop: $50 iTunes Card On Sale For $40

This weekend, we've received tips that Future Shop is selling the $50 iTunes card for $40. It seems that Future Shop has decided to discount the standalone $50 card by $10.00! The offer is in the Future Shop weekly flyer and has been confirmed in-store. The offer is not available online. Thanks to Gordun for...

Saturday Deals: 15% off Skype Plans, Griffin 10% Off Coupon Code

We have two deals to report this Saturday, and they're pretty decent from Skype and Griffin. 15% Off Skype Subscription Plans         If you use Skype on your iPhone, it's amazing how your long distance charges can be reduced thanks to SkypeOut plans. I've been using their unlimited USA/Canada subscription plan for...