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Back in early 2010, CIBC was the first Canadian bank to launch a mobile banking app. Now, we have seen numerous banking apps from the major banks. For longtime users of the CIBC app, it was updated a week ago to gain screen support for the iPhone 5 and latest generation iPod touch, plus transactions...

Mobilicity is preparing itself for sale, as today the company announced it had received approval from Ontario court to launch its "restructuring process," possibly preparing for a possible sale. The court orders allow Mobilicity to ask its debt holders to vote on a recapitalization plan and sale plan, both mutually exclusive but being pursued in...

According to a support document published on April 24th and spotted by MacRumors, Apple has no plans to proceed with the iOS VPN changes it had scheduled to release with the next software update later this month. The changes were required by the $368 million judgement against Apple, which was found to be infringing on...

Driven by the high demand for the iPhone 5, Apple's handset shipment volume reached a new first-calendar-quarter high, but it couldn't outpace Samsung, which maintained the No. 1 smartphone vendor position, shipping 71 million handsets during the first three months of the year, IDC reports. (more…)

Apple has quietly introduced a new page to the App Store for iPad (via AppAdvice) that gives users more information about in-app purchases. The guide explains what in-app purchases are, what types there are, and how they work; and points to parental controls that restrict the child's ability to make in-app purchases. (more…)

Apple has aired a new TV ad tonight called "Photos Every Day," which focuses on the iPhone 5 and how the camera is used by people around the world. "Every day, more photos are taken with the iPhone than any other camera." This data is taken from Flickr as the three most popular cameras in...

Popular 'read it later' service Instapaper has been sold to Betaworks, the company that currently owns Digg. As detailed by Instapaper founder Marco Arment, Betaworks has acquired a majority stake in the service; rest assured the app and service will continue on into the future: I’m happy to announce that I’ve sold a majority stake...

The free App of the Week this week from Apple is the game Bee Leader (regularly $1.99), previously named part of the 'App Store Best of 2012'. Fly around the world and hover over flowers to collect nectar. Look out for enemies and bad weather! Collect as much nectar as you can before the sun...

Looking for a Retina iPad? Apple.ca has refurbished third generation 16GB iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models available for $409 in both black and white with free shipping. Refurbished iPad models come with a one year warranty, new outer shell and battery. This price is pretty decent deal considering an equivalent fourth generation model costs $629,...

A couple of patent filings granted on Thursday, April 25, 2013, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (via AppleInsider) show that Apple is looking to expand the iOS’ wireless connectivity options, as far as controlling a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle. (more…)

TELUS is increasing texting rates to the US made from Canada as of May 1st. The rate will increase to $0.40 per message sent, as noted on their website: As of May 1st, the rate for text messages sent from Canada to international locations (now including Canada to US) will be increasing to $0.40/message. Text...

For those thinking of buying an Amazon Kindle, now may be the time as the company has slashed both its regular Kindle and Paperwhite models by $10 in Canada. The Kindle now costs $79 whereas the high resolution front lit Paperwhite is now $129. Amazon launched the Kindle ebook stores last December in Canada, which...