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Wunderlist 2 Now a Universal App, Updated with iPad Support
Wunderkinder has announced Wunderlist 2 has been updated to become a universal app that now supports the iPad and iPad mini. Wunderlist 2 for iPad is one super sized update. We’ve now shifted to an all-native universal app for both the iPad and iPhone. What does this mean exactly? Well, we’ve done a lot of...
Mailbox Suffering Downtime, Says “Having Trouble Connecting”
New iOS email app Mailbox is currently suffering from downtime, as users have been faced with the following message when they attempt to check email: "Having trouble connecting. Please, try again soon." As we stated in our review of Mailbox, the app is a fresh look at how to conquer your inbox. The company issued...
TELUS Launches 4G LTE Network in Vegreville
TELUS has announced today its 4G LTE network is now live in Vegreville, part of a $100,000 investment in the town, located east of Edmonton. The company says it has 4G LTE covered in 80 per cent of Alberta with further expansion coming this year. “TELUS is committed to providing the best service to our...
Kickstarter Announces Official iPhone App Available for Download
Kickstarter has announced it has released an official app for download, available for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app is a whole new way to experience Kickstarter. We took things we've learned from the past three years of building the site, and applied them to a total redesign for the iPhone. We redesigned the...
How to Avoid Blurry iPhone Photos? There’s an Apple Patent for That
A patent filing discovered by AppleInsider describes Apple's invention to put an end to blurry iPhone photos. The application describes a digital camera implementation that continuously captures and stores images in a buffer until you release the shutter. Then – based on certain predefined variables – the system selects the best image. (more…)
iOS 6.1 Passcode Lock Flaw Lets Anyone Bypass iPhone’s Lockscreen [Video]
A new security flaw has been discovered in iOS 6.1 that allows anyone – who knows the trick – to bypass the passcode lock on your iPhone in a couple seconds and access your contacts, voicemails and photos. (more…)
Apple Says Fix for iOS 6.1 Exchange Bug Coming, Gives Temporary Solution
Since the release of iOS 6.1 over two weeks ago a bug has been affecting users with Microsoft Exchange accounts. Apple has now acknowledged the fix and has offered a temporary solution while an impending update is waiting to be released, reports ZDNet. In an updated knowledge base article, Apple acknowledges the bug and also...
Apple’s Free App of the Week: Infinity Blade by Epic Games
Here's an early Valentine's Day treat from Apple: Infinity Blade is currently the free App of the Week (iTunes hasn't been updated with the announcement yet, it usually is on Thursdays). The game is regularly-priced at $5.99 and comes in at a 624MB download. You're going to want to get this critically acclaimed iOS classic....
Eastlink to Launch East Coast 4G LTE Wireless Network on Friday
Looks like new wireless options will be available for those on the East Coast, as Eastlink will launch its 4G LTE network on Friday, reports the Globe and Mail. The company, a subsidiary of Bragg Communications, purchased $200 million dollars worth of wireless spectrum in 2008. It is set to compete against the big three...
1,072 Bell Aliant Customers Set Texting Guinness World Record
Earlier today Bell released its numbers for its Let's Talk Day campaign towards mental health, an initiative that raised $4,813,313.30 in funding yesterday. Part of yesterday's 9,266,266 calls, texts, tweets and Facebook shares included a 1,072 Bell Aliant customers gathered at the Halifax Metro Centre. These folks were able to set a new Guinness World Record for...
Secretive Apple University Hires Another Brilliant Academic
There are some cases when you don't need to participate in a job interview to reserve a place in the elite group of Apple University. This is the case of Morten T. Hansen (via Fortune), another brilliant mind that joined the secretive program Steve Jobs initiated back in 2008. (more…)
Survey Reveals 5 Things Canada’s Wireless Industry Needs to Change
The Globe and Mail has conducted a survey asking customers what the wireless industry needs to change. The following are the top five complaints from the over 500 readers surveyed in regards to the CRTC's plan to implement a wireless code for our carriers to adhere to. 1. Prices need regulation - 93% of respondents...