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An interesting article by Wired points out that even though Apple hasn't participated in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) since 1992, the company still dominates the show. The overwhelming presence of iOS accessories reflects the the company's huge presence in the consumer electronics sector. The article notes that it is impossible to walk a dozen feet at the Las...

If your financial institution is a credit union member, the Credit Union Central of Canada has officially announced the release of their ding free ATM locator iPhone app. The app allows users to find any credit union member ATM nationwide to ensure surcharge-free transaction. Belonging to a national ATM network means you can bank ding...

Rovio's Angry Birds Space, the highest selling iOS app of 2012, has received the “Pig Dipper” update today, which features 30 new galactic-aquatic levels. The update, which is currently available for iOS and Android platforms, also introduces never-before-seen power-ups along with extra power-up specific leaderboards. "Welcome to the Pig Dipper in Angry Birds Space! This bizarre galaxy is...

A new Apple patent filing published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office suggests that the Cupertino company may be working on offering easy access to local emergency services to travellers with iPhone, through a location-based iOS app (via AppleInsider). Titled "Location-Based Emergency Information", the proposal has been credited to Scott Forstall, Apple's former chief of iOS who...

After locating the alleged thief of his iPhone using 'Find My iPhone' feature, 26 year old Kenneth Schmidgall from San Diego got into an 18-minute fight, which was captured on video by Mr Torkelson, an amateur photographer who also pepper sprayed the alleged thief, reports The Telegraph. In an interview with a local TV channel, Kenneth said...

In an interview with the Chinese media, Tim Cook has confirmed that he has met with China Mobile's chairman and tipped that the cellular version of the iPad mini with arrive in China later this month. (more…)

Apple is at its best doing hardware and software together, as the success of its products show, but the company fails when it comes to Web services, as MobileMe, Ping and Maps shows. (more…)

The China Times reports (Via AppAdvice)Apple is already searching for touch display alternatives for the second-generation iPad mini, and this time the Cupertino company is working with Shenzen Century Science & Technology (SCST), a Foxconn subsidiary. (more…)

A popular tactic used by scammers to thwart Apple's App Store approval process was to submit an app, get approval, then swap the screenshots with those from a similar app. The process would result in tricking people into downloading what they thought were legitimate apps, but actually just fake garbage apps. According to this afternoon's...

(image via @i0livier) Today marks the sixth anniversary of Apple's announcement of the original iPhone at MacWorld back in 2007. That day when Steve Jobs stepped on stage to debut the iPhone can be heralded as the day that Apple changed the smartphone game. iPhoneinCanada.ca reader @i0livier was one of the lucky ones in attendance...

Although some say Samsung's business won't be affected by Apple's switch to TSMC, the South Korean manufacturer seems to be seeking alternatives for the future. One of these is to supply chips to emerging smartphone makers and Chinese phone manufacturers, according to Samsung's head of chip business, interviewed by Reuters. (more…)

Russia recognises Steve Jobs and his work as a tech innovator and Apple co-founder with a giant replica of a black, late model iPhone. (more…)