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Pulse 3.0 Launches With New Interface, New Features

If you're a fan of newsreader apps, this news will be sure to increase your pulse. The popular newsreader app Pulse has just released version 3.0 for both the Android and iOS platforms. With it comes a completely redesigned interface, and a slew of new features. Firstly, Pulse is now a "universal" app, meaning it...

How to Get your $50 iPhone 5 Rebate from Rogers Online

  Did you order your iPhone 5 from Rogers? You may have noticed the price you paid was $50 higher than the Apple advertised price of $179/$279/$379 for the various models of the phone. This extra amount charged will be rebated to customers on their next bill--but you must fill out the online rebate form to get...

Oilsands Giant Syncrude Releases iPhone Game Seen as Propaganda

When oilsands giant Syncrude came out with their new iPhone game Trail Blazer, they described it as "a fun way to share information about the company." Environmentalists are describing it in other ways, accusing the app of being nothing more than propaganda that "leaves out references to climate change and doesn't tell the whole story."...

Starbucks App Pick of the Week: Food52 Holiday Cooking App [Update]

This week's Starbucks App Pick of the Week is the holiday cookbook and party hosting guide Food52 (priced at $4.99 in the App Store). The app is a book made for the iPhone and iPad and includes over 127 recipes, 100 minutes of HD video tutorials, 800 photos of step by step slideshows, a massive...

Friday MOBiLE CLOTH Giveaway: One 24 Gift Pack [Winner Announced]

Our friends over at MOBiLE CLOTH are holding a Friday contest to give away one of their 24 gift packs ($59.99 value) to a lucky iPhoneinCanada.ca reader. These packs contain classic versions (9" x 9" cloths) inside that are targeted towards becoming great stocking stuffers this holiday season. BONUS: The winner will also receive a...

Compliance With Apple’s Supplier Code Of Conduct May Be Mandatory To Get A MFi License

Apple’s Made for iPhone (MFi) conference was expected to take place this month in China in order to discuss AirPlay and Bluetooth standards with third party iPhone/iPod/iPad accessory makers and also to restrict sales of Lightning connectors / accessories to authorised partners. According to a new report by TUAW, Apple is now looking to make compliance with its supplier code...

Apple to Devs: iTunes Connect Holiday Shutdown from Dec. 21-28

(screenshot of last year's iTunes Connect email) Apple notified developers this morning of its iTunes Connect holiday period, set to take place December 21-28, as noted by MacStories: iTunes Connect will be temporarily shut down from Friday, December 21, 2012 to Friday, December 28, 2012, for the winter holidays. [...] Additionally, the following will be...

Tim Cook Lacks Leadership And Is A “Lightweight” In The Field Of Technology, Says Former Apple Sales Chief

Former director of Apple's federal sales group David Sobotta, has stated in an interview with Readwrite.com (via CNET) that Apple CEO Tim Cook lacks leadership skills and is a "lightweight" when it comes to understanding technology.  Sobotta, who is also the author of recently published Kindle book "The Pomme Company", in which he shares his 20-year experience at Apple, said in an interview...

iSiri: The Most Amazing Smartwatch Concept [VIDEO]

Artist Federico Ciccarese has come up with a pretty amazing Smartwatch concept called the iSiri, that would allow you to control your iPhone with voice commands (using Siri) and also get a response right from your wrist, without requiring you to take the iPhone out from the pocket. The artist believes the concept will open they way for a new...

The All New Evernote 5.0 For iOS Has Arrived, Download Now

Last week, we told you about Evernote's biggest overhaul yet for iOS and today, the company has finally released the all new Evernote 5.0 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The free universal app is now available for download in the App Store, and introduces a complete redesign to the popular note-syncing app. The app also brings...