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Angry Birds Star Wars for iOS has officially launched, after repeated teaser videos of the game play. Here's the iTunes description that sets to nab your hard-earned $0.99: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... a group of desperate rebel birds faced off against a galactic menace: the Empire’s evil Pigtroopers! Rebel...

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) and our wireless carriers have announced plans to launch a database to track devices to fight stolen phones from being resold and reused: By September 30, 2013, the authorization of any GSM or LTE wireless device on any Canadian network will include verification that the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)...

After Apple shares dropped to their lowest level in five months ($547.59, down 1.87% today), ABC News Nightline has taken Apple and iThings under its wing and asked the question everybody is wondering: did Apple lose its shine? (more…)

During iPad mini pre-orders Canadian customers were surprised to discover white models were immediately delayed two weeks from the start. Apple's delivery estimates noted a November 21st shipping date for orders but less than a week after the iPad mini launch, white iPad mini orders have finally shipped. Taking a look at the image below,...

In a virtual sea of flattering news that applaud Apple's products and communicates their overwhelming success, are suggestions by former Apple employee Dan Crow indicating the most valuable company in the world has peaked and has started to settle into a "subtle downward trajectory." (more…)

For the first time since its launch, Samsung Galaxy S3 became the best selling handset by surpassing the iPhone 4S, Strategy Analytics reports. (more…)

Apple is working on headphones that can double as loudspeakers. As a recently granted patent shows, Apple has re-invented headphones and the new design allows headphones to be used in two different ways. The first way is the normal mode we use today, while the second mode can double as loudspeakers. (more…)

Looks like Apple Canada has started Reserve and Pick Up for the iPhone 5, as noted on their retail page: Buy iPhone with contract and we’ll help you choose the right voice, data and texting plan. Then we’ll get you set up before you leave the store. Request a reservation now and pick it up...

DC Comics, the #1 publisher of comics in the US has announced their entire line up is now available in the iBookstore (and the Kindle Store and NOOK Store): The precedent setting new digital availability brings bestselling DC Comics and Vertigo periodical titles, including JUSTICE LEAGUE, BATMAN, SUPERMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, ACTION COMICS, BATGIRL, WONDER WOMAN,...

Apple has updated the Apple Store app to bring EasyPay support to Canada. Essentially this feature allows users to walk into an Apple retail store, scan an accessory barcode, purchase it, and walk right out of the store: What's New in Version 2.4- Ask Siri to help you find prices and shop for Apple products...

(image via iLounge) iLounge has reviewed Apple's 12w USB charger, a new accessory to alleviate concerns people had over the slow charging times associated with the larger iPad 3 and iPad 4 batteries. According to iLounge, their tests revealed iPad 3 charging times decreased by an hour, while iPad 4 times dropped by 36 minutes:...

Well, I guess you can say this rounds out the synchronized moves of our 'Big 3' carriers. After learning about the Rogers unlimited plans that launched today and also about Bell's similar offerings, MobileSyrup has details on new unlimited plans coming from TELUS. All these Local Talk & Text plans include the following and will...