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Phil Schiller Called Into Court Again by Samsung lawyers
Phil Schiller will be under fire again by Samsung's lawyers for another three long hours. At stake this time is Apple's pursuit of a ban on some of the Samsung products the jury found infringing on Apple's patents. (more…)
iPhone ‘Emergency Call’ Feature Allows Boy to Save Grandfather’s Life
We have all heard stories about young people performing acts of heroism beyond their years in emergency situations in order to save a life. What happens when something happens and the only phone in sight is an iPhone locked with a passcode? Anybody with an iPhone setup to require a passcode has likely noticed the...
Starbucks Song Pick of the Week: Alanis Morissette Single ‘Guardian’ [Promo Codes]
The Starbucks Song Pick of the Week this time around is the single 'Guardian' from Alanis Morissette, from her album havoc and bright lights released on August 28th. The song costs $1.29 in iTunes and you have probably heard it on the radio from this Canadian music icon. Below are some promo codes for you...
NYT: Apple Executive Shuffle Could Result in the End of Skeuomorphism
The New York Times notes the recent executive shuffle at Apple, specifically the firing of iOS chief Scott Forstall could lead to the end of skeuomorphism, which many higher ups opposed. (more…)
FYI: Facebook Crashing Repeatedly, It’s Not iOS 6.0.1 [Update]
Apple released iOS 6.0.1 to the world today for download. Just a quick PSA for those about to update--note this update causes Facebook to crash upon opening the app for a second or two. Reinstalling the app does not fix the problem. Looks like this is a Facebook issue and not iOS issue as it's...
TELUS ‘Refreshed’ 16GB iPhone 4S Contract Free Units Available for $349
This deal was available in late September, but it's still kicking around as a 'hot deal'. TELUS has 'refreshed' 16GB iPhone 4S units available for $349 in either black or white--contract free. What makes this deal slightly warm is these RFD'ers point out numerous iPhone unlocks on eBay will do the job for roughly $60...
Rogers “Simplified Pricing” Plans Coming with Unlimited Talk, Text and Data
Looks like Rogers has some new unlimited talk, text and 'internet' (their new term for data) plans coming, which they are detailed under a new term "Simplified Pricing", notes MobileSyrup. You can check out the 1GB, 3GB and 5GB plans below that all come with unlimited talk and text: Talk, Text & Internet 1GB:- Unlimited...
Apple Releases iOS 6.1 Beta Download to Developers
As noted by 9to5Mac, Apple has released iOS 6.1 beta to developers just after releasing iOS 6.0.1 publicly. Do note the image below refers to the iPhone 5 as A1428 (GSM for Canada; AT&T in the USA) and A1429 (CDMA for Verizon and others): Release notes aren't available yet so stay tuned for updates.
Bob Mansfield’s Brief Retirement Likely Related to Scott Forstall’s Departure
The Apple management shake-up came out of the blue and literarily shocked the tech world, especially the news that the head of iOS, Scott Forstall, is leaving Apple. But Bob Mansfield's brief retirement raises a couple questions as well. (more…)
iOS 6.0.1 Released, Download Now For Your iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad [Direct Links]
Apple has just released iOS 6.0.1 to the public, one day ahead of the official iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad global launch. The update introduces a handful of improvements and bug fixes including keyboard screen glitch and camera flash Issues among others. The 6.0.1 update is available both via iTunes as well as OTA. However iPhone 5...
Angry Birds Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewie [GAMEPLAY VIDEO]
So you've seen various Angry Birds Star Wars teaser trailers including the one showing Luke and Leia gameplay and another one with R2-D2 and C-3PO. Today, another one of Rovio's exclusive gameplay trailers for its upcoming Angry Birds Star Wars game have been published on the web and this time, it features Han Solo & Chewie. Here's what Rovio says:...
TELUS Launches 4G LTE in Newmarket and Aurora, Expands Further into Ottawa
TELUS has announced the launch of its 4G LTE network in Newmarket and Aurora (with more areas following in the coming months such as Niagara region, Oshawa, Whitby, Brantford and Leamington), part of the company's $280 million investment in the GTA over the next three years: “TELUS is committed to offering the best customer experience...