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A while back there was some concern developers would not have access to the new improved lowlight capabilities of the iPhone 5's camera. Specifically, the camera app itself would allow up to ISO 3200, but third party apps were limited to ISO 800. It was eventually discovered developers did indeed have access to this higher...

A new patent application titled "Detachable wireless listening device" published by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office today suggests that Apple is developing a unique set of "hybrid" headphones, primarily aimed at withstanding vigorous athletic activity, reports the Apple Insider. It is possible that Apple may be working to design a pair of headphones that uses wireless transmission technology, such as...

For me, Spigen's Steinheil is the king of all screen protector films. Every time I buy a new iOS device, I know I have to get one. As of now, all my iPhones and iPads have got one of these Steinheil screen protectors and I couldn't be more satisfied with their durability, scratch resistance and amazing...

The launch of the iPhone 5 also meant the introduction of the new Lightning dock connector, which Apple states is 80 percent smaller than the former 30-pin connector. This also means there's a mad scramble  for Lighting to USB cables as only having one around just isn't enough (unless you invested in Lighting to 30-pin...

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook, has today announced that the world's most popular social networking service has passed 1 billion active monthly users in just 8 years since its inception in a Harvard dorm room (via 9to5Mac). Here's what Zuckerberg wrote on the official Facebook news page today: "This morning, there are more than...

Earlier today it was noted by Walt Mossberg Google Street View would be coming to the Google Maps web app on Thursday, essentially confirming what we were earlier told by the New York Times. Well, it looks like Google Street View has gone live late Wednesday night PDT. This brings back the functionality that was...

Want to live out your basketball fantasy, but have no game on the real court? Have no fear, the world's most popular NBA video game franchise is finally coming to iPhone. NBA 2K13 by 2K Sports is now available in the App Store. The franchise has been asserting its dominance in the basketball simulation department for...

Starbucks tweeted they would implement Passbook integration by the end of September but they missed their deadline. Today's Starbucks Canada iPhone app was updated for iOS 6 support, but lacked Passbook integration which was part of the US app's update. Considering the Starbucks Canada app was crippled when it was first released without a payment...

As Summer turns to Fall, many Canadians are dreading the approach of their least favorite season, Winter. For many of us, Winter represents a season of frustration as we attempt to use our iPhone and other touchscreen devices without exposing our fingers to the harsh realities of the season. A first world problem to be...

FOSS Patents reports on some unredacted Apple v. Samsung documents formerly sealed by Judge Judy Koh, with one interesting letter from Apple to Samsung criticizing the South Korean company's demand for 3G/UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) royalty demands, dated April 30th, 2012. The final part of the letter is highlighted by FOSS Patents as Apple...

For soccer fans, Rogers has announced the launch of exclusive live access to non-televised and taped delayed European football to Rogers customers, with the ability to stream games from the Rogers Anyplace Live TV iPhone app (formerly known as Rogers Live): "At Rogers we are passionate about world-class sports and along with millions of Canadians,...

ZAGG recently announced their new invisibleSHIELD EXTREME for the iPhone 5 and other models. This new film differentiates itself from the original invisibleSHIELD as it is claimed to include 'break protection' and 'shock resistance'. We received a sample of their Case-Friendly Screen Coverage version ($29.99, free shipping), which is made to accomodate cases. Let's take a...