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Foxconn Technology Group, Apple's largest iOS device parts manufacturer from Taiwan, has been under immense pressure from Apple, journalists and consumer groups to improve working conditions at its vast network of factories. In response, Foxconn raised base pay to about $400 a month and slashed overtime work to no more than 18 hours a month. However, interviewing some workers...

According to a recent survey by marketing firm App Promo (via Ars Technica), majority of iOS app developers struggle to generate enough revenue to sustain a business on their apps alone. The survey reveals that almost 59% of apps don't break even and 80% of developers fail to sustain a standalone business. iOS developer Pat McCarron says: "Right now your app is likely...

A few weeks after Cisco made it simpler for Android users to connect to their Linksys routers, iPhone users can now finally enjoy easy access to and sharing their wireless routers. The Cisco Connect Express Mobile App makes setting up your Linksys home network a breeze, add all your wireless devices onto your home network,...

The keynote given by Steve Jobs to introduce the original iPhone will go down as one of the greatest moments in smartphone history. Apple's foray into the cellphone market changed the way we use our phones today, and also forced competitors to step up their game (well, except for RIM and Nokia). It's been well...

In mid-February, the WSJ reported Google had allegedly breached the security of Apple's Safari browser, by forcing users to accept cookies from third parties. Google is now negotiating with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on how much of a fine it will have to pay, reports Bloomberg: The fine could amount to more than $10...

ZAGG currently has an appreciation sale, as part a coupon code emailed out by their CEO to say thanks to their customers. By using the promo code "ROBERT20" during checkout, you can save 20% off everything (except keyboards) until May 11th. This is a decent deal if you been waiting to stock up on skins,...

Canada's 'Big 3' carriers along with the Public Interest Advocacy Centre on behalf of the Consumers' Association of Canada without Poverty have come together and written a letter to the CRTC to pledge their support in favour of national standards for cellphone and wireless device contracts, an issue that strikes deep in the hearts of...

Looking to stock up on some iTunes gift cards? Walmart stores in Canada currently have a 20% off sale on $50 cards, bringing them down to $40. These iTunes gift cards can be used to fund your iTunes account to buy apps, music and more. Some readers have previously jumped on a few of these...

Yesterday, Bell announced their 2012 Q1 earnings. Their wireless division EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) increased 13% to $521 million, thanks to revenue growth of 5.5%. Bell activated 62,576 postpaid customers and smartphone adoption continued to rise, representing 52% of total postpaid subscribers. This was an increase of 34% compared to the...

Earlier today pod2g sent out a public message on Twitter, letting everyone know he has achieved an untethered jailbreak in his iPhone 4, running iOS 5.1 So, that's it, right? Should be released anytime now, right? Well, not quite. There is still a lot of work to go into making a user friendly app to...

Image via SlashGear Earlier today, Samsung announced their next flagship phone, the Galaxy S III. This new smartphone runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and sports a massive 4.8 inch HD screen. Once particular feature introduced was Samsung's new voice navigation feature, appropriately called S Voice (that uses Vlingo as one of their voice recognition...

Sharing video or the latest app with friends, on your iPhone, can sometimes make the iPhone screen seem too small. If only there was a way to hook up a projector, while on the go, and share your iPhone screen right on the wall in front of you. Oh, right, there is! It is called...