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Late last evening, Apple updated their website to note the App Store has finally surpassed 25 billion app downloads. It was just over two weeks ago Apple announced a contest to offer a $10,000 iTunes gift card towards the App Store for one lucky winner. The App Store launched in 2008, and on its first...

It was reported earlier today that Apple claimed credit for more than 514,000 jobs in the U.S. thanks to their products, retail stores, and opportunity for developers. On Apple's job creation page, they also revealed something they have never done before: the iPhone uses Corning Gorillas Glass. This is not new. What is worth noting...

Yesterday we reported on a Flipboard update that included Cover Stories and also International Content Guides, which happens to include Canadian content. We are proud to be included as part of this new localized section for Canadian news. Here's how to find us and add us on Flipboard: 1. Tap on the 'red ribbon' in...

Rumours are flying that Apple will unveil its latest mobile devices this year, supporting 4G/LTE networks. With competing devices on the market already supporting this new, faster technology, it seems highly likely that Apple would want to have the iPhone and the iPad on these faster networks. Canada Newswire posted today, that Telus Communications is...

With all the recent attention Foxconn has been receiving, regarding their production of Apple products, Apple has posted a new page on their website highlighting the amount of jobs they have created in the US, with over 200,000 on those in the iOS division. Apple has even broken this down, to show in what fields...

As revealed by GigaOM's anonymous sources (via 9to5Mac), Apple has commissioned fuel cell maker Bloom Energy to supply the firm with fuel cells for its massive data center (for iTunes & iCloud) in Maiden, North Carolina. Apple's 174-acre solar farm, which will be the largest end user–owned onsite solar array in the U.S, will provide approximately 42 million kWh of clean,...

Popular autoTRADER.ca iPhone app that lets you shop, compare prices, and locate the closest dealers for cars, trucks, minivans & SUVs etc for sale, all at the convenience of your smartphone, has just been revamped. The universal iPhone / iPad app has been completely re-written to bring users an even better automotive search experience on iOS. With...

The 17th Annual Global Mobile Awards were unveiled in a special ceremony at GSMA’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where comedian and songwriter, Tim Minchin announced the winners at the industry’s biggest annual event. A record 600 entries were received this year from over 170 independent analysts, journalists, academics and subject matter experts from throughout the world....

Rogers announced this morning customers can now watch live streaming Toronto Raptors games on their smartphones and home computers. For Rogers iPhone customers, just download the free Rogers live app, pay $5/month and you will be able to watch streaming games over 3G/4G and WiFi: On your smartphone: Rogers wireless customers across the country can...

Update 1: After further inspection the Halifax Apple Store will resemble the Oakridge Centre Apple Store with a deeper, extended layout rather than the smaller downtown Vancouver location. Pic below: == It's no secret that Halifax is set to receive its first Apple Store. Earlier whispers of construction at the Halifax Shopping Centre near the...

The New York Post reports Apple has plans to launch a streaming TV service by Christmas, but is having a difficult time negotiating rights with media companies. Apple is pushing ahead with plans to launch a streaming TV service by Christmas — despite making little headway in its negotiations with content providers, The Post has...

According to recent survey conducted by Fortune, Apple was the world's most admired company, as noted by their polling of businesspeople. This is the fifth year in a row Apple has topped the list: Why it's admired: To say it was another big year for Apple would be a gross understatement. With the passing of...