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How to Sync Multiple Google Calendars on iPhone
Do you have multiple Google Calendars? Want to have them all synced to your iPhone or iPad? I've received a few questions about how this is accomplished and it's fairly straight forward. You'll need to setup Google Sync (push) on your iPhone first to enable it. If it's not, you won't be able to see...
How To Use Siri Voice Assistant To Launch Your Favorite Apps
While Apple's amazing voice assistant technology a.k.a Siri can do tons of cool stuff, from setting up your meetings & reminders to telling you how many calories are there is a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice-cream, there's still a lot of room for improvement. But since the service is still in 'beta' according to...
How to Dismiss iOS 5 Notification Banners in Seconds
If you have notification banners set in iOS 5, they are a real treat as they can show you relevant information and then disappear quickly. However, if you are in an application that requires concentration, constant notification banners can be distracting and annoying. It might seem like an eternity for them to disappear on their...
Breaking Bad Now Available on Netflix Canada
As we first noticed a few days ago, Netflix Canada now has seasons 1-3 of AMC's hit show, Breaking Bad, as announced officially on the Netflix blog: AMC's Emmy award winning Breaking Bad is now available for our members in Canada! This show is one of the most requested series by our Canadian members and...
[Update] iPhone Daylight Saving Time Bug Shows Different Time Zone When ‘Set Automatically’
Update 2: Turning Airplane Mode ON/OFF will also fix the issue, and save you from a reboot. Thanks @ShevCharko. Update 1: A reboot will fix the DST issue. Thanks @cdeleeuw84! We've heard from multiple readers out there about iPhone issues with reverting away from daylight saving time today in Canada, which could be related to...
Telus 2011 Q3 Profits Jump 30% Led by Smartphone Growth
Telus 2011 third quarter results were posted yesterday and the company announced revenue of $2.6 billion, a 6.5% increase compared to the year ago quarter. Wireless revenue grew 9%, led by an increase in 133,000 postpaid subscribers that caused a 53% spike in wireless data revenue. Telus ARPU (average revenue per user) has grown for...
CCTS: 80% of Wireless Complaints Linked to Billing Error or Contract Disputes
The Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS) recently released their 2010-2011 annual report. What is the CCTS? Our role is to resolve consumer and small business complaints about retail telecommunications services, including wireless, local and long distance telephone, and internet access services. Customers who cannot resolve their complaints about issues like billing, contract terms,...
The Amazing 50-Minute Steve Jobs Interview You Might Have Missed [VIDEO]
An incredible 50-minute interview from the series Machine That Changed the World, with Apple and NeXT co-founder Steve Jobs recorded back in 1995, has just re-appered online. Meanwhile, another 'lost interview' by Jobs has been remastered which will be shown exclusively in theaters across the country as STEVE JOBS: THE LOST INTERVIEW. Some times dubbed as the “best...
Apple’s “System Status” Page Lets You Track iCloud Service Outages
In the last couple of weeks, a lot of iOS 5 / iCloud users have been complaining about experiencing bad connectivity and syncing issues across multiple devices. These have sometimes been caused by periodic iCloud outages disabling use of services like Documents, Photo Stream, Backup & Restore via iCloud. Luckily, now there is a way to...
Apple’s Senior Executives Get A Bonus Of 1,000,000 Company Shares
Apple has reportedly seen 2011 as its record fiscal year with revenues topping $100 billion. As a reward for their efforts, 7 senior executives of Apple Inc. have been given a bonus of 1,000,000 (1 Million) shares. According to SEC filings, with Apple’s stock riding over $400 per share, today's awarded shares are worth $60 million per...
New Apple Patent Details Virtual SIM Card
A new patent application from Apple details how a future iPhone could utilize a virtual SIM card that also integrates Near Field Communication (NFC). There are a few advantages of utilizing near field technology. For one, it would allow consumers to bypass carriers when purchasing an iPhone, According to 9to5Mac, a costumer could instead utilize a carrier-chooser app, for instance, to select...
New Cydia Tweak: Use Siri Hands Free
Brock Haymond is the developer behind an awesome new Cydia tweak called Hands-Free Control. The tweak does one thing, and one thing well: it allows you to activate Voice Control using your voice instead of holding down the home button. Once a Jailbreak is available for the iPhone 4S, the tweak will work automatically as Siri uses...