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Update 1: Don't forget to activate Siri in Settings first to use it. How to get Siri to read your text messages? Say 'Read my messages'. I just received my iPhone 4S from Apple via UPS, and so far, the device is awesome. What everybody is wondering about is whether Siri works in Canada. The...

Rogers has re-launched the 6GB/$30 data plan and released a new $70 promo plan. As expected, the 6GB data plan returns to coincide with the iPhone 4S launch. The new $70 voice and data plan is eerily similar to the one released yesterday by Telus. $70 Unlimited My10 and 6GB Data Plan - 200 weekday...

Most of us have already updated to iOS 5 on our iPhones / iPads and are very well aware of the new Newsstand feature. But some people seem to find it annoying that Newsstand which is basically a folder itself dedicated to App Store's digital publications, can not be moved inside another folder. Luckily, a...

Here's an interesting infographic developed by TechVibes especially for the Canadians who prefer carrying out their bank transactions on their smartphones rather than visiting the banks physically. It highlights some pretty cool facts such as approximately 36% of Canadians would buy a "latte" with their mobile phones while around 56% would be more comfortable never...

Yesterday, @MuscleNerd gave us a heads up for today's Ultrasn0w update which has just gone live on Cydia. The latest update to Dev-Team's carrier unlocking tool is Ultrasn0w 1.2.4 which is now fully compatible with iOS 5. Those who have updated to iOS 5 using a custom .IPSW file created with recent Redsn0w version can use the...

The iPhone 4S launches tomorrow in Canada (people are already in line). This post will be similar to our FAQ from last year for the iPhone 4, but with updated information. When is the iPhone 4 launching in Canada? - Friday, October 14th, 2011. Stores set to open at 8AM (Apple, Future Shop, Best Buy)....

Future Shop stores across Canada will open early at 8AM in preparation for the iPhone 4S launch. The company offered pre-orders for all carriers last week. Today we have info they are increasing their trade-in values for the iPhone 3GS and 16G/32G iPhone 4 models, as we've been informed. Starting tomorrow until November 30th, 2011,...

One of our 'Big 3' carriers has launched the 6GB/$30 data plan, and this time it is coming from Telus first. They've also introduced a new voice and data plan for iPhone 4S and other smartphone customers. Both promos start today and will run until December 31st. The 6GB data plan is valid for Consumer...

After hearing from you guys on twitter and email, it appears there was a lack of information regarding iPhone 4S reservations from Rogers. We sent out an email, and managed to get a response. On top of that, the Rogers Redboard was updated too. Essentially Rogers has started to allocate stock to the Reservation System...

The day you have been waiting for has finally arrived--iPhone 4S eve. That being said, what's an iPhone launch without waiting in line? Apple Stores across Canada already have eager enthusiasts in line. Here are some pictures we've received: Oakridge Mall in Vancouver (via @bspence88): Pacific Centre in Vancouver (via @g3n3s89): Eaton Centre Apple Store,...

We all know about DropBox for free online storage. But there are other companies out there offering the same service for free, and one of them is Box.net. The company has announced they are offering a promotional free 50GB of storage to iOS users, for the next 50 days (it started yesterday and ends December...

Update 2: Order status now reads a Monday delivery at noon (sad face; let's hope this changes for the better): Update 1: My order status now reads: Scheduled Delivery: Friday, 10/14/2011, by 12:00 There is a god! === iPhone 4S orders from Apple have already shipped and tracking numbers have been emailed out. The question...