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[Update] Google Revamped Mobile Interface Hits Canada

Update: Other users are now seeing this propagate to Google.ca: It appears Google is slowly rolling out its revamped mobile search interface, introducing a new bar up top allowing for quick and easy access to Gmail, Reader, Web, and Calendar for Google.ca. These icons appeared this morning in Google Reader on my iPhone, but they...

Chinese Apple Reseller Poster Reveals iPhone 5 Available September 9th?

Update: iPod touch 2nd and 3rd generation models were previously available on September 9th as well, and the 4th generation on September 8th. Expect something to happen at this Fall's Apple event. More iPhone 5 rumours coming your way. This time around, an image sent to us appears to indicate the iPhone 5 could be...

An Entire Wedding Video and Photo Shoot on the iPhone 4

If you're getting married soon, it might be a good idea to invest a decent wedding photographer to document those lasting memories. Or, you could go the Apple route and have the entire thing shot with an iPhone 4. The following video is a wedding documented with four iPhone 4s by professional photographers and videographers....

iPhone 5 to Start Production in August, Plus a ‘Smart TV’ Prototype?

Apple has kept a tight lid on details of the next generation iPhone launch. The rumours keep pouring in and this time around, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty claims to have details on iPhone 5 production dates. She met with supply chain correspondents in Taiwan, and issued the following note to clients: "Apple’s next iPhone...

Apple To Release Two iPhones This Fall?

As the iPhone 4S/5 rumors ramp up, the "analysts" have started to come out with their (usually incorrect) predictions. The latest report comes from Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore who claims that Apple may be preparing to release two new iPhone models later this year. The idea is that Apple will release their regular full-featured...

Bell Mobility Self Serve App For iPhone Updated

Over the weekend, the Bell Mobility Self Serve app for iPhone was updated to enable customers to view and manage their Fab contacts. For those that are unaware, the Bell Mobility Self Serve app is an iPhone app that allows Bell customers to view and manage their account. The app is similar to the Rogers/Fido...

‘How Canadian Are You, Eh?’ iPhone App by Citizenship and Immigration Canada

After reviewing the official Royal Tour 2011 iPhone app by the Canadian Government, I stumbled upon another government-made app: How Canadian Are You, Eh? This is the official Citizenship and Immigration Canada iPhone app based on 120 Canadian-themed questions. The questions are multiple choice, and the short quiz is 20 questions long. The app doesn't...

How to Find Out If You Can Jailbreak Your iPhone

If you want to find out if your iPhone or any other device can be jailbroken, all you have to do is visit jailbre.kr. This website is by chpwn, with the domain provided by MuscleNerd. Although the info is simple and straightforward, it's a great starting point for people curious about jailbreaking their devices. Be...

2011 Royal Tour iPhone App Launched by the Federal Government

The Federal Government and the Department of Canadian Heritage have launched a new iPhone app to help promote the 2011 Royal Tour by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Prince William and Kate Middleton will be making a nine-day tour of Canada that starts on June 30th. The Royal Tour 2011 iPhone app will help you...

Kudos Payments: Another Mobile Payment System for Canada

It was only a few days ago that we reviewed Payfirma, a mobile payment system that is similar to the more popular Square but is available for use in Canada. Now NetSecure Technologies has introduced Kudos. Square, Payfirma and Kudos all have the same premise - to allow any size of business to accept credit cards...

Apple Combating Ability to Downgrade iOS Versions With SHSH Blobs

The iPhone Dev Team has written about Apple 'has stepped up their game' to prevent users from restoring to previous iOS versions via saved SHSH blobs. As of now, by using a tool like TinyUmbrella (or Cydia), users have been able to save their SHSH blobs to third party servers, allowing the ability to downgrade...

Telus $55 Voice & Data To Combat SaskTel Offers

For Saskatchewan residents looking for service with an iPhone, Telus has a competing promotional offer to combat some of the SaskTel offers: Voice & Data $55 Minutes: 200 daytime Evenings/Weekends: Unlimited @ 6PM Data: 5GB Promotions: Unlimited Text/Picture/Video messages, My10 Nationwide, Free Voicemail 3 This plan is basically the same Telus plan offered to the...