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OS X Lion Beta Reveals MobileMe Will Revamp to “Castle”

In the latest beta build of OS X Lion, evidence has been discovered to hint that the next generation of MobileMe will be renamed to "Castle". According to French site Consomac, strings reveal the following: Click OK to open System Preferences and complete your upgrade from MobilMe to Castle Apple has already purchased the domain...

Apple’s Phil Schiller Says White iPhone 4 Is Not Thicker

Hours after the white iPhone 4 was released, savvy users immediately noticed that the new white device was slightly thicker than its black colored counterpart. Today, in an unusual move, Apple VP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller challenged the observation in a direct message via Twitter to Ernesto Barron. Schiller insisted that the white model...

The Anatomy of Mobile Failure: RIM, Nokia, Microsoft

Galen Gruman on the failure of mobile products from RIM, Microsoft, and Nokia: RIM particularly played up its cozy relationship with security- and control-minded CIOs who would never let such toys into the enterprise. Nokia and Microsoft had the same paternalistic, insular point of view. (Dell’s story is more like that of the OEMs—I’ll get...

SaskTel Expands To 16 New Locations, 42Mbps On Its Way

Continuing the SaskTel network tower expansion, today the company announced their “4G” wireless network has reached 16 new locations. SaskTel's goal is to cover 98% of the population by the end of 2011. “SaskTel 4G wireless coverage is already available to 96% of the population. By the end of 2011 SaskTel’s wireless coverage will be...

Apple iPhone 4 Bumper Case Comparison: Original vs Revised

When the CDMA iPhone 4 landed on the Verizon network in the US, Apple quietly released a revision to their iPhone 4 Bumper case. The Bumper was offered free to users (and refunds for those purchased) after the fallout of 'Antennagate'. The original design was criticized by many as being 'loose' around the edges and...

Bell Completes LTE Trials; Now In Deployment Stages

Earlier this week, Rogers announced that they are moving forward with their LTE network in 2011 to cover Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa. In 2012, Rogers is planing to add another 25 markets. The other carriers, such as Telus and Bell, are also testing LTE and are planning to deploy the updated network in early...

GetGlue Now Includes CBC Hockey Night in Canada Stickers for Checking In

GetGlue is the social network equivalent of Foursquare, but for TV shows, movies, and music. Essentially it becomes a powerful tool to share what sort of entertainment you are consuming with your friends, and to find out what's hot. When you check in to certain services, you'll also earn stickers which are mailed to you....

Fring for iPhone Updated to Support 4-Way Video Calls

Fring was originally released for jailbroken iPhones during the days of iPhone OS 1.1.4. It eventually hit the App Store, and ever since then it's become one of the most popular VoIP apps. The most recent update includes a new feature that will support 4-way video calls, a world first according to Fring. What's New...

[Sponsor] MOBiLE CLOTH: Unique Split Microfibre Cloths

Just a quick thanks to this week’s sponsor, MOBiLE CLOTH. Makers of really great microfibre cloths, they are currently offering free shipping for orders over $16.00 to all iPhoneinCanada.ca readers! Plus, you will receive a bonus 2-Pack ($5 value) when you purchase a 4-Pack or 6-Pack (limit one bonus per order). These promos end next week....

White iPhone 4 is 0.2mm Thicker Than Black Version

The white iPhone 4 officially hit Apple.ca early this morning. Yesterday we heard from Apple executives explaining why the white iPhone 4 was delayed. With the release of the white iPhone 4, it appears this model is 0.2 millimetres thicker than the black version. A MacRumors forum member noticed his phone wasn't fitting properly into...

Apple Designing a Fitness Centre App for the iPhone

We have Game Center for iOS, which is an online leaderboard for games and such. Now, imagine if there was something similar but for fitness? The latest patent filed by Apple indicates a new 'fitness centre' app is coming soon for the iPhone, according to Patently Apple: Apple's patent describes the possibility that the iPhone...