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Days to Sell Out Developer Events: Google I/O vs WWDC

Horace Dediu of Asymco breaks down the number of days it takes to sell out developer events, comparing Google I/O to Apple's WWDC: After the iPhone SDK was launched, the WWDC took on a new dimension. It became a mobile development event. As a result, 2008 was the first year when WWDC sold out. Attendance...

The iPhone Podcast Episode 32 Now in iTunes

Justin Luey and myself discuss the international launch of iPad 2 on Episode 32 of The iPhone Podcast. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with other RSS Readers You can follow and comment on all the news we discuss at our blog. Apps Discussed: Gary’s Picks: coming soon Justin’s Picks: coming soon Episode 32 is brought to you by Audible...

Netflix Canada Now Uses Two-Thirds Less Bandwidth

If you're a Netflix user in Canada worried about usage-based billing (UBB) and exceeding your bandwidth, you can worry a little less now. Netflix just sent the following email out to its users, emphasizing shows in Canada will now use two-thirds less data without degrading the quality of your video: Dear Gary, Starting today, watching...

WWDC 2011 Sold Out Before Some People Even Read About It

Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2011 this morning, and it looks like the event is sold out. By the time some people have read about WWDC 2011 (and the lack of iPhone 5 announcement, which I mentioned I'm okay with)--it has already been sold out. Yes, in less than 10 hours, all the tickets...

iOS 4.3.1 Untethered Jailbreak Demo’d by @i0n1c [Video]

Stefan Esser, aka @i0n1c demonstrated an untethered iOS 4.3 jailbreak earlier on his iPad. Today, he uploaded a video showing an untethered iOS 4.3.1 jailbreak on his iPod touch 4G, accomplished via sn0wbreeze 2.4. @i0n1c used sn0wbreeze for the tethered jailbreak, then installed his untether exploit via SSH. It was very unlikely that Apple also...

Netflix Canada Signs Multi-Year Deal with Paramount

I've said this from day 1, Netflix Canada will continue to keep getting better and better. Netflix previously signed exclusive rights to show the much-anticipated drama 'House of Cards' first, and this includes Canada. Today on the Netflix blog, they have announced a deal with Paramount. This is awesome news for Canadians! Netflix members in...

Why I Don’t Need an iPhone 5 at WWDC and Neither Do You

Earlier today Apple announced the dates for their Worldwide Developer Conference, set for June 6-10. If you're a developer and you want the hottest ticket in town, it's going to cost you $1599 (the event will sell out once again in days). In the WWDC events in the past, Apple has unveiled new iPhones for...

No iPhone At WWDC 2011, Due 2012?

Today, The Loop's Jim Dalrymple reports that Apple is not planning to introduce any new iPhone hardware at WWDC this June. Give it a second for the panic to settle in. Traditionally, WWDC has been the venue to introduce new iPhone hardware, with Apple sometimes introducing other hardware as well. Even Apple's press release this...

WWDC Scheduled For June 6-10 2011

This morning, Apple announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 6th-10th at the Moscone West convention center in San Francisco. If you're thinking of attending, Conference passes are on sale for $1599, and as usual, are expected to sell out. "At this year's conference we are going to unveil the...

MyGreatFest 2011: The World’s First Jailbreak Convention

We're proud to announce that iPhoneinCanada.ca is an official sponsor of MyGreatFest 2011, the world's first jailbreak convention created by Craig Fox, aka @flawlessfox. MyGreatFest 2011 will take place on September 17th in London England, at the Old Truman Brewery. Jay Freeman, aka 'Saurik' (the creator of Cydia) will be attending MyGreatFest and will be the...

iOS 5 To Bring Major Revamp, Released Fall 2011?

With iPhone 5, and iOS 5, on the horizon, TechCrunch reports that Apple may not be releasing the next major version of iOS alongside new iPhone hardware in June/July. Instead, speculation puts iOS 5 to a fall release with an unveiling at WWDC 2011. If the next major iOS is being pushed to the fall,...