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Google just announced on their Mobile Blog that Google Latitude now supports 'check ins'. This new feature is debuting on Android now, but will soon be coming to iPhone users through an update to the Google Latitude app. Not your typical check-ins Because you can use Latitude to automatically detect your location, we’ve added a...

This month, it seems that Telus may be preparing for a soft launch of their HSPA wireless network in Manitoba. HSPA would bring devices such as the iPhone to Manitobans. The soft launch is reportedly scheduled for February 16, 2011 with a primary marketing campaign beginning in March 2011. As seen below, the Telus coverage...

A recent job posting for Apple Shanghai suggests that the company is looking to get familiar with LTE cellular data technology. The job listing lists the integration of LTE in iOS devices as a “specific duty.” The job title is “iOS Cellular Protocol SW Engineer-SH/BJ”. Some of the details are below: Specific Duties - Implementation,...

Click here for the Day 2 Giveaway! Click here for the Day 3 Giveaway! Update 1: Here are the lucky winners--congrats! Thanks to everybody who entered. Winners will be getting an email later today: Felix Annamaae Shawn F sgtMeowsteen Chris Gio Imhotep ZEE Eric Goodwin Kerv Kye Grace Dave Noeddeon Star-lauren-star Daveli The1drunkduck Wei Han Frank...

Computerworld reports that Visa Europe has started testing an iPhone 'iWallet' system. With rumours of Apple implementing Near Field Communication (NFC) in the next iPhone, this brings to mind that mobile wallets are coming sooner than we think. Here's how the system works: Visa Europe's in-testing iPhone payment system requires users employ an add-on device...

Update 1: Looks like Apple has responded to this outcry to Digital Daily: Apple’s made no change to its App Store Guidelines, it’s simply enforcing a rule that’s been in them all along: apps that offer purchases elsewhere must support in-app purchases as well. “We have not changed our developer terms or guidelines,” company spokesperson...

Looks like Apple is gearing up for the Verizon iPhone by releasing iOS 4.2.6, Build 8E200 to developers. Verizon users in the US will soon be excited to use the iPhone 4 on their network. The notable feature that debuted on iOS 4.2.5, was the announcement of Personal Hotspot. Rogers has already mentioned they would...

Bump, one of the coolest ways to send contacts and more to another device by "bumping" has just released their 2.4 update. This update brings App Sharing, a much anticipated feature. The Bump blog explains: This has been our biggest feature request of late, and it makes sense as to why.  With more than 300,000...

Recently, Apple quietly made a change to its repair policy regarding the liquid contact indicators, or LCI, for iPod devices. There was no reason cited for the policy change, however, last year there was a lawsuit surrounding liquid damage and LCI issues. The lawsuit could have affected this policy update. Now I'm wondering if this...

For those in the market for an iPhone 3GS, or if you just cannot find an iPhone 4, Rogers/Fido are offering a $50 "instant bill credit" on eligible 8GB iPhone 3GS activations/upgrades, making the device cost $49.00 on a 3-year term. 3-year Activation If you start a new 3-year voice and data plan with Rogers...

For those waiting to take advantage of Facebook Deals, the service is now available in Canada for iPhone. The service allows users to “Check In” to receive discounts at various Canadian retailers. Users must first check into Facebook Places and then search for a discount. An alternative is if you're at a participating store, a...

In the beginning of December, SaskTel completed their network expansion to 26 new areas across Saskatchewan. Before the New Year, the company expanded to an additional 17 new locations. This week, SaskTel has expanded their 3G+ network to 36 new locations. Bill Boyd, Minister Responsible for SaskTel, said: “When the network is complete in 2011...