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iTunes 10.1.2 Released in Software Update
Apple has just released iTunes 10.1.2 via Software Update. Here are the changes: iTunes 10.1.2 provides a number of important stability and performance improvements. iTunes 10.1 came with several new features and improvements, including: • Use AirPlay to instantly and wirelessly stream videos from iTunes to the all-new Apple TV. • Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod...
Do You Have Canada’s Worst Cellphone Bill? Let CBC Know!
Some of you may remember last year when CBC did a report on "Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill". The report highlighted several Canadians who had extremely high monthly bills. Of their 1,000 submitted wireless bills, the "winner" was a Canadian with a $6,000 bill! Well CBC is back again this year with another round of "Canada's...
[Update] Rogers/Fido Increasing 411 Directory Assistance Fee To $2.50
If you have ever used Directory Assistance with Rogers or Fido (dial *411 from your mobile), you would have noticed a $2.00 (+ tax) charge per call posted to your wireless bill. This call also reduces your wireless minutes and is charged long distance if you are outside your home calling area. For those that...
iPhone 5 To Feature Dual-Core Processor?
According to a report by DigiTimes, there is a high probability that Apple will use a dual-core processor in the next-generation iPhone. DigiTimes explains that dual-core processors are being developed across the mobile device industry due to new graphic intensive applications and games, and higher-resolution displays. The chance is also high for Apple, RIM and...
Netflix Canada to Start Making Money During Q3
Have you signed up with Netflix Canada? The service made the splash in Canada in late September 2010, and the initial library continues to improve. Netflix announced its fourth quarter earnings today, and its revenue has continued to rise. They have just over 20 million subscribers at the moment. Sensational. Today's announcement shed some insight...
Jailbroken iPhone? Try A 3D Homescreen
There are many jailbreak-only tweaks available on Cydia, but this 3D Homescreen tweak definitely ranks high in the visual category. Apocalypse, an app developer, is working on a new jailbroken tweak called 3DBoard, which as seen below, adds a subtle 3D effect to the icons on your iPhone homescreen when the device is tilted (no...
[Update] Apple Online Store Down Globally, White iPhone 4 Coming?
Update 1: Looks like Apple's website got a slight redesign. New navigation bars, and the Mac site is different. It's much easier on the eyes, and lets you focus more on products. Also, there are some new animations too. Very nice. Tonight, the Online Apple Store went down globally it seems, which normally means regular...
[Update] Verizon iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot To Cost Extra $20/Month; Canada Too?
Update 3: From Miranda Macdonald, Rogers Social Media Manager via email: We will offer the WiFi Hotspot feature should Apple choose to enable it here in Canada. We can’t comment further until we know that the feature will be available in Canada. Update 2: iPhoneinCanada.ca reader 'Jordan' sent us this dialog between himself and @Rogers_Chris...
New White iPhone 4 Paint Solving Production Problems?
With the ongoing saga of the white iPhone 4, and its possible Spring 2011 release date, users are wondering what has Apple done to ensure that the mystical device will be released, problem-free. While Apple has never officially confirmed the cause of the problems surrounding the white iPhone 4, rumors have suggested that the paint...
Apple Begins Approving iOS 4.3 AirPlay Apps
As reported by AppAdvice, Apple's App Store seems to have started to approve apps that take advantage of AirPlay video found in iOS 4.3. These app approvals have already started with iOS 4.3 yet to be publicly available. So while an app may have been updated, the majority of users will be unable to take...
Apple To Add Near Field Communication (NFC) To Next-Generation iPhone?
This week, Bloomberg reports that Apple may be incorporating NFC, or Near Field Communication, hardware into the next-generation iPhone. Such a feature would allow iPhone users to turn their device into a mobile wallet: The services are based on "Near-Field Communication," a technology that can beam and receive information at a distance of up to...
Wind Mobile Wants Better Consumer Protection for Cellphone Users
Are you currently locked into a contract with either Rogers, Telus, or Bell? If you want to cancel early, get ready to pay hefty termination fees for both voice and data. Wind Mobile is currently advocating Federal and Provincial governments to reduce the high cancellation fees Canadians pay. The Toronto Sun: Cancellation fees in Canada are...