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Today Google announced the launch of a new application called "Google Places" for iOS devices. The app allows users to search for nearby places and then further allows users to personalize the results using a ratings system. In case you aren't familiar with Google Places, it lets you quickly search for places nearby and personalizes...

If you lose your iPhone, you need to ensure you've setup Find my iPhone. This service was previously part of MobileMe's annual $109 subscription fee, but recently became free of charge thanks to Apple. Dave Crooks had his iPhone 4 stolen in Calgary, and Find my iPhone came to the rescue. Dave had his vest...

Dealing with Apple is not easy. Verizon and the folks at Cupertino finally came to agreement four long years after the iPhone originally launched in 2007. Usually when it comes to selling the iPhone, Apple's terms dictate the deal. Here in Canada, our 'Big 3' carriers (Rogers, Telus, Bell) haven't had any issues with carrying...

Update 1: Confirmation of iOS 4.3 build 85F148b has been confirmed via another screenshot sent to RedmondPie: The latest Verizon iPhone 4 announcement shook all iPhone users with the sneak peak of the new Personal Hotspot feature, which will allow sharing of the iPhone's data connection. BGR has received confirmation from a source that iOS...

When you purchase an iOS device, one of the best accessories that you can purchase is some type of stand or dock. While many docks come with all kinds of features, the main point of the dock should be to keep your precious device off the table surface to prevent scratches. With that in mind,...

The much anticipated Verizon iPhone 4 announcement in the US brought three surprises for all of us: Revised iPhone 4 antenna design Personal Hotspot feature iOS 4.2.5 In Canada, we've had USB/Bluetooth tethering since it was available in iOS. The big feature we are all craving now is Personal Hotspot, which will essentially turn your...

Today Apple and Verizon announced the Verizon-compatible iPhone. This new iPhone 4 is almost identical to the existing GSM-based iPhone 4, but has come with a few major differences. New Antenna The first major change is the Antenna. The Verizon iPhone 4, unlike existing iPhone 4 devices, features four antenna breaks in the casing instead...

At this point, many say that it has been all but confirmed that Verizon, an American wireless company, will launch the iPhone 4. Today Verizon is holding a media event at which almost everyone who has any knowledge of iPhones and Verizon expects the CDMA iPhone 4 announcement. While this is going to be great...

Today Google announced an update to their Goggles application for Android and also for the Goggles feature in the Google Mobile app for iOS. The Android version got a bit more love with advanced bar code scanning but both iOS and Android received printed ad recognition and Sudoku puzzle solving. What this update means is...

Citing recent competitive activity, Rogers has relaunched their $35 Canadawide My10 plan. The plan, originally expiring on December 31, 2010, has been extended "until further notice". $35 My10 Canada-wide Plan This reintroduced plan from Rogers is available on a 3-year contract for an iPhone. With the voice plan and a minimum $25 data plan on a 3-year...

The iPhone Dev Team have released another beta of Redsnow 0.9.7. This brings the untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 to beta 6. This time they have resolved the Skype and Bluetooth issues. That have been present up to beta 4. (They fixed the Bluetooth issue in beta 5). Also, there is no need for a...

This week, a few of my colleagues were showing me a new game they found in the iPhone App Store called "Cubicle Golf". It did not seem like much at first, but after downloading it and giving it a shot, it was actually pretty solid. Cubicle Golf by Plow Digital, LLC Cubicle Golf is mini-golf in...