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Update 1: Thanks to Jakub S for the email! :) Recently, Rogers/Fido completed an update to their free "My Account" iPhone applications. The "My Account" apps allow Rogers/Fido customers to view the amount of minutes, data and messages that they have used so far in the month, the amount of remaining usage for the month and...

Back in August, Telus dropped the price of the 8GB iPhone 3GS to $49 on a 3-year term. This week, Telus has again discounted the 8GB iPhone 3GS to $0.00 on a 3-year voice and data agreement. That is, if you're looking for an iPhone 3GS! Purchased at a Telus Store As the iPhone 4...

Apple has posted three new iPhone advertisements to their website and YouTube channel focusing on users who do not currently have an iPhone. The ads begin with the phrase "If you don't have an iPhone" and then begins to demonstrate features found on the iPhone such as the App Store, iBooks, or iPod + iTunes....

Update 1: More info about this update at the WordPress blog. WordPress for iOS has been released in the App Store. This new version brings over 100 changes including bug fixes and an improvement to the user interface. What's New In Version 2.7 After three months of development, WordPress for iOS 2.7 is now available...

Last week we saw apparent leaked images of 'engineering drawings' of the iPhone 5, the images Apple sends to case manufacturers so they can make accessories for the iPhone. Those images suggest that the next iPhone will retain the same form factor as the current iPhone 4, but have a larger edge to edge screen....

Today, Google updated their Gmail Webapp for iOS with a "connection bar". Using Gmail in Safari on your iPhone gives you access to fast search, conversation view, stars, labels, and more. But it’s sometimes frustrating not knowing whether your email has been sent or whether your phone has a functioning internet connection at all. To...

Recent rumors have pointed to the white iPhone 4 being released this Spring 2011. Even Apple Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller has dropped hints about a white "iPhone" coming this spring. In the US, these rumors have led many to wonder whether Apple would first release the GSM or CDMA white iPhone 4,...

Gary and I discuss the launch of iPad 2 and iOS 4.3 on episode 30 of The iPhone Podcast Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with other RSS Readers

SwipeTapTap is a game that is well represented in its name. The game tests your reaction time, coordination, memory, and focus. If you have ever played that game called "Bop It", you'll instantly know what SwipeTapTap is about. SwipeTapTap features nine distinct gestures depending on the shown symbol. For example, a series of symbols will...

Text the following from your phone (via Mobile Giving Foundation Canada): Text "ASIA" to 30333 to donate $5 to the Canadian Red Cross Society. Text "QUAKE" to 45678 to donate $10 to the Salvation Army in Canada. Text “WORLD” to 45678 to donate $5 to World Vision Canada. These numbers will work for Rogers, Fido, Telus,...

Google just announced a huge update to their Google Mobile App. It's now been renamed to Google Search, and includes an overhaul and new set of features. The update is now available in the App Store. Search for "Google Mobile App". What's New in Version 0.8.0.6023 New user interface with improved fast app-switching support Swipe...

The Register reports that iOS is apparently 'crippling' web applications that run from your home screen. According to developers, when apps are run from the home screen in full screen mode, the new Nitro JavaScript engine doesn't apply, and runs a different Javascript engine. "Essentially, there are two different JavaScript engines," says Alex Kessinger, a...