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Today Apple released a minor update to the latest iTunes 10. The new iTunes is now version 10.1.1 and is available on a PC/Mac via Apple Software Update or from Apple's website. iTunes 10.1.1 The new iTunes 10.1.1 update primarily brings bug fixes with no other major feature upgrades or enhancements. The update lists the...

The New Year is fast approaching and many people associate the start of the New Year with a new beginning and the chance to start changing things they are doing to improve themselves. New year’s resolution are those commitments that people make, but that are also notoriously difficult to see through. This first App is...

True Power, Inc., makers of the TruePower iV Pro Battery pack, have released a line of new personalization films for the iPhone 4. ThinSkin by True Power, Inc. The ThinSkin films are a thin and colorful way to personalize your iPhone 4. The films remind me of an Apple Bumper but without the bulk. Like...

Are you an iOS developer that wants a better way to integrate in-app payments? PayPal has now setup their Mobile Payments Library to make it easier for developers. Here's a brief description: With our mobile libraries, you can start accepting in-app payments in a matter of minutes. As always, you can use the library for...

Late last week we wrote about antid0te, an upcoming tool that add Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) security to your iPhone. Some new information has emerged from the official antid0te.com website. antid0te will not be a new jailbreak tool, but will used with already jailbroken iPhones, and slated for a December 24th release. Below is...

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages finally gave Apple the go-ahead today to establish a Canadian version of their popular iBookstore. While there has been a bookstore available using your Canadian iTunes account since almost launch date (I seem to remember for the first number of weeks/months it was filled only with classics...

Do you have a second generation Apple TV? Apple just pushed an update, firmware version 4.1.1 (the previous firmware was 4.1), build 8C154. The iOS remains 4.2.1. Yes, I know this is confusing. Just to clarify: in the Apple TV's About menu, hit the select button on your remote and it'll cycle between firmware, and...

Erica Sadun is one of the most prominent iPhone hackers, and this time she has worked her iPhone magic again. According to her post on TUAW, she has created a hack called AirPlayer, which will stream AirPlay from any iOS device to your Mac. She reverse engineered AirPlay to create this. Yes, you read that...

Update 1: via twitter atekant: @iPhoneinCanada I am on the phone with Fido and talking to the unlock guy right now. there doesn't seem to be a problem with the iPhone Update 2: the unlocking process explained via @atekant. He was told to restore his iPhone and it would be "unlocked" via iTunes 611->1st guy:...

Tonight from 10PM – 12AM PST, Apple will be applying scheduled maintenance for its me.com service, MobileMe. During the maintenance, web apps on me.com will not be accessible and the maintenance will also affect those trying to sync data between devices. “Due to scheduled maintenance, some MobileMe members may be unable to sync between their...

Netflix Canada. Hearing those words can either make you cringe or smile. For me, I've been pleased with the online streaming service since its late September launch in Canada. We got the streaming-only Netflix TV/movie option before our American neighbours down South! It's true--we aren't always the last to get the latest tech! Netflix Canada...

This one is for you, my fellow Calgarians! The official Calgary Flames iPhone app is now available. This app is a fantastic way for Flames fans to keep track of their beloved team, any time of the day on their iPhone. Don't mind my tongue in cheek headline, OK (if you want revenge, I already...