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Bump 2.4 iOS Update Brings App Sharing

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...

Apple Updates Repair Policy On Liquid Sensors For iPod

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...

Facebook Deals Now Available In Canada For iPhone

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...

SaskTel 3G+ Network Expands To 36 New Locations

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...

Steve Wozniak Confirms White iPhone 4 Will Be Released

If you have been holding out for the white iPhone 4, which is amazing in itself, you will love the following news. For anyone that caught the Engadget show this weekend, guest Steve "Woz" Wozniak essentially confirmed that the white iPhone 4 is going to be released. The white iPhone 4 was originally scheduled to...

Fido No Activation Fee Until May 2, 2011

Effective February 8, 2011, Fido is extending its free activation fee ($35) until May 2, 2011. The current $35 activation fee credit promo expires on February 7, 2010. In other words, the promo ends and then immediately starts again. For all you new prospective Fido customers that want an iPhone 4, you won't be paying...

Real Racing 2 Review: The Best Racing Game on iOS

One of my favorite racing games of all time was Gran Turismo on the Playstation. That racing simulator was groundbreaking during its time. On iOS, an equivalent game in terms of amazing graphics and gameplay can be found in Firemint's Real Racing 2. The latest version builds on the successful Real Racing. This time around users...

84 minutes you’ll never get back…

File this under the "I'm so above average it's not funny!" file, but an article out of The Unofficial Apple Weblog recently has some interesting stats about your iPhone usage. Based on a survey of 1,000 iPhone users, the average Apple smartphone user has 108 apps and spends close to an hour and a half...

Top iPhone Apps This Week Recommended by YOU!

App discovery can be an issue when there are over 350,000 apps to choose from. It's always nice to hear about those "gems" from friends. But it's even better to hear about worthy apps via twitter. Therefore, we are starting a new weekly addition to iPhoneinCanada.ca, called Top iPhone Apps This Week Recommended by YOU....

The iPhone Podcast is Back: Episode 24 Now in iTunes

Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with other RSS Readers After a short hiatus, The iPhone Podcast is back! Episode 24 is live in iTunes. Here are the apps Justin Luey and myself discussed: Instapaper Momento Beluga Also, please take a moment to rate us in iTunes. Rankings are based on new ratings/reviews. Any feedback is greatly...