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Gameloft makes some of my favourite games on the iPhone, such as Real Golf 2011. They announced on their blog today about a three day 99 cent app sale for the holidays. The iPhone apps are listed below: Iron Man 2 Hero of Sparta II UNO The Settlers NFL 2011 Let’s Golf 2 Shrek Kart...

Apple has just released a new TV ad that's available on their YouTube channel (and Apple.com, but not Apple.ca). Titled "Under the Covers", it focuses on the FaceTime feature of the iPhone 4 (this ad focused on the battery), plus a Christmas theme that I think many of you will enjoy. Check it out below:...

Around the holidays, almost every retailer has some kind of deal or discount on various products and services. This week, we've received some tips that Future Shop is selling $60 worth of iTunes gift cards for $48. It seems that Future Shop has decided to discount two bundled three-packs of $10.00 iTunes cards. In other...

Last week Erica Sadun created AirPlayer, a program that allowed streaming of video from your iOS device to your Mac. Today, Erica has released AirFlick, which allows streaming of data outside iTunes. Here's how it works: AirFlick offers the potential of real-time transcoding of otherwise unsupported file types into Apple TV-compatible data. It also allows...

You have to appreciate marketing done well. This is the case in London, where the world's largest iPhone made its debut--consisting of 56 iPads! This large 'iPhone' was part of the advertising campaign for the app Lara Croft Guardian of Light, and was setup inside the St. Pancras International Train Station. The coolest part of...

We all know that Apple holds its secrets tight to the chest when it comes to future products in their pipeline. Apple spent years working in secret on the original iPhone, and the iPad was also a surprise to many. A recent insider-trading lawsuit revealed some details about the lengths Cupertino and Steve Jobs will...

This Bud's for you. No, we're not talking about Al Bundy's son, but the new free app from Budweiser, Budphone. It allows you to make free unlimited long distance calls within Canada (so far it's only four provinces). It does not use VoIP/data to achieve this, but uses the traditional method of dialing a local...

At this time, the way to jailbreak your iOS 4.2 device is by using a tethered jailbreak. This means that whenever your iDevice turns off or battery dies, you have to plug the device into iTunes to reactivate. It's a decent process, but not very convenient. Earlier in December, Comex (Spirit jailbreak, JailbreakMe) indicated that...

Just a heads up for all the iPhone Facebook users out there. The iPhone app has been updated to 3.3.3, and brings an improved notifications UI and bug fixes. Here is the full list of changes: What's New In Version 3.3.3 - Improved reliability in chat and messages - Improved notifications UI - Fixed memory...

If you're a Vancouver Canucks fan, you probably should have the official iPhone app. This new app now has Push notifications (I just got a reminder that the game was on) and some nice videos to keep any Canucks fan happy. There's a schedule for games and even a map of Rogers Arena. This app...

First Telus, then Rogers, and now Bell. With Rogers and Telus offering free activation fees this month, Bell has now also launched an activation fee waiver promotion and is waiving the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. $35 Promo Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is applicable to new...

It’s that time again! For those that may just be joining us, here is the run down about these giveaways. It is a segment that will: Last 24 hours Only happen a couple of times a month (maybe less or maybe more) Be extremely easy to win (usually) Be posted at random What’s up for...