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Apple Store iPhone App Works in Canada with US Account

Remember yesterday's rumour about Apple releasing an Apple Retail store app has come to fruition. The app was released today in the US App Store, and once again Canada has to wait. However...if you're an "American" living in Canada, you can easily download the app via your US iTunes Account. Both Apple Stores in Vancouver...

Poll: You Going to Buy an Unlocked iPhone 4 in Canada?

Last night the Apple Store went down and when it came back up--some changes occurred (aside from a refreshed Mac Mini). We read about how the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 will now be sold UNLOCKED from Apple when you buy them outright. Once again, the wording goes as follows: When you purchase your iPhone...

iPhone 4 Dock Coming July 2 For USA Orders

With the launch of US and select international iPhone 4 preorders this morning, Apple has indicated that the iPhone 4 dock will be available "by July 2" 2010. This is unfortunate for those who wanted to pick up the dock right away during their preorder, as those customers will have to wait a little bit...

Telus To Launch Mobile Account Management Site

Way back in November 2009, Rogers and Fido launched two account management iPhone apps called "My Account". The “My Account” app allows 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 how many minutes/data/messages their...

Virgin Confirms They Will Sell iPhone 4

In a move that is not surprising at all, Virgin Mobile has announced on their website that they will also be selling the iPhone 4 when it launches in Canada. Why is this not surprising? Because Virgin Mobile Canada is a subsidiary of Bell Mobility. Following suit of other carriers, no exact pricing or release...

AT&T Says Only Black iPhone 4 Available At Launch

So this is interesting. ModMyi is reporting that an internal AT&T memo indicates that AT&T will only be taking pre-orders for black iPhone 4 models, with white iPhone 4 models coming "later this summer". As many know, AT&T is the exclusive wireless carrier of the iPhone in the USA. The internal AT&T memo, seen below,...

Apple Seeds New Mac OS X 10.6.4 Build 10F569

Today Apple seeded the eighth build of OS X 10.6.4, build 10F569. The current build comes just under one week since the last OS X build, 10F566. According to reports, the current build focuses on Graphics Drivers, SMB, VPN, USB, and VoiceOver. The build further includes the following updates and enhancements, which are unchanged from...

Apple Retail Store iPhone App Coming Tomorrow?

Tomorrow is going to be a glorious day for our friends in the USA. Why? Because iPhone 4 pre-orders start on Tuesday! As a maple syrup loving Canadian, it's my national duty and favourite past time to wait for the latest electronics to hit our shores (ie iPad, iPhone 3G, and a chocolate coloured Zune). While...

iOS 4 To Support Facebook Video Uploads

iOS 4 is going to be released by Apple on June 21st. This latest firmware update will include a multitude of new features. Some of the most anticipated include multitasking, folders, improvements to Mail, and more. What's interesting to note is that iPod Touch users will get iOS 4 for free (2nd and 3rd gen...

Jailbreak iPhone 3GS on iOS 4 GM

This took me a few hours and quite a few firmware builds and restores to make it work, but I got it working. There is a specific set of circumstances that have to be in place for this to work for you. If you are not experienced in jailbreaking, turn back now! Your iPhone 3GS...

More iMovie for iPhone Details Released

During the 2010 WWDC Keynote presentation, a demo of iMovie for iPhone impressed the audience. Being able to edit HD videos right on the iPhone 4 appeared simple and seamless, making it one of the much anticipated iPhone apps. However, we did not hear a lot of iMovie details from Apple. That is until TidBITS...