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Do you remember using T9 Predictive Text on your first cellphone (2.5 billion phones have been shipped with T9 Predictive Text)? We all do! The creator of T9 has created an all new typing system called Swype. It's debut is on the Samsung Omnia II (Windows Mobile, ouch) and instead of physically pressing down on...

If you have not been watching, over the last few weeks Verizon has begun a battle with AT&T over network coverage. Verizon released a series of ads that showcased how Verizon's network is better than AT&T. The Verizon ad phrase was "There's a Map for that", which is essentially mocking Apple's "There's a App for...

Every now and then there comes a free iPhone app that you must have. Some of my favourite notables include Skype, ScoreMobile, CBC Hockey Night in Canada, and WhatsApp (this won't stay free for long!). But what about when it comes to iPhone games? Real Racing GTI: Get This Game As it Rocks! The following...

One of the iPhone's shortfalls compared to others out there is the inability to run 3rd party apps in the background. Now, this is possible if your iPhone is jailbroken, since you can bypass this by installing Backgrounder. This will enable you to run any app in the background, such as streaming radio, while you...

As reported earlier this week, this morning Bell has officially dropped their $6.95 system access fee and 911 fee, whose rate varies between the Canadian provinces (Quebec will still pay the upcoming $0.40 911 fee for their province only). As originally reported, the dropped fees came with a $5.00 (and even $10) plan increase, which...

I've owned every single generation of the iPhone so far. With each iPhone, I never used a silicon case. From the days of my first gen iPhone, I've been using ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD to protect my iPhone. It's the strongest protection out there, and I like having less bulk to carry all the time. Introducing: ZAGGskins--Custom...

If you enjoy playing cards and specifically Solitaire, then you will like Tri-Towers, as it is one of the most addicting and amusing solitaire games on the App Store. Arcade Solitaire: TriTowers by Endloop Systems Inc. If you have played classic Solitaire, then you will have a general idea of what TriTowers is about. This...

Earlier today, Google announced an update to mobile-formatted Google News pages for iPhone. The update brings the view and navigation of Google News to a desktop-class experience that users would normally see on a desktop or laptop computer. This is contrasted with the WAP browsing experience that Google News was on the iPhone before the...

WIND Mobile, or as many more know them as Globalive, is the wireless carrier in Canada that never was. Globalive (WIND Mobile) was going to be one of the new Canadian wireless carriers that seemed to bring hope to consumers of the wireless landscape in Canada. Unfortunately, they were recently rejected by the CRTC. So as it...

Steve Jobs. He is a tech luminary, a presentation master and an idolized CEO but he can also be a man of few words. This week, there has been some drama regarding the app "iPodRip" from developers "The Little App Factory". iPodRip is an app that lets you copy and transfer your songs from an...

Apple hardware fans, listen up! The folks from iFixit.com have released over 200 repair guides covering every Mac Mini and iMac that Apple has made since 2004. All of these repair manuals are now available FOR FREE from iFixit.com! There are also extensive iPhone and iPod guides available. iFixit is known for its very detailed...

As expected, Virgin Mobile Canada will be launching the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in Canada in 2010. An official statement was released this morning. Bell Canada acquired Virgin Mobile Canada in May 2009 and since Bell has just received the iPhone in Novemer 2009, they now plan to move the device to their Virgin...