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Hey, RoryPiper here. This week, I thought I would take a minute to try and explain what the "ECID SHSH" is, and why it may be very important for future jailbreaking. Currently it only affects the iPhone 3GS, and the newest, 3rd gen iPod Touch, and will most likely affect every new version of the...

There is a ball, the wind factor, a target and...a lawn chair? Check out BuzzBall! BuzzBall by Howard Nager and Jeff Cutler BuzzBall is the latest game in my growing arsenal that is neither addicting or boring. I like to describe BuzzBall as one of those games that work really well if you are kicking...

140 characters. This is the exact number of characters it will take you to waste your entire life on TWITTER! If you're not on twitter just yet, you're missing out. It's a fascinating online universe where you can discuss current events, discover breaking news, and interact with people around the world--instantly. iPhone Twitter Clients Are...

Today I have a new case from my new source of low priced accessories. It is a Leather Wallet Case from BudgetGadgets and it combines form and function with a low price. Leather Wallet Case from BudgetGadgets The Leather Wallet case from BudgetGadgets is a leather pouch-type case with very fine black stitching along the...

The question of the day is: What is Enhanced 911 Phase Two? Background Information As many of you are aware, Rogers customers pay a monthly System Access Fee of $6.95 and Fido customers do not and that really begs the question of why Rogers customers have to, but that's for another day. But there is...

At the end of July 2009, we reported about the expiration and the immediate extension of the Rogers/Fido $30 6GB Data Plan for iPhone 3G/3GS. This Data Plan began on June 9 2009 and was to expire on July 31 2009. On that day, the data plan was extended to September 15 2009. $30 6GB...

One of my favorite iPhone apps is Google Maps. It comes in extremely handy at times when I'm trying to find the location of a business or get directions. However, sometimes I have noticed certain business aren't listed and I end up launching Safari instead. Getting directions to places? Adding to bookmarks? Calling from the...

I think everyone remembers on August 21 2009 when Rogers/Fido yet again amended their hardware upgrade policies. If not, you can read all about it here. Well, earlier last week I spoke with a little birdie and here is the highlight of that conversation. Check it out: "There have been many concerns regarding the recent changes...

Do you like racing games? Do you love hearing the sound of race cars at 200km/h burning past a finish line? Then check out Brawn GP Racing! Brawn GP Racing by Upstream Systems Brawn GP reminds me of sitting inside a race car at a local arcade while steering my speed machine down a track....

With the growing number of iPhone users out there cherishing their data plans, there's nothing sweeter than stumbling across an iPhone optimized website. When websites are made easier to read on the iPhone, it makes surfing the net just that more enjoyable. Canwest Global's Canada.com Network is Now iPhone Friendy Yesterday, all the newspapers on...

Anyone out there in Winnipeg reading this blog? If you are, then you probably already know that this Saturday, your city is going to be the lucky recipient of an Apple Store! Excited, yet? Winnipeg is Getting an Apple Store this Saturday Apple had a successful launch of stores in Vancouver and Ottawa, and it...

The iPhone's 3.5" screen is one of the most gorgeous displays out there on a cellphone, let alone a portable device. It's always fun to watch YouTube videos and movies on the amazing touchscreen. But what about when you want to take your iPhone entertainment to another level? Vuzix Wrap 310: Your iPhone = Portable...