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How To: Fix iPhone 4 FaceTime ‘Waiting For Activation’
One of the major new features in the iPhone 4 was FaceTime. FaceTime, for those not in the know, is Apple's video calling service between iPhone 4 devices. On launch weekend, millions of Canadians picked up an iPhone 4 and when attempting to FaceTime, the call wouldn't connect. Jumping into the settings menu for FaceTime...
How to Change your SIM Card Number on Rogers for iPhone 4
Did you purchase an unlocked iPhone 4 from Apple? If you did, then you're going to have to change your SIM card number on Rogers.com, as your SIM won't fit into the microSIM slot on the iPhone 4. You could cut your original SIM down to size, but it's easier to just change your SIM...
JailbreakMe.com All iOS Device Jailbreak Released for iPhone 4/3GS/3G
Whoa. This brings back some amazing memories. For those who used the original iPhone and remember using the jailbreak website JailbreakMe.com--it's back! I used JailbreakMe.com to jailbreak my iPhone on 1.1.1 in December of 2007 (holy that was a long time ago!). The site has been updated by @comex to jailbreak your iPhone 4/3GS/3G on...
iPhone 4 Launch Overview: Rogers Systems Fail Again!
The iPhone 4 launch was a huge success depending on how you acquired your iPhone. For those that purchased outright unlocked units from Apple Stores, your transaction was completed in a matter of minutes (including those that ordered online). I entered the Apple Store in Vancouver at 7:30am (after waiting in line all night) and...
Telus Launches New Student Plan & 6GB Data Plan
To coincide with the iPhone 4 launch, and to match Rogers/Fido and Bell, Telus has also launched their own 6GB data plan. The Telus 6GB data plan is similar to the other carrier 6GB data offers in that it requires a 3-year agreement, however it is different by not being a standalone $30 feature like...
Product Review: Gelaskins for iPhone 4
Phew! iPhone 4 is finally here in Canada. To those of you who braved the lines, the past Friday, and got your iPhone 4, congratulations! I happened to be one of the lucky ones. I was first in line, where I went to purchase mine. They only had 2 32GB models in stock there, and...
iPhone 4 Bumper Case Program Live in Canada
When Apple had their press conference to clear up "Antennagate", Steve Jobs announced a free Bumper case program. That program offered every iPhone 4 owner a free Bumper case or a refund if they already purchased one. Also, the option for a 3rd party case was included should Bumpers be out of stock. The iPhone...
iPhone 4 Antenna Not An Issue In Canada?
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on an iPhone 4 of my very own today and so far I'm pretty impressed. Over the past month I've had the opportunity to test an iPhone 4 on the Fido network, which was purchased in UK. I was amazed that everyone was freaking about reception issues...
Telus Releases iPhone 4 Pricing
The iPhone 4 launch is happening LIVE in Canada as we speak. Here in Vancouver, the line up is about 300 deep and Pacific Centre will open its doors at 6AM PST. Rogers released their iPhone 4 prices, then Bell, and now Telus. Here are the prices--which aren't a big surprise: 3 year contract pricing:...
iPhone 4 Ordering Now Live On Apple Canada Online Store $659/$779
Today is a great today for Canadians as Apple has started to take Canadian orders for the iPhone 4 through the Apple Canada Online Store! In the USA, France, Germany, Japan, and United Kingdom, iPhone 4 pre-orders went live on June 15, 2010 for a launch date of June 24, 2010. At the time, it...
Are You Waiting in Line for the iPhone 4?
Tomorrow is a big day--the iPhone 4 goes on sale in Canada! We've already heard pricing details from Rogers and Bell (Telus is MIA). Don't forget to read our iPhone 4 Launch in Canada FAQ to catch up to speed. There are already eager iPhone 4 enthusiasts waiting in line across Canada. @iPhoneArena is in...
Bell Releases iPhone 4 Pricing, 6GB Data, iPad Sharing
Earlier today Rogers/Fido announced their upgrade pricing for the iPhone 4. It looks like the 'Big 3' carriers are waiting until the last minute to release their pricing for customers. Bell has just updated their website with iPhone 4 details and they are the same as plans leaked earlier. There's nothing new here compared to...