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Skype Update for iOS 4 Now in the App Store

The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here. Skype has been updated for iOS 4 and it's now in the App Store (it was previously updated for 3G calling). This means that you can now receive calls in the background via Skype. If you're on a Skype $3/month subscription plan (unlimited calls to...

Rogers/Fido Begin Receiving MicroSIM Cards For iPhone 4

This week, select Rogers and Fido store locations have started to receive microSIM cards for the iPhone 4. While many Rogers locations already have microSIM cards for the iPad, those SIM cards are "preactivated" and cannot be used with the iPhone 4. Pricing The Rogers/Fido stores that have received the microSIM cards are selling them...

Apple Reports Q3 Earnings: All Time Record Revenue

Yesterday Apple had announced their third quarter 2010 financial results. The last quarter Apple sold 8.75 million iPhones. How were earnings this quarter, especially with the introduction of the iPad? Pretty good from the numbers below I'd have to say. Here are some key numbers from their Q3 conference call: Record revenue of $15.7 billion...

Jobs Jokes About ‘Bandaids for iPhone 4’, then…

Yes, this is sourced from Engadget. Yes, Blogs are beating a dead horse on the 'Antenna Issue'. But honestly, this is too funny not to post. During the iPhone 4 Press conference Steve Jobs joked about needing a band-aid to cover the 'problem corner' of the iPhone 4, and what do you know, someone goes...

Telus Posts iPhone 4 Availability Information Page

Bell was the first Canadian wireless carrier to publicly post that they would be carrying the iPhone 4 on July 30, 2010. Soon after, this was followed by Rogers and Fido, except that Rogers/Fido posted their announcements internally and not publicly, but that did not stop us from posting it. Now, Telus has caught up...

iPhoneinCanada.ca Forums: Upgraded and Running!

Are you a member of the iPhoneinCanada.ca Forums? During the initial launch of the iPhone 3G in Canada these forums were bustling with exclusive upgrade details from X1Zero. People couldn't stop talking about the iPhone launch in Canada. As time went on, the forums hit a bit of a speed bump but we're happy to...

iBooks 1.1.1 Update Released in App Store

Have you been reading books on your iPhone using iBooks? You'll be happy to know that an update has been released in the App Store. iBooks 1.1.1 comes with features and bug fixes. Take a look at what's new below: What's New In Version 1.1.1 • Double-tap an image within a book to view it...

Rogers/Fido Post Internal iPhone 4 Coming Soon Notice

The Apple press conference on Friday July 16, among addressing the iPhone 4 reception issue, also announced the July 30, 2010 release date for the iPhone 4 in Canada. Bell was the first Canadian wireless carrier to get their iPhone 4 July 30 splash page up which indicated that Bell was going to be carrying...

Apple Releases iTunes 9.2.1

Today, Apple released the latest iTunes 9.2.1. The new iTunes is available on a PC/Mac via Apple Software Update or from Apple's website. The new iTunes 9.2.1 update addresses various bug fixes and enhancements for iTunes, iOS 4, and iDevices. The details of the update are listed below: • Addresses minor issues with dragging and dropping...

The Real iPhone 4 Antenna Saga Explained [Video]

It seems like Tiger Woods may have survived the media spotlight with his prowling escapades off the golf course. You may remember seeing a video of his car crash reenactment created by a Chinese media outlet. Well, that same outlet has now created their own comedic rendition of the whole "Antennagate" saga. This is the...

iPod Touch To Receive FaceTime In Fall 2010

One of the major new features of the iPhone 4 is FaceTime, which is Apple's answer to video calling. Currently, FaceTime can only be used between iPhone 4 devices and the devices must be on a WiFi network (in other words, not the cellular network). Last week, iPadinCanada reported on how the iPad would receive...

Activate Your iPhone With Unofficial SIM

Folks who need to have their iPhone's unlocked, to use them on an unofficial carrier, know the nightmares of activation. If you accidentally update your iPhone to a new firmware, the iPhone becomes locked again. Unless you have an official SIM, you cannot activate the iPhone until new jailbreak tools come along to help you...