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Update on Unlocking 1.1.2 iPhones for Canada
If you haven't been keeping track of the iPhone Status Document, you should! It is a source that is constantly updated to reflect the various unlocks available for each version of iPhone firmware out there. I've received numerous emails from readers asking about when the 1.1.2 unlock will be released. Today, the following updated was...
A Boxing Day Blog Update
Hope you've had a Merry Christmas everyone! I know some of you out there got a "white Christmas"...let's hope you didn't shovel too much snow! ;) Anyways, you may have noticed a few minor changes to this blog. I've recently added a couple of new plugins. One of them is the "Buy me a beer/latte"...
Merry Christmas Readers!
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has visited my iPhone in Canada blog! You are the reason why I post about my iPhone in Canada journey! Without the loyal readership out there, this blog would not be what it is today. The idea for this blog started in late November...
Top iPhone Related Blogs on the Internet
If you're a new iPhone owner, there a few websites worth adding to your bookmarks, or better yet, adding to your RSS feed (aside from my blog of course! hehe). Anyways, Here are a list of the top five iPhone related blogs I periodically check out for the latest news on the iPhone. If you...
How to Change Your iPhone Wallpaper or Theme
You wanted to be different from everyone else by getting an iPhone. Now that you have your unlocked iPhone in Canada, how are you going to make your new toy unique and original? That's easy, all you need to do now is change your iPhone's wallpaper or theme. Let's get started on how we do...
How to Convert Videos for your iPhone
So you have your brand spankin' new iPhone--but you're looking to add some of your own videos! The screen on the iPhone is definitely one of the best out there, and the 480x320 3.5" resolution display (at 163 ppi) is absolutely gorgeous. I'm going to tell you guys the easiest way to convert your videos....
Setup Fido EDGE Settings for the iPhone
Since I posted about the Roger's EDGE settings for the iPhone yesterday, it's only fair that today I post about Fido's EDGE settings, right? Well, I never did setup EDGE on my iPhone when I was signed up with Fido's Pay As You Go. I didn't want to spend the ridiculous prices Canadian carriers charge...
Setup Rogers EDGE Settings for the iPhone
Canada has some of the most expensive data rates in the world. Remember the guy with the $85,000 phone bill?! Anyways, if you want to setup your iPhone with Rogers, make sure you're on a data plan if you want to use mobile internet (WiFi remains free). It's going to be expensive so get ready!...
New OTB 1.1.2 iPhone Guide: Downgrade, Activate, Jailbreak
As the iPhone finds its way into the hands of more and more Canadians, and they are exposed to the awesomeness of the Jesus-phone, more people will start heading south to get their hands on one. That was all fine and dandy say, 3-4 months ago, but with the new 1.1.2 unlock that has yet...
How to Setup MMS on the iPhone with Rogers
The 3rd party iPhone developers out there never cease to amaze me. First, a fix for my SMS voicemail notifications, and now an application to let me send MMS (multimedia messaging service) picture messages on my iPhone on Rogers via EDGE. How to setup MMS picture messaging on the iPhone with Rogers? It's a very...
How To Configure Gmail IMAP on the iPhone
How to Configure Gmail IMAP on the iPhone What is your current email provider of choice? If you're not using Gmail you're missing out big time! Google recently released the ability to configure Gmail accounts with free IMAP. For those unfamiliar with IMAP, it differs from POP accounts by the fact that all emails are...
The Top iPhone Optimized Websites
One of the best features by far on the iPhone is the powerful Safari browser. Finally mobile users can experience one of the best web experiences on a cell phone (I sound like Steve Jobs, haha)! Anyways, there are websites out there that are optimized for the iPhone's 480x320 resolution touch screen, whether it's in...