People lined up overnight for iPhone 4S

michaiphoneThe magic of the iPhone continues, as people like Misha Hlebnicov, 17, are still willing to line up over night to be one of the first to get their hand on the new iPhone 4S. Despite the critics who were disappointed that the new model was not an iPhone 5, pre-orders of over 1 million units in the first 24 hours seemed to tell the tale and the long queue at the Apple Store at Southgate Mall in Edmonton are proof positive that the iPhone 4S is yet another winner.

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Hands on Review: Samsung Galaxy Mini

 

 

If you are going to carry a phone around, there’s almost no reason why it should not be a smartphone. For the one time you might need that extra functionality, having one in your pocket, purse or on your hip may make that decision all worthwhile.

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iPod nano & touch updates announced at Apple Event

Apple has a tradition of typically having a music event each Fall and while we thought it might be a miss this year as all eyes and ears seemed to be

nano2011focusing on the pending iPhone announcement, there was in fact news on the iPodfront.There were no substantial redesigns, but there were some enhancements, colour changes and price adjustments that are well worth noting.

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Thanksgiving Inspired Apps

Vintage Turkey Cards

At this time of year, there’s nothing that makes me want to chuckle or gobble-gobble more than seeing a dressed-up turkey. Now I don’t mean one with all the trimmings. Well I do, but on my dining room table, not my iPad.  READ MORE AT CANOE TECHNOLOGY BLOG

 

Steve Jobs leaves a legacy of changed lives

greg_gazin and steve jobs

October 5th, 2011 will truly go down as a sad day in history. It’s a day when the world lost an incredible human being, a creative mind and an inspiration to the world. We lost a person whose creations and actions have not only revolutionized an industry, but also impacted the lives of many people around the world along the way, including me.

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No iPhone 5, but iPhone 4S here October 14th

Iphone4sBlackWhiteWhen Apple announced its fall event, they said, “Let’s talk iPhone.” Many of us anticipated the announcement of the iPhone 5, but it was over 50 minutes into the presentation before any discussion of a new iPhone of any sort was muttered. But when the dust settled, a new iPhone emerged–the iPhone 4S.

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Let’s talk iPhone – Apple special Event, October 4th


When Apple announced their special fall event, there was little additional information given. Now that’s typical of

letstalkiphoneApple where the cat is never let out of the bag ahead of time. The shroud of secrecy certainly makes for ongoing wild speculation and the plethora of predictions continue to keep the rumour mills churning feverishly. I still think it’s pretty clever how they manage to do that every time and create a buzz- but I digress.

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Frogger 3D hops onto the Nintendo 3DS

Frogger logo 30th Ann_2011 FINAL

Just in time to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Frogger is back, this time in a whole new dimension, in 3D for the Nintendo 3DS. You can enjoy this timeless classic game, by Konami Digital Entertainment, but on an all-new platform. It’s been updated with new graphics and all new twists and perils that take advantage of the tight controls on the 3DS and give you the ultimate challenge – in 3D.
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1st Canadian Apple Premium Reseller opens in Guelph

jumpplusThere’s a new class of Apple Reseller that is about to find itself on the Canadian frontier. It’s called an Apple Premium Reseller and the first one, Jump+, located in Guelph, Ontario, will open its doors, this Saturday, September 24th, 2011.

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Mac OS Lion little known Wi-Fi diagnostic tool

WIFIDiagsWelcomeEver wonder how good your Wi-Fi signal really is? You can look at the signal strength indicator on the top right-hand side of your Mac’s display on the top section of your iPad iPhone or iPod touch, but to those bars really tell the whole story? Well I’m sure you’re not surprised, there’s an application for that–at least for the Mac.

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