Rogers offering the 16GB iPhone 5 on sale for $99.99

Rogers is discounting the iPhone 5 16GB. Starting today and until March 18, customers can grab a 16GB iPhone 5 for $99.99 with a 3-yr FLEXtab agreement on select plans. Hit jump for the details.

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White House backs celfone unlocking petition, sets welcome precedent

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

A petition in the US to Make Unlocking Cell Phones Legal is getting the support of the Obama government.

A report from VentureBeat notes that "R. David Edelman of the White House staff has responded, saying that “the White House agrees with the 114,000-plus of you who believe that consumers should be able to unlock their cellphones without risking criminal or other penalties” and that “all consumers deserve that flexibility.”

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Netflix Canada offering kid-friendly fare for March break

Netflix Canada is offering a variety of kid-friendly shows for children up to the age of 12 available in their Just for Kids section, the following shows and films are just an example of the content that will help keep kids happy over the break. Hit jump for the full list of shows.

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Canadian Facebook Messenger users on iOS and Android can now make free voice calls

Already using FaceBook Messenger on your Android device in Canada? Well, now you can make voice calls. Already a feature available in the iOS version of the VoIP app for North American users, the voice call feature is currently exclusive to Canada (but will likely become available in the US in the future). Who needs a Facebook phone when all smartphones can make calls using Facebook. Android users can get the app here. iOS users can get their version here.

Source: TechCrunch