Rumours

New Apple Watch software and hardware features in the works

2015/05/18By Jerome Skalnik

With production issues reportedly resolved, more and more people are getting their hands on an Apple Watch. Needless to say, Apple is also looking at what software and hardware enhancements it will bring next to the next generations of its Apple Watch. According to 9to5Mac and a “proven source,” Apple has a few new features under development. Whether all of […]

Samsung Gear A and Galaxy Note 5 coming sooner than expected?

2015/05/18By Jerome Skalnik

Last we heard, Samsung was planning to announce the Samsung Gear A smartwatch alongside the Galaxy Note 5 at IFA 2015 in early September. A new report now suggests that Samsung’s next flagship phablet could be announced sooner. If so, could we also see Samsung’s first round smartwatch sooner than expected? Samsung has reportedly moved up its launch time table […]

Apple Watch supply issues resolved?

2015/05/17By Jerome Skalnik

While Apple has yet to officially confirm any Apple Watch production issues, rumours have suggested that the smartwatch’s taptic engine component could be the source of delays. Combined with strong demand, availability of the Apple Watch quickly slipped into the summer months as soon as it became available for pre-order. While in-store sales were to have started on April 24th […]

Round Samsung Gear A smartwatch to launch alongside Galaxy Note 5

2015/05/07By Jerome Skalnik

While Samsung has not confirmed that it is working on a round smartwatch, rumours of such a device, codenamed Samsung Orbis, have been around for some time now. At least one rumour suggested that Samsung would unveil it as the Samsung Gear A at CTIA 2015 which will take place in early September. SamMobile has learned that the company is […]

Faulty taptic engine cause of Apple Watch production issues?

2015/04/29By Jerome Skalnik

A report today may have confirmed that Apple Watch supply shortages are not just do to overwhelming customer demand but also to production challenges. The Wall Street Journal indicates that one of the two suppliers of Apple’s taptic engine component is struggling with reliability issues. The component, which produces the sensation of being tapped on the wrist, was found to […]

ASUS ZenWatch successor not coming until 2016

2015/04/27By Jerome Skalnik

ASUS launched the ASUS ZenWatch (pictured above) at IFA 2014. The watch was well received and is now available in a number of markets including the U.S. (but not Canada unfortunately). Company CEO Jerry Shen late last year apparently confirmed that a Zenwatch successor was coming but would not launch until sometime in Q3 2015. It now appears that this […]

Only 22% of U.S. Apple Watch pre-orders have shipped to date

2015/04/27By Jerome Skalnik

As expected, Apple last week began to ship Apple Watch pre-orders and more than one customer got them by Friday. It now appears that there are more customers still waiting than ones with a new Apple Watch strapped to their wrists. According to its e-receipt data, Slice Intelligence reports that only about 22% of U.S. pre-orders have been delivered so […]

LG Watch Urbane headed to Verizon for US$349.99

2015/04/26By Jerome Skalnik

LG this week announced that its new LG Watch Urbane would launch on the Google Store by the end of the month. AT&T is also bringing the watch to its customers. It now appears that it won’t be the only U.S. carrier to do so as AndroidSpin reports that Verizon Wireless will do so as well. Better yet, the report […]

Rogers files court injunction to block GLENTEL sale to Bell

BCE’s plan to acquire GLENTEL, a Canadian mobile products distributor, has hit a speed bump. Rogers Communications this week filed an injunction with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to block the CA$670 million deal. It claims that its agreement with GLENTEL requires that the distributor obtain approval from Rogers before it can proceed with the acquisition. GLENTEL today responded and […]

Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 to be unveiled on November 9th

Tag Heuer announced at Baselworld 2015 that it would partner with Google and Intel for its first smartwatch. Company CEO Jean-Claude Biver yesterday told CNBC that the Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 (based on the TAG Heuer Carrera – Heuer 01 pictured above) will be formally unveiled on November 9th in New York. The success of the Apple Watch is already having an effect […]

A closer look at the Rogers Vicinity rewards program

Introduction Have a look in your purse or wallet right now. Chances are that you have more than one loyalty card in there. You probably also have a few punch cards tracking your purchases as you work your way towards a discount or that free coffee or sandwich at your favourite local shop. For example, my own wallet holds five […]

Concept Sunday: Cancelled “value-tier” Moto 360 concept

Motorola this week unveiled its new Moto 360 Collection. Last year’s smartwatch has grown into a line consisting of three different models. Along with a new 46mm model, there is now a smaller 42mm model and a more rugged model, the Moto 360 Sport, geared at more active users. Under different circumstances, there might also have been a cheaper model geared […]

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet for your travels

It can sometimes be difficult to keep track of all of your important but small items when travelling. As if keeping track of essentials like your passport and credit cards was not enough, add a couple of watches (you’ve got to have the right watch for every occasion after all) and you may be wondering how best to carry everything in a convenient […]