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NoDo Windows Phone 7 update delayed to second half of March?

2011/03/10By Jerome Skalnik

It appears that the NoDo Windows Phone 7 update has slipped from the first half of March into the second half of the month. This may well be due to the issues that Microsoft ran into with the first update (the pre-update update?) which was meant to get devices ready for NoDo. The French Microsoft Windows Phone blog yesterday announced […]

Apple releases iOS 4.3

2011/03/09By Jerome Skalnik

Apple today released iOS 4.3. The release comes a couple of days ahead of its promised release date. As usual, it is available through iTunes. iOS 4.3 comes with a number of new features including Mobile Hotpsot functionality for GSM iPhone 4, iTunes Home Sharing, AirPlay support for third-party applications, and a significantly faster JavaScript engine for the Safari web […]

HP PCs to dual-boot to webOS in 2012

2011/03/09By Jerome Skalnik

When HP announced its new webOS smartphones and tablet in February, it also very briefly indicated that webOS was also headed to PCs. In an interview with Business Week, HP CEO Leo Apotheker revealed some new details. Starting next year, all HP PCs will ship with the ability to run webOS as well as Microsoft Windows. For example, webOS could […]

Google Nexus S coming to majority of Canadian carriers

2011/03/09By Jerome Skalnik

Shortly after the Google Nexus S was announced, Samsung confirmed that it would be coming to Canada. Unfortunately, there were few details until now. In an interview with The Financial Post, Paul Brannen, vice president of wireless communications for Samsung Electronics Canada, confirmed that pretty much every Canadian carrier will offer the Nexus S. “It’s imperative – and I think […]

RIM BlackBerry PlayBook to include 7digital Music Store

2011/03/09By Jerome Skalnik

Research In Motion today announced that the 7digital Music Store will come pre-installed on the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook. The 7digital Music Store will give BlackBerry PlayBook users access to 7digital’s catalogue of over 13 million high quality (320kbps) MP3s. BlackBerry PlayBook users will be able to search for tracks, albums and artists and preview tracks before making a purchase. Users […]

Windows Phone 7 Mango update pushed out to 2012?

2011/03/08By Jerome Skalnik

While Microsoft is currently pushing out its first Windows Phone 7 update (really setting the stage for the first real update), rumours have surfaced that a second update expected later this year may slip into 2012. The news comes from Windows IT Pro’s Paul Thurrott. According to his sources, “that schedule is a near impossibility.” The update, codenamed Mango, is […]

LG to announce two new smartphones at CTIA?

2011/03/08By Jerome Skalnik

LG could announce two new smartphones at the upcoming CTIA Wireless conference. The 2011 E-Tech Awards Finalists page shows two unnamed LG handsets in the “Phones/Smartphones” category along with the HTC ThunderBolt, the LG Revolution, and the Motorola ATRIX 4G. One of the two devices could be the T-Mobile G2X, a variant of the LG Optimus 2X. Could the second […]

TELUS announces Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G

2011/03/08By Jerome Skalnik

TELUS Mobility today announced the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G, “Canada’s first 4G smartphone.” With HSPA+ connectivity, it promises download speeds of up to 21Mbps. “We are thrilled to be working with Samsung to offer Canada’s first 4G smartphone that combines ultra fast download speeds and advanced smartphone capabilities,” said David Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer at TELUS. “TELUS is […]

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 […]