Acer this week announced that its Iconia W500 Windows 7 tablet is now on sale in North America. It comes with a docking keyboard that transforms it into a notebook should one be needed. “The Acer Iconia Tab W500 is the perfect tablet for people who want the touch capabilities that are so natural and efficient on the go, but […]
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LG unveils LG Optimus Big with 4.3-inch NOVA display
LG unveiled its largest display Android smartphone on Friday. The LG Optimus Big (model LG-LU6800 features a 4.3-inch NOVA display which promises a brighter and more vibrant screen. It is LG’s second device to feature a NOVA display after the LG Optimus Black unveiled at CES 2011. LG Optimus Big specifications: Processor: 1GHz dual-core Operating system: Google Android 2.2 Other […]
Verizon confirms iPhone 5 to support both GSM and CDMA
During the conference call that followed its latest quarterly results, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo appears to have accidentally revealed that the iPhone 5 will be a “global device,” one that will support both GSM and CDMA. Asked a question about Q1 ARPU growth, he responded: The fluctuation, I believe, will come when a new device from Apple is launched, whenever […]
Acer to launch Acer Iconia Tab A500 tablet in Canada in May
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 Android 3.0-powered tablet is coming to Canada in May. It is part of Acer’s new Iconia family of tablets for North America (which will also include Windows-powered tablets). “Staying connected and entertained are firmly embedded as a part of our everyday lives – and the Acer Iconia Tab A500 does this and so much more […]
Poynt now available for BlackBerry PlayBook
Poynt today announced that its Poynt app is now available for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Poynt for BlackBerry PlayBook has all the same features users have come to expect from the App. Users can search for business, people, movie, restaurant, gas prices and weather information in their local area. Once users have located their desired listing, they can click-to-map, get directions, […]
Another stellar quarter for Apple despite iPad sales coming up short
Apple has notched up another impressive quarter. Its fiscal year 2011 Q2 results saw the company earn revenues of US$24.67 billion and record profits of US$5.99 billion (compare that to revenues of US$13.50 billion and profits of US$3.07 billion the same quarter a year ago). Over the quarter, it sold 3.76 million Macs, 18.65 million iPhones (a 113 percent increase […]
AT&T Windows Phones begin receiving updates
As expected, Microsoft confirmed today that AT&T has begun pushing out Windows Phone updates to its Samsung Focus and LG Quantum customers. If you have a Focus or Quantum, remember that you’ll be installing two updates. The first notification you’ll see is for the February update. Once you’ve installed that, you’ll be ready for the March update, which includes copy […]
MTS and SaskTel to launch Apple iPhone 4 on April 26th
Both MTS and SaskTel today announced that they will start to offer the Apple iPhone 4 on April 26th. From MTS: “We are thrilled to be launching iPhone 4 and we know many of our customers have been patiently waiting for this day,” said Kelvin Shepherd, President, MTS. “With our unlimited data plans and free access to all MTS Wi-Fi […]