Google Android continues to grow at a phenomenal rate: It is now be activating as many as 350,000 phones every day, according to UBS Investment Bank Executive Director and Senior Research Analyst, Brian Pitz. This would amount to a 16 percent increase over the 300,000 activations announced by Google’s Andy Rubin in early December. It was only two months before […]
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Microsoft shows features of next Windows Phone 7 update and upcoming apps
Microsoft today showcased the next version of its Windows Phone OS as well as a number of upcoming apps. The presentation was part of the MIX11 conference currently taking place in Las Vegas. “The next release of Windows Phone represents the evolution of our strategy for ensuring that developers are at the forefront of ‘what’s next’ by investing in even […]
Lenovo working on a 23-inch tablet (Updated)
Lenovo is apparently thinking that 7- to 10-inch tablets may be too small for some purposes. Wiliam Cai, a senior marketing specialist for Lenovo, confirmed that the company is working on a 23-inch tablet. Rather than having multiple screens spread across the house, the tablet could be carried from room to room. It could be used on a table in […]
Mobilicity to launch in Calgary on April 28th
Mobilicity today announced that it will launch its wireless service in Calgary on April 28th. “It’s time Calgarians stopped paying among the highest wireless rates in Canada,” said Mobilicity President and CEO Dave Dobbin. “A better alternative to Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless and Telus Mobility is on its way. Mobilicity provides reliable talk, text and data capabilities – without outrageous […]
BlackBerry Trade-up Program now available in Canada
Research In Motion launched its BlackBerry trade-up program in the US back in February and it has finally made its way north of the border. The idea behind the program is simple: Trade in an older BlackBerry for a discount of up to CA$120 on the purchase of a new one. The value of the credit is based upon the […]
No Apple iPad 3 in 2011?
Rumours that Apple would introduce a third generation iPad later this year are being described as “wishful thinking and misreporting” by Digitimes sources at component manufacturers. It suggests that such a launch would cut into sales of the iPad 2 which was just introduced in March, something that Apple is obviously keen to avoid. Should Apple decide to release an […]
More flexible hardware specifications coming to Windows Phone 7?
According to WinRumors.com sources, Microsoft may be about to release new and more flexible hardware specifications for future Windows Phone devices. The move appears aimed primarily at allowing manufacturers, including new partner Nokia, to launch cheaper devices. Unfortunately, there were no hints as to what these new specifications will look like. Microsoft is currently working on Mango, the next major […]
Amazon launches ad-driven Kindle
Amazon is once again lowering the cost of the regular Kindle but the new price comes with a catch: On-screen ads. The new Kindle with Special Offers will sell for US$114, US$25 less than the Kindle. “We’re working hard to make sure that anyone who wants a Kindle can afford one,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO. “Kindle with […]