BGR.com has received further proof that Sprint will be offering a WiMAX-enabled version of the Motorola XOOM tablet. Sprint stores have apparently begun receiving cases for the Motorola XOOM, suggesting that the tablets will not be far behind. Earlier rumours suggested that Sprint would announce the XOOM tablet at CTIA but that did not happen. Could an announcement happen this […]
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Google Nexus S now available from WIND Mobile
You can now add WIND Mobile to the list of carriers now selling the Google Nexus S in Canada. This version supports the carrier’s AWS HSPA network. The Nexus S is the newest Android phone from Google. With a 1GHz processer[sic] this is one of the fastest phones in the market and its curved glass screen fits comfortably in the […]
Apple iPhone 5 production to begin in September?
Rumours that suggest that Apple will not launch the Apple iPhone this summer continue to gather steam. A research note published by Avian Securities is the latest to suggest the launch will take place with a “very late 2011 or more likely a 2012 event.” Citing a “key component supplier,” the report suggests that Apple will begin production of the […]
Intel announces Atom processor for tablets
Intel today announced its latest processor. Codenamed Oak Trail, the Atom Z670 processor is aimed at smaller devices such as tablets and smartphones. It promises “improved video playback, fast Internet browsing and longer battery life, without sacrificing performance.” It includes support for 1080p video decode, HDMI, and supports Adobe Flash. Oak Trail processors will also generate less heat and use […]
Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy S II to come with 1.2GHz processor
With its UK announcement of the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy S II (model GT-I9100), Samsung has confirmed that it will come with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor as suggested by rumours last week. From the press release: Samsung’s Galaxy S II runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is super-fast thanks to its dual-core 1.2GHz processor. The Samsung Galaxy S […]
Verizon Wireless to eliminate one-year contracts
Verizon Wireless will eliminate one-year contracts on its devices starting on April 17th. According to a company spokesperson, “The reason behind the change is the greater majority of customers sign up for a 2 year contract and take advantage of the discounted (promotion) price. Customers will still have the option of choosing month to month, prepaid or service with a […]
Apple to dominate tablet market through to 2015?
Despite a flurry of tablets from competitors, Gartner Research expects that Apple will continue to own the majority of the worldwide tablet market through to 2015. It expects Apple to capture 69 percent of the tablet market in 2011, with its dominance dropping somewhat to about 47 percent by 2015. “Seeing the response from both consumers and enterprises to the […]
Google Nexus S now available in Canada
Over the last couple of days, carriers have begun to sell the Google Nexus S. Here is a quick summary of carriers now offering it: Mobilicity: CA$499.99 with no contract TELUS Mobility: CA$179.99 with a three-year contract up to CA$499.99 with no contract Videotron: Starting at CA$149.95 for residential customers and up to CA$529.95 with no contract The Google Nexus […]