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BlackBerry Bold Touch specifications revealed?

2011/04/08By Jerome Skalnik

The full specifications of the BlackBerry Bold Touch (codenamed Dakota) appear to have been revealed. This information lines fairly well with details first revealed in January. Rumoured BlackBerry Bold Touch specifications: Processor: 1.GHz QC 8655 Operating system: BlackBerry 6.1 Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and either tri or quad HSPA/UMTS (depending on model) Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 […]

Dual-core smartphones coming from RIM and Apple

2011/04/08By Jerome Skalnik

The dual-core smartphone market will get more crowded later this year. Digitimes reports that more manufacturers will offer such devices in the coming months. Supporting earlier rumours, Digitimes indicates that HTC will likely unveil the HTC Sensation (codename Pyramid) at next week’s London press event. Industry sources also suggest that the next iPhone will also sport a dual-core processor. Research […]

Samsung denies Galaxy S II launch delays

2011/04/08By Jerome Skalnik

Samsung has denied via Twitter that the Samsung Galaxy S II has been delayed. [Notice 1/2] Samsung GALAXY S II will be first released in April, as planned. A second tweet goes on to suggest that some may be waiting longer than others: [Notice 2/2] It will be gradually rolled out in each market according to the local launch timetable. […]

Google Nexus S pricing now available from Mobilicity, TELUS and Videotron

2011/04/07By Jerome Skalnik

Pricing for the upcoming Canadian Google Nexus S release has begun to trickle in. Mobilicity, TELUS Mobility and Videotron have all published pricing details: Mobilicity: CA$525 with no contract TELUS Mobility: CA$179.99 with a three-year contract, CA$449.99 with a two-year contract, CA$499.99 with a one-year contract, and CA$549.99 with no contract Videotron: CA$149.95 on their reduced price plan offered to […]

Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi now available in Canada

2011/04/07By Jerome Skalnik

The Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet is now available in Canada. It will be available in stores starting tomorrow but is now available online from both Best Buy and Future Shop. Providing higher resolution and more screen size in a smaller package than the leading competitor, the first device in Canada to run on Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi […]

Did Apple and iPad 2 delay BlackBerry PlayBook launch?

2011/04/07By Jerome Skalnik

A report by Digitimes suggests that the launch of the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook (now scheduled for April 19th) was delayed by about a month due to “a delay in software testing as well as shortage of touch panels.” Digitimes cites unnamed “sources from touch screen panel makers” for the allegation. At first glance, this does not make much sense. The […]

WIND Mobile launches Nokia C5-04 and WINDspeed Wi-Fi Dock

2011/04/07By Jerome Skalnik

WIND Mobile today launched two new devices: The Nokia C5-04 and the WINDspeed Wi-Fi Dock. The Nokia C5-04 is described as “one of the most affordable Nokia smartphones to date.” Powered by Symbian, it comes with a 3.2-inch nHD (640 by 360 pixel) touchscreen display, A-GPS, 60MB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (supporting cards up to 16GB), a […]

T-Mobile USA announces T-Mobile G2x availability and price

2011/04/07By Jerome Skalnik

T-Mobile USA today announced via Twitter that its first dual-core smartphone, the T-Mobile G2x with Google, will be available online on April 15th and in stores April 20th. The T-Mobile G2x will sell for US$199.99 after a US$50 mail-in rebate and a two-year contract. It will also sell for US$499.99 without any contract. Read more about this story

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 […]