Android 4.3

Android 4.3 spotted on HTC One Bluetooth certification

2013/07/08By Jerome Skalnik

Bluetooth SIG certification for Android 4.3

The first rumours about Android 4.3 surfaced before Google I/O and hints about the upcoming update continues to pop up while Google remains mum about making it official. The latest sighting comes courtesy of the Bluetooth SIG via an HTC One filing submitted on June 18th and approved on July 5th. The filing identifies the device as the HTC PN071xx_Android […]

Android 4.3 leaked for Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4

2013/06/28By Jerome Skalnik

The oft-rumoured Android 4.3 version of Android Jelly Bean has resurfaced. SamMobile has obtained a new firmware for the Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505G) which went on sale earlier this week. This latest firmware is based on Android 4.3 and sports a build date of June 26th, 2013 and build ID JWR66N. A gallery of screenshots reveal that very […]

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 […]