Android 4.5

Android 4.4.3 rollout pushed out

2014/05/24By Jerome Skalnik

Android KitKat statue

A report earlier this week raised hopes that Google would begin to push out its oft-rumoured Android 4.4.3 update yesterday. While Nexus users everywhere may have been checking for the update madly, it has failed to materialize so far. According to the same source that provided AndroidGeeks the May 23 date reportedly late yesterday told them that Google had decided […]

MWC 2014: 64-bit Android to launch in Q3 according to MediaTek VP

2014/02/25By Jerome Skalnik

With a growing number of 64-bit processors being announced, including the MediaTek MT6732, their full potential still needs a 64-bit operating system to take advantage of the new architecture. Apple has already launched iOS as a 64-bit OS and Google Android may not be far behind. Speaking at an impromptu briefing at Mobile World Congress, Jeffrey Ju, General Manager for […]

Google to unveil Android 4.5 in July with Google Nexus 8 tablet?

2014/02/21By Jerome Skalnik

Google Nexus

Google earlier this week announced that Google I/O 2014 will take place on June 25 and 26 in San Francisco, California. Tickets have yet to go on sale that the first rumours of what Google could announce or may not announce at the event have begun to swirl. A Google Dublin employee has reportedly told Android Geeks that the upcoming […]

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 - Heuer 01

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 […]

"Value tier" Moto 360 concept

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

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 […]