Square today announced that it has launched in Canada, marking its first expansion outside of the U.S. It offers a mobile credit card payment solution that consists of the free Mobile Card Reader and Square Register app. With the reader plugged into the headphone jack of an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, anyone can now safely and securely accept credit […]
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Another LG Nexus 4 picture (Updated)
Another day, another LG Nexus 4 image. This device is definitely in the running for Most Leaked Device Ever. There are no specification details to go with the new image but past rumours have indicated the following: 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset (APQ8064), Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, a 4.7-inch HD (1280×768) display, 2GB RAM, 8or 16GB of onboard […]
Water resistant Sony Xperia go coming to Canada in November
Sony Mobile Communications today announced that the water resistant Sony Xperia go was coming to Canada in November. With its IP67 rating, it can survive being immersed for up to 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water and is dust-proof. “The Xperia go is the ideal smartphone for the everyday user looking for a device that can keep […]
LG Optimus G headed to SaskTel
Bell, Rogers, and TELUS are already onboard to offer the LG Optimus G when it launches in “early November.” According to LG Canada’s website, you can now add SaskTel to that list. There is no word yet on when SaskTel will launch the LG Optimus G but it should fall close to the launch by the other carriers. Rogers is […]
Samsung Canada to launch Galaxy Note II Gangnam Style
Samsung Canada has a history of launching devices with some exciting concerts. Its latest device will not be an exception but Samsung appears to have outdone itself this time around. It will launch the Samsung Galaxy Note II Gangnam Style! This will be PSY’s first live Canadian appearance. “The new Samsung GALAXY Note II is the ultimate smartphone for on-the-go […]
Motorola update list of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates
Motorola Mobility last month confirmed that most of its 2011 smartphones would be upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Those that would not be would instead be eligible in the U.S. for a US$100 credit towards a new Motorola smartphone. The company has now updated its upgrade lists to indicate which devices will be upgraded and which will not. First […]
Rumour: What Google has on tap for October 29th Android event
With the promise that “the playground is now open,” Google will host an Android event on October 29th. It is widely expected that Google will use the event to unveil at least one new Nexus device and an updated version of Android. Courtesy of “a source with knowledge of Google’s plans, The Next Web now claims to know exactly what […]
Google Nexus 10 tablet confirmed by Picasa picture?
A picture found on Picasa may have confirmed the existence of Google’s rumoured Nexus 10 tablet. The image reveals little but the EXIF data identifies the device as the Google Nexus 10. It is running software version JVP12 and, based on the picture’s dimensions (2560×1920 pixels), sports a 5MP camera. Click for a larger version with EXIF details Past rumours […]