Samsung Canada today announced that Android 4.0 updates have now begun here in Canada. While Samsung is planning to upgrade a number of devices, it has not yet provided details as to which ones (and on which carrier) have begun to receive the much expected update. The rollout is expected to continue through the quarter. “We are passionate about providing […]
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Motorola to launch MOTOLUXE smartphone in Canada
Motorola Canada today announced that it will launch its new MOTOLUXE smartphone in Canada. It will sport a new interface that “learns who you talk to and which apps you use and keeps all of that information front and center.” The Social Graph feature ties the size of a person’s icon to the frequency of your interactions. “With its stylish […]
Entry-level Sony Xperia ‘Tapioca’ (ST21i) revealed
Pictures of the upcoming Sony Xperia ‘Tapioca’ (model: ST21i) have surfaced online. Its design shares more in common with the Xperia sola than with the Xperia S. It’s not clear if it will also sport the same floating touch technology as the Xperia sola. The specifications that accompany the pictures meet earlier ones except for a bump to Android 4.0: […]
Is this the real Samsung Galaxy S III?
Another alleged image of the Samsung Galaxy S III has surfaced online. Whether this is another prototype in a fake case or the final design remains to be seen. This latest picture shows the rumoured physical home button as well as capacitive back and menu buttons. It also seems to sport the rumoured thin side bezels. No details are given […]
Android 4.0 update now available for Sony Tablet S
Right on schedule, Sony today announced that an Android 4.0 upgrade is now available for the Sony Tablet S. The update brings with it a number of new features including Sony’s exclusive “Small Apps”: Enhanced lock screen Direct access to Notifications Unlock direct to camera New panoramic camera mode Enhanced Gallery media viewer Direct SD card access + photo editing […]
Samsung Galaxy S III benchmark reveals specifications?
A recent test on the AnTuTu benchmark app shows some results for a device identified as the Samsung Galaxy S III. Not only does it show some impressive results (beating out the ASUS Transformer Prime tablet!) but it also reveals some specifications details. The AnTuTu test shows a device powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core Exynos 4212 and Android 4.0. It […]
A closer look at Canadian availability for the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300
After ASUS announced that the Transformer Pad TF300 had gone on sale in Canada (and the U.S.), I started looking at where it was available for order or pre-order. Here are a few retailers that have it listed: Order: TigerDirect.ca – In stock Pre-order: Staples.ca – ETA: May 10, 2012 Pre-order: Canada Computers – ETA: Late May Pre-order: Amazon.ca – […]
Rumour: Samsung to manufacture next Nexus smartphone
The same report that indicates that HTC and Facebook are collaborating on a new Facebook-branded smartphone provides a possible explanation for this deepening relationship. Digitimes‘s “industry sources” indicate that Samsung will likely manufacture the next Google Nexus smartphone (to go along with Jelly Bean). The report gives two reasons for the ongoing partnership. It will allow Google to leverage Samsung’s […]