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Smaller Apple iPhone model rumours resurface

2012/04/23By Jerome Skalnik

Rumours of a cheaper and smaller iPhone have been around for some time. They have now resurfaced courtesy of a China Times report. The claim (as usual) is that the new model would allow Apple to better compete against cheaper devices, especially lower-end Android ones. Such rumours have surfaced a number of times but never materialized. Each time, Apple has […]

Forget those smaller Apple iPhone rumours

2011/02/21By Jerome Skalnik

The New York Times is dismissing recent rumours that Apple will soon release a smaller iPhone form factor. Citing “people briefed on Apple’s plans,” the report indicates that Apple has no plans to introduce such a device any time soon. Not only would a smaller iPhone not be significantly cheaper to manufacture, it would also likely force developers to rewrite […]

Apple working on smaller and cheaper iPhones?

2011/02/12By Jerome Skalnik

A report by Bloomberg suggests that Apple is working on new iPhone form factors. People “who have been briefed on the plans,” report that one version would be both smaller and cheaper than the current models. The cheaper device would allow Apple to compete against the growing number of Google Android devices which are available from entry-level up to high-end […]

iPhone nano coming before Christmas?

2008/08/03By Jerome Skalnik

Rumours of a lower-end iPhone have surfaced again. This time, The Daily Mail reports that Apple will launch an iPhone ‘nano’ before Christmas. In late March, Piper Jaffray predicted that Apple would launch such a product to make inroads into the lower end of the market. The iPhone nano is expected to be offered by O2 (and presumably others) and […]

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 […]

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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 […]