October 10th came and went without the expected Apple invitations, putting into question an October 17th event. Speculation suggests that production issues may have caused Apple to push the launch back. It now appears that if the event was in fact delayed, it will not be for long. Citing “people familiar with Apple’s plans,” AllThingsD reports that the event will […]
Events
Samsung October 24th event is for Galaxy Note II
Late last month, Samsung asked the press to save October 24th for an event in New York. Invitations have now gone out and confirm that the event will be about the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Given that a number of carriers both South and North of the border have already confirmed that they will carry it, the event is likely […]
ASUS teases Padfone 2 again
ASUS took the unusual step of revealing on its event invitation that it would unveil the Padfone 2 at an event on October 16th. The teasing now continues on its website: Click for a larger version The ASUS Padfone 2 is expected to offer a similar set of accessories as the original Padfone. The smartphone can be docked into a […]
LG Nexus 4 to launch on October 29th according to Le Figaro
The rumours of an LG Nexus device continue to come in fast and furious. The latest one now gives us a potential announcement date. According to French newspaper Le Figaro, LG and Google will unveil the LG Nexus 4 on October 29th. The report adds that the LG Nexus 4 will also go on sale on October 29th in a […]
Microsoft to offically launch Windows Phone 8 on October 29th
The end of October is going to be quite busy for Microsoft. Aside from the launch of Windows 8 on September 26th (itself preceded by a press event on the 25th), it will also host BUILD 2012 from the 30th to November 2nd. And if that’s not enough, Microsoft today started press invitations to another event, this one on October […]
Google and LG to unveil LG Optimus G Nexus in November?
Rumours that LG will manufacture a Nexus device continue to gather steam. Android And Me has learned that LG and Google will co-host an event sometime in November at which they will introduce Android 4.2 and the LG Optimus G Nexus, a variant of the LG Optimus G. Android 4.2 is not expected to come with major changes. It should […]
Mobile phone throwing championship comes to Canada
The sport of Mobile Phone Throwing is coming to Canada. Mobilicity will sponsor the 1st Annual Canadian Mobile Phone Throwing Championship that will take place in Toronto on Saturday, October 13th. Inspired by a similar event which took place recently in Finland, the event will give participants the chance to win the top prize of CA$5,000 and a Samsung Galaxy […]
Apple to announce iPad mini on October 17th?
Even before Apple failed to announce the iPad mini at its September 12th event, rumours had suggested that the smaller iPad sibling would get its own event in October. We may now have some dates for that event. According to a major Apple investor who says he’s heard it from “multiple sources,” Apple will begin to send out invitations on […]