Galaxy S II LTE

Fido now offering Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Ace II x

2013/03/03By Jerome Skalnik

Fido

Fido this week launched two more Android smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and the Samsung Galaxy Ace II x. Neither will be confused for a current flagship device but they come with a much easier price on the wallet. The Galaxy S II LTE is the more powerful of the two. Sporting LTE connectivity, it comes with a […]

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE now available from Rogers

2011/11/09By Jerome Skalnik

I’m a few days behind on this one but it appears that availability has improved somewhat at Rogers for the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE. Only a few weeks ago, Rogers was only able to ship “a very limited number” to customers who had pre-ordered it. The carrier now indicates that it is available in stores. A small piece of […]

Bell to launch LTE with Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy S II LTE?

2011/09/01By Jerome Skalnik

While Bell has announced plans to launch its LTE network this year, it has given little information about markets and devices to date. Tek Tok Canada has been told by “a reliable source” that the launch is coming soon (but still no specific dates). Tek Tok also reports that Bell will offer the recently announced Samsung Galaxy S II LTE […]

Samsung announces LTE versions of the GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9

2011/08/28By Jerome Skalnik

Samsung today announced LTE versions of both the Galaxy S II smartphone and Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet. According to JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business: “With the introduction of GALAXY S II LTE and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE, we will take the capabilities of these devices to a whole new level. LTE redefines the user experience made […]

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 […]