HTC Desire Z

Google Android 2.3 coming to HTC Desire Z

2011/07/14By Jerome Skalnik

HTC reconfirmed today via its HTC Germany Facebook page that it will offer an Android 2.3 update for the HTC Desire Z. It promised to do so back in May but missed its own ‘end of June’ deadline. The Google-translated post reads: Thanks to all who wait [sic] patiently for the Gingerbread update for the HTC Desire. We are just […]

Android 2.3 coming to HTC Desire Z this summer

2011/05/07By Jerome Skalnik

HTC will release an upgrade to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) for the HTC Desire Z as early as next month. Back in February, it had promised to do so in Q2 2011. The confirmation comes via a comment made on its UK support website: “…we optimise the experience for each handset, for example, HTC Desire HD and Desire Z have different […]

Android 2.3 headed to HTC Desire, Desire HD, Desire Z, and Incredible S in Q2 2011?

2011/02/26By Jerome Skalnik

An HTC spokesperson has apparently confirmed to Slashgear.com that the HTC Desire, Desire HD, Desire Z, and Incredible S will all be updated to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) in Q2 2011. All of these devices are currently on Android 2.2. The news should come as a relief to the older HTC Desire and Desire Z owners who may have thought that […]

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 […]