HTC Jetstream

LTE HTC Jetstream now available from Rogers

2011/10/19By Jerome Skalnik

Rogers LTE network now covers Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver. Device selection has been slim but that began to change yesterday as the Rogers LTE Rocket stick (Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U) was joined by Canada’s first LTE tablet, the HTC Jetstream. HTC Jetstream specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm APQ8060 Operating system: Google Android 3.1 with HTC Sense Cellular connectivity: Dual-band […]

Rogers to launch HTC Puccini LTE and Acer Iconia tablets?

2011/09/09By Jerome Skalnik

A leaked internal document obtained by MobileSyrup shows that Rogers Wireless is gearing up to offer its “Rogers On Demand” service, already available on the iPhone and BlackBerry and Android smartphones, to the iPad or Android tablets (or more likely both). The documents lists a number of Android tablets that will support the service: The LG Optimus tablet, the Samsung […]

AT&T announces LTE HTC Jetstream tablet

2011/08/31By Jerome Skalnik

AT&T today announced its first 4G LTE/HSPA+ tablet, the HTC Jetstream (codenamed Puccini during development). “HTC Jetstream combines the acclaimed HTC Sense experience with Android Honeycomb to provide an innovative and engaging experience on a 10.1 inch tablet,” said Martin Fichter, acting president, HTC Americas Region. “Paired with AT&T’s upcoming 4G LTE speed and mobility, HTC Jetstream delivers connectivity for […]

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 […]