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Inq Mobile shuts its doors

2014/02/01By Jerome Skalnik

Inq Mobile closes its doors

The cutthroat smartphone market has claimed another victim. Inq Mobile, a UK-based company that made mobile phones before switching to social software development, yesterday closed its doors for the last time: “Inq has done some exciting and innovative things over the past few years, but we’ll be closing our doors on 31st January 2014.” Inq Mobile was founded in 2007 […]

TELUS launches INQ Cloud Touch

2011/07/13By Jerome Skalnik

INQ Cloud Touch

After promising in June that it was coming soon, TELUS has launched the INQ Cloud Touch, another smartphone that features strong integration with Facebook. For example, the Facebook feed is automatically updated on the Home screen,and Events, Notifications, and Places are all only one click away. INQ Cloud Touch specifications: Operating system: Google Android 2.2 Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and […]

INQ Cloud Touch coming soon to TELUS

2011/06/06By Jerome Skalnik

INQ Cloud Touch

TELUS will soon launch the INQ Cloud Touch, a smartphone that promises that Facebook will come “alive on your homescreen.” So if you’re looking for a smartphone where your Facebook feeds are automatically updated to your home screen, constant Facebook Chat connection, and one click access to Facebook Events, Notifications, and Places, this could be the phone for you. INQ […]

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 […]