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LG: Next Apple iPad to have Retina Display

2011/07/24By Jerome Skalnik

LG CEO Kwon Young-soo today told The Korea Times that LG will supply Apple with ‘Retina Displays’ for the next iPad. He added that other manufacturers would also offer such displays in the near future. During the interview, Kwon said that “more smartphone manufacturers will release new models employing LG’s “Retina Display” that has been used in iPhones and iPads.” […]

Apple looking for second iPad manufacturer?

2011/07/11By Jerome Skalnik

Call it the iPad 2 Plus or the iPad 3 but Digitimes is again suggesting that Apple will launch later this year. Foxconn will manufacture the new tablet but Apple is looking to a second manufacturer to avoid supply issues. Both Taiwan-based Quanta Computer and Pegatron Technology are mentioned as candidates although Pegatron appears to have the edge due to […]

Apple to launch iPad 2 Plus tablet this year?

2011/07/06By Jerome Skalnik

Remember those rumours some time back that Apple would release a second iPad model this year? Thanks to a research note from FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger, these have now been revived. With no production schedule confirmed yet, Berger is looking for additional confirmation from supply chain contacts “before fully believing a new iPad device is coming in 2011.” […]

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 […]