Samsung Stratosphere

Full Samsung Stratosphere specifications revealed?

2011/09/29By Jerome Skalnik

A leaked document obtained by DroidLife.com has revealed the specifications of the upcoming Samsung Stratosphere, a QWERTY slider. Early rumours had suggested it might be Verizon’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S II but the new details suggest it will compete more against devices such as the Samsung Epic 4G offered through Sprint. Rumoured Samsung Stratosphere specifications: Processor: 1GHz single-core […]

Samsung Stratosphere clears FCC

2011/09/07By Jerome Skalnik

The Samsung SCH-i405 (also known as the Samsung Stratosphere) is one step closer to its Verizon launch after getting its FCC clearance. As is often the case, the FCC documents reveal only a few details due to the manufacturer’s confidentiality request. The public documents confirm that it will support LTE as well as CDMA/EVDO and come with GPS, Wi-Fi and […]

LTE Samsung Stratosphere QWERTY slider for Verizon revealed?

2011/09/06By Jerome Skalnik

Verizon’s first LTE QWERTY slider has been revealed in a couple of pictures obtained by PocketNow. Identified by the model number SCH-I405, little is known about the device although rumours describe it as a “upper-mid-range device” with Android 2.3.4, an “awesome” display (Super AMOLED Plus?), 2GB of onboard storage, and both rear-facing 5MP and front-facing 1.3MP cameras. PocketNow suggests 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 […]