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Microsoft evangelist clarifies Windows Phone 8 upgrade statements

2012/04/19By Jerome Skalnik

Microsoft developer evangelist Nuno Silva today cleared up some statements he made during a recent interview. During an interview, he said what every Windows Phone user today wants to hear; that Microsoft would upgrade all existing devices to the next major version. The comments contradicted earlier rumours. Unfortunately, it was also incorrect. Silva has now clarified that he confused applications […]

Not so fast: No Windows Phone 8 upgrades for existing devices

2012/04/18By Jerome Skalnik

While a Microsoft developer evangelist claims that all existing Windows Phone devices will be upgradeable to Windows Phone 8, “a trusted source close to Microsoft” has told The Verge that this is untrue. Supporting earlier claims, the report indicates that there will not be an upgrade from Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) to Windows Phone 8 (Apollo). For its part, Microsoft […]

All Windows Phone devices to be upgraded to Windows Phone 8 (Updated)

2012/04/17By Jerome Skalnik

There is some encouraging news today for current Windows Phone owners who want to know whether their current device will be upgradeable to the next major version of Windows Phone (Windows Phone 8 / Apollo). Past rumours were not hopeful but Microsoft developer evangelist Nuno Silva was far more positive and decisive in an interview with Zwame, a Portuguese mobile […]

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 […]