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Apple’s iOS 6 Includes Calgary, Montreal and Toronto In 3D Map Function
0By: Talha Bhatti | September 22nd, 2012 | Apple, iOS, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
Back when the iPhone 5 was all speculation and rumors, most industry analysts knew that the new iOS 6 would be getting rid of Google Maps and would be replacing it with its Apple’s own software which would feature 3D maps. At the time, it was announced that Toronto and Montreal would be available with 3D Map functionality and no other Canadian ...
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HTC Does Not Rule Out Possibility Of Using RIM Operating System
By: Talha Bhatti | September 20th, 2012 | Business, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, HTC, has stated that the company is open to the possibility of using Research In Motion’s (RIM) operating system on their phones. HTC is moving into an important part of the year where they will be releasing several new phones running Google's
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Meet LIFX, the Kickstarter Light Bulb That You Control With Your Smartphone
By: Kuljit Grewal | September 20th, 2012 | Business, Gadgets, Living, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada
An incredibly innovative Wi-Fi enabled light bulb called LIFX claims with great reason to be ‘the smartest light bulb you’ve ever experienced’. The LED bulb is impressive in a variety of ways ranging from its multiple colours, full Smartphone control and energy efficiency that can allow the bulb to last up to 25 years. The LIFX is created by Australian Phil Bosu...
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BBM To Be Included In Latest Collins English Dictionary
By: Talha Bhatti | September 19th, 2012 | Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
The plummeting stock price of Research In Motion (RIM) may indicate to many on Bay Street that the makers of the BlackBerry smartphone may be heading down the road to irrelevance in the competitive sector. However, the RIM has gotten a vote of confidence from an unexpected institution: The Dictionary. It has recently been revealed that the word BBM...
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Facebook for BlackBerry v3.2 Available Now On BlackBerry App World
By: Talha Bhatti | September 18th, 2012 | Living, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones, Social Media
The Official BlackBerry Blog announced on September 13 that Facebook would be releasing the 3.2 version of its app for BlackBerry OS. The upgraded Facebook app has a lot of new goodies for users of Research In Motion’s flagship BlackBerry smartphones. The latest app will be available for download ...
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The Company That Owns The Weather Network Acquires Beat the Traffic to Bolster Service Offering
By: Kuljit Grewal | September 17th, 2012 | Business, iOS, Living, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
In order to better serve their growing number of mobile users, Oakville, Ontario based Pelmorex Media Inc. acquired Beat the Traffic. The latter is a Santa Clara, California based provider of vehicle traffic solutions for companies in the weather broadcasting business....
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Canadian App Discovery Platform ooomf Raises $500K in Funding
By: Kuljit Grewal | September 16th, 2012 | Apple, Business, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
With the incredible number of apps that exist in Apple’s App Store, a little bit of help discovering useful, interesting and playful ones are always appreciated. With that in mind, the team behind ooom...
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Autodesk’s Impressive iPhone App Allows 3D Modelling on Your Smartphone
By: Kuljit Grewal | September 14th, 2012 | Apple, iOS, Mobile Apps, Smartphones
A new iPhone application called 123D Catch allows you to take impressive 3D scans of an object using panoramic style photos taken by your mobile device. The app, created by Autodesk allows users to take pictures and process them on iPads, PCs, various Web browsers and on now your iPhone since earlier this month. The full 3D effect is achieved b...
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Frontier Developments Building North American Office In Halifax, Canada
By: Talha Bhatti | September 14th, 2012 | Business, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Tablets
Frontier Developments, a British Game development firm, has finalized Halifax, Canada as the location for their latest expansion. The Canadian office will be used as the company’s North American center and should facilitate the development of mobile and tablet games. The Cambridge, England based company selected Halifax because of several...
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Smartphones And Tablets May Soon Replace Laptops In Business Presentations
By: Talha Bhatti | September 12th, 2012 | Business, Gadgets, Mobile Apps, News, Smartphones, Tablets
As smartphones and tablets become more and more common it is no surprise that these devices are finding their way into everyday business meetings and conferences. Professionals prefer carrying smartphones due to their convenient size and overall functionality. One area where a laptop is still ahead of smartphones and tablets is the compatibility with projectors and other presentation equipment. Th...
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