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Samsung Successfully Sold 3 Million Units of the Galaxy Note II in Just 37 Days
1By: Ali Raza | November 3rd, 2012 | News, O Canada, Tablets
Samsung, the multinational conglomerate group of South Korea is rejoicing over the tremendous success of its recently released phone-tablet hybrid or phablet, the Galaxy Note II. According to the mobile phone maker, sales have reached 3 million units for the Galaxy Note II after just 37 days of its launch, which is a remarkable achievement, particularly for a smartphone that falls in the “new ca...
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One in Five Canadians are Expected to do Online Shopping This Holiday Season
By: Jeff Stewart | November 2nd, 2012 | Business, Google, News, O Canada, Smartphones, Tablets
More than ever, Canadians are going online to shop for their loved ones this holiday season. According to various reports, it is estimated that approximately 20 percent of the holiday gifts purchased this year will occur online in Canada, a total that represents one in every five gifts. Although seemingly significant, that proportion pales in comparison to other nations world round. A...
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Canadians Send Almost 24 Billion Text Messages in Second Quarter of this Year
By: Ali Raza | November 2nd, 2012 | News, O Canada, Smartphones
Mobile phones have become such an integral part of our daily lives that many would quiver in fear at the thought of parting with their devices. With the advancement of smartphones, consumers can do a whole bevy of things that amount to more than simply dialing or receiving phone calls. However despite the availability of various new services and smart phone applications, it seems that text messagi...
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Air Canada Updates iPhone App To Include Passbook, iOS6 and iPhone 5
By: Talha Bhatti | November 2nd, 2012 | Apple, iOS, Living, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
iPhone In Canada reported on October 25 that Air Canada had silently introduced Passbook integration for boarding passes. The site now reports that Air Canada has also gone ahead and updated its iPhone app on October 26 to include updates for iOS 6, iPhone 5 and Passbook. The latest...
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Canada Post Web Services Launches More Features For e-Commerce Sites
By: Talha Bhatti | November 2nd, 2012 | News, O Canada
Canada Post recently announced the launch of a new suite of services for e-commerce websites. Online retailers can now offer their customers a “superior” online shopping experience by using said newly release services. From now on Canada Post Web Servi...
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CWTA Data Reveals That 270 Million Texts Sent Per Day In Canada
By: Kevin Green | November 2nd, 2012 | News, O Canada
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) recently released data that showed text messaging is still growing among wireless subscribers in Canada. The latest numbers reveal that Canadians send 270 million texts per day. That is approximately 24 billion text messages from April to June of 2012 or eight billion texts per month. ...
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BuildDirect Secures $4 Million in Venture Capital and Sets Eyes on Billion Dollar Valuation
By: Kevin Green | November 2nd, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada
Canadian building materials e-commerce company BuildDirect recently announced that they had successfully raised $4 million in funds from BDC IT Venture Fund. This latest raise represents the sec...
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Canadian Startup Vidyard’s Video Platform Sees One Million Plays Per Day
By: Kevin Green | November 2nd, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada
Canadian Startup Vidyard sent out a press release on October 30 stating that the Waterloo based firm had hit another significant milestone with one million plays per day. CEO of the video platform, Michael Litt, talked about the aspirations and the potential for a lot more growth when he said, "One million plays per day is the tip of the...
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Tesla Motors Looking to Win Over Consumers by Opening New Retail Sites Across the Globe
By: Jeff Stewart | November 1st, 2012 | Business, Cars, News, O Canada
After having what can best be described as a shaky start, Tesla Motors a tech based electric automobile startup is now looking to win over consumers world round by opening new stores across the globe. Staying true to their expansion plan, Tesla Motors will open its first retail site in Canada this November located at Toronto’s acclaimed...
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Nike+ FuelBand Now Available At Apple Online And Retail Stores
By: Kevin Green | November 1st, 2012 | Apple, Health, iOS, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones, Sports
The California based technology giant, Apple, included the Nike+ FuelBand on its online store. The device will come in two new colors and will be on sale for residents of the U.S., U.K. and Canada. FuelBand will also be sold in Apple Stores and physical retail locatio...
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