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RIM Can’t Shake Those Samsung Rumours
0By: Kuljit Grewal | August 8th, 2012 | Android, Business, Google, News, O Canada, Smartphones
There is absolutely no question that RIM’s future hinges on the success of its upcoming operating system, BB10. The company, which has seen its market share dwindle due to inferior software and hardware is in the midst of a thorough strategic review. The review will consider a myriad of options with the long term future of the company in mind. As
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Apple’s iOS 6 Will Not Include a Native YouTube App as Google is Working on Their Own Version
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 8th, 2012 | Apple, Business, Google, Mobile Apps, News, Smartphones, Tablets
Since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, the device has featured a standalone YouTube app allowing the device’s users to access the boundless videos available on the popular website. It seems however with today’s release of Apple’s iOS 6 beta 4 that the YouTube app is no longer part of the operating systems default option. Considering t...
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Canada is Going Mobile for Their Olympic Coverage
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 7th, 2012 | Business, Living, Mobile Apps, O Canada, Smartphones, Social Media, Sports, Tablets
Without question we in Canada are absolutely blessed to be able to enjoy the Olympics in full totality thanks to the resources that technology makes available to us. Mobile devices have literally put full entertainment systems in our hands, allowing us to consume coverage spanning from Twitter to live streaming video. Perhaps there is no greater testament to how much technology can ch...
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Meet Nina, Siri’s App-tastic Cousin
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 7th, 2012 | Android, Apple, Business, Gadgets, Mobile Apps, News, Smartphones
For all the hype (and slight disappointment) that surrounded Apple’s iPhone 4S, the biggest upgrade for fans of the device and brand overall was Siri; the voice activation/personal assistant that was a celebrated game changer. One of the major limitations surrounding Siri’s application is that although one is able to book...
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RIM Continues its Reductions
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 5th, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada, Smartphones
When things aren't going well for a company, every opportunity to cut costs without affecting the core businesses is to be considered. RIM, who have seen their reputation, sales and stock prices drop dramatically have had to consider several strategic and operational options in order to survive. Other than cutting staff, which RIM has stated they wi...
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Ford’s SYNC System Will Soon Warn Drivers of Pollen Counts and Other Allergens
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 5th, 2012 | Business, Cars, Mobile Apps, News, Smartphones
We at TQ are big fans of automobiles as well as disruptive technologies, so anytime there is cross over we are enthralled. Recently we read about how Ford Motor Company, who have literally reinvented themselves as an innovative maker of quality cars have planned on improving the integration and capabilities of their in-car infotainment system dubbed
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RIM Was Almost Another Android User
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 4th, 2012 | Android, Business, News, O Canada, Smartphones
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins recently had a very candid interview with the UK Telegraph, revealing among other things (TQ was on it) that the company is strongly considering licensing their BB10 platform. Before that decision was reached however, the company also considered focusing on hardware and electing to use ...
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TELUS Handling Their Business – Raise 2012 Revenue Forecast
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 4th, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada, Smartphones
Vancouver based telco TELUS Corp. have made a habit of keeping their customers happy and it seems to be bearing fruit. The company, which provides wireless, internet and television services Canada-wide have achieved their highest customer retention rate ever, indicating their users’ overall service satisfaction. A measure, known as ch...
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Samsung to Unveil the Galaxy Note 2 on August 29
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 4th, 2012 | Android, Business, News, Smartphones, Tablets
Although Samsung’s Galaxy S III is the current talk of the Smartphone world, it seems like there is also a lot of excitement surrounding the company’s upcoming announcement of their Galaxy Note II. According to
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RIM is Considering Licensing the BB10 Platform
By: Kuljit Grewal | August 2nd, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada, Smartphones
Moribund smartphone manufacturer RIM, who gained prominence and fame due to their hardware devices, might be considering licensing their upcoming BlackBerry 10 (BB10) platform in order to gain back some of its lost market share. According to a Daily Te...
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