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New York Times Discontinue Their BlackBerry App
0By: Kuljit Grewal | July 25th, 2012 | Business, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones
After a long number of years and plenty of analysis, New York Times Co. , who own and operate the iconic news brand and paper have elected to no longer have a BlackBerry App. The decision is based on usage of the app, which has decreased significantly on the BlackBerry platform. The news comes following what has been a bad run for the Waterloo mob...
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TELUS Reaches Across Our Nation, Invests $8.4 Million in Atlantic Canada
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 25th, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada, Smartphones
Vancouver’s TELUS Mobility has elected to invest another $8.4 million into Altantic Canada over the next three years. The large telco, who already have $45 million invested in the area will be using the new infusion of funds towards advanced technologies, mainly in improving their wireless speed. The investment will also stimulate job...
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Lycamobile Looking to Add an Element to Canada’s Mobile Phone Business
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 23rd, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada, Smartphones
There’s poised to be a new entrant in Canada’s wireless phone market and they are looking to address some unmet needs that might interest you. Lycamobile, a UK based firm is targeting a significant portion of Canada’s population; immigrants and those with relatives overseas who are looking for international unlimited talk and text plans. &...
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Canadians Can Now Store Movies on Their iCloud Accouts
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 23rd, 2012 | Apple, News, O Canada, Smartphones, Tablets
For those Canadians with multiple Apple devices, take some time to rejoice. Apple recently announced that they would be allowing their users in 38 countries including Canada and the UK to store and access movies purchased on iTunes on the iCloud. This will allow Canadians to watch films and TV shows of their choosing on their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac devices. This extends what ...
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Latest BlackBerry 10 OS Update Comes With Siri-Like Voice Command
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 22nd, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada, Smartphones
The latest OS update for BB10 features a voice command system that sounds siri-ously (sorry…had to) to Siri. Such a system and its universal search functionality are a welcomed addition for developers and RIM fans alike, especially considering that Google has released what some believe is a superior product to Apple’s famous personal assistant feature. Google’s latest, known as ...
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Hey Canada, Own a Google Nexus S? Get Ready to Feast on Jelly Bean
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 21st, 2012 | Android, Google, O Canada, Smartphones
According to a recent Google+ post, Android’s latest and greatest platform the 4.1 Jelly Bean will be available for several Canadian carriers. The list includes telcos Rogers, TELUS, WIND, Bell and Mobilicity. Android enthusiasts rejoice! The hotly anticipated update can be...
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Huawei’s Ascend P1 Has Finally Arrived in Canada
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 20th, 2012 | Android, Google, News, O Canada, Smartphones
Canadian fans of Chinese Smartphone manufacturer Huawei (pronounced WAH-WAY) have reason to celebrate. The company’s highly touted Ascend P1 device is now officially available through Wind Mobile. ...
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Samsung Moving Smartphone Units at a Record Clip
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 19th, 2012 | Android, Business, Smartphones
The world’s largest Smartphone manufacturer has got a bona fide hit on their hands with their latest and greatest device, the Galaxy S III. According to a recent Reuters poll, the Korean giant is running a lead on the competition in terms of sales volume, most important among them being Apple. Samsung moved an estimated...
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BlackBerry App World Reaches 3 Billion Downloads
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 19th, 2012 | Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Smartphones, Tablets
Although 2012 has felt like the end of the world for RIM, perhaps the company and their leadership were taught to look for silver linings in even the darkest of storms. The company recently had reason to celebrate, as their BlackBerry App World reached 3 billion downloads earlier this month. All in all, it has t...
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WORD ON THE STREET: Amazon is Getting Into the Smartphone Business
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 17th, 2012 | Business, News, Smartphones
According to various sources, e-commerce giant Amazon is working with Foxconn International Holdings to create a Smartphone. The Kindle maker is already said to be testing the device inAsia with the aim of incr...
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