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Another Samsung Tablet leaks online: This is the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
If the leak is true, then Samsung will again come to market with another tablet. The Galaxy Tab 3.0 was announced last month and the newest leak online is a slightly larger Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. Yes, it’s an inch larger at 8-inches and SamMobile’s reliable sources state this will be released later this month. [...]
BlackBerry winning back Canadians, market share now at 13.5%
After struggling through last year, taking many hits, BlackBerry is slowly gaining its Canadian market share back. The one-time smartphone leader had sunk to a low 6% market share and new a report by research firm Raymond James shows that BlackBerry has more than doubled to grab 13.5% of the Canadian market. Of course, both [...]
Samsung expects to pass 10 million Galaxy S4 sales next week, confirms Note 3 will have a 5.9-inch display
A report earlier this week suggested that Samsung was going to achieve Galaxy S4 sales of 10 million units. It’s true. JK Shin, Samsung’s co-CEO, stated “We are confident that we will pass more than 10 million sales of the S4 next week. It is selling much faster than the previous model S3. Samsung spent [...]
White Nexus 4 and Android OS 4.3 rumoured to launch June 10th
We’ve seen the Nexus 4 in White magically surface in pictures and videos, but not yet for sale via Google Play or any retailers. According to Android and Me, who managed to score a White Nexus at Google I/O, has pegged this desired pure Google smartphone to hit the hands of eager Android enthusiasts on [...]
CWTA issues warning about using 3rd party Android VoIP apps, says some might be unable to dial 9-1-1
The CWTA (Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association) has put out a notice that some 3rd party VoIP (Voice over IP) Android apps, such as Skype and Viber, might have difficulty dialing 9-1-1. The industry driven association wants to ensure that all Canadians are prepared for any emergency situation and are requesting Android users who have VoIP [...]
TELUS on the Mobilicity acquisition: “We don’t believe this transaction will have a significant impact on competition in our industry”
Earlier today it was revealed that TELUS has agreed to acquire Mobilicity, legally known as Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Holdings Inc., for $380 million. The deal is expected to close by June 10th, 2013 and TELUS would integrate Mobilicity’s 250,000 subscribers and 150 employees into its organization. The agreement still needs to be approved by [...]
Rogers revamps monthly rate plans
Rogers has quietly restructured their monthly rate plans again. Similar to the recent changes they implemented in Quebec, below are the price changes, mostly decreasing, and also giving customers some additional gigs of data. Apparently these rates are a promo until June 30th for new customers or existing customers making changes to their plan.
Video: Google I/O and BlackBerry Live keynotes now available online
This week has certainly been busy. If you’re interested in consuming your lunch time break with some YouTube, perhaps avoid cats and Psy videos and relive the glory of either the BlackBerry Live or Google I/O keynote sessions. BlackBerry’s is just shy of 1:30 minutes, while Google’s marathon lasted about 4 hours. Overall, great new [...]
TELUS to acquire Mobilicity and its 250,000 subs for $380 million
This is turn of events, but also expected. In a press release today TELUS announced that they’ve entered into an agreement to acquire Mobilicity for $380 million. Of course, the deal is pending the “required approvals” from authorities (Competition Bureau, Industry Canada, and Mobilicity’s debtholders). “The purchase price received would be applied to repay all [...]
Nokia Music officially launches today in Canada, available on all Lumia devices
Nokia Music has actually been live in Canada for about a week now, ever since the entry-level Lumia 520 launched (available on Rogers, TELUS and Koodo for about $150 outright). This free music streaming service (carrier data charges applies) is available to all Lumia device owners and gives them the ability to access over 18 [...]
