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Microsoft patents “Dual Module Portable Devices”
Back in 2009 Microsoft painted a picture of possibly what 2019 will be looking like. In the video they showed a man walking through an airport to reach for his mobile device that seamlessly split into 2 screens that could work independently or together. Looks like Microsoft is looking forward as they have filed a [...]
“Recycle My Cell Challenge” kicks off October 18th
The average Canadian keeps their mobile device for approximately 2 years and only 12% of used mobile devices are recycled. Recycle My Cell is run by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) and offers thousands of drop-off locations for Canadians to get rid of their old device. Waste Reduction Week 2010 is happening from October [...]
Rogers starts selling the BlackBerry Torch 9800… online
If you’ve been waiting for the BlackBerry Torch 9800 to arrive at Rogers… go forth. It’s now available for $199.99 on a 3-year; 2-year $499.99 and no-contract for $609.99. Rogers is also throwing in a Bluetooth headset with the purchase and specs have this touchscreen slider with RIM’s new BlackBerry 6 OS, 3.2-inch display with [...]
Fido releases first Android: Acer Liquid E
Fido has released another smartphone and their first Android-powered device, the Acer Liquid e. This can be yours for $30 on a 3-year contract or $375 no contract. From now on you can expect more smartphones (and more Android devices) to trickle down from Rogers lineup to Fido. The reason is more handset competition from [...]
Update: Best Buy to price Fido Acer Liquid E at $29.99 & $374.99
Fido is prepping for the release of their first Android-powered device, the Acer Liquid E. Over the past couple weeks we’ve seen a few documents that support this upcoming launch and now price points are revealed. Taking a look at this Best Buy price tag shows the Liquid E with a $29.99 on a 3-year [...]
TELUS dealers accepting orders for the BlackBerry Torch 9800 (possibly available tomorrow)
Looks like TELUS has blown open the doors for customers to order the BlackBerry Torch 9800. This will be officially available on September 30th, but we’ve received various tips that people have placed their order at dealer locations for arrival on the 30th (or possibly tomorrow). So if you are interested in getting the latest [...]
MTS releases BlackBerry Curve 8530 in “Oyster”
MTS has added to the BlackBerry Curve 8530 in White, or what they are calling “Oyster”. This can be yours for the same price as the Black version they launched a couple months back for $59.99 on a 3-year. Other price points are 2-year for $159.99 and the 1-year at $384.99. Specs wise for this [...]
Samsung Galaxy Apollo released by TELUS
The Samsung Galaxy Apollo has finally been released by TELUS and this comes with Android OS 2.1 (Éclair), 3.2-inch display (resolution of 240×400), WiFi, 3 megapixel camera with video capabilities, GPS, WiFi, FM radio, 3.5mm headset jack, Swype technology, holds up to 16GB with a microSD card. The Apollo can can be yours on the [...]
Mobilicity welcomes 3 new executives to the team… other cities launching soon?
New entrant Mobilicity currently operates in Toronto but have promised to go live in Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver by the end of the year. Today they announced 3 new additions to their executive team, which is a step forward in the right direction… and hopefully means that those cities will get the green light [...]
Video: Nokia demonstrates the future is in “stretchable electronic skin”, “super capacitor” and “nanowire sensing”
Nokia is going through a massive transition in leadership which will hopefully spur on new devices. One of Nokia’s strengths is that they are always sharing their ideas and innovation for possible future technologies. 3 video have just been uploaded by Nokia Conversations that give an insight into what might be coming up in a [...]
