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Video: How should we test the durability of the Samsung Rugby II?

The Samsung Rugby II is available through TELUS, Bell and Rogers all on various pricing models. This is the latest rugged device to land in Canada and it meets military specs that can apparently resist shock, hot temperatures, water and dust. We did a quick overview of the hardware as it comes with a 1.3-inch [...]

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Review: Getting a Grip on the Keyboard Enabled LG Quantum (Windows Phone)

The LG Optimus Quantum smartphone is the only Windows Phone 7 device that sports a keyboard. At least the only one released here in Canada with a keyboard. The design of the Quantum is very typical of previous Windows Phone/Mobile devices with keyboards. It’s a side-slider, meaning the keyboard slides out to the side and [...]

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Video: Throw test of the OtterBox iPhone 4 Defender Series Case

We got this OtterBox iPhone 4 Defender Series Case for review and just like all the other OtterBox cases they are well thought out. Access to the buttons/ports are all there and comfortable – but the case will add an extra 60 grams of weight. The good thing about this case is that it can [...]

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Bell HTC Desire Z Review

The Desire Z is one of HTC’s latest Android offerings, which sports a 3.7” super LCD capacitive touch screen and slide out QWERTY keyboard. The Desire Z is approximately 2.38” (wide) by 4.69” (tall) by 0.56” (thick). The touch screen has a resolution of 480 by 800 WVGA and has pinch-zoom capabilities. AESTETHICS: One of [...]

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Nokia: Ovi Store sees a “whopping three million downloads a day”

Nokia is the largest mobile manufacturer in the world and today they have literally just dumped a bunch of impressive stats regarding their Ovi Store. On the company blog they stated that their application store sees a “whopping three million downloads a day”. Those are huge numbers. It gets better… there are now over 165 [...]

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Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant and Captivate getting upgrade to OS 2.2 Froyo “mid-December”

Samsung has posted a note on their Facebook page that will be good news for Galaxy S users. If you’re with Bell, Rogers or TELUS they have given an estimated date of when you can expect an upgrade to Android OS 2.2 Froyo. “We’d like to acknowledge the tremendous interest in the Froyo (Android 2.2) [...]

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Sony Ericsson to release Xperia X7 & X7 mini with Windows Phone 7?

Recently Bert Nordberg, President & CEO of Sony Ericsson recently stated that “it is our ambition to become the global number one handset provider on the Android platform”… but according to the latest leak online it also looks like Sony Ericsson is going to be releasing a couple Windows Phone 7 devices. Continuing on the [...]

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Rogers officially releases Dell Streak for $149.99 on 3-year

Even though Dell went live yesterday and launched the Dell Streak… Rogers has announced in a press release that the Streak can now be purchased. Price plans are the same from the leaked internal doc at $149.99 on a 3-year voice and data plan. If you’re planning on getting this tablet/smartphone Rogers states that this [...]

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Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab’s Gorilla Glass takes on 3 bullets

In this video the Samsung Galaxy Tab’s Gorilla glass takes a beating by this dude who shoots 3 metal bullets with a co2 carbon dioxide powered gas gun. It looks like he’s only about a couple feet away. To say the least… the Tab’s 7-inch display is strong. Check it out after the break: Tweet

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TELUS releases the eco-friendly Samsung Evergreen

Remember environmentally friendly phones? These always come out around Earth Day but they have been a bit silent of late – no worries though. TELUS has just released the Samsung Evergreen (not on their site yet). This device is made from 70% recycled plastic and is packaged in 80% recycled material. As for what you [...]