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HTC offers a $25 Google Play gift card to U.S. citizens buying HTC One between now and July 15th
After testing the free $25 Google Play gift card offer with three of Canada’s largest carriers, HTC is bringing it to the United States. Under the deal, anyone who bought the HTC One and activated it in the U.S. between now and July 15th will get a $25 voucher to use for apps and games. There is a limit of one registration per email account, and codes will be delivered to registered email address within 72 hours of registration. So if you do grab the HTC One, head over to … Read more
Dusan Belic
Apple to Start In-Store iPhone Trade-In Program?
Apple could be starting a trade-in program soon, according to a report from Bloomberg. The program would not only help Apple sell new handsets, but would increase the proliferation of Apple products to markets outside of the U.S., where demand for used Apple devices is high. According to the report, Apple has teamed up with Brightstar Corp, a mobile phone distributor who also has coordinated with the likes of AT&T, T-Mobile and other carriers with their trade-in programs. Apple is currently offering a web-based recycling service which pays Apple device owners … Read more
Ian Kersey
HTC Video Showcases Company’s Innovative History
HTC has been getting a lot of bad press recently, with reports of employees being let go and the imminent demise of the HTC First. One thing most everyone can agree on though, is the success of the HTC One, which has proven to be one of the most sought after smartphones around. “We were making smartphones before smartphones even existed.” A new video from HTC appeared today, showcasing the company’s history of mobile device development. The video starts with the company’s beginnings in 1997, and ends with the latest … Read more
Ian Kersey
Amzon Cuts Price of 7″ Kindle Fire HD Tablets For Mother’s Day
In anticipation of Mother’s day, Amazon is cutting the price of its 7-inch Kindle Fire HD, dropping the price of its tablets to $179 for the 16GB version, and $209 for the 32GB version. This follows hot on the heels of Barnes and Noble’s price cut for its Nook tablets, which was also motivated by the Mother’s Day holiday. The 7-inch Kindle Fire HD tablet sports a TI OMAP 4 dual-core 1.2 GHZ processor with 1GB of RAM, and runs on Android 4.0.3. Amazon’s app store runs the show, and … Read more
Ian Kersey
Virgin Mobile Canada now looks for 5 BlackBerry Q10 testers
And once again, Virgin Mobile Canada is looking for 5 lucky testers, this time to review the hot-new BlackBerry Q10. Just like that was the case with the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, those interested to participate should: a) be existing Virgin customers; and b) tell the carrier in 100 words or less why they’re perfect candidate for the job. If you’re selected (and do your job properly), you’ll get to keep the Q10, which according to Virgin Mobile is worth $700. If you do fit in the group … Read more
Dusan Belic
Canada: Virgin looking for 5 Galaxy S4 testers
After the HTC One, Virgin Mobile Canada is inviting 5 testers to review the hot-new Samsung Galaxy S4 under its “Tester Team” program. Once again, interested individuals should submit why they’re great fit for the program and if selected, they’ll get to keep Sammy’s super-phone. I would say that’s a pretty sweet deal and something other carriers could do as well. The way I see it, it’s cheap marketing for Virgin Mobile, offering 5 devices valued at around $3,500 to get a ton of buzz. Not sure why other mobile … Read more
Dusan Belic
Canada: Virgin Mobile calling 5 lucky testers to review the HTC One
Last time we talked about Virgin Mobile Canada’s “Tester Team” program, they were inviting few of its users to review the Samsung Galaxy S III, which at that moment was the hottest device in the world. Now they’re back doing the same with the HTC One. Under the deal, 5 lucky subscribers will get to test out HTC’s flagship device and submit their reviews. In order to participate, you should a) be one of Virgin Mobile’s customers; and b) tell them “why you’d be an awesome Virgin Mobile phone tester.” … Read more
Dusan Belic
Sony Mobile recognized by Guinness for the world’s largest animated mobile phone mosaic
Although it’s still far from reaching the position it desires in the mobile phone market, Sony won an accreditation from Guinness World Records, which recognized the company’s efforts to make the world’s largest animated mobile phone mosaic. This mosaic was built back at Mobile World Congress 2013, when Sony took 196 Xperia Z smartphones and organized them into a 14 / 14,6 ft 2-inch wall, smashing the previous record by more than double. And while it’s great to be listed in the World’s Records book, I’m sure the Japanese company … Read more
Dusan Belic
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol to be featured in Iron Man 3
TCL Communication, which owns the ALCATEL brand, has scored a big product placement deal for the upcoming Iron Man 3. Their ONE TOUCH Idol will be used in the upcoming blockbuster, though we’re not sure Tony Stark will be the one making phone calls with ALCATEL’s baby. To celebrate this marketing achievement, the company is organizing sweepstakes through its Facebook page, allowing fans to enter for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to attend the movie’s red carpet premiere in Hollywood on April 24, 2013. In addition, TCL … Read more
Dusan Belic
Best Buy To Host Samsung “Mini-Stores”
Best Buy may soon be hosting mini Samsung stores, according to a report from Geek.com. High traffic Best Buy locations around the country are soon to be removing two aisles in their mobile departments to make way the mini stores, just in time for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4. The “mini-stores” will be similar to those of Apple, which have popped up in the PC area of Best Buy stores around the country. The Samsung mini-stores will feature Samsung signage and demo stations, which will feature current Samsung products, smartphones … Read more
Ian Kersey
Spotify to Stream Movies, Create Original Content
Music-streaming service Spotify has become a huge player in the on-demand music streaming scene, and is now looking to enter the realm of on-demand video streaming. According to Business Insider, Spotify will compete head on with the likes of Netflix and HBO Go by providing original content as well as access to a library of other content. Spotify has picked up some substantial investment from companies such as Coca-Cola and Goldman Sachs, but is still having a hard time turning a profit. Spotify does not own its content, but rather … Read more