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Starting November 22 and going until November 29, U.S. Cellular is going to be offering up a $150 smartphone activation credit for those who want to start new smartphone lines. For current customers, adding a smartphone line will get them a $150 credit toward future bills. It looks like it will take place while its…
BlackBerry Curve 9300 and 9700 users, it’s time to sit up and take note of a couple of operating system leaks that hit us over the weekend. First off, we have OS 6.0.0.358, which leaked for the 9300. So, if you’re a Curve 3G owner and want to get the latest and greatest (albeit unofficial)…
Netflix announced a major change to its subscription plans that should bring joy and some savings to its mobile customers. Starting today in the U.S., Netflix is now offering a non-DVD, streaming-only plan for $7.99 per month. This plan is compatible with supported streaming devices like Roku, Windows and Mac computers, and smartphones running iOS…
Just as last week was drawing to a close, the Government of Canada’s Competition Bureau laid the smack-down on Rogers for claiming their Chatr discount brand had fewer dropped calls and was more reliable than the new guys, like Mobilicity and Wind Mobile. Even though they’re facing charges up to $10 million for false advertising,…
The good folks at HAND-e-holder sent over their product (along with some awesome accessories) some time ago. Finally, after having the product sit in my office for a bit (perhaps too long), I got off my butt and installed the darn thing on my iPad this weekend… and what I found surprised me. I have…
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available from AT&T, making it a full sweep across the major U.S wireless carriers. The Android tablet is an in-between device that hits the sweet spot between a 10-inch netbook or tablet device and a 4-inch smartphone. It includes a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 7-inch display with 1024×600 resolution, 3-megapixel rear-facing…
You’ll have to excuse my ignorance when it comes to upcoming iPad launches… But as soon as the device launched in Canada, for some reason… I stopped caring as much as I used to 😛 In all honesty, as soon as the iPad launched in the US I stopped caring. I was down in the…
Although most CEOs tend to be firm on not talking about unannounced products, Sony Ericsson’s Bert Nordberg is totally fine being coy about their upcoming PlayStation phone. Of the rumours, he said in an interview: “There’s a lot of smoke, and I tell you there must be a fire somewhere. Sony has an extremely strong…
Apple announced iOS 4.2.1 today and buried within the press release is the news that its Find My iPhone service will no longer require the $99 yearly MobileMe subscription.The free service allows you to communicate with your iOS device when it has been lost or stolen. Using a web interface, you can find your device…
Apple’s highly anticipated iOS 4.2 update will be available today for download and installation on your favorite iOS device. iOS 4.2 will be an incremental update for the iPhone and iPod touch, but will bring radical changes to the iPad. The update will bring notable features like multi-tasking, folder support, AirPlay, and AirPrint to Apple’s…