I remember when I found out about it. It was the night after the iPhone 4S announcement and I had volunteered to do some community work for a few hours that evening. About fifteen minutes before I was set to leave, my iPhone started buzzing like crazy. Buzz after buzz after buzz — I honestly…
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More LG Nexus rumors surface – Wireless charging and non-expandable storage expected
In a crazy turn of events, the rumor mill has started running again. Yesterday we highlighted some of the newest rumors pertaining to Google’s own Nexus program, but today it’s all about the LG Optimus Nexus. Or whatever it will emerge as. The latest rumors suggest some interesting new features, and an expected lack of…
Rogers to sell Nokia Lumia 920 exclusively in Canada
So first we learned that AT&T will carry the Nokia Lumia 920 exclusively in the United States. Now Rogers has confirmed it’ll be the exclusive carrier of the upcoming Nokia Windows Phone 8 powered device in Canada. Of course, the carrier didn’t spill the beans on any details in regards to pricing or color options. Meanwhile, one…
Motorola Mobility scores patent win against Microsoft in Germany
Motorola Mobility scored a refreshing victory against Microsoft in its ongoing patent battle in Germany. The German courts ruled that the Google owned company did not infringe on a Microsoft patent that deals with allowing software applications to work with a phone’s radio antennas across a range of different handsets, without having to build a…
Apple homepage pays tribute to Steve Jobs one year after death
It’s been exactly one year since Apple mastermind Steve Jobs passed away too soon, at the ripe young age of 56. Whether you loved or hated Apple, and we know there are many of you on both sides of that coin out there, one thing we can all agree on is that Jobs changed the technology…
Hot Deal: Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX 4G now just 50 bucks at Amazon Wireless
Want a great Android smartphone for just 50 bucks? Sure you do – check out Verizon Wireless’ Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX 4G at Amazon Wireless. It’s currently selling for $49.99, making for an awesome deal. That’s the price for new users; those upgrading will have to pay $20 more for a total of $69.99. Of…
Today’s Entertainment Weekly print edition packs an Android-based smartphone
You know how you get a free CD or some sample to try out with a purchase of many printed magazines. That’s cool, but check this out – today’s Entertainment Weekly edition comes with a real smartphone. You got that right, it’s an Android-based device which is kinda “rough of the edges” but it can…
Target using QR codes for holiday toy shopping season
In order to help its customers find the perfect gift for the kids, Target is unveiling multiple initiatives that deliver “added convenience and savings” on this year’s top toys, including QR codes (and some other things we don’t care about). Beginning October 14, the retail chain will showcase the top 20 toys on the main…
Google working on its smartwatch?
It looks like Google wants a piece of the still nascent smartwatch market, or at least they don’t mind spending resources to secure related technology. A patent filed on behalf of Google was recently approved, detailing a smartwatch. Here’s what it says: A smart-watch can include a wristband, a base, and a flip up portion.…
Canada: HTC One X+ heading to TELUS
We know that AT&T will sell the HTC One X+ in the US, and in Canada – TELUS will get that honor. As you know, the updated version of the One X smartphone comes with a faster 1.7GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, bigger 2100mAh battery, and a slightly improved front-facing camera which sensor now…









