We’ve no doubts that Nokia will be making Windows-based tablets now when they adopted Microsoft’s mobile (and tablet) platform. According to these two patents, we should expect unibody designs similar to the one Nokia introduced with the Nokia N9 and later adopted in Lumia 800 and newer Windows Phones (like the Lumia 820 and Lumia…
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Best Buy Canada offers Bell and TELUS Samsung Galaxy Note II for $149.99 on 3-year contracts
Thanks to Best Buy Canada, we know how much two of the major carriers in the country will ask for the Samsung Galaxy Note II. The electronics retailer is listing the phone with 3-year contracts from Bell and TELUS with a price tag of $149.99. Unfortunately, Rogers Wireless is not on the list, though we…
Canada: Bell, TELUS launching the Samsung Galaxy Rugby LTE soon
Two Canadian carriers are interested to bring the Samsung Galaxy Rugby LTE to its customers, Bell and TELUS. The first of the two will go ahead with the device launch on November 1st even though its PTT LTE network won’t go live until the first half of 2013. In other words, until that part is…
Who is more social – Android or iOS users?
Pretty much every smartphone users relies on his/her device to keep up with their buddies and latest news on social networks. As you would expect, iPhone (iOS) and Android users are leading this trend, but it’s interesting to look at their behaviors and see the differences. For instance, highest ranked social apps for Android are…
Phil Schiller: the iPod touch is too thin to include a light sensor
Shortly after Apple’s new iPod touch arrived on doorsteps, customers noticed that the device didn’t adjust the screen brightness in response to changes in the ambient light level. An iDownloadBlog reader emailed Phil Schiller about the problem and allegedly received a response that claims the new iPod touch does not have a light sensor because…
Mysterious Juggernaut Alpha phone tracked to Microsoft’s Redmond campus
After being spotted in benchmark tests this summer, the Juggernaut Alpha, an unconfirmed dual-core Windows Phone 8 handset, recently surfaced in the log files of an anonymous developer. The developer provided information to MonWindowsPhone, which suggests the device is being tested from Microsoft’s Redmond Campus. Firmware Version: redmond_83012_123215 Windows Phone: 8.0.9903.0 InterfaceType: MobileBroadbandGsm LongitudeWGS, LatitudeWGS: -122.140942811966, 47.6432204246521…
HTC releases special edition One S in white with 64GB storage
HTC has a very nice treat in store for fans of its One line of smartphones who haven’t gotten the chance to pick one up yet. The manufacturer is introducing a special edition version of the One S, dubbed the One S SE, that gives the device an elegant new white color as well as…
Deals of the Day – Oct 16: Logitech Rechargeable Wireless Touchpad for $68
Windows 8 is coming later this month with a compete new way of interacting with your computer. Get yourself a touchpad that is made for Windows 8 multitouch navigation. The Logitech Rechargeable Wireless Touchpad T650 is on sale today through Dell for only $67.99 after coupon code. The Touchpad T650 has a large touch area for easy…
Best Buy rumored to launch its own Android tablet at $239 to $259
Nowadays it seems like everyone is making a bid to enter the tablet market, including major retailers. Today a rumor surfaced that Best Buy is planning to launch its own Android tablet “Insignia Flex” at $239 to $259. According to Reuters, the big retailer is looking to compete against Apple’s iPad and Amazon’s Kindle Fire…
32GB Nexus 7 spotted on Staples Advantage website for $250
Just when you thought the rumors of a 32GB Nexus 7 tablet were done, think again. A reader on Android Police spotted a 32GB Nexus 7 tablet on Staples’ business website, Staples Advantage. In addition, the ad on the site showed an estimated availability date of October 18th, which assumed, could be a placeholder for…









