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It looks like your hopes for an iPad 3 under the Christmas tree are taking another kick in the teeth. Anonymous sources are claiming that the first trial run of Retina display-packing iPad 3s are scheduled for October with a launch expected in early 2012. The rumoured 2048 x 1536 screen resolution and 9.7-inch size still…
The last Foursquare update was a bit more significant than just in-line picture sharing, as it turns out. The pioneer in location-based social networking has expanded their check-in service to include more than just physical locations. Now you can check in to events that are only going within a set timeframe, with custom UI elements for…
We had heard a few weeks ago that RIM was busy working on their own subscription-based music service that would tie in with BlackBerry Messenger. Rumour has it RIM has already signed at least one of the big music labels (Universal, Sony, Warner, and EMI), and that another two are just about ready to close a deal.…
Following on Motorola being snatched up by Google, this week isn’t short of surprises. HP has announced that they’re going to “discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones”, but “HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward.” Sure, webOS had a big climb to…
Although the city of San Francisco might not be forcing manufacturers to warn consumers about cell phone radiation any more, that hardly means the case is closed. A recent study from the University of Catania, Italy is suggesting “men using mobile phones have decreased sperm concentration, motility (particularly the rapid progressive one), normal morphology, and…
Skype has launched a new app for iPad and iPhone that lets you tap into commercial Wi-Fi hotspots without having to pay full daily or hourly fees. Instead, the app drains your Skype credit account by the minute, which is ideal if you just need to make a quick VoIP call. Rates are in the…
A leaked CostCo memo has revealed that T-Mobile will be launching the BlackBerry Curve 9360 on September 14. Even though it’s a lower-end device than the recently-announced Bold 9900, it’s just as likely to get NFC and mobile hotspot capabilities. Based on what we’ve heard, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 should have a 480 x 360…
Google has launched a new iPad app called Catalogs, which aims to engage shoppers with a new interactive experience. Google Catalogs lets users browse multiple retail outlets with specific search terms or by chain and mark favourites for future reference. Besides having plenty of product information handy, Catalogs will also include embedded video for full…
Foursquare‘s location check-in app for iPhone has had a bit of a layout shuffle, and now includes shared pictures in-line with check-ins from friends – no need to tap through to see what they’re sharing. At its core, Foursquare is a social network that enables you to share where you are, leave tips about your…
Following up on Verizon and Sprint, T-Mobile has announced the specifics of their BlackBerry Bold 9900 launch. The price is set at $299.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year contract. Business pre-orders are available today, but should be hitting shelves on August 31. Not only is that price point ridiculously high, but T-Mobile doesn’t…