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ComScore has just released its latest report for the past three months ending in July. In these months, Samsung has managed to grab a quarter of the US mobile market and Android continues to grow faster than any other mobile operating system available today, even with its incredible lead. Samsung, LG, Motorola, Apple, and RIM…
Group messaging has been on everyone’s radar since SXSW 2011 kicked off in March. How else would bloggers keep each other abreast about which brands are sponsoring (read: supplying an unlimited amount of free alcohol) the get togethers that would have otherwise never happened due to geographical issues? Three months later Apple would announce iMessage,…
Marriott International is finally going for the increasing number of smartphone users with a launch of mobile apps for three major platforms – iOS, Android and BlackBerry. Developed in partnership with AT&T, the new application allows users to quickly find nearby hotels, book a room, check their upcoming reservation(s) and get details about their hotel…
Thieves stole some 2,700 BlackBerry Torch 9810 devices from a Mississauga warehouse between August 19th & 20th. The three skids with all those phones, valued at about $1.1 million, contain 900 grey and 1,800 white Torch 9810 units. At the moment, Police has no clue who the thieves are though they have the device ID…
This may not be much of a surprise but Bloomberg is reporting that the BlackBerry smartphones running the QNX software will definitely be able to utilize Android apps. That means the upcoming BlackBerry Colt may launch with a healthy amount of apps. We already knew that the BlackBerry PlayBook with QNX would be able to…
We all know that the StubHub app is a great way to buy tickets for sporting events but the company will be updating its iPhone, Android and Windows Phone apps this Thursday to include mobile ticketing. With this update, the StubHub app will be your one-stop solution for finding and buying tickets as well, as…
While the jury is still out on whether a tablet can replace a laptop, it is clear that tablets can be very useful for students. Whether it’s for reading text books, using specially-designed educational apps or just consuming web and social media contact, a tablet can be a valuable part of a student’s arsenal. Let’s…
We all know that apps can help you study and be quite educational but all work and now play makes Jack and Jill dull boys and girls. So, we’ll take a look at some of the best apps to help you blow off some steam after spending hours hitting those books. 1. Angry Birds Yes,…
If you’re going off to college, this could be the very first time that you’re living on your own and that can be legitimately scary. Luckily, there are a host of mobile apps and services which can help you adapt to life on your own. We’re going to take a look at five apps which…
While I understand that the monthly costs of smartphones may be too much for many students, I sincerely believe that these mobile computers can greatly add to a student’s life. Whether it’s quick access to e-mails, directions to class, or even social media on the go, having a smartphone can have a significant impact on…