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Verizon and Casio launched what is likely the last update to the G’zOne Commando. The bad news is that even after the update, this rugged device will stay at Android 2.3 Gingerbread. There are some maintenance tweaks though, including the removal of V Cast Apps and Verizon Video. In addition, the update should remedy power-cycle…
Say you own Samsung’s Galaxy Note II or, even better, the hot-new Galaxy Note III. You know how to draw and you’re also eager to see what other people from around the world can draw using their phablets. Guess what? There’s an app for that. The Samsung PEN.UP is available for S Pen devices only,…
Google has finally made its Google Play gift cards available in Canada. Folks looking for some e-gifts can choose between denominations of $15, $25 and $50, which are available from a number of retailers, including Shoppers Drug Mart, Future Shop, Target, 7-11, Best Buy, Mac’s, Walmart, Pharmaprix, Circle K and Couche-Tard. Bear in mind that…
Orange Business Services has teamed-up with Samsung to push the Korean company’s tablets to its customers across Europe, with specific emphasis on Belgium, France, Poland and Spain. Under the deal, Orange Business Services and Samsung Electronics will co-develop business services based on Samsung tablets and the Orange mobile network. The two companies will be working…
Rumor has it that Google is preparing to launch a Google Music app for iOS later this month, according to Engadget. Sources told the tech site that the search giant is testing a native Google Music iOS app, with the intention of launching it later this month. Employees at Google have tested the app, however,…
Google Search for Android has been updated, bringing a new hotword, reminders for notable people and a new look for search results. Users can now say “OK, Google” to initiate a search from within the app. If a user happens to search for a “notable person,” Google will offer you the option of saving that…
With the upcoming Nexus 5 everything but official, a source “familiar with Google” has told TechRadar that the handset with not only be announced and released in the last week of October, but it will also be half the price of the iPhone 5s. The Nexus 4 was likely the most successful device from the…
Rdio, the wildly popular music streaming app, has decided to follow the rest of its competitors by offering its own free version of its Internet radio service. Users get to get access to the new radio feature on both the company’s website and mobile application. Rdio’s radio service is up and running thanks to a…
Today Netflix updated its iOS app with many improvements, including support for high-definition video and Airplay streaming. These additions were long overdue, and we’re sure many users are elated to have them. In addition to the two major streaming features, the Netflix update brings “playback optimizations” and “stability improvements” to the iOS 7 app, which…
Beginning today, Best Buy is offering a sweet deal for the Apple’s recently released iPhone 5c. Between now and October 7th, Best Buy customers can grab the iPhone 5c for just $50! iPhone 5c customers will receive a $50 gift card when purchasing the device and signing a new two-year contract, which brings the colorful…