Sony Canada is now pushing the Android 4.0 update to the Tablet S users. Aside from packing all of the Ice Cream Sandwich features, Sony made sure some other things also come included with this software release. For instance, you’ll also get: Enhanced lock screen with direct access to Notifications and Camera New panoramic camera…
Top Gear News app hits Google Play
Good news for folks who can’t live without accessing latest news from the car industry as BBC has released the Top Gear News app for Android. Available as a free download, it will provide you with latest news about cars, developments in engines, wheels and other car-associated mechanical equipment. Of course, the humorous angle on…
Apple drops 4G from the iPad name, rebrands tablet as ‘WiFi + Cellular’
In an uncharacteristic move, Apple has given in to both consumer and regulatory pressure and renamed the 4G version of the iPad. On Apple’s website and in stores, the iPad with a cellular radio is now called the iPad WiFi + Cellular. Apple’s original name for the tablet device, WiFi + 4G, was allegedly confusing to…
Samsung uses a PenTile display because of its longevity
Samsung gets rave reviews about its mobile phone hardware, with one exception — the display. Though the Korean company uses color-rich AMOLED screens, it uses a less desirable PenTile screen instead of the preferred RGB display. People that don’t like the PenTile display claim the screen is not as crisp as an RGB display and…
Korea-only Samsung SHV-E170K is Galaxy S III’s younger brother
South Korea’s KT announced the launch of 3 LTE-enabled smartphones, including the Samsung SHV-E170K. We haven’t heard about this bad boy before and most-likely we won’t hear about it again, since Samsung (and LG for that matter) has a number of devices that are exclusive to its own backyard. Moreover, now that the Galaxy S…
Nokia Reading launched in several European countries
Nokia announced that its ebook service Nokia Reading is now open for business in France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and the UK, with other countries to follow later in the year. Available from the Nokia Collection in Marketplace, the new offering can be used by owners of Nokia Windows Phones, including Lumia 900, 800, 710…
Canada: HTC One S, One V hitting Telus on May 17th
TELUS will add the HTC One S and One V to its portfolio on May 17th. The information comes from the highly informed MobileSyrup, whose ninjas are known to get the information about “everything Canada” before the rest of the world. Pricing, however, is still a mystery though we can speculate knowing how much other…
Case-Mate unveils recyclable iPhone 4/4S cases
Eco-friendly iPhone users, this one’s for you. Case-Mate, the popular phone case maker, unveiled a new rPET (as in “recyclable PET”) collection of green iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S cases. Made out of 100% recycled post-consumer PET bottles, each case is made from one recycled water bottle. You can choose between few color options, including…
eBay Fashion app for iPhone updated with browse by brand capability, improved sharing and more
eBay Fashion app for iPhone got a small update, making it even easier to shop for clothes and accessories while on the go. The first thing you’ll notice is a slightly revamped (“lighter”) look and feel, but there are also other changes included, such as: Browse by brand – so you can pinpoint exact brands…
An augmented reality app made specifically for campaigns and elections
Augmented reality technology, which we used to love for helping us get around cities and learn something new about our surrounding, just got rogue. The new iPhone app called VoterView is focused on politics, campaigns and elections, allowing voters to view AR content on campaign mailers, print advertisements, outdoor signage and digital collateral. Moreover, social…









