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Microsoft is preparing to open its first retail store in Canada. According to a report from The Star, the Redmond giant is heading to Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre and has apparently already cleared the paperwork needed to push this forward. Unfortunately, the timeline is still a mystery though it’s fair to guess Microsoft will want…
There are quite a few iPad cases out there but Padcaster is something different. It won’t replace your “everyday case” and will rather be used in special occasions when you want to turn your tablet into a mobile production studio, or an in-studio / on-location assistant Designed for video journalists, videographers and DSLR shooters, this…
Despite continued improvements in air quality across the U.S., unhealthy levels of air pollution still exist across the nation. According to the Lung Association’s 2012 State of the Air report, more than 127.2 million people live in counties with dangerous levels of ozone or particle pollution, the two most widespread air pollutants. To combat this…
Aside from offering high-end smartphones, Samsung also has a big portfolio of feature phones. One new such device has been introduced in Germany – Samsung GT-C3780. It’s a decent-lookin’ candybar with a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, 3-megapixel camera, media player, FM radio, 3.5mm headset jack and a solid (for a feature phone) 1000mAh battery. Additionally, there…
The best virtual keyboard for Android, SwiftKey, is now out of beta and ready to be downloaded from Google Play. During the first week, the price is halved and you can get the app for $1.99 (or 1.49 GBP / 1.99 GBP), while existing SwiftKey X users will get the new version free of charge.…
Today Verizon Wireless began rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to Motorola Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX handsets, but that wasn’t enough for Moto. In a new video, Motorola highlights some of the neat-o features that can be found within the update. Expect to find all of the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream…
If you’re holding onto a Toshiba Thrive (10 or 7 incher), it looks like you’re going to have to wait until Fall to get a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich. Toshiba has delayed the updates for unknown reasons. Whatever the reasoning might be, this isn’t the first time that a delay has happened for the…
While the talk of the town may involve the Samsung Galaxy S III, the HTC One X is certainly a long way from being forgotten. The refined version of HTC Sense combined with the sexy and solid hardware won’t be leaving our minds anytime soon, but according to a new rumor, the specs might. While…
Verizon Wireless announced today that it is releasing the highly anticipated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Motorola DROID RAZR and the RAZR MAXX. The update will bring ICS features like Face Unlock, improved voice control and a new Direct Access Lock Screen, which lets customers open apps like the camera, messaging, and…
Canada-based Rogers Wireless will be waiving its customary activation fee charges this weekend, according to a Mobile Syrup report. Customers who purchase a new device or upgrade their existing devices from now through the 24th will have the activation fee waived, saving a bit of the upfront costs associated with new devices. Of course, you’ll need…