Android 3.2

Acer launches 7-inch Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablet in Canada and US

2011/08/12By Jerome Skalnik

Acer today announced the launch of its first 7-inch tablet, the Acer Iconia Tab A100. As Acer points out, it is also the first 7-inch tablet to run Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). “The Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablet delivers the ultimate combination of portability and performance for fun and gaming as well as staying in touch,” said Sumit Agnihotry, vice president […]

Still no ETA for Motorola XOOM upgrade in Canada

2011/08/10By Jerome Skalnik

My own enquiries to its PR firm may have gone unanswered but Motorola Canada has posted a Facebook update in response to ongoing questions about when Canadians will see the XOOM Android updates. The Facebook post reads: We want you to know that we read your comments every day and understand your concerns about the XOOM update. We’ll let you […]

Sony S1 and S2 to be powered by Android 3.2?

2011/08/05By Jerome Skalnik

Sony has not provided much information about its upcoming S1 and S2 tablets. While Sony confirmed that they would run Android Honeycomb, the specific version has remained a mystery. Documents found on the Sony support site now suggest that both will be powered by Android 3.2.

Rogers files court injunction to block GLENTEL sale to Bell

BCE’s plan to acquire GLENTEL, a Canadian mobile products distributor, has hit a speed bump. Rogers Communications this week filed an injunction with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to block the CA$670 million deal. It claims that its agreement with GLENTEL requires that the distributor obtain approval from Rogers before it can proceed with the acquisition. GLENTEL today responded and […]

TAG Heuer Carrera - Heuer 01

Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 to be unveiled on November 9th

Tag Heuer announced at Baselworld 2015 that it would partner with Google and Intel for its first smartwatch. Company CEO Jean-Claude Biver yesterday told CNBC that the Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 (based on the TAG Heuer Carrera – Heuer 01 pictured above) will be formally unveiled on November 9th in New York. The success of the Apple Watch is already having an effect […]

A closer look at the Rogers Vicinity rewards program

Introduction Have a look in your purse or wallet right now. Chances are that you have more than one loyalty card in there. You probably also have a few punch cards tracking your purchases as you work your way towards a discount or that free coffee or sandwich at your favourite local shop. For example, my own wallet holds five […]

"Value tier" Moto 360 concept

Concept Sunday: Cancelled “value-tier” Moto 360 concept

Motorola this week unveiled its new Moto 360 Collection. Last year’s smartwatch has grown into a line consisting of three different models. Along with a new 46mm model, there is now a smaller 42mm model and a more rugged model, the Moto 360 Sport, geared at more active users. Under different circumstances, there might also have been a cheaper model geared […]

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet for your travels

It can sometimes be difficult to keep track of all of your important but small items when travelling. As if keeping track of essentials like your passport and credit cards was not enough, add a couple of watches (you’ve got to have the right watch for every occasion after all) and you may be wondering how best to carry everything in a convenient […]