Android M

Google teases official name for Android M

2015/08/15By Jerome Skalnik

Android M name options

Much as it did last year, Google earlier this year announced the latest version of Android at Google I/O. The developer preview version was unveiled as Android M with the promise that an official dessert name would follow in time for the public release of the next version of Google Android. Do you wonder what Google will name this upcoming version of Android? […]

Google I/O 2015: Google Android M coming later this year

2015/05/28By Jerome Skalnik

As expected, Google kicked off Google I/O 2015 with the announcement that the next major version of Android is coming out later this year. Much as it did last year, it unveiled a developer preview version today. Known only as Android M for now, Google will announce the official version number and name later this year when it’s ready for […]

Android M to include update guarantee for Nexus devices?

2015/05/25By Jerome Skalnik

Google Nexus 7

Google is widely expected to unveil the next major version of Android at this week’s Google I/O 2015 keynote. Along with a raft of new features, Google will reportedly announce an update guarantee for Nexus devices designed to let buyers know exactly how many updates they will receive. According to Android Police, Nexus devices will receive major system updates for two […]

Google to announce Android M at Google I/O 2015

2015/05/09By Jerome Skalnik

Android M at Google I/O 2015?

Much as it has done in years past, Google will formally introduce the next major version of Android at its Google I/O 2015 developer conference. And like last year, it will be announced with a single letter designation. Last year, Google gave us Android L and, this year, it will be Android M’s turn. While Google has yet to confirm […]

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 […]

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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 […]