Samsung Galaxy Ace II x

Fido now offering Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Ace II x

2013/03/03By Jerome Skalnik

Fido

Fido this week launched two more Android smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and the Samsung Galaxy Ace II x. Neither will be confused for a current flagship device but they come with a much easier price on the wallet. The Galaxy S II LTE is the more powerful of the two. Sporting LTE connectivity, it comes with a […]

Virgin Mobile Canada launches Samsung Galaxy Ace II x

2012/11/22By Jerome Skalnik

Virgin Mobile Canada today launched the Samsung Galaxy Ace II x [product information], a mid-tier smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy Ace II x is Virgin’s latest RE*Generation phone. For each one sold, Virgin and Samsung will donate CA$15 to Virgin Unite’s RE*Generation which supports organizations across Canada that work with at-risk and homeless youth. “The Samsung RE*Generation phone is empowering a […]

TELUS launches Samsung Galaxy Ace II x

2012/11/21By Jerome Skalnik

TELUS today launched the Samsung Galaxy Ace II x, an updated version of the Galaxy Ace 2 introduced earlier this year. This mid-tier handset is billed as a smartphone where “cutting edge technology meets sleekly modern portable design.” Samsung Galaxy Ace II x specifications: Model: GT-S7560M Processor: 1GHz single-core Operating system: Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Cellular connectivity: HSPA/GSM […]

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 […]