Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G

Android 2.3.4 upgrade now available for TELUS Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G

2011/09/19By Jerome Skalnik

TELUS had promised an Android 2.3 upgrade for its version of the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G when it launched earlier this year. Samsung and TELUS have now made good on this promise and an Android 2.3.4 (Build number: GINGERBREAD.PTLKH2) upgrade is now available. The update must be done using Samsung’s Kies software. Read more about this story

TELUS launches Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G

2011/05/12By Jerome Skalnik

If you did not win a Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G during its launch contest today, you can now head over to TELUS to get your hands on one. It is the carrier’s first and only 4G phone so far, offering HSPA+ connectivity with download speeds up to 21Mbps. Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G specifications: Processor: 1GHz Operating system: Google […]

Samsung to give away 50 Galaxy S Fascinate 4G on May 12th

2011/05/11By Jerome Skalnik

TELUS and Samsung are launching the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G on May 12th. On that day, Samsung will give away 50 Fascinate 4Gs, 10 each in Toronto, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. To win, you need to be among the first 10 to check in with Gowalla at each participating location (Toronto Eaton Center, Square One in Mississauga, Pacific […]

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 […]