Three and a half years ago, in 2010, the mobile industry (Canada and abroad) was a different place. BlackBerry (then RIM) was very much on the map having just launched the 9700, Google was unveiling their first Google-branded phone, the Nexus One, and good ol’ Samsung was unveiling the first device in a series that [...]

Canada Day happened, another glorious long weekend has slipped through our grasps! Although I am sure everyone had a blast in their own right, it’s the memories created that should really matter Right? Anyway, onto why you’re all here, new app Wednesday; the time of the week where you learn about all that’s new and [...]

In a bid to retain clientele, Rogers has launched a new program simply titled “Rogers First Rewards”, which offers their clients points based on ARPU (average revenue per user). These points can then be redeemed for services such as: U.S. and international roaming packs talk, and text packs long distance calling and more. Also, within [...]

In the last few weeks there has been a lot of mixed-appeal uproar about Apple going “flat” with their new UI for iOS7. Many have expressed dedicated fan-boy love, while others’ screamed hatred from the rooftops and simply downgraded back to iOS 6 - or switched to a new platform. Regardless of the consensus, Apple has [...]

Keek, the OG in the short “social video” sharing, has officially launched for Windows Phone 8. Boasting a strong 50 million users across iOS, Android, and BlackBerry 10, Keek was the first app to allow for social video sharing. Now facing pressure from competition like Twitter’s Vine and Facebook’s just-launched Instagram video, Keek has a [...]

At long last, a follow-up to the announcement that we’ve all been waiting for: BBM for iOS and BlackBerry IS on track to launch as a free app before the end of this summer, as per BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins during this mornings quarterly call update. Great news for those of us looking for one [...]

If you’re like me and are a big, big fan of both the HTC One device and Samsung Galaxy S 4, but prefer to do without the skinning that comes with it, never fear: the Google-edition iterations of both are now available for pre-order. Both devices run on the stock version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean [...]

So, my droogs, the summer is here; what have you done to make it epic? With Canada day weekend fast-approaching and the boats getting water-ready, below are a few new apps available for your BlackBerry 10 device to help make life a bit more enjoyable (if that’s even possible). BlackBerry Z10 Apps: Sports: · Official [...]

As expected, we’ve just received word that Rogers will now sell the fourth-generation iPad and iPad mini at retail locations across Canada. The most appealing part is that the iPad plans are available without a contract, providing customers with the freedom to activate or cancel a plan at any time; no hassle, no commitments. If this [...]

So the rumours have turned out to be somewhat true. According to sources of the Globe and Mail, New York-based carrier Verizon Wireless has stepped up to the plate and made an offer to buy out the fledgling AWS-powered WIND Mobile for about $700 million dollars. In addition Verizon is both considering participating in the upcoming [...]