Earlier, we reported that Samsung announced the much awaited multi window update for Canadian Galaxy Note IIs. Samsung is no liar, because people are already getting the update. The update adds multi window functionality, which allows you to run two compatible apps at the same time, split screen. It’s true multitasking. The other feature added is… Read more
Motorola is on a roll today with these updates. Not only is the Motorola Electrify M getting a Jelly Bean update today, but the Canadian Motorola RAZR HD LTE is too. If you own one of these devices, go into Settings > About phone > Software updates to check for that Jelly Bean goodness! With the new 4.1 update, you get the standard Google stuff like… Read more
When the Samsung Galaxy Note II came out internationally, one of its biggest software features was multi window. It allows you to snap two apps on top of each other, each taking up half of the screen. This is multitasking at its finest on Android, and everyone who wanted a Note II was excited to get it. However, it didn’t go as planned. North… Read more
Last week we reported that Samsung Canada stated they would be rolling out Jelly Bean to owners of Samsung’s Galaxy S III. Not only did they stick to their word, but they one-upped it: some users are reporting that the update is all ready rolling out. That’s a full day earlier, as Samsung Canada stated the update would begin tomorrow, December 3rd…. Read more
Well, it looks like Samsung is ready to begin its North American Jelly Bean rollout for the Galaxy S III. Though it’s not the US, Samsung Canada has just released a statement via Twitter that the Jelly Bean update will begin its rollout December 3rd. That hits their previous predicted timeframe of “before the holidays,” something we can all appreciate…. Read more
Canadians finally have access to the HTC One X+. It’s been long overdue, but now it’s available on TELUS for $129.00 on a new 3-year contract (ouch), or $650.00 off-contract (still ouch). Despite the “pick your poison” situation, the HTC One X+ is a solid, high-end phone and can stand up to the likes of the other big boys in the smartphone league. The… Read more
The Google TV Google+ page has announced that, starting November 13th, people in a few new countries will be able to access Google Play Music and Movies on their Google TV. Those countries are the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, and Australia. This is good news, if not a little late. Who here uses Google TV, and for what? Leave your responses… Read more
Telus is doing something admittedly amazing: they’re getting rid of activation fees. Usually, new customers would have to pay $35 along with their device, and existing customers would pay $25. No more, you won’t be hit with random fees when buying a phone. This is part of their “journey to be fair and transparent and help customers understand when they… Read more
Huawei and ZTE haven’t gotten a break recently. This time, it’s specifically Huawei. Canada has hinted that it does not want Huawei building its secure network. When asked about Huawei, Andrew MacDougall said “I’ll leave it to you if you think… Huawei should be a part of a Canadian government security system.” That doesn’t bode well for Huawei. It’s… Read more
Today, the Motorola Canada Twitter stated that the RAZR HD has come to Rogers exclusively. Even though it is not up on Rogers’ site yet, Canada officially has the RAZR HD now. So when does the US get it? We have rumors that it will launched October 18th on Verizon with the DROID name. Again, just a rumor. It’ll probably be $199 on contract, with the… Read more
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