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Mobile ad platform Millennial Media has noted a rising percentage of impressions originating from tablets during 2012, with iOS grabbing a 58 percent share of the tablet OS mix, while Androids getting 41 a percent, reports TechCrunch. According to the report, iPad mini is seeing the highest growth for Apple while Kindle Fire is most popular among the...

Along with being the most popular smartphone, the iPhone is also the most reliable. After looking through data from 722,558 combined problem reports of the world's leading smartphone models, Apple was found the most reliable smartphone manufacturer – nearly 300% better than the worldwide leader Samsung – community-based troubleshooting resource FixYa (via BGR) reported on...

Following a recent meeting with Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty has issued a note to the investors that in order to to maintain growth, Apple is expected to increase cash return to its shareholders, and also potentially launch a lower priced iPhone soon, AppleInsider is reporting. The analyst said that innovation is still Apple's "top priority" and...

TELUS Stores currently have a promotion on iPhone 5 accessories you might want to check out since it includes Apple's official Lightning accessories. If you buy an iPhone 5 accessory, your second accessory purchase will be 40% off. So for example you could grab a case, then get 40% off a Lightning to 30-pin adapter...

Just last week Apple refreshed their 13-inch and 15-inch Retina MacBook Pros with faster processors and also lowered their prices. Primate Labs has collected and released Geekbench 2 benchmark scores for these refreshed laptops. Let's take a look at what the performance gains are if you can't decide what to buy. 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro...

The rising demand for tablets and smartphones has triggered a 29.1% growth in 'smart connected devices' -- as IDC collectively refers to desktop PCs, portable PCs, tablets and smartphones -- in the holiday quarter of 2012. (more…)

How will Apple respond to the criticism iOS has faced recently? What will the Jony Ive–signed iOS 7 look like? The answer could come from high-school student Kyle Barnes, who has created a couple of awesome iOS 7 concept videos. (more…)

Magellan has announced a new iOS companion app will be coming soon to go along with the debut of its SmartGPS. The app will allow users to wirelessly sync destinations and contacts between their SmartGPS, smartphone app and computer, set to arrive later this Spring in North America and Europe in the Summer. Magellan's free...

Rogers has launched a new promo called the Rogers "Save Together Discount" where customers can save $5/month on each eligible wireless service, up to $25/month; the website says that's up to $300 in savings annually. Customers need to use the promo code: SAVETOGETHER by calling in or visiting a retail store, limited to BC, AB,...

Google today announced their new Chromebook Pixel, their latest notebook offering: Today we’re excited to announce our newest laptop—the Chromebook Pixel—which brings together the best in hardware, software and design to inspire the next generation of Chromebooks. With the Pixel, we set out to rethink all elements of a computer in order to design the...

Fongo has announced today it has expanded its service area to the following 32 cities across Ontario, allowing users to call the following areas at no charge: Apsley, Bailieboro, Bethany, Bridgenorth, Buckhorn, Burleigh Falls, Campbellford, Cargill, Chatsworth, Chesley, Durham, Feversham, Flesherton, Hanover, Hastings, Havelock, Hepworth, Lakefield, Markdale, Meaford, Nephton, Norwood, Omemee, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Sauble Beach,...

If you don't want to shell out the big bucks for the beautifully designed Nest thermostat (read our install tutorial here), you could try the Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat which is currently on sale at Costco retail locations for $99.97 (it's $119.99 on Costco.ca with free shipping). It comes with the following features: Wi-Fi enabled 7-day programming...