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Apple Submits iPad Trademark Application in China
Patently Apple reports that Apple has filed for a new iPad trademark in China to further protect their key tablet trademark in the country. On Friday, the Cupertino company submitted two designs to China's Patent and Trademark Office covering one black and white iPad, and the other in full color. (more…)
Will Apple Switch Touch Panel Structures?
Rumours have surfaced recently claiming Apple is considering a potential change in the touch technologies used for next generation iPhones and iPads. Although Digitimes heard that Apple would use the in-cell technology for iPhone 5S (or 6), the news of Innolux delivering TOD (touch on display) samples broke in the first days of January. Next...
DataMan Next, the Successor to DataMan for Tracking Data Usage
We first reviewed DataMan back in October of 2010 as a worthy app to track your data usage. The next generation of this app, known as DataMan Next was released a few days ago and we have been testing the app just prior to its launch. With DataMan Next, the app comes with an all-new...
Just Mobile AluPen™ Stylus + Encore™ iPad Stand [REVIEW]
I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said that I absolutely love my AluPen Pro™ stylus from Just Mobile. It's something that I keep in my pocket virtually all the time. I've been using it for almost a year now and I don't think I've come across a better functioning stylus than this one. The same silky smooth soft...
Opera to Launch WebKit-Powered ‘Opera Ice’ Browser for iOS in Feb.
Opera is set to launch a brand new mobile browser for iOS and Android users in February, reports Pocket-Lint. Opera is the company behind Opera Mini for iOS, which was popular at launch but hasn't made any real progress in marketshare on iOS and Android platforms. The new browser called "Opera Ice" will be based...
Fido $30 Promo: Unlimited SMS, Long Distance, 5pm Evenings, 200 Minutes, CID/VM
Fido's website has another voice promo plan available, this time for $30. The plan is listed under its Standard Plans page and includes the following: Unlimited SMS/MMS Unlimited International SMS/MMS 200 anytime minutes Unlimited 5PM evenings and weekends Unlimited Canada-wide long distance Mini Voicemail (up to 3 messages of 3 minutes each, saved up to...
Winning While Losing: Apple’s ‘Thermonuclear’ War Against Android
If we take the numbers as granted, Apple is clearly losing ground and indeed needs to introduce a cheaper iPhone to attract more buyers and increase market share. That's right: Apple currently stands at 15% market share on a global scale while Android owns 75%, according to IDC's recent data. (more…)
Shaw Go WiFi iOS App Updated with New User Interface
Back in December of 2011 Shaw started trials of its free Wi-Fi project for existing customers in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Last May, the Shaw Exo WiFi app was launched to help users find free Shaw hotspots around their cities. That app has now been renamed to the Shaw Go WiFi app and earlier this...
Samsung Galaxy S IV to Feature 8-core Exynos Chip, Wireless Charging [Rumour]
SamMobile reports (Via TechCrunch) the next generation Samsung Galaxy S device, the S IV, will carry a hardcore Exynos 5 Octa processor clocked at 1.8GHz. Yes, you read it right, it's an eight-core processor built into the high-end Samsung handset that aims to attract you to the Android side. Or maybe Tizen? (more…)
iPhone 5 Dock PRO from iPhone5Mod [Review]
The iPhone 5 release did not see the launch of an accompanying dock accessory from Apple, which has resulted in customers looking for third party Lightning alternatives. iPhone5Mod sent us one of their iPhone 5 Dock PRO units for review. Let's take a closer look at what it has to offer. The Dock Itself The...
This Is How The Lock Screen Should Work In iOS 7 [VIDEO]
Recently, we've been seeing a number of iOS 7 design concept videos being shared on the web such as new Notification Banners or a customizable ‘Quick Settings’ panel, hoping that Apple might pick on some of these brilliant ideas. One such fantastic concept for a new Lock Screen has been shared by Jean-Marc Denis, that reinvents the idea...
WIND Mobile to Be First Foreign-Owned Wireless Carrier in Canada
WIND Mobile has announced a deal where its parent company Orascom Telecom will own an indirect 99.3% interest in the company, making it the first fully foreign-owned wireless carrier in Canada. Industry Canada recently removed restrictions for foreign investment for telecoms with less than 10 percent market share. Orascom is backed by its parent company,...