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For the first time since its launch, Samsung Galaxy S3 became the best selling handset by surpassing the iPhone 4S, Strategy Analytics reports. (more…)

Apple is working on headphones that can double as loudspeakers. As a recently granted patent shows, Apple has re-invented headphones and the new design allows headphones to be used in two different ways. The first way is the normal mode we use today, while the second mode can double as loudspeakers. (more…)

Looks like Apple Canada has started Reserve and Pick Up for the iPhone 5, as noted on their retail page: Buy iPhone with contract and we’ll help you choose the right voice, data and texting plan. Then we’ll get you set up before you leave the store. Request a reservation now and pick it up...

DC Comics, the #1 publisher of comics in the US has announced their entire line up is now available in the iBookstore (and the Kindle Store and NOOK Store): The precedent setting new digital availability brings bestselling DC Comics and Vertigo periodical titles, including JUSTICE LEAGUE, BATMAN, SUPERMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, ACTION COMICS, BATGIRL, WONDER WOMAN,...

Apple has updated the Apple Store app to bring EasyPay support to Canada. Essentially this feature allows users to walk into an Apple retail store, scan an accessory barcode, purchase it, and walk right out of the store: What's New in Version 2.4- Ask Siri to help you find prices and shop for Apple products...

(image via iLounge) iLounge has reviewed Apple's 12w USB charger, a new accessory to alleviate concerns people had over the slow charging times associated with the larger iPad 3 and iPad 4 batteries. According to iLounge, their tests revealed iPad 3 charging times decreased by an hour, while iPad 4 times dropped by 36 minutes:...

Well, I guess you can say this rounds out the synchronized moves of our 'Big 3' carriers. After learning about the Rogers unlimited plans that launched today and also about Bell's similar offerings, MobileSyrup has details on new unlimited plans coming from TELUS. All these Local Talk & Text plans include the following and will...

MTS has announced today they have partnered with SaskTel to allow its customers to roam on the latter's 4G HSPA+ network, allowing extended cellular access (both companies offer the iPhone 5): "Our new agreement with SaskTel significantly increases the 4G HSPA+ roaming coverage for MTS customers travelling or doing business in Saskatchewan," said MTS President...

Apple sent out an email this morning to its old MobileMe customers iCloud emails are now reserved for them: All new iCloud Mail accounts now come with an @icloud.com email address. As an existing user, we'd like to offer you this new address as well. We have reserved _____@icloud.com for you, and you can now...

If Apple decides to lower its reliance on its old partner (and rival) Samsung, it will do more harm to itself, as it will lose quality products, while Samsung's operating profit will suffer a minor loss, a recent market analysis claims, as cited by The Korea Times. (more…)

Ferrari has announced Apple executive Eddy Cue has joined their board of directors, notes AppleInsider. His addition to Ferrari will be to assist the car company with its internet initiatives, a specialty of Cue: Ferrari's chairman Luca di Montezemolo: “I am delighted that Eddy Cue, one of the main driving forces behind Apple’s range of revolutionary...

Boombotix, a company known for its loud portable speakers designed for iPhones, iPods, MP3 players & all other portable audio devices, has released a new line of ultraportable wireless and wired speakers called the Artist Series, in collaboration with a group of urban artists and designers from around the globe. The Artist Series Boombots come in Bluetooth enabled versions...