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Rogers expands LTE network to four new markets today

2013-05-17T15:58:53Z

Rogers has announced that they have launched their LTE Max network to a number of new markets including

· Muskoka, Ont.
· Sault Ste. Marie, Ont
· Brooks, Cochrane and Canmore, Alta.
· Sydney, N.S.
· we’re also expanding our coverage in the Moncton, N.B., area.

The LTE network has also expanded to cover Saint-Georges, Que. and Bathurst, N.B.

Rogers LTE Max is a premium network made up of dual frequency 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz bands that enables the fastest speeds in Canada for a premium wireless internet experience .Rogers has the largest nationally deployed LTE Max network that gives our customers access to the fastest wireless speeds in Canada. As well, our premium LTE Max devices, like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One are optimized on their LTE Max Network.

Sonic becomes a ‘Droid

2013-05-17T02:21:37Z

All you Android heads craving some ‘90s nostalgia are in for a treat. The game Sonic the Hedgehog has now found its way to the Android OS. It has widescreen support, a smooth 60 frames per second frame rate, and remastered soundtrack. The updated game also has leaderboards, achievements, and an all-new Time Attack mode. Sonic fans will also be delighted to know that you can unlock Tails and Knuckles in this mobile game.

If you’re an iOS user and you feel like you’re missing out, don’t worry because an update is coming soon. Sonic the Hedgehog is priced at $2.99 and can be bought here for Android users.

Logitech's lickable new mix of mice go fashion forward

2013-05-16T19:35:48Z

Logitech unveiled its fifth-annual design collection, releasing some of its most popular mice in intense bursts of bright candy colors and patterns. Designed to reflect the spark and enthusiasm that makes you who you are, the Logitech® Eye Candy Color Collection makes your mouse – and your desk – come alive with tasty hues and luscious patterns.

TELUS to buy Mobilicity for $380 million, adds 250,000 susbcribers

2013-05-16T14:15:04Z

Looks like the inevitable has happened. Mobilicity is being bought by TELUS for $380 million and as a result 250,000 existing Mobilicity subscribers will be absorbed into TELUS which already owns Koodo, a budget brand that competes with Mobilicity.

"A concern for our customers and employees led us to approach TELUS, which has a reputation for a strong customer focus, as evidenced by their industry leading client loyalty," said Stewart Lyons, Mobilicity President. "I am confident TELUS will look after our employees and our customers, mitigating any disruption to their service, while offering the best outcome for all stakeholders." Hit jump for the full press release from TELUS.

Nokia Music launches in Canada for all Lumia handsets

2013-05-16T13:54:34Z

Nokia Canada announced the launch of Nokia Music in Canada, its highly-acclaimed free music streaming service. Nokia Music is exclusive to Nokia Lumia smartphones, providing consumers with a simple and delightful way to discover and enjoy music. There is no sign-up, no ads and no subscription, meaning users can dive right into Nokia Music's catalogue of 18 million songs.

Apple celebrates 50 Billion App downloads

2013-05-16T13:40:12Z

Apple today announced that customers have downloaded over 50 billion apps* from the revolutionary App Store. Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store. The 50 billionth app was Say the Same Thing by Space Inch, LLC, which was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor, Ohio who received a $10,000 App Store Gift Card to commemorate this historic milestone.

BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 gains momentum in North America

2013-05-16T03:26:37Z

BlackBerry announced at the BlackBerry Live 2013 in Orlando, Florida that a number of enterprises in North America have already adopted BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 as part of their mobile strategy. Adopters have come from a wide range of sectors, such as banking, retail, tech, and government.

These growing number of organizations include the Canadian Tire Corporation, ING Direct, Ricoh Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association, BMO Financial Group, Torys LLP, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

By using BlackBerry 10, Enterprise Service 10, and BlackBerry Balance technology, it gives their employees the functionality and user experience they want—both for corporate or personal needs—without compromising security.

Enterprise Service 10 offers everything from mobile device and application management to secure mobile connectivity that is at the same time a cost-efficient and reliable solution for the business sector.

Pinterest updates Android and iOS apps, adds notifications, mentions, and search suggestions

2013-05-16T01:25:28Z

You’ve probably noticed that the Pinterest app on your Android or iOS device had a new update come in. What are the new things you can expect?

Now, you’ll be able to view comments and mentions within the app or through push notifications. You can also mention friends using the ubiquitous @ symbol on your mobile devices. And to speed up your searches, suggested search terms will show up and this will reflect the searches you do on your smartphone/tablet and the ones you do on your PC. Try out these new functions yourself or if you have been living under a giant rock and still don’t have the Pinterest app, you can download it from iTunes or Google Play.

mesh13 prepares to host the top digital thinkers in Canada

2013-05-15T11:07:13Z

mesh13, Canada's premier web and digital conference begins today and is a chance to connect with people who are as excited about the potential of digital. mesh conference is a two-day event that explores how the web is evolving, the emergence of new and emerging trends, and what’s over the digital horizon. It’s a thinking person’s conference that features challenging, insightful, engaging and provocative speakers and content. You will come away from mesh with new ideas, inspiration and tons of food for thought on how you personally and professionally use the Web.

Canada’s premier digital conference is a chance to connect with people who are as excited about the potential of digital as you are — people who want to know more about how it is changing the way we live, work and interact with the world. And you won’t just connect with them in the hallways — at mesh, every session is interactive.

The Apple Beat: Wish List for iOS 7

2013-05-15T10:25:23Z

Great Scott!: With iOS proponent Scott Forstall gone from Apple, what direction with the valuable iOS take?By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's yearly WWDC (World Wide Developers Conference) is a month away and we're sure to see the latest features and builds of Mac OS X and iOS. Studying the current mobile landscape and features available to competing smartphone and tablet platforms, I've compiled a personal wish list of features I hope to see on iOS 7.