Microsoft Brings Windows Phone to iPhone and Android Devices

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Here’s a really interesting and different approach to getting people to experience something new. The brains at Microsoft have brought the Windows Phone experience to iPhone and Android users via a special web app. Not sure if Windows Phone is the right thing for you? Are you curious to see and try Microsoft’s latest mobile [...]

GO Transit Schedule Goes Mobile

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If you live and work in Ontario, then there’s a pretty good chance you’re familiar with GO Transit – the Government of Ontario mass transit. GO trains and busses help millions get to and from work everyday. Last week, GO Transit announced the launch of their GO Mobile app providing customers with the ability to [...]

How To Update your iPhone Over-The-Air

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With version 5 of iOS, Apple has enabled the ability to update the operating system of the phone without having to connect the device to a PC (or Mac). This means you can now upgrade your device any time there’s an update without waiting until you get back to your computer. Apple has released v5.01 [...]

Drop Test: Samsung Galaxy S II vs Apple iPhone 4s

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Got yourself an iPhone 4s? Or maybe a Galaxy S II? Ever wonder what would happen if you dropped it on concrete? Actually, it’s not hard to predict the outcome. Samsung has outfitted the Galaxy S II line of devices with Dow Corning’s Gorilla Glass to help resist against any scratches or cracks. For the [...]

New Features for Ilium’s eWallet GO! Along with a Big Sale

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Our friends over at Ilium software have been really busy! On Monday they’re releasing a new version of eWallet GO! for Apple’s iPhone devices, along with a new desktop version for Windows based PCs. The new release brings automatic synchronization on iOS and Windows and adds support for landscape on iOS. While the automatic sync [...]

A Different Bluetooth Headset – Reviewing SoundID’s 510 Headset

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I’ve used a lot of different Bluetooth headsets over the years – some are good, some are not. For the most part, the size of the headset is getting smaller, while the audio quality is improving along with a host of other features like the ever popular, noise cancellation. For me, there are 2 key [...]

The Challenge of Daylight Saving Time with Smart Devices

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Daylight saving time is a fact of life for many people, regardless if you agree with the concept or not. And while, DST is not a new concept, it was first implemented back in 1916, each year it’s a surprise to see which device can handle the change, and which ones can’t. This year, it [...]

CES 2011: House of Marley Eco-Conscious Products

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House of Marley is exactly what you would expect from the family of Bob Marley – eco-conscious premium quality products, and of course, giving back.  A portion of all proceeds will go to 1Love.org, a charity that supports charities that empower youth. protect the planet, and promote peace. All of the House of Marley products [...]

There’s No App For That – My Thoughts on the iPhone 4

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Some things I may never understand. The iPhone 4 has been loaded with issues since the day Steve Jobs stood on stage and announced it’s availability. Yet, the public lines up for hours to get their hands on one – even months after the general availability date, people are still waiting in lines to get [...]

Windows Phone 7: Perfect Timing?

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There are rumours of some new smartphone operating system coming from Microsoft…in case you have been living under a rock, beneath other rocks, in a large hole, under a mountain for the last year or so. Microsoft is getting ready to unveil (at least, officially) their new Windows Phone 7 OS on October 11th in [...]