Microsoft’s Windows phone on shaky ground: UBS survey

It's not the news Microsoft wants to hear heading into its imminent Windows 8 launch. New research from UBS throws some cold water on Microsoft's rumoured plans to launch its own Windows-based smarpthone

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 16th, 2012 Christine Wong

2013 is ‘make or break’ year for BYOD policies, report warns

The trend of employees bringing their own technology to work will grow exponentially next year – whether businesses actively manage it or not, according to an IT analyst firm. Two-thirds of businesses already

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 12th, 2012 Brian Jackson

iPhone 5 accounts for one-third of smartphone activations in Canada

Apple Inc. can hardly avoid scrutiny as the most valuable corporation in the world, so it’s no surprise the iPhone 5 received some mocking following its unveiling by CEO Tim Cook.Critics were quick

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: October 10th, 2012 Brian Jackson

Android claims smartphone throne in Canada

Google's Android operating system is now the most popular smartphone platform used in Canadian households, according to a new survey from Ipsos Reid.As Apple is set to start selling its new iPhone 5

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: September 17th, 2012 Brian Jackson

iPhone 5 features performed on Samsung Galaxy S III

All eyes were on Apple this week as it launched the iPhone 5, the latest version of the world's most famous smartphone.But the initial response to what was unveiled has been underwhelming. Maybe

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: September 14th, 2012 Brian Jackson

Toronto firm launches mobile app at TechCrunch Disrupt

A group of Toronto-based ex-Google employees launched a new app from TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco that allows Android users to take photos, then animate specific areas of the frame.Alex Kennberg is the founder

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: September 13th, 2012 Brian Jackson

With iPhone 5, Apple playing catch-up with Android devices

When the iPhone first came out, I didn’t get what all the hype was about. Before it was even available in Canada, we heard the hype from the U.S. launch about this magical

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: September 13th, 2012 Brian Jackson

10 tips for securing BYOD in your workplace

While tech-giddy employees are prone to fawn over every new iThing smuggled into the workplace – devices that are often used in violation of company policy -- IT security pros see something very

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: September 5th, 2012 Joe Dysart

Guardly partners with security firm Code Blue

Physical security firm Code Blue Corp. will partner with Toronto-based Guardly to roll out its mobile personal safety app to its emergency communications product suite.Guardly's mobile app acts like and panic button that

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: September 5th, 2012 Brian Jackson

Scan receipts on the go with FineScanner app

Keeping track of receipts while you’re on a business trip can be a hassle. Those little pieces of carbon paper seem to disappear into your wallet or go missing in your luggage before

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: August 29th, 2012 Brian Jackson

Canadians spending less time on mobile devices

Canadians' love affair with their mobile gadgets may be cooling as the novelty stage wears off, a new study shows.We still love our smartphones, tablets and e-readers, but now thatthey've become part of

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: August 20th, 2012 Christine Wong

Motorola Defy Pro survives drop and dunk tests

Smartphones are such useful tools that we like to carry them with us wherever we go. But that can sometimes result in doling out some serious punishment in the form of drops and

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: July 27th, 2012 Brian Jackson

Steve Jobs’ ‘last dying breath’ echoes too loudly for Android

On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted 25 patents to Apple. Of those 25 there is one patent that may potentially have the largest impact on

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: July 26th, 2012 Monica Goyal

Hands on with Motorola Atrix HD LTE

Motorola has debuted its Atirx HD LTE smartphone, set for release in Canada later this summer.A sequel to last year's Motorola Atrix, this model sports a larger, HD screen and connects to a

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: July 25th, 2012 Brian Jackson