Maxthon launches super fast Mac browser

The competition for best Mac browser is about to get more exciting. New entrant Maxthon (www.maxthon.com), has just entered the fray and is set to make an impact on with its speed, stability and feature set.

Maxthon is aa global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers, announced the launch today of its new Maxthon for Mac browser (Beta). This new version of Maxthon’s award-winning web browser marks an important step in Maxthon’s plan to provide users with a seamless browsing experience across multiple platforms and devices. 

Click to read more ...

LG Optimus 2X, Optimus Black and Sony Xperia Arc S and Mini Pro denied Android upgrades

Proving once again that there are no guaranteed OS upgrades with certain Android smartphone manufacturers. LG and Sony have both recently indicated that certain recent models will not be receiving Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean updates.

In LG's case, it is the Optimus Black and Optimus 2X which are stuck in Gingerbread-land. LG Canada broke the sad news on Twitter recently stating, “The Optimus Black will not be receiving the ICS upgrade” LG Canada said through the popular social network.  LG sent a similar message regarding the Optimus 2X which was expected to get the software updates.

Click to read more ...

Apple: OS X Mountain Lion sells three million copies in four days

Three million copies of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion have been sold in four days, making the recently launched OS the most successful release in Apple's history. With more than 200 innovative new features, Mountain Lion is the ninth major release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system and is available through the Mac App Store as an upgrade to Lion or Snow Leopard users for $19.99 (CAD). 

“Just a year after the incredibly successful introduction of Lion, customers have downloaded Mountain Lion over three million times in just four days, making it our most successful release ever,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. 

Mountain Lion features include the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration*, Dictation*, AirPlay Mirroring and Game Center. iCloud integration makes it easy to set up your Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Reminders and Notes, and keep everything, including iWork documents, up to date across all your devices. For more information or to download Mountain Lion visit apple.ca/osx/specs. Additional features such as Dictation and Facebook Integration are coming to Canada in an upcoming update.

New Microsoft accessories revealed ahead of Windows 8

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Windows 8 is said to be coming in October 26th together with the much anticipated Microsoft Surface device. Microsoft has gone ahead and announced a series of cool accessories to complement the new touch-based OS and tablet. Customized mice and keyboards that share the same Microsoft aesthetic as the new tablet including a wedge mobile keyboard that props up the Surface tablet. There is also a series of mice that are scaled down to accomodate the smaller form factor of the Surface Device. 

While these accessories are expected to sell in stores like Future Shop and Best Buy, most will want to experience Windows 8 at the first Canadian Microsoft Store in Toronto's Yorkdale Mall.