The Apple Beat: Games ruling the App game

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The first wave of iPad 2 challengers for the year have shipped or have at least found themselves in the hands or reviewers but it seems not one is convincingly a runaway hit. We now have Google's Android, RIM's PlayBook and HP's webOS all with players in the game but the iPad 2 seems to have the momentum going into the second half of the year.

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Apple Expo 2011 Canada happens next week

Apple Expo 2011 will take place on July 12 at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre. There's still time to regaister for this yearly Mac and iOS centric event. Starting at noon to 7PM. Lots of new showcases on Mac products as well as App development, iPads and iPhones. Many learning seminars to attend.

Details 

Registration to Expo: $20

Registration to Conference sessions (includes full access to Expo): $50

For more information or to register: www.appleexpo.ca 

Simply enter the promo code PK679 when you register, for a $10 off your entrance fee.

HTC Sensation comes to Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile is offering the flagship HTC Sensation Android smartphone for $149.99 (3-year-plan) and $549.99 outright. With a 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch qHD screen and an 8 megapixel camera with video recording as well as HTC Sense running on Android 2.3, this is one of the major smartphone releases of 2011 and a definite contender in the most powerful handset race.

Review: Otterbox Defender Series Hardcase for iPad 2

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Otterbox has created the ultimate protection for the iPad 2. The Defender Series case, a multi-layer structural and rugged protector that beefs up the svelte tablet for the rough and tumble reality of day-to-day use under various conditions. An internal silicone skin absorbs shock while an outer polycarbonate shell deflects scratches, dust and impact.

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