Friday
Jul262013

Android 4.3 now rolling out OTA to Canadian Nexus owners

Just a day after being officially announced by Google, it's being reported that Android's latest update - 4.3 - for the JellyBean firmware is been released to Canadian Nexus owners via an over-the-air (OTA) update. This includes those using the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 respectively. 

 

Friday
Jul262013

TomTom renews contract with BlackBerry to remain the default mapping engine for BlackBerry 10

In a move that should surprise no one, TomTom has announced that their agreement with BlackBerry has been renewed, thus maintaining their mapping engine as the defacto for the BlackBerry 10 OS (Z10 and Q10 respectively in North America). 

“Having accurate and up-to-date traffic information integrated in BlackBerry Maps is an important feature for customers, and TomTom is a recognized leader that provides traffic data to many companies in the market,” said Adrian Gould, VP of Handheld Software Product Management at BlackBerry. “We are pleased to expand our relationship with TomTom in support of BlackBerry 10 customers.”

More via TomTom here

Thursday
Jul252013

Gear up for YouTube Geek Week

For the love of all things considered geeky, YouTube is hosting its first Geek Week this coming August 4 to 10.

This virtual seven-day event will have different channels hosting various themes. It’ll kick off with Blockbuster Sunday, Global Geekery Monday, Brainiac Tuesday, Super Wednesday, Gaming Thursday, Fan Friday, and Best of Geek Week Saturday.

Thursday
Jul252013

Belkin introduces cases for Apple iPad 4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

The Belkin Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater ($199.99) is a speaker dock/case for your iPad 4 meant to enhance the sound quality of your multimedia files and games. It has integrated front-facing, landscape-oriented stereo speakers; rich bass and depth from the ported speakers; low-distortion high-efficiency amplifier; lightning connector for your iPad; and a magnetically attached folding soft cover with various stand configurations.

The Belkin Slim Style Keyboard Case ($99.99) will provide you with the laptop typing experience while using your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 . The proprietary TruType keys are well-spaced and responsive and the case also features an adjustable stand that can be folded flat if you don’t need to type.

Both cases will be available on Belkin’s site and select retailers.