The Apple Beat: Microsoft ramps up its iOS offerings

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It took a while but Microsoft is finally ramping up its iOS apps and is doing so in grand fashion. Released this week were SkyDrive for iOS, OneNote for iPad and My XBox Live, an Xbox companion app as well as Kinectimals which interfaces with a Microsoft Kinect game of the same name. Could this be a sign that the much anticipated Microsoft Office for iOS is forthcoming?

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Mobilicity now available in Metro groceries

Mobilicity today announced a partnership with Metro Inc., continuing to make good on its pledge to bring the best value in mobile phones to a growing number of Canadians.

Mobilicity is opening nine kiosks as part of a test-pilot program at Metro stores in Toronto and Ottawa – representing the grocery leader’s first foray into the wireless space.

“Metro fits perfectly into our retail distribution expansion strategy,” said Mobilicity Chief Customer Officer Anthony Booth. “We look forward to growing our presence at Metro over the holidays and into the New Year as we make it easy for consumers to access the ultimate in unlimited talk, text and data plans while they shop for groceries.”

Today’s news reinforces Mobilicity’s commitment to growing its national retail distribution, as well as its network of Mobilicity stores across the five markets in which it operates. 

Apps and Launches: Hipstamatic for Foodies, Fatty Fat Fat Fat and Insyde Story

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Who doesn't enjoy taking pictures of their food? Hipstamatic has just released a new combo called the Foodie SnapPak for making grub look good. The combo includes a new lens, Loftus, a new film, DC and a new flash, Tasty Pop all for $.99. Hipstamatic users can download the Pak from within the app's store.

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Toshiba Thrive 7" Android Tablet now available for $370 at Future Shop

Toshiba's 7" Honeycomb Tablet is available for $370 online at Future Shop. With the same 1280 x 800 resolution as the larger Toshiba Thrive in a denser screen, 16GB of memory and dual cameras as well as HDMI out, this is one of the more impressive 7" tablets around for the price.