iPad 2 ships today in the US

The iPad 2 line at the Walden Galleria Apple Store in BuffaloApple's iPad 2 begins shipping at 5PM Eastern time today in US retail stores as well as Best Buy, AT&T and Verizon stores. The updated tablet, which features  dual-cameras, an updated 1GHz A5 dual-core processor, improved graphics performance,a gyroscope and a 33 per cent thinner design than the previous model while maintaining the same price point is expected to be a popular device.  Apple has also started accepting online orders to US buyers. The iPad 2 is expected to come to Canada on March 25.

Review: Google Nexus S Gingerbread smartphone

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Samsung’s Google Nexus S, while very much a part of the Samsung Galaxy S family of Android smartphones, is also the hero phone and current flagship Android OS smartphone that Google has chosen to carry the Nexus name to the next level.

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Speed Demon: Samsung Galaxy Fascinate 4G

At first glance, the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4 G looks identical to most of the glossy Galaxy smartphones in the market today but the new Android "hero" device from TELUS is actually the first smartphone announced to work on the speed 4G network. Notable features include a front facing video-call enabled camera and the ability to use the device as a high speed mobile hotspot for up to 5 devices.

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Videotron announces fibre-optic connected 4G network, tablets

Looks like 4G data connectivity is upon us. Videotron just announced that its fibre-optic mobile network, is evolving towards 4G. The upgrade is possible because the network uses the latest telecommunications technology. Videotron is also planning a number of other developments for the spring, among them the roll-out of services in Saguenay and Gatineau, and the addition of new devices to its product line-up, including its first tablet computer. 

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