Apple files US$1 billion lawsuit against Qualcomm

Things are getting ugly between Apple and Qualcomm. Apple filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm this Friday claiming the chip manufacturer charges “excessive royalties” and is withholding payments in retaliation for Apple’s cooperation with South Korean regulators that are investigating Qualcomm. Apple is also accusing the chip supplier of charging an “unfair amount” to license its cellular patents. The tech giant is seeking almost US$1 billion in rebate payments, which have been withheld because of Apple’s cooperation in the investigation against Qualcomm.

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Chrome on Android takes advantage of multi-window feature for better multi-tasking

A lot of the newer Android smartphones carry with it multi-window options. However, multi-window usually only works with two different apps. Now, if you to have to separate Google Chrome windows, you can actually do so. A quick tip from Android Central says all you need to is open Chrome and then long press the recent apps key to activate multi-window. If your phone supports Chrome to be opened this way, you then tap the overflow menu (the three dots on the top right corner) and then select Move to other window. This then gives you two Chrome tabs open at the same time.

Now, if you want to open a new link in the second window, simply long press on the link and tap on Open in other window. You don’t have to be selecting from the upper window to do this. You can be using the lower one and it’ll still work and just open it in the opposite window.

Samsung set to reveal causes of Note 7 explosions this Sunday

Samsung is set to reveal its findings during a press conference on Sunday related to the explosions of the recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7, a device that the company was force to recall and discontinue the model which was considered to be one of the best smartphones in the market late last year before some units were combusting sporntaneously. The recall really hurt Samsung's brand as the Note 7 was not allowed on airplanes and various high profile incidents of explosions and fire made mainstream media.

Samsung will present its own investigation finding as well as results from "expert organizations" that conducted independent analysis of the Note 7 fires. 

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Nintendo Switch Preview Tour comes to Toronto on January 29th

 

Weeks before its official launch, the new Nintendo Switch is making a special appearance in Toronto, and local gaming fans can be among the first in the world to try the new console. 

The Nintendo Switch Preview Tour is making its only Canadian stop next weekend at Toronto’s Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and on Sunday, January 29, fans can experience Nintendo’s newest home console first-hand. 

Across a 10,000 square foot event, attendees will be able to interact with the Nintendo Switch in original and surprising settings, each of which bring to life the console’s different play modes. This breakthrough home video game system not only connects to a TV at home, but also instantly transforms into an on-the-go handheld using its 6.2-inch screen. 

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