Toronto's Xtreme Labs Announces 10 Million BlackBerry Downloads; Sets Sights on iPad

Xtreme Labs, a leading strategic mobile consulting and development firm, today announced they have recorded their 10 millionth download for their clients' Blackberry-exclusive apps.

Already the creator of over 100 mobile applications for an array of reputable clients, Xtreme Labs has dozens of additional apps currently under development. "We're extremely busy at the Labs," says Farhan Thawar, VP of Engineering at Xtreme Labs. "Our reputation is preceding us when it comes time for potential clients to choose a strategic partner for mobile applications."

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Review: Hipstamatic Camera for the iPhone (updated)

By Gadjo C. Sevilla

It is seldom that we find one iPhone app that gives us so much pleasure to use. As photograhy buffs, we've run the gamut of iPhone camera apps which enhance the device's convenient but often limited built-in camera. We've had our turn with Lomography type cameras as well as special effects apps that alter and enhance photos but many of those feel like cheap gimmicks. When we discovered Hipstamatic App, this all changed.

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Samsung's Wave now available on Bell, brings bada and Super AMOLED to Canada

Samsung Mobile announced the availability of the Samsung Wave (model: S8500),  which we previewed weeks ago. This is the first smartphone to leverage bada, Samsung’s new, open smartphone platform.  The Samsung Wave is the first Canadian smartphone to feature Samsung’s ultra-clear Super AMOLED screen technology.

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Sony intros smallest 3D capable point-and-shoot cameras

Sony today unveiled two new Cyber-shot digital still cameras (models DSC-TX9 and DSC-WX5) that are the world’s smallest 3D cameras, capturing 3D images with a single lens system using a sweeping motion.  

“Sony is focused on being the leader in 3D technology, leveraging its expertise to create the best 3D products, content and unique entertainment experiences,” said Mio Ozawa, marketing manager in the digital imaging division at Sony Canada. “Sony is making it easy to create personal 3D content that can be enjoyed with friends or family on compatible 3D television systems.”

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