Rogers announces rugged Android-powered CatB15 smartphone, coming next month

To all our friends whose job is demanding, and demand a device that will stand-up to the harshest of conditions: Rogers sees you and appreciates you. This is why, beginning next month, they will start selling the Android-powered ruggedized CatB15, made by Caterpillar - yes that Caterpillar, smartphone. 

The device comes with a 4-inch WVGA screen with wet finger tracking, a 2000mAh removable battery, pentaband 3G support, a dual-core 1Ghz processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB internal storage, a 5MP camera, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi, GPS and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Of course, it’s also IP67 compliant, making it completely waterproof for up to one metre for 30 minutes, and drop resistant up to 1.8 metres (6ft) onto concrete. It’s also rated for extreme temperature use between -20C and 55C. All for $99 on a 2-year term, the device is worth every penny for the construction site. 

Rogers doesn't say when exactly it will launch, but don't worry my Facebook-loving roughnecks, it's coming!

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Rogers to exclusively launch the HTC One mini on November 4th

The HTC One is the best phone many of you don't already own. Arguably the best built Android phone to ever hit the market (and most comparable to the iPhone in design) and offering the best sound in its class, Rogers has announced today that they will launch a smaller iteration of this popular smartphone. Packed with a 4.3-inch display and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 dual-core 1.4 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, the Ultrapixel camera and similar aluminum and plastic construction, the HTC One mini is truly a condensed version of HTC's flagship One.

Launching exclusively with Rogers on November 4th. Stay tuned for pricing when it is known.

Indigo launches mobile app on Android and iOS

Indigo, Canada's leading seller of books, lifestyle items and gifts, has just released a new mobile app on Android as well as on iOS (with PassBook functionality).

The new app, designed specifically for the Android  as well as iOS platforms, simplifies the Indigo shopping experience for quicker and easier purchasing, at home, in-store, or on the go. 

“Our customers have let us know that they want to experience all that Indigo offers through their mobile devices,” said Sumit Oberai, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Digital at Indigo Books & Music, Toronto. “Our new mobile app will ensure that we’re offering a truly integrated and rich experience across our channels.” 

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Card2Contact app now on Android, makes business cards digital

Card2Contact isa must have app for any Android user that's collected a ton of business cards and who doesn't know what to do with them. Instead of letting these valuable contacts sit dormant for months in your desk or closet, you can use your Android device to take a photo of the card and the Card2Contact app transcribes the information and makes it actionable by enabling integration with exisiting social media networks.

Card2Contact is an Android application that’s designed to cleverly bridge both physical and digital worlds by seamlessly integrating physical business cards into an eminently more useful digital scenario. 

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