Phablet Redux: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 announced

I have just heard from Telus, Videotron and Mobilicity that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is slated for Canadian release. The Note 2 features a new 1.6GHz quad core processor, a larger 140.9 mm (5.55") HD Super AMOLED (1,280 x 720) display, 16/32/64GB User memory + 2GB (RAM) and microSD expansion. It also has an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1.9 megapixelf front-facing camera. The Note 2 will ship in the fall, no pricing has yet been revealed.

iPhone 5 sells five million units over the weekend

Apple today announced it has sold over five million of its new iPhone 5, just three days after its launch on September 21, and more than 100 million iOS devices have been updated with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system.

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Padgram 2.2 for iPad: Instagram viewer that maximizes social Interaction

Pinssible Labs today introduces Padgram - Instagram Viewer 2.2 for iPad, the newest version of their preferred app for Instagram use on the iPad. Unlike other options for Instagram viewing, Padgram offers an ease of tagging and interaction with other users for a better social experience. This application features tags in packages, making it effortless for users to add their favorite tags immediately. It also includes an extensive list of over 500 Emoji for a vivid commenting experience. 

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Samsung Canada celebrates 25 years by launching Galaxy Note 10.1

Samsung celebrates 25 years in Canada by launching the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. A hybrid of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy Note, the $499 tablet features the ability to view apps in split-screen mode, the use of the Samsung S-Pen on included Samsung apps and all the benefits of a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The Note 10.1 is WiFi only, and should be available in Staples and other popular places where tablets are sold.

The Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 enables users to create content anytime, anywhere with the value added S-Pen,” said Paul Brannen, Vice President, Enterprise Business Solutions, Samsung Canada. “The S Pen offers active content creation and productivity, while the Note 10.1 is the ideal screen size to consume multimedia – whether watching videos or looking at files on-the-go. This truly provides Canadians with a unique and true multitasking experience.”