Apple Expo 2011 Canada happens next week

Apple Expo 2011 will take place on July 12 at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre. There's still time to regaister for this yearly Mac and iOS centric event. Starting at noon to 7PM. Lots of new showcases on Mac products as well as App development, iPads and iPhones. Many learning seminars to attend.

Details 

Registration to Expo: $20

Registration to Conference sessions (includes full access to Expo): $50

For more information or to register: www.appleexpo.ca 

Simply enter the promo code PK679 when you register, for a $10 off your entrance fee.

HTC Sensation comes to Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile is offering the flagship HTC Sensation Android smartphone for $149.99 (3-year-plan) and $549.99 outright. With a 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch qHD screen and an 8 megapixel camera with video recording as well as HTC Sense running on Android 2.3, this is one of the major smartphone releases of 2011 and a definite contender in the most powerful handset race.

Review: Otterbox Defender Series Hardcase for iPad 2

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Otterbox has created the ultimate protection for the iPad 2. The Defender Series case, a multi-layer structural and rugged protector that beefs up the svelte tablet for the rough and tumble reality of day-to-day use under various conditions. An internal silicone skin absorbs shock while an outer polycarbonate shell deflects scratches, dust and impact.

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Android 2.3.3 update puts Facebook inside Xperia PLAY and arc

Sony Ericsson today announced the Canadian availability of Facebook Inside for the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and Xperia PLAY. By making Facebook immediately accessible from the most used areas of the phone such as the picture gallery, music player, phonebook and calendar, Sony Ericsson is enabling people to share and overshare  easier than ever before.

Facebook Inside Xperia features:

·         If you find a great new track or are listening to your favourite tune, you can ‘like’ it directly from the media player. The Wall on your Facebook profile will be updated automatically without you ever having to open the Facebook application.

·         Instantly discover the music and videos your friends have liked, recommended and have been commenting on through services such as YouTube.

·         Like and comment on pictures in your phone gallery.

·         See your friends’ Likes and comments – all in one place.

·         Your Facebook friends’ data is inside your phone book.

·         Your Facebook events and birthdays are inside your phone calendar.

·         Your Facebook notifications appear inside your lock screen.

Canadian Xperia arc and Xperia PLAY users can easily bring their life on Facebook and life on their smartphone together by updating their software to Android 2.3.3 atwww.sonyericsson.com/updateservice and by downloading Sony Ericsson’s PC companion to their desktops and following five simple steps .

To upgrade the Xperia arc or Xperia PLAY, please follow these steps:

1.       Before you start, back up your contacts, messages, media files, bookmarks, calendar, tasks, notes, etc.

2.       Go to www.sonyericsson.com/updateservice

3.       Xperia arc or Xperia PLAY

4.       Install and run the update by clicking on the link “Download here”

5.       Follow the instructions on your computer to connect your smartphone and update the software.