Opera Releases Mini 5 Beta
By Veronica Bell on Mar 17, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Every week someone I talk to complains about problems with the browser that came on their smartphone. Whether it's the Blackberry Browser or the Nokia Browser, there is always someone that doesn't like their default browser.
While browser producer Opera isn't new to the game, they have recently released a new version of their Mini Browser. It's still in Beta mode but Opera Mini 5 is a huge improvement on Mini 4 as well as the majority of other default browsers.
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Stop Clipping Coupons
By Veronica Bell on Mar 15, 2010 at 9:11 AM
US Retailer Target recently announced their smartphone based coupon program. Once you visit their website and Opt-In to the program, you will be provided with a webpage that has a list of deals and a scannable barcode coupon.
Once you have seen where you can save some money, head to the checkout, display the barcode and the money will be deducted from your bill.
Motorola Milestone Coming To TELUS
By Veronica Bell on Feb 5, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Today, Best Buy popped up an ad to let you know that you can now pre-order your Motorola Milestone (the GSM version of the American Motorola Droid) for the TELUS network on February 18th.
The Milestone is a powerhouse Android-based phone packed with features - probably one of the most powerful Android phones at the moment, just second to Google's Nexus One - and yet, still the thinnest QWERTY slider available on the market.
My Picks For Bluetooth Devices
By Veronica Bell on Jan 20, 2010 at 5:16 PM
We have been receiving a fair number of e-mails lately regarding the recent law changes in British Columbia requiring drivers to use a hands free device if they wish to talk on their cellphone while driving.
Personally I don't like the in-ear Bluetooth headsets. I feel weird wearing one, and really, don't have anything that private I'm worried others will hear. So I've put together a list of some of the top devices around that can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road without resorting to wearing those uncomfortable headsets.
BlackBerry Outages Cause Frustration
By Veronica Bell on Dec 26, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Earlier this week, we saw the second BlackBerry service outage in only a few days. The outage kept people from getting their e-mail and also using BlackBerry Messenger. It is suspected that some network upgrades are what caused the problem.
Photo Tips From HP
By Veronica Bell on Dec 9, 2009 at 3:49 PM
The other day I was using Google to find digital photography tips, because I recently got a new digital camera and my photos just weren’t as good as I had hoped they would be. In my searching I stumbled across the HP Digital Photography Centre. This website from HP has a list of great tips on how to take better photos, but also how to edit and print them better.
Make Your Own iPhone App
By Veronica Bell on Dec 8, 2009 at 10:08 AM
If you want to make your very own iPhone app and capitalize on the mulit-billion-dollar industry that is apps, then you might want to head over to the University of Saskatchewan.
The university is offering the full-credit course to any students who are interested in learning how to create an app. The course was developed by Chad Jones, a former apple employee, now working at the university.
The course starts by teaching you the basics of app design and then for your final project you create an app. I think this is a great example of a post-secondary institution listening to trends and responding quickly. Only two or three years ago, barely a soul knew anything about apps really, and now we are teaching development in school.
Telus Awarded for Admirable Corporate Culture
By Veronica Bell on Nov 18, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Waterstone Human Capital recently announced their 10 most Admired Corporate Cultures in Canada and technology-giant Telus was listed among the elite that our country has to offer.
The survey which was conducted this past spring was compiled and reviewed and the top 10 were announced. They were not announced as a one-through-ten, but rather as a group of companies that have a strong corporate culture that can be looked up to.
Samsung OMNIA II Official Mobile Device of 2010 Olympics
By Veronica Bell on Nov 7, 2009 at 10:34 AM
“As a Premier National Partner and the Exclusive Telecommunications Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Bell is excited to announce the exclusive launch of the Samsung OMNIA II touchscreen smartphone, the Official Mobile Device of the Games,” announced, Senior Vice President of Products for Bell Mobility, Adel Bazerghi.
Telus Launches Their HSPA Network
By Veronica Bell on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Just one day after Bell launched their side of the co-operative built nation-wide HSPA network, Telus launched their side this morning.
As mentioned yesterday, the new HSPA network boasts potential speeds of up to 21Mbps while covering over one-million square kilometres or 93% of Canada's population.
