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Taxis Go Mobile: Top Toronto Agencies Help Beck Launch Dedicated Taxi App
May 18, 2012 – 7:21 am
Taxis Go Mobile: Top Toronto Agencies Help Beck Launch Dedicated Taxi App

Saving a few seconds during a snow storm, being less obvious or intrusive during a business meeting, just being safe and secure on the way home after a night of partying are all good reasons to click for a cab.

By Lee Rickwood

RIM admits it was behind anti-Apple stunt in Australia
May 2, 2012 – 2:58 pm
RIM admits it was behind anti-Apple stunt in Australia

By Ted Kritsonis

In the midst of the BlackBerry World event currently underway in Orlando, Research in Motion (RIM) issued a statement Monday night claiming responsibility for a series of anti-Apple flashmobs that took place in Melbourne and Sydney.

Do you know what Apple’s AirPlay actually does?
April 30, 2012 – 1:57 pm
Do you know what Apple’s AirPlay actually does?

By Ted Kritsonis

Most products or services Apple comes out with usually carry plenty of buzz with them, but there are a few that take a little time to resonate with people. AirPlay is one of them. As a seamless technology for streaming music, photos and video between compatible devices, it’s arguably one of the easiest features to use.

How to stream your iTunes library to your iOS or Android device for free
April 25, 2012 – 12:19 pm
How to stream your iTunes library to your iOS or Android device for free

By Ted Kritsonis

It’s arguably true that Apple’s iTunes software isn’t universally loved, but it is home to a lot of music for a lot of consumers. Moving a vast library to an iOS or Android device isn’t easy because of limited storage, but Audiogalaxy is a free app that lets you stream all your iTunes music at your convenience over LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi.

Canadian tax software to help you file your own taxes
March 12, 2012 – 11:16 am
Canadian tax software to help you file your own taxes

By Ted Kritsonis

Tax software may not be the most exciting piece of technology to use, but it can save you money by making you your own accountant. And like any other tax filing process, it can either give you a surprising return or an unfortunate balance.

Social Media Week Pulse Check: mobile technology endures whirlwinds of change
March 9, 2012 – 9:04 am
Social Media Week Pulse Check: mobile technology endures whirlwinds of change

By Hessie Jones

I recently made a presentation on mobile technology at Pulse Check, an event that took place during Social Media Week TO. The mobile world is like a whirlwind: fast-paced, innovative and totally unpredictable. Still, there are clearly discernable trends that will continue to shape mobile tech developments in 2012.

Apple unveils new iPad with Retina Display, LTE and HD apps
March 7, 2012 – 5:33 pm
Apple unveils new iPad with Retina Display, LTE and HD apps

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The much anticipated successor to the iPad 2 was revealed today. Simply called iPad, it will be available in Canada on March 16th starting at the new slate features a stunning new Retina Display with four times the pixels of the previous model.

Find My iPhone: A true story of how this app got a stolen iPhone back
February 6, 2012 – 12:17 pm
Find My iPhone: A true story of how this app got a stolen iPhone back

By Ted Kritsonis

Apple’s Find My iPhone is one of those lifesaving apps for your iPhone that you hope you never have to use, but in the chance you do, you hope it pulls off miracles. In what was a very personal story for me, I recount how I was able to help track down the thief who stole a friend’s iPhone this past New Years Eve.

What will the tablet market bring in 2012?
January 6, 2012 – 11:38 am
What will the tablet market bring in 2012?

By Ted Kritsonis

For a variety of reasons, the tablet market in 2011 wasn’t a horse race, but rather one of a clear winner ahead of a confusing pack left to fester in the distance. Apple’s iPad only affirmed its dominance over a surge of ‘me too’ devices that didn’t resonate enough with consumers. Will 2012 change that in a big way?

Sony, RIM start New Year with discounted Tablets
January 3, 2012 – 11:17 am
Sony, RIM start New Year with discounted Tablets

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Anyone still in the market for a new tablet can get Sony’s Tablet S or the BlackBerry PlayBook at a discounted price right now.

Are smartphones ready to replace credit cards?
January 1, 2012 – 1:45 am
Are smartphones ready to replace credit cards?

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Smartphones, alreadysmarter than most people expected, are starting to take on their most critical new task yet: the ability to be used for payment.

Apple’s iMessage vs. RIM’s BlackBerry Messenger
December 29, 2011 – 11:43 pm
Apple’s iMessage vs. RIM’s BlackBerry Messenger

By Ted Kritsonis

In spite of RIM’s troubling times, the company’s BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service remains highly popular, and is arguably one of the last bastions of loyalty keeping some consumers from defecting. Apple created iMessage as an answer to BBM, but how well does it stack up?