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by Lee Rickwood
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Rogers launches On Demand Online service nationwide
By Ted Kritsonis
Having been in beta for the last six months, Rogers took its On Demand Online (or RODO for short) service out of beta and officially launched it throughout Canada today. The site will offer TV shows, movies, music videos and web-exclusives for free to both visitors and existing Rogers customers who already subscribe to any of the company’s Internet, wireless, TV or home phone.
Mobilicity launches handsets and plans for Toronto
Text and photo by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Mobilicity’s pay-in-advance, unlimited service model ensures customers can use their phones as much as they want within their city coverage area without the worry of incurring extra charges. For customers travelling outside the Mobilicity unlimited network coverage area in Canada and the U.S., low per-minute-rate roaming will be available on a pay-per-use basis, as will other extra features, such as international calling, downloads and 411 directory assistance.
Apple’s iAd to take mobile advertising into uncharted territory
By Dilshan Kathriarachchi
Apple’s launch of the in-app iAd framework would no doubt be a game changer for the mobile advertising industry. In its inspired attempt at merging TV-style ad experiences with the interactivity of the web, Apple has set the bar very high for a mobile advertising industry that is still in its infancy.
Ontario Sees More Privacy Complaints Than Ever Before
by Lee Rickwood
It is ‘A Time for Innovation’ in privacy, as well as technology.
iP3 Forum Brings iPad, iPhone, iTouch Fans to Toronto
As Apple has now announced the date for iPad availability here in Canada – May 28th, the company says – there should be lots of interesting devices as well as people in attendance.
Bell, Virgin and Rogers MiFi devices recalled
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
There have been two incidents reported from Bell and Virgin Mobile Canada, with battery overheating issues. While we can’t comment on specific consumer incidents, it has been reported that some customers have had difficulties opening the battery door thus utilizing sharp objects or excessive force to open it.
How Microsoft Canada’s new online offerings help Steam Whistle Brewing and Cupid’s Gourmet Cupcakes
by Lee Rickwood
The scalability of online services like BPOS means they can meet the needs of larger, more established companies – as well as the small, home-based start-up.