Tag: Android

New HTC One smartphone to launch in Canada in March

Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis

NEW YORK – The new HTC One smartphone announced today at an event in New York City will be the company’s new flagship Android handset, and is slated to be available in Canada as early as late March from Rogers, Bell, Telus and Virgin Mobile.

Review: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 scans fast to your smartphone or tablet

By Ted Kritsonis

Scanning is really considered an old technology, but the speed in doing it is what can make a real difference in productivity. Fujitsu’s ScanSnap iX500 is one of the fastest scanners available and finally makes it possible to scan directly to smartphones and tablets without the need for a computer.

Is health this year’s new tech trend?

Photos and text by Ted Kritsonis

The public’s increasing focus and awareness over health goes back at least the last five years, but the consumer tech industry was slow to adapt to changing attitudes. Until now, at least. The number of companies, gadgets and apps designed to help people in almost every facet of their physical and mental well-being is continually growing, and this year will likely cast a big spotlight on all of them as a whole.

Finding the right tablet is a little easier now

By Ted Kritsonis

Tablets are cool devices but that doesn’t mean they’re all worth the money spent on them. The good thing about 2012 was that a shift to smaller screen sizes and more competition meant lower prices, making it a little easier to choose something other than the iPad. Apple’s tablet still rules the roost, but their competitors have some that could be just what you’re looking for.

Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a top smartphone for you

By Ted Kritsonis

Smartphones were hot throughout 2012, thanks to a solid list of premium devices consumers could browse through over the course of the year. The best one for you usually comes down to what combination of style and function you’re looking for, but here’s a good reference point to get you started.

Google Maps finds itself back on iOS

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla After the Apple Maps fiasco of 2012, a new and improved Google Maps app now brings turn-by-turn directions and Street View to the Apple faithful.

Apps for Managing Expenses

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Being highly personal devices, smartphones are ideal devices for managing expenses and here are a some apps that will help in tracking our expenses.