By Ted Kritsonis
Now that two-year contracts have essentially become the norm before the new wireless code of conduct goes into effect in December, the incumbent carriers have released their latest voice and data plans. Are they cheaper than they were under the old three-year terms, or still more expensive than they should be?
By Ted Kritsonis
Steve Ballmer surprised the tech world by announcing his resignation, effective sometime in the next 12 months, and while his tenure saw some incredible change, he was almost always on the wrong end of that evolution.
A more competitive Canadian information and communications infrastructure could support continued technological innovation, deliver a capable and competitive cell and smartphone ecosystem, and protect its citizens from the machinations of foreign jurisdictions.
by Lee Rickwood
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
It’s not often that you can pour water over a smartphone or dunk it in a pool and not expect irreparable damage to befall it, but Sony has done just that with its Xperia Z, a premium Android handset. But the competition for solid smartphones is tight these days, so how good can the Xperia Z measure up to the others? We take it for a test drive and find out.
When LG launched its new G2 smartphone this week in New York, the company signaled its intention to offer consumers the best smartphone in the industry, but how could it deliver on such a lofty goal?
Cost analysis of ‘bring-your-own-device’ workplaces by a major mobile solutions company shows that companies can shift operational costs directly to their employees.
By Lee Rickwood
By Ted Kritsonis
Three-year contracts are not in the best interest of the consumer, contrary to what carriers might say, but putting payment for a new smartphone on a “tab” might be a good alternative to signing a contract that limits your options.
The evidence is clear: cellphones, smartphones and tablets are costly companions for us, particularly when travelling, which is what they are designed to do.
by Lee Rickwood