Telecommunications Industry News
Google Android Now America’s #2 Mobile Operating System
10:58 pm on January 9, 2011 | Category: Mobile Devices, Software, Web ServicesGoogle Android has overtaken Apple's iOS to become the second most popular mobile operating system among American smartphone users.
Postmedia Brings 10 Canadian Newspapers to Apple iPad Devices
4:30 pm on December 8, 2010 | Category: Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Software, Web ServicesCanada's leading newspaper publisher, Postmedia Network, has launched Apple iPad apps for ten of its local papers.
Research In Motion Files Patent Lawsuit Against Kik Messenger
11:04 am on December 1, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Law, Messaging, Mobile Devices, PDAs, Software, Web ServicesShortly after banning the popular Kik Messenger application from its mobile software store, Research In Motion has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the developers of the app.
Kobo Upgrades eBook Software for Android Smartphones
10:55 am on December 1, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Multimedia, Software, Web ServicesKobo has released a new and improved version of its eBook reading software for Android smartphones, allowing users to read a multitude of eBooks in the popular ePub format.
Astral Radio Content to Go Mobile on iPhone/BlackBerry/Android
8:25 pm on November 29, 2010 | Category: Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Software, Web ServicesAstral Media Inc., Canada's largest private sector radio broadcaster, has announced plans to make all 83 of its radio stations available on mobile devices, through a three-year deal with UBC Media Group.
New iPhone App Allows Canadians to Track Mail Wirelessly
11:12 am on November 26, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Software, Web ServicesCanada Post has released a free application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices, allowing users to find nearby post offices and track packages in the mail.
Cancer Council Australia Offers SunSmart iPhone App
11:11 am on November 26, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Software, Web ServicesAs the southern hemisphere enters its summer season, Cancer Council Australia has launched a free iPhone application to monitor ultraviolet rays and help users reduce their risk of developing skin cancer.
Samsung Developing New Software for TVs and Phones
10:54 am on October 20, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, Multimedia, SoftwareKorean consumer electronics giant, Samsung, says it is developing a new sotware platform that will power both cell phones and TV sets, potentially enabling convergence of multiple Samsung products.
Bell Mobility Launches Montreal Canadiens Smartphone App
7:54 pm on October 12, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Software, Web Services, WirelessAs the Montreal Canadiens kick off their NHL season, Bell Mobility has launched a new smartphone app dedicated to the team.
eBay Unveils Sofware App for Windows Phone 7 Devices
12:17 pm on October 11, 2010 | Category: Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, Software, Web ServicesWith the first Windows Phone 7-based devices set to go on sale later this month, online auction giant eBay has pre-emptively unveiled its own software application for Microsoft's new operating system.
Microsoft Sues Motorola for Patent Infringement
10:08 am on October 2, 2010 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Law, Mobile Devices, SoftwareFaced with intense competition in the mobile operating system market, American software giant Microsoft is suing Motorola, alleging patent infringement by that company's 'Droid' smartphone.
CityTV iPad Application a Hit on iTunes
11:08 pm on September 28, 2010 | Category: Mobile Devices, Multimedia, Software, Television, Web ServicesCityTV, a broadcast television network owned by Rogers Communications, has launched its own Apple iPad application, allowing Canadian iPad users to watch a wide selection of programming, including hit shows like Biggest Loser and 30 Rock, for free.
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Edited by Jeremy Maddock
