Thoughts on the BlackBerry 10

Yesterday, Research in Motion (okay, BlackBerry – new stock symbols are BB (TSX) and BBRY (NYSE)), announced its two new devices, the Q10 and Z10  both operating under the revamped BlackBerry 10 system.  These devices, of which one (Z10) is touch screen and the other (Q10), a keyboard, features a supposedly improved camera (though not […]

On Comparing Android and Apple Devices

A few days ago, IFB (Independent Fashion Bloggers) published a post on the iPhone versus the latest HTC DROID, an Android-operated device.  I was a little bit astounded at the fact that I was the only one who mentioned that comparing the two is apples to oranges (no pun intended) rather than apples to apples, […]

Dealing With an Uncool Phone

A couple of months ago, my Blackberry died.  And I mean died.  As in I was getting a White Screen of Death.  Though my carrier said that they’d fix it, I was in a hurry to have a smartphone for an upcoming event.  I purchased another Blackberry (no contract) because it was more affordable and […]

Apps On Their Way Out? Maybe!

The biggest complaint for Playbook, other than the lack of a native e-mail client are the lack of apps.  However, after having the chance to play with the latest tablet to hit the markets, the lack of apps doesn’t really hinder in the device’s performance.   Non-organization or gaming apps are used on handheld devices, whether […]

Virgin Mobile Wants You to Join the Love!

Over the lunch hour on March 28, Virgin Mobile Canada hosted “Love-Fest” at Bay and Bloor in Toronto.  The “flash mob” event was to get Facebook to add a “love” button so people can not just “like” something, but “love” it.  After all, “like” isn’t as strong an adjective as “love”.  Dozens of people braved the […]

Twitter App Review: HootSuite and SocialScope

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Well, UberSocial is back now, complete with ring tone alerts (an updated app was created this morning due to a glitch in the one released last night).  During the Great Uber Outtage of 2011 this past weekend, I tried two alternatives Twitter alternatives on my Blackberry, HootSuite and SocialScope.  Both apps, unlike UberSocial or […]