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Internet Explorer, the old, fat, mad king of the online kingdom still reigns uncontested. But beneath him, a power struggle between Chrome and Firefox, the latter of which has clung to the number two spot. But that’s about to change. More »

If you haven’t already manually enabled Facebook’s Timeline format, it should be popping up for you soon. The new layout will gradually spread across profiles that have signed up for it already. If you haven’t, head here, just to make sure you’re earlier on the rollout list. Not sure if it matters, but it might. More »

Microsoft announced new integration with live TV as a part of the Xbox 360’s fall update during E3 earlier this year, but didn’t name any US pay-TV partners at the time. Now, anonymous rumors recently posted on Digiday suggested the folks at Redmond were looking to work with Verizon and Comcast, followed by Bloomberg hearing similar talk from its own “people with knowledge of the situation.” Today’s rumors finger Verizon (which showed off live TV on a variety of devices at CES), Comcast, HBO, Crackle, Bravo, Syfy and UK service Lovefilm as likely partners. Missing from the list is AT&T's U-verse, which already offers an Xbox 360 tie-in and distributes its IPTV on the Mediaroom platform, just like some of the international partners previously announced. If these services launch it will be interesting to see how the integration works and if it’s VOD like the existing Xfinity TV and Flex View mobile apps, or if providers cross the IPTV bridge with in-home devices like the Televation / AnyPlay box.

Microsoft reportedly adding video from Comcast, Verizon, HBO Go and others to Xbox Live originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MTS just launched their new “4G”, really HSPA+ network, on March 31st but expansion plans are already in the works. The regional carrier says LTE (Long Term Evolution) will be coming to Manitoba in 2012. They give no definite date but do say that “planning and infrastructure development is well underway”. MTS says customers will be able to get peak speeds up to 75Mbps “with future data rates of 150 Mbps and beyond”. In addition, there was no indication of the devices, but reading the press release says they might have a few at launch, probably what Rogers has with the LTE Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Jetstream and internet sticks.

There are a couple interesting points in the release. First, it states they will have a roaming partner, probably Rogers. “LTE devices have access to MTS’s extensive 4G network and roaming capabilities in locations where LTE is not yet available”. Then, MTS notes that “MTS customers will be among the first in the province to experience this world leading technology”… which could possibly mean that LTE might be in place in Manitoba before MTS launches, perhaps Rogers, Bell or TELUS has plans.

The good news is that LTE is coming to Manitoba.
Source: CNW

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There has already been speculation that Samsung will unveil the next Nexus device at the upcoming CTIA show in San Diego. Now we have another clue that it will most likely happen.

The invitation above clearly states “Google Episode” underneath Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2011. They also tell us that it’s going to be streamed live via YouTube so everyone can see it. The timing is perfect as we expect the launch of the next Nexus phone along with Ice Cream Sandwich in early November.

Can you take anymore anticipation?

Nexus Prime and Ice Cream Sandwich could be unveiled on October 11

Verizon was the first carrier to come to Samsung’s defense in the company’s patent dispute with Apple, but it’s not the last. As Reuters reports today, T-Mobile has now also sided with Samsung in the lawsuit, stating in a court filing that a sales ban on certain Samsung products would “unnecessarily harm” the carrier and its customers, and that, “at this late date, T-Mobile could not find comparable replacement products for the 2011 holiday season.” The carrier also noted that its ads also “prominently feature” some of the Samsung products in question, and that those investments “cannot be recouped easily.” As for the case itself, the next big date is an October 13th hearing on the injunction request.

T-Mobile joins Verizon to support Samsung in Apple patent lawsuit originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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…And then there were 41.

Oh, sorry, we’re talking about Android devices here. Specifically ones that support video calling over Skype. With the update to version 2.5, the VoIP service has tacked on another 14 Goog-powered gadgets to its list of officially supported handsets and tablets. Yes, that’s right, we said tablets. In addition to bringing support to phones like the Atrix, Bionic and Nexus One, Skype is inviting the Xoom, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Acer’s Iconia to the party. We’ve even received reports that video calls are working on other Honeycomb slates like the ASUS Transformer. You’ll find the full list of officially supported devices in the PR after the break.

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Skype 2.5 for Android brings video calls to 14 new devices, including Honeycomb tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yesterday Samsung and Microsoft signed an agreement – joining others like HTC, Acer and Viewsonic – who pay ongoing royalties to the company for using their patent in Android phones and tablets. It was rumoured that Microsoft collects between $10 – $15 for every Android device sold, but today Goldman Sachs’s is suggesting that Microsoft actually rakes in $3-$6 for each Android device, bringing in a cool $444 million a year (July 1, 2011, ends June 30, 2012). All that early work for securing the patent seemed to pay off, but the money will be redirected to pay for building up their own Windows Phone OS, which CEO Steve Ballmer recently stated “We haven’t sold quite as many as I would have liked in the first year.. I’m not saying I love where we are, but I am very optimistic on where we can be”

Source: BI

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Following more than 22,000 midnight madness launch events, Microsoft and Epic Games today announced that the Xbox 360 exclusive sold more than three million copies in its first week since release, cementing Gears 3 as the biggest game of 2011 and catapulting the franchise beyond one billion dollars in lifetime sales.

In just one week, Gears 3 has already grossed more than any 2011 video game to date.

Saskatchewan teachers have ratified a collective agreement, CBC News has confirmed.

Canadian comedian Rick Mercer and the team over at The Mercer Report have put a solid, probably too truthful, video about our beloved BlackBerry. Check it out above… thoughts?

Source: YouTube & RMR
Via: iPhoneInCanada

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We’ve been hearing about Android apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook for months, but there hasn’t been much word about what they’ll look like. RIM engineers at Droidcon gave a list of Android features that won’t work on the BlackBerry platform. More »

A London, Ont., man has been charged after throwing a banana onto the ice while black Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds was taking part in a shootout, police say.

But it guarantees you’ll be ready for the new iPad the second it comes out.

~NSHA

It took them awhile, but Flickr finally has an Android app. It provides plenty of browsing, uploading, and sharing features, much like its iPhone counterpart. Additionally, Flickr has added a neat feature called Photo Sessions, allowing you and your friends to view a slideshow of photos at the same time. It includes text chat, so everyone can communicate, plus you can shift control of the slideshow to any participant. When your friends and/or family are not in the same place and want to look at photos together, it looks like a pretty slick way to get the job done. Hit up the Flickr blog for all the details. More »