Nokia Canada survey outline “Canadians worst mobile habits”

Nokia and Angus Reid have teamed up with some new stats that focusses in on the worst mobile habits of Canadians, plus also highlighted what percentage would break these habits in the New Year. The online survey was conducted on December 10th of 1,000 Canadians and basically found that we are highly connected to our mobile device. Here are some highlights:
– 25% admit to using their phone while at the dinner table
– 49% (18-34) would rather live …

Google Music gains scan and match feature in the US

It wasn’t very long ago that Google Music landed in Europe — to the delight of local music lovers, we’re sure. On its trip across the pond, the service gained a unique new feature called scan and match, wherein Google scans your local music library and makes the songs it matches instantly available in the cloud — no upload required. Until now the feature, which is similar to iTunes Match, was only available in Europe, but it’s coming to the US …

Nvidia’s Tegra 4 chipset specs leak, boasts 72-core graphics and no integrated LTE

What will eventually be known as Tegra 4 is currently known as Wayne, an internal name for Nvidia’s next-generation ARM-based system-on-a-chip.
Made with a thermally-efficient 28nm manufacturing process, dual-channel DD3 memory, support for 2560×1600 displays, USB 3.0 and more, the system is decidedly next-generation. More importantly, while the CPU portion will be incrementally faster than its current variant — still quad-core with a low-powered…

Judge denies Apple a permanent ban on Samsung devices, tosses Samsung’s attempt at a new trialJudge denies Apple a permanent ban on Samsung devices, tosses Samsung’s attempt at a new trial

A permanent sales ban on a number of Samsung devices isn’t happening, says Judge Lucy Koh, shooting down an injunction request filed by Apple. In a

What Lying Actually Does to Your Brain and Body Every Day

Each day, we make the same choice hundreds of times: whether to lie or tell the truth. It often happens without thinking, and we ignore the profound impact of these seemingly inconsequential decisions. Even the smallest lies can cost you money, impact your relationships, and affect your choices. Conversely, honesty offers many surprising psychological benefits. Here’s how truth and lies affect your brain and your life every day. More »

Exynos-powered Samsung devices affected by root exploit, fix now available

Over the weekend, it became apparent that a kernel exploit discovered by a XDA-Developer member, alephzain, was potentially the worst Android malware discovery made to date. While no devices have yet been infected from the vulnerability, the potential for widespread disruption remains high.
The reason for this is simple: the exploit affects any Samsung device with an Exynos 4210 or 4212 chipset, which comprises millions of smartphones including t…

Google+ update offers seasonal cheer through 18 new features: improves Android app, hangouts and events

If Google+ communities didn’t fix your those social network blues you’ve been feeling recently, perhaps a bumper edition of new features will. When the mobile app update goes live later today, you’ll be able to edit your profile through it as well being updated on what’s happening through new content notifiers. Subscription options will also expand to include Google+ Communities. Google will now give full-sized image back-ups when uploaded (up to…

Best Launcher apps for Android tablets

In November 2012 Android fans were treated to news that Android’s share of the tablet market was growing much faster than previously projected. No doubt there will be many new owners of Android powered tablets once the 2012 holiday season passes. These new owners, or folks who have had a tablet device for a while, may be interested in trying out a new “launcher” for the tablet. For those not familiar with launchers, and I was one of them before I…

Google has no plans to develop Windows 8 or WP apps, cites lack of users

If you’re eager to load up a Windows Phone or Windows 8 PC with dedicated Gmail or Google Drive apps, it’s time you ease up on the anticipation, as Mountain View isn’t bent on bringing apps to the platforms thanks to a lack of interest. “We have no plans to build out Windows apps,” Google Apps product management director Clay Bavor told V3. “We are very careful about where we invest and will go where the users are but they are not on Windows Phon…

Google’s Eric Schmidt focused on growing Android’s share, admits it won’t be ‘perfectly controlled’

During a wide-ranging Bloomberg interview with Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, the executive focused for a bit on the current status of Android, while also making a few interesting comments about its future. “This is a huge platform change; this is of the scale of 20 years ago — Microsoft versus Apple,” he said. Following that, he stated that Google was “winning that war pretty clearly now,” referencing the 72 percent market share figure that was …

Apple Icon, Guy Kawasaki, Abandons iOS For Android

Guy Kawasaki, a former Apple employee who played a key role in marketing the Macintosh in the mid-eighties, has had some very interesting things to say about Android of late. He aggressively promoted Macs during a crucial time in Apple’s history and helped create the Apple fanaticism we know today. But like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Kawasaki has expressed his admiration for the Android OS. Kawasaki has actually taken it a step further and h…