Microsoft's Joe Belfiore -- also known as the manager for the entire Windows Phone program -- spent a fair amount of time on stage in California today detailing the highs of Windows Phone 8. Clearly, that wasn't enough. The man himself has thrown out a near-20 minute video detailing the nooks and crannies of Microsoft's latest mobile operating … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore pokes fun at iPhone and Android, provides deep dive of Windows Phone 8 in new video
October 29, 2012 by
Tofino mayor says delay in nofication from Province led to District’s decision to activate tsunami sirens, phone notifications
October 28, 2012 by
Tsunami sirens in Tofino went off last night, alerting residents to seek higher ground following the 7.7 magnitude quake in Haida Gwaii. Mayor Perry Schmunk says they made the call to alert people via siren and phone notifications after having trouble getting more information from the province. "It took about 45 minutes before we got kind of … [Read more...]
Top cop has a plan to reduce cell phone robberies
October 24, 2012 by
It's working well in Britain, so why not try it here? That's what Vancouver's Police chief is saying about plans to curb the number of cell phone robberies -- not thefts -- in this city. "When you're holding your cell phone in your hand, that's like waving 500 dollars cash in front of people that may come up to you and grab it out of your hand and … [Read more...]
Thieves have new trick to steal your phone
September 21, 2012 by
Thieves have a new ruse to try and snatch your cellphone. Richmond RCMP say they've already heard about the scenario in which a suspect approaches someone, asks for the time, and when the person takes out their phone to check, grabs it and runs away. Now, they have a new trick. Suspects now tell a target they have an emergency and need their … [Read more...]
Cell phone doesn’t replace old-fashioned tools in backcountry
August 13, 2012 by
If you're heading to the backcountry -- bring some old-fashioned tools. That's the message from North Shore Rescue, with several recent cases of people stranded in the bush -- with only a cellphone for navigation. Search Leader Tim Jones says some smartphone apps can be useful on the trails, but ultimately -- the battery will die. "Just solely … [Read more...]
Made in America: could your next phone be homegrown?
July 2, 2012 by
"Made in America." For some reason, my parents -- and the parents of many of my peers -- take great pride in seeing that phrase. I've seen people buy inferior products just because the label on the back proclaimed that it was thrown together in one of our 50 great states instead of across some imaginary line in "another country." Part of me wonders … [Read more...]
MightyText launches in earnest, enables browser-based texting through your Android phone number
June 25, 2012 by
Nah, it's not exactly iMessage (or BBM) for Android -- in some ways, it's better, but it lags behind in others. MightyText has launched in earnest today, graduating from its Chrome-only beta state and opening up a world of new messaging possibilities for those with Android handsets. In order to gain access, users need only install the free app … [Read more...]
Windows Phone 8 updates coming over the air, early access to ‘registered enthusiasts,’ 18 month support program announced
June 24, 2012 by
Tired of plugging your Lumia 900 into your PC or Mac in order to apply software updates? Tough luck -- you'll still be doing it while future buyers snack on Windows Phone 8. Harshness aside, Microsoft made clear at today's Windows Phone Summit that all WP8 updates will be delivered over the air, with an available program to give "registered … [Read more...]
Editorial: Windows Phone 8 looks good, but can it uproot those entrenched in other ecosystems?
June 23, 2012 by
At the tail end of Microsoft's marathon Windows Phone Summit keynote, the company's own Kevin Gallo said the following: "Everyone in the Windows ecosystem benefits." He was waxing poetic about the myriad new features coming to the outfit's latest and greatest mobile operating system, and nothing about his quote was incorrect. Developers will adore … [Read more...]
Samsung’s SGH-i667 ‘Mandel’ Windows Phone: surprise, it’s the Focus 2
May 9, 2012 by
Mystery, solved. That SGH-i667 'Mandel' Windows Phone that cropped up earlier in the month (and is shown above on the left)? Word on the street at that point was that it had been nixed from AT&T's lineup, but somehow, that same device actually made the trip to New Orleans. Sure enough, it debuted at CTIA as the Focus 2, a mid-range followup … [Read more...]
