Android in Canada Blog

By AIC Staff on December 8th, 2009

Aside from the tongue twister of the new Android application, Google Goggles is a new visual search/augmented reality app. The new app allows users to search Google in two ways: Search by photo taken by the device camera Search by Augmented Reality via the device camera Google Goggles is a visual search app for Android…

By AIC Staff on December 7th, 2009

Earlier today, a massive leak revealed the device lineup for the first half of 2010 from HTC. The photos and specs come from a leaked brochure that was handed out in October 2009 at a Vienna, Austria event. Since this is a leak and by no means official, everything listed below is subject to change….

By AIC Staff on December 7th, 2009

With the release of Google Maps 3.3, Google has added a “What’s Nearby” feature to Maps that displays the 10 closest places to a users location. Today we’re announcing “What’s Nearby” for Google Maps on Android 1.6+ devices, available as an update from Android Market. To use the feature just long press anywhere on the…

By AIC Staff on December 4th, 2009

Android owners looking for advanced device syncing software that also includes WiFi sync should check out The Missing Sync by Mark/Space. The PC/Mac compatible software has been released for Android. The Missing Sync is device synchronization software but what makes it unique is that the application uses WiFi to wirelessly sync contacts between an Android…

By AIC Staff on December 3rd, 2009

A few days ago, a 2.1 ROM for the HTC Hero was leaked at the xda-developers site. While that is awesome that the 2.1 ROM is available, it’s for the Hero only. However, embedded in the ROM code was a list of what is believed to be the future (and current) names of many HTC…

By AIC Staff on December 2nd, 2009

In September, Layar was demoing some 3D capabilities of their Augmented Reality browser. Well the 3D feature has become a reality with the release of Layar 3.0. The 3D capability of Layar makes use of OpenGL, the accelerometer, the GPS and the compass of the phone. Developers can place 3D objects in their content layers…

By AIC Staff on December 1st, 2009

Below you find the latest Rogers Wireless plans for Android devices for December 2009. Please note that these plans will be reflective of Rogers Wireless and there are five sections below detailing individual regions (prices vary between regions): 1.) BC/ALBERTA REGION 2.) MIDWEST REGION 3.) ONTARIO REGION 4.) QUEBEC REGION 5.) ATLANTIC REGION Note: The…

By AIC Staff on December 1st, 2009

Below you find the latest Telus Mobility plans for Android devices for December 2009. Please note that these plans will be reflective of Telus Mobility and there are four sections below detailing individual regions (prices may vary between regions): 1.) BC/ALBERTA REGION 2.) ONTARIO REGION 3.) QUEBEC REGION 4.) ATLANTIC REGION Note: The plans and…