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NFC for any device with a microSD card!

Ryan Moore — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:50:19 +0000

As I’ve been looking for a phone, I’m starting to really notice which devices will have the ‘latest’ abilities. And one of the greatest latest will be NFC. Paying for things, beaming, etc… so when you look out there and wonder which devices have them, the selection is quite limited.

Well, a company called Moneto is looking to change all that. They’re hoping to have an NFC enabled microSD card for your phone.

Pretty simple and straight forward. I like that. Here’s to hoping that Canada starts allowing purchases by NFC.

Anybody with a Nexus S, S2 or Galaxy Nexus find any use for the NFC in Canada yet?

www.moneto.me

NFC for any device with a microSD card! is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

Official Samsung Galaxy Nexus Accessories Delayed Again

Tom Gray — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:20:00 +0000

Days after the Galaxy Nexus was revealed on stage during Google’s ICS/Nexus event, they showed the Galaxy Nexus Dock that would utilize the PoGo pins on the right side of the phone.

Of course there were many more accessories as well, but this is the one that really took the spotlight. Many websites have it up for sale, but just list it as “Coming soon” or “Back ordered”. I actually took the initiative to order one from Bell’s website for the overpriced $89.99+ tax + delivery charge. Days later they sent me an email stating: “We are currently out of stock, we ‘should’ be getting some in soon, but for now we just leave it there to tease our customers”

*NOTE* That last portion of the quote may or may not be what they actually said (shifty eyes) lol

Anyways, back to story.

So it turns out they have delayed the official Samsung accessories again. Phandroid wrote:

UK retailer Clove tells us we’ll have to wait nearly another month for the accessories – February 13th, to be exact. Not the greatest of news but some of us are just happy that they’re coming at all. Remark your calendars, folks.

It’s really a shame they were not able to release these products along side the phone in their initial release, I’m sure the extra sales they would have made would have been astronomical.

Where you do you stand on the Galaxy Nexus accessories. Are you still waiting for the official ones, or have you turned your back and bought a 3rd party accessory who were more prepared for the release. Sound off in the comments, and share your thoughts with our community.

[Source: PhanDroid]

Official Samsung Galaxy Nexus Accessories Delayed Again is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

Android Gift Giveaway – Last Day – Gift From Futureshop

Tom Gray — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:34 +0000

Contest Closed. Winner is Ash.

Welcome to the final day of our 10 day giveaway. Monday to Friday I will be throwing a FREE gift around daily, prices ranging from $15 to $100 each. I will pick a winner from each day and mail out all packages to the winners at the end of the week.

How do I win?: It’s simple. Just tell me you want the gift, followed by an optional reason why you feel you need it most. Either myself or my wife will pick a winner at random, or based on your reasoning why you want it.

To be eligible to win, you must meet the following requirements and conditions:

Be a resident of Canada
Enter your request for the prize only once, as additional attempts may forfeit your chances.
Be sure to include your E-mail so I may contact the chosen winner. (not required to be within your comment)
The chosen winner will have 48 hours to respond when I email them for request of mailing address. Failure to respond in time will result in a new winner being selected.

What’s up for grabs today?

One of two GiftCards from Futureshop.

Giving away the 2nd and last $30 giftcard from futureshop. We want to help you buy that perfect case or accessory.

This marks the final day in Android in Canada’s 10 day giveaway. I sure hope you won something during the last two weeks. If you didn’t keep checking back. Android in Canada will periodically give out more prizes throughout the year.

Android Gift Giveaway – Last Day – Gift From Futureshop is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 8 – Gift for Galaxy Nexus

Tom Gray — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:34 +0000

Contest Closed. Winner is Jonathan Catangui.

Welcome to Day 8 of our 10 day giveaway. Monday to Friday I will be throwing a FREE gift around daily, prices ranging from $15 to $100 each. I will pick a winner from each day and mail out all packages to the winners at the end of the week.

To be eligible to win, you must meet the following requirements and conditions:

Be a resident of Canada
Enter your request for the prize only once, as additional attempts may forfeit your chances.
Be sure to include your E-mail so I may contact the chosen winner. (not required to be within your comment)
The chosen winner will have 48 hours to respond when I email them for request of mailing address. Failure to respond in time will result in a new winner being selected.

What’s up for grabs today?

Imitation Case Mate POP! Case with kickstand for Galaxy Nexus.

This is an Imitation of the Case Mate POP! cases you might fight at BestBuy or Futureshop. They offer the same amount of quality, but without the branding and logo’s which always costs extra

This case offers moderate impact protection and also offers a kickstand for docking or media viewing purposes.

(Android figures are for show and are not included in the winning prize)

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 8 – Gift for Galaxy Nexus is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 7 – Gift for Galaxy Nexus

Tom Gray — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:26 +0000

Contest closed. The winner is Dan!

Welcome to Day 7 of our 10 day giveaway. Monday to Friday I will be throwing a FREE gift around daily, prices ranging from $15 to $100 each. I will pick a winner from each day and mail out all packages to the winners at the end of the week.

To be eligible to win, you must meet the following requirements and conditions:

Be a resident of Canada
Enter your request for the prize only once, as additional attempts may forfeit your chances.
Be sure to include your E-mail so I may contact the chosen winner. (not required to be within your comment)
The chosen winner will have 48 hours to respond when I email them for request of mailing address. Failure to respond in time will result in a new winner being selected.

What’s up for grabs today?

Rubber Case for Galaxy Nexus.

This is your standard run of the mill case for Galaxy Nexus. It’s a soft rubbery like case that provides great impact protection for unintentional drops. This case also has a course grip on the sides for an anti-slip grip of your Galaxy Nexus.

(Android figures are for show and are not part of the winning prize)

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 7 – Gift for Galaxy Nexus is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 6 – Gift For HTC Sensation

Tom Gray — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:00:17 +0000

Contest closed, Winner is Dcotfas.

Welcome to Day 6 of our 10 day giveaway. Monday to Friday I will be throwing a FREE gift around daily, prices ranging from $15 to $100 each. I will pick a winner from each day and mail out all packages to the winners at the end of the week.

To be eligible to win, you must meet the following requirements and conditions:

Be a resident of Canada
Enter your request for the prize only once, as additional attempts may forfeit your chances.
Be sure to include your E-mail so I may contact the chosen winner. (not required to be within your comment)
The chosen winner will have 48 hours to respond when I email them for request of mailing address. Failure to respond in time will result in a new winner being selected.

What’s up for grabs today?

Charge and Sync Dock for HTC Sensation.

This Dock was used by me for demo purposes and is in perfect shape. It’s made for the HTC Sensation, but will also work for simular shaped phones with a MicroUSB on the Right hand side of the phone. The dock not only charges, but offers syncing ability too. Connects to your computer and has an open microUSB port on the back to use your OEM charger that came with your phone as second option.

(Android figures are for show and are not part of the winning prize)

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 6 – Gift For HTC Sensation is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 5 – Big Gift for Galaxy Nexus

Tom Gray — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:00:43 +0000

Contest Closed. Winner is Sylvain Le Bourhis

**It’s Friday! That means a BIG gift today. This will be the last gift of the week. We will continue handing out more again this coming Monday.**

Welcome to Day 5 of our 10 day giveaway. Monday to Friday I will be throwing a FREE gift around daily, prices ranging from $15 to $100 each. I will pick a winner from each day and mail out all packages to the winners at the end of the week.

To be eligible to win, you must meet the following requirements and conditions:

Be a resident of Canada
Enter your request for the prize only once, as additional attempts may forfeit your chances.
Be sure to include your E-mail so I may contact the chosen winner. (not required to be within your comment)
The chosen winner will have 48 hours to respond when I email them for request of mailing address. Failure to respond in time will result in a new winner being selected.

What’s up for grabs today?

Otter Box Defender for Galaxy Nexus

The Otter Box Defender is Brand new in box. This case is the monster of all cases. Priced at $59.99+ tax, this case offers a non-applied screen protector built right in to it. This case also comes with it’s own belt clip holster which will hold your phone in either direction. This case as the highest level of overall protection, though nearly doubles the size of your Galaxy Nexus. You will have no problem turning some heads with this beast attached to your hip.

(Android figures are for show and are not included in this gift)

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 5 – Big Gift for Galaxy Nexus is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 4 – Gift for Galaxy S II

Tom Gray — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:00:49 +0000

Contest Closed: Winner Shinyblackpiano

Welcome to Day 4 of our 10 day giveaway. Monday to Friday I will be throwing a FREE gift around daily, prices ranging from $15 to $100 each. I will pick a winner from each day and mail out all packages to the winners at the end of the week.

To be eligible to win, you must meet the following requirements and conditions:

Be a resident of Canada
Enter your request for the prize only once, as additional attempts may forfeit your chances.
Be sure to include your E-mail so I may contact the chosen winner. (not required to be within your comment)
The chosen winner will have 48 hours to respond when I email them for request of mailing address. Failure to respond in time will result in a new winner being selected.

What’s up for grabs today?

CopyCat Case Mate POP! A Case with Kick Stand for Galaxy S II

This Case was Demoed for two days by me. It was sent to me from a China retailer for free as a demo unit. Because it’s a demo unit the box was not included, but this case is otherwise in perfect condition. Offers moderate impact protection, as well as screen protection due to it’s raised edges around the screen. This case offers a cool little kick for viewing pleasure.

(Android figures are for show and are not included in the gift)

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 4 – Gift for Galaxy S II is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

2300mAh Battery for Galaxy Nexus only $5.99!

Tom Gray — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:33:43 +0000

I ordered an extended battery for my Galaxy nexus. It recently came in the mail and I have ran it through it’s tests today. So far it lasted just as long as the stock battery that came with my Galaxy Nexus, but keep in mind that this is only my first charge. Lithium Ion batteries need about 3-5 cycles before they reach their full potential, so I remain hopeful for the time being.

Worse case senario, if it ends up only lasting as long as the stock battery, $5.99 + Free shipping is defiantly nothing to complain about for any replacement battery.

If you are interested in grabbing a this battery for your Galaxy Nexus I9250 (GSM Model) you can find the Ebay Link Here

2300mAh Battery for Galaxy Nexus only $5.99! is a post from: Android in Canada Blog

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 3 – Gift for Galaxy S II LTE

Tom Gray — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:00:09 +0000

Contest closed.

Welcome to Day 3 of our 10 day giveaway. Monday to Friday I will be throwing a FREE gift around daily, prices ranging from $15 to $100 each. I will pick a winner from each day and mail out all packages to the winners at the end of the week.

To be eligible to win, you must meet the following requirements and conditions:

Be a resident of Canada
Enter your request for the prize only once, as additional attempts may forfeit your chances.
Be sure to include your E-mail so I may contact the chosen winner. (not required to be within your comment)
The chosen winner will have 48 hours to respond when I email them for request of mailing address. Failure to respond in time will result in a new winner being selected.

What’s up for grabs today?

Case Mate Barely There (Brushed Aluminum) for Galaxy S II LTE (aka Skyrocket I727)

This case is brand new in box. A slim case that offers moderate impact protection, as well as screen protection due to it’s raised edges around the screen.

(Android figures are for show and are not included in the gift)

Android Gift Giveaway – Day 3 – Gift for Galaxy S II LTE is a post from: Android in Canada Blog