Android in Canada Blog

By Ryan Moore on November 8th, 2011

IM+, my recent multi-client instant messenging app of choice, has updated itself to a higher number with some improvements. Mostly you’ll notice the cosmetic changes, as the app worked quite well before. Check out the screenshots I’m putting up from my tablet and my phone. Note how the tablet has that ‘gmail’ look to it…

By Tom Gray on November 6th, 2011

I mentioned a couple weeks ago that some lucky pre-ordering customers were having their units shipped out a little early, where others are still waiting. Rogers has officially launched the Galaxy S II LTE on their website, but according to the three Rogers dealers I contacted, their stock will not arrive until tomorrow (nov.7th). Of…

By Ryan Moore on November 5th, 2011

Pretty dry week this week for topics, however there is one shining gem in this list. As always, these are a listing of what I saw this past week that pertains to the legal battles surrounding Android and the mobile OS space. I’ll credit where I get the links from, then provide my thoughts on…

By Ryan Moore on November 4th, 2011

Remember when Google+ updated, and we all hated how it missed out on the widget for non-tablets? Well as of right now we have that widget back! Go update! https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.plus Follow Ryan on G+ Oh, and here’s my shameless plug for more space! Minus | DropBox | SugarSync >

By Tom Gray on November 4th, 2011

Not that there was any doubt that the next Bell LTE device will be the LG Optimus LTE, but now it’s been confirmed to launch “late November”. I personally have never been a huge fan of LG phones, I always felt them to be a budget brand of phone, but this phones specs are pretty impressive….

By Tom Gray on November 4th, 2011

Last month I posted that Telus would be getting the HTC Amaze 4G, you can find that ( LINK HERE ) If you are a fan of HTC devices, this one is really going to be a treat for you, as this phone packs some real power under the hood. HTC Ruby/Amaze 4G Specs: 4.3″…

By Tom Gray on November 4th, 2011

Welcome to the 22nd edition of Funny Friday. The one a week event created to remind people to smiles in these often dark times. This weeks video picks once again comes from my wife, as her and I are big fans of the youtube videos “Simon’s Cat” Enjoy. As always, Android in Canada thanks Google,…

By Ryan Moore on November 3rd, 2011

So I have a kid, he’s 3.5. And he’s growing up in a digital world. Which means is that often the piece I use to cajole him into doing things he’s supposed to, but doesn’t want to include a chance to play with daddy’s toy [my phone/tablet]. But like all toddlers he gets bored easily….