SyrupCast

This week, we talk about a great many things, since variety is the spice of good podcasts. First, we tackle the  upcoming Fido rebranding , which most people don't seem to like. Maybe they'll use our readers as an informal focus group. Then, we talk about  Windows 10's summer release , and how  Cortana's move to iOS and Android  is as inspired a move as we've seen from the company in some time. We...

This week, wearables expert, Tom Emrich, joins Daniel, Jane and Douglas to talk about, what else, the Apple Watch. Who is it for? And why is everyone hung up on the Apple Watch Edition, which starts at $13,000 CDN. Tom says it's mostly a marketing tool, a way for Apple to penetrate the lucrative marketing mechanism of the high-end Swiss watch market. And when it's all said and done, Apple's presen...

This week, Jane and Daniel recount the many ways Mobile World Congress and Barcelona nearly killed him. They discuss the new devices announced at the event, including the  HTC One M9  and both  Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge , each of which reveals pros and cons in their companies' respective strategies. They talk about the new  Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 , and whether it has a chance in the saturated...

This week, Daniel, Jane and special guest and regular MobileSyrup contributor go all-in on automotive. We discuss the  current state of the in-car dash  -- it's a sorry state, according to Mr. Kritsonis -- and fall down the rabbit hole of automotive tech. Will the major automakers be able to keep up with the quickly-changing face of mobile technology, or will Google and Apple force them to become...

This week, it's  all hardware.  (Finally, they scream!) As Mobile World Congress approaches, Jane, Douglas and Daniel chat about the upcoming hardware we can expect from the show, including the Samsung Galaxy S6, the HTC One M9, and much more. We also talk about Jane's  Nexus 6, two months on  take, which left commenters with a lot to say. Finally, Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones just got...

This week, special guest Ben Klass talks about his complaint filed to the CRTC back in 2013, and the regulatory body's decision to force Bell and Videotron to change the way they bill customers for mobile TV access. We also talk about the role of regulation within Canada's telecom system as a whole, and how the changing viewing habits of Canadians will be impacted by monthly bandwidth limitations....

This week, we chat about  Net Neutrality , and  how Bell and Videotron (and others) can no longer exempt the traffic from their mobile TV apps . Did the CRTC make the right decision? We get into it. We chat about  WIND Mobile's commitment to bid in the AWS-3 and 2500Mhz spectrum auctions  in March and April respectively; Rogers and its quest for  value, not volume ; Apple's massive Q1 earnings; an...

This week, we talk about Microsoft's new moonshot, its augmented reality wearable, HoloLens, and lots of Windows 10 stuff. Can it fix the company's epic fragmentation issues? We talk about John Chen's letter about net neutrality and how Apple should be forced to make iMessage for Android (or something). Is he crazy, or does he have a point? Then we delve into the new HTC One device, and what it ne...

This week, Jane and Daniel recount all the CES 2015 trials, tribulations, winners and losers. Specifically, a great deal of time is spent figuring out whether the LG G Flex 2 is just another gimmick or if it has the legs (and the curve) to go mainstream. Also, YotaPhone 2, all the terrible smartwatches, and Attack of the Drones. Duration: 81 minutes Hosts: Jane McEntegart, Daniel Bader Hosted on A...

On this, the last podcast of the year, we talk about the stories that made the year so interesting... and controversial. From the rise of wearables to the death of security, 2014 was a year to remember. Happy new year! Hosts: Daniel Bader, Douglas Soltys, Jane McEntegart Duration: 90 short minutes   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On SyrupCast 26, we enjoy the company of our first guest,  freelance writer , security analyst,  .Digest  curator and all-round awesome guy, Matthew Braga. Topics discussed in this security-focused episode: How important is by-default smartphone encryption?  [external link] Is BlackBerry  still more secure  than the competition? What's changed? OpenGarden raises $10.8 million  to grow its peer-to-...

This week, the BlackBerry Classic is  on its way , and we're curious about why everyone is so interested in it. Is it mainly the nostalgia factor -- and the Classic name itself -- or is something else afoot here? Will the Classic manage to find success where the Q10 didn't? We talk Android Wear 5.0 and the  official Watch Face API : is this the update the smartwatch platform needs to go mainstream...

News is thin this week, but it doesn't stop us from chatting up a winter storm.   Timestamps: [Start - 13:05] YotaPhone 2 is one of the most interesting phones of the year, and a good representative of hardware innovation at a time when smartphones are becoming increasingly commoditized. [13:05 - 24:00 ] The Galaxy Note Edge, Sonim XP7 and other devices are also really fascinating in their own way...

This week, how the mobile gaming market has been undone by piracy, freemium and consumer entitlement to digital content. Is there a road back from this mess? There's talk of our recently-launched  Smartphone Gift Guide  and the best Black Friday deals around. And, of course, the new Star Wars trailer... because we're geeks, too. Finally, user feedback: what do you want to hear on the podcast? Leav...

This week,  TELUS's new Your Choice plans are discussed and dissected : why the change, and are there any consumer advantages? Plus, Samsung's  Gear S smartwatch , and whether Canadians -- consumers and carriers -- are ready for cellular-connected wearables. Apple Watch and its  new WatchKit developer tools  mean great things for iPhone users, but did Cupertino stay too conservative with its 1.0 r...

On SyrupCast 21, we talk about the Nexus 6, referencing  our review  and our first impressions of  Android 5.0 Lollipop  -- is it all it's cracked up to be? We also discuss the Sony Xperia Z3 and its Compact counterpart, and whether a resurgent demand for "small" phones is inevitable. (The answer, I believe, is yes. The review's coming next week, so be patient.) Then we delve into BlackBerry -- dr...

We chat about Rogers' new Roam Like Home deal and how it compares to KnowRoaming and Roam Mobility. There's a big discussion about the Nexus 9 and the iPad mini 3, and how they compare as productivity devices -- which one do you think wins the argument? We talk a lot about security and the NSA, a little about the state of mid-range Android devices, and there's a long discussion on whether Microsof...

It was the rainy day of Hallowe'en When Daniel slipped and broke his screen Jane called him a jerk Doug started to twerk And the podcat went PG-13. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jane, Daniel and Douglas chat about the growing market for wearables, and whether companies like Pebble, Fitbit and Jawbone have a place in the hardware space. There's also talk about Bell's complaint to the CRTC  about Rogers' NHL GamePlus exclusivity, and a discussion on whether smartphone reviews are doing anyone any good. Hosts: Daniel Bader, Jane McEntegart, Douglas Soltys Running...

This week, Jane and Daniel take a bite out of Lollipop, and chat about the Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Apple's new iPads. Featured Stories Nexus 6 announced Nexus 9 announced iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 announced Rogers Next is being discontinued Apps of the week Daniel:  Rdio  (iOS, Android) Jane: Android Lollipop Flappy Bird easter egg --- Hosts: Jane McEntegart, Daniel Bader Running Time: 69 minutes Ho...

This week, Jane and Daniel chat about the CRTC, Mobilicity (for real this time!), HTC's new RE Camera, the Desire Eye, Nokia's Lumia 830, Spotify, Nexus and iPad. It's Thanksgiving, and we're already tired. Featured Stories CRTC hearings on wholesale wireless regulation HTC RE Camera  hands-on HTC Desire Eye  hands-on Spotify wants to Canadify your music iPad event announced for October 16th Apps...

This week, we talk about a big Nexus, a small Mobilicity, a CRTC controversy, and a bunch of new devices coming down the pipe this month. Plus, Spotify expands to all Canadians and our apps on the week. This is SyrupCast. Featured News Nexus 6 rides the bus iPhone 6 Review iPhone 6 Plus Hands-on Apple to release new 9.7-inch iPad next month, available in gold Sony bringing the Xperia Z3 to Rogers,...

This week, BlackBerry's on the mind (as is Irish whiskey), so we chat about both. How does the Passport hold up to scrutiny, and what does BlackBerry have planned for the fall? Spoiler: it's another handset. We also talk about Apple and the iPhone scandal de jour, and whether Samsung's acceleration of the Note 4's release is going to have an impact on sales. Finally, we speculate on a 6-inch Nexus...

Here we are, bringing you our thirteenth and best podcast to date. The days are getting shorter, but the number of smartphones being released is quickly ramping up. This week, we chat about the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, iOS 8 and what's next from Apple. We also delve into the rumoured demise of Android Silver, and what that means for the Nexus line. Then we move into WIND Mobile's fate now that the com...

This week, we talk about the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple's new payment system, and Watch, the first wearable from the world's biggest tech company. Running Time: 64 minutes Hosts: Daniel Bader, Douglas Soltys, Jane McEntegart Notes: We had some issues with the source recording from this episode, so you'll notice some parts of the recording are slightly sped up and contain crackling. Please power th...