Technology & Business
THEQ Social Media Camera
TheQ Camera is a brand new creation with built in 3G so it can automatically upload your masterpieces directly to your chosen social media sites for safe storage and easy sharing. <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/ab0b415abb.jpg" alt=""> <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/f0d3d3f26a.jpg" alt=""> In addition to built in 3G, it also has a ring flash (for softer portraits), an f2.4 aperture wide angle lens and is waterproof. TheQ Tech Specifications TheQ tech specs aren't revolutionary but the purpose of this camera isn't super sharp poster quality images but rather easy to shoot/easy to share pics.
iPhone 5s will hit the market September 20
Although Apple hasn't publicly announced the iPhone 5s announcement event, we all expect it to take place at the Apple campus on September 10th. The next question is when will Apple make is available in the market and now we think it is September 20th. We now learn that T-Mobile has implemented a vacation blackout for its retail employees September 20th to September 22nd. Typically these blackouts are implemented when the company expects a flood customer demand for the launch of hot new product.
Nokia's Lumia 1520 Phablet says hi
The 1520 is on the right. WP Central is reporting that Nokia will be entering the phablet (phone + tablet) market with a new model called the 1520 (to the right). This leaked device supposedly has a 6 inch display at full HD, we expect it to be powered by Qualcomm. No release date is being speculated but I doubt many consumers would line up for a Windows Phone phablet. WP Central
Asus RT-N66U is the best 801.11N WiFi router
Over the last 3 years, I have tested over 20 different 801.11n wireless routers at home. What you realize quickly is that marketing promises aren't always kept in a real world environment and that a "crappy" WiFi router can be the difference between a rewarding or upsetting gadget experience. <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/1a449f2c75.jpg" alt=""> I tested every name brand device (including the some that claimed to offer super powerful transmission chips). After everything was said and done, my device of choice is the Asus RT-N66U.
Rogers reducing MotoX Price by $20
Rogers had the MotoX on pre-order for $189 (with a 2 year contract) while BestBuy was pricing it at $169.99. Now rogers has decided to compete head on and is dropping the price by $20. The No Contract price is not being reduced ($549). Unfortunatly Rogers has an undetermined exclusive on the MotoX in Canada and there is still no sign of MotoMaker (customization of the MotoX) for Canadians. <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/37db4af864.jpg" alt=""> Rogers MotoX webpage is here.
FIDO offers $50 unlimited plan
Fido has now launched (for Quebec residents only) a special $50 per month plan which includes unlimited Canada wide calling and 1GB of data. This is being done as a direct response to Videotron offering similar types of plans winning customers away from Fido/Rogers. This is a fantastic deals for most users and you should sign up quickly before this plan disappears. Plan page here.
Google Play Music coming to Canada
Google launch a new service at the 2013 Google IO conference called Google Play Music All Access. This is a streaming radio service (competing with Spotify and RDIO) which typically costs $US 9.99/month for all you can eat music. My industry contacts tell me that Google is putting the finishing touches (aka finalizing the music library agreements) on the service and expect it to launch early September. We expected it to cost the same $9.99 a month (same as the US price).
Google Nexus 4 now cheaper
The Nexus 4 is now $100 cheaper (globally). In Canada (and the US) you can pickup an 8GB Nexus 4 for $199 a 16GB version is now $249. <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/c7a4960126.jpg" alt=""> We've lowered the price of #Nexus4. Get it for 25% off or more in Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, Korea, US, UK: http://t.co/g8vIKtBC9N — Google Play (@GooglePlay) August 28, 2013 With this type of a discount, its clear Google is attempting to clear inventory before the release of a successor (which we expect sometime in October or November).
Sony's Android Z1 Honami Smartphone leak
After all the rumors and speculation, Sony's new superphone will be announced September 4th. The above teaser video shows the unique Sony design. We expect it to sport a 21 megapixel camera, 4K capable video shooting mode, speedy Snapdragon 800 processor and a 5 inch full HD display.
iPhone 5s rumor now in grey
A site called Sonny Dickson has published pictures of a possible new iPhone 5s color grey-ish. <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/b7667d3cb9.jpg" alt=""> Here is a side by side of the various rumored colors