Technology & Business
iPhone 5s will include an A7 processor
Everyone's favorite analyst, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, predicts the new iPhone 5s will include an A7 System on a Chip (aka processor). Nothing too surprising here, since every new iPhone has always included a faster and better processor. Ming-Chi Kuo believes the A7 will be based on the new ARMv8 architecture which should mean better performance with lower power consumption and a smaller size. Kuo believes the new processor should run 20% faster than the existing A6. The new iPhone is expected to contain the same 1GB of RAM but the faster LPDDR3 (instead of LPDDR2 in the A6).
MotoX now available for pre-order on Rogers in Canada
If you want to try the much hyped Googlorola... I mean Motorola then your wait is over. Head over to the Rogers phone reservation system and get your place in line. "Moto X will be available in black or white exclusively to Rogers Wireless customers this August for $189.99 on select two-year plans. Existing Rogers wireless customers can reserve theirs now on the Rogers Reservation System and new customers can sign up for updates on availability at www.rogers.com/motox. " - Rogers Red Board
MotoX on sale in Canada for $169.99
Rogers will have the Canadian exclusivity for the MotoX (at least at first) and it will be available in black or white for $189. It seems BestBuy will price the new Motorola flagship phone at a nice discounted price at launch. Link to BestBuy
1GB of free Dropbox storage for IOS users
If you have an IOS device, you can earn 1GB of free dropbox storage by following these simple steps: Install the free Mailbox GMAIL app from here Login to your GMAIL account Click on the menu > Settings > Dropbox Link your mailbox app to your dropbox account Within a minute, you will get 1GB of permanent free additional Dropbox storage Enjoy
AA Battery and USB Key in one
We all have USB keys and we all use AA batteries so designer Wonchul Hwang has married them into one concept. Unfortunatly this is still only a concept but I'm sure someone will borrow the idea and create a kickstarter for it... You plug it into a PC and use it as portable storage which also charges it. If you're stuck and need a AA battery for a flashlight or radio, just pull it from the PC and drop it into the device.
iPhone 5s rumor about fingerprint sensor
Another day another iPhone fingerprint reader rumor. Now we have "leaked" images showing the fingerprint reader sensor images. Nowheelse.fr, a French blog, claims to have these pictures along with the fingerprint scanner hardware. It may not be immediately clear but the "purported" iPhone 5s frame shows a new cut-out near the home button. The blog claims that cut-out will make room for the new fingerprint reading sensor.
Apple's free app of the week : Doodle Fit 2: Around the World
Every week, Apple provides one popular app for free in its itunes app store. This week Doodle Fit 2 is given the spotlight (by Namco Bandai Games). Its a cool little puzzle game 20 puzzles. Download it from itunes here. Travel the world, solving puzzles as you go! Visit 10 countries, each with 20 puzzles based on an item or landmark from that country. Some puzzles have multiple solutions and some feature interesting facts. Play in Around the World, Time Attack and Challenge modes, but that's just the tip of the iceberg!
What we know about the iPhone 5s
Everyone is getting ready for the September 10th Apple announcement of the the iPhone. Even though Apple hasn't confirmed the event just yet, many journalists are so convinced of the the date that they have bought the their plane tickets and reserved their hotels. Assuming the date holds, what can we expect as hardware. Everyone's favorite Apple rumor generator, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, released a new report with a summary of what he believes the new device will deliver: the new A7, ARMv8 based AP (application processor), featuring a 1GB LPDDR3 RAM chip; a sapphire home button with fingerprint sensor; main camera unchanged with 8MP, but featuring a larger F2.
What's the best Android smartphone August 2013?
Users wanting to buy an Android smartphone are lucky enough to have a lot of choice. They are also unlucky because they have a lot of choice. Choice is good and may be confusing. Considering the iPhone 5s will likely be announced September 10th 2013, I would hold off on a buying a new smartphone right now just to see what all your options are (unless you are 100% sure you want an Android device). If you want to buy an Android today, my 2 recommendations are the MotoX and the HTC One.
LG's new G2 Android Smartphone coming to Canada in a big way
We're often the forgotten little brother when it comes to smartphone launches but looks like the new LG G2 Android based smartphone will hot the great white north in a big way: supporting 6 wireless telcos including Bell, Rogers, Telus and Videotron. Pricing isn't available yet but we are getting the americanized version with a 3000mAh battery and 32GB of internal storage. Competition is good and I'm glad this is coming to all carriers. The LG Press Release for your reading enjoyment: LG's latest premium device introduces new direction in Smartphone design TORONTO, Aug.