iOS 8 now installed on 63 % of devices

iOS 8 is now installed on 63 per cent of active iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices that can run the latest, greatest mobile operating system from Apple. While it took a while for iOS 8 to gain traction (mostly because of user apprehension that some bugs existed and needed to be fixed), speed of  adoption of iOS 8 is rising quite quickly.

iOS 8 was released together with the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus in September. Apple has been quick to issue patches and updates (see post below) and has already seeded iOS 8.2 to developers for release in the near future.

Source: Macrumors.com

iOS 8 update 8.1.2 now available fixes issue with missing iTunes ringtones

Apple has pushed out iOS 8.1.2 an update that brings bug fixes for ringtones purchased throught the iTunes Store which have been removed from one's device. The small update weighs in at 28.3 MB and is available now. The ringrones have to be manually restored after the update.

HTC's RE action camera now available in Canada

The RE action camera was HTC's big announcement in October. The cross-platfrom camera is ideal for capturing life's moments while freeing up your smartphone. We've just heard that the RE is coming to Staples this week for an SRT of $199.55. Stay tuned for a more comprehensive hands on once we get our hands on the new RE. 

Review: Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD Review

Text and photos by Simon Cohen

It’s everything you need, and nothing you don’t need, which is minimalism at its best.  And yet, this is one pricey piece of tech.

When it comes to laptop docks, there isn’t a whole lot to say. The bottom line is, does it offer me the ports that I need to attach my peripherals both now and in the future, is it convenient to use, does it look good on my desk, and – most importantly – does it fit my budget?

The Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD largely checks all of these boxes and even goes one further by including a Thunderbolt cable which would normally set you back $30-$50 depending on who makes it and where you buy it.

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