The Apple Beat: Sexy app design setting the bar high on iOS

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I've recently discovered a number of iOS apps that are so sublimely designed in terms of look, feel and function that they have given me renewed hope that we will be experiencing a renaissance in great app functionality.

Designing any smartphone app is hard, but taking stock of what everyone else has done before and creating a new and exciting way to push information to users is what makes great apps stick out. In the rush to be competitive, be first on the market, or get something shipped at whatever the cost, results in humdrum apps that lose their lustre right away. 

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BlackBerry A10 flagship smartphone detailed in video

The BlackBerry A10 'Aristo' has been rumoured, leaked and now immortalized in video thanks to  Vivix phụ kiện. Since the now discounted (at least in the US) Z10's specs were largely of the 2012 vintage year, many are hoping that the A10 will be more competitive with today's crop of superphones when it comes to market in November. What is evident from the video is the larger, possibly 5-inch screen, as well more fluid and responsive BB10 OS experience thanks to the purported quad core GPU. This is exciting and I can't wait to see one in person.

Bell Mobility gets Sony Xperia Z smartphone exclusive

The Sony Xperia Z is the latest flagship smartphone from Sony and it is coming exclusively to Bell Mobility. Being a Sony smartphone, it has the latest in camera technology with a 13 MP camera, a large 5" full HD display with the renown Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 and a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor backed by 2GB of RAM. What's more impressive is the fact that this sleek and slim smarphone (7.9mm body) is completely dust and waterproof.

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Meet Moto X, details of Google's next superphone emerge

It seems a Rogers Wireless training video featuring the upcoming Moto X was uncovered over the weekend.  A number of details pertaining to the Google-backed Motorola superphone. Here's the lowdown.

The Moto X will be a Rogers exclusive handset, coming to Canadians in August and available in black or white. Featuring  4.7-inch HD display (1280×720 resolution), 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM,and running Android OS 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Interesting features include an always-on voice control that's not unlike Siri but with Google Now.  Just like how Google Glass is accessed with " Ok Glass," the Moto X allows hands' free voice activation with "Ok Google Now," then a command.  Moto X is turning into one of the more interesting mobile stories this Summer for sure.