Sony is rolling out Android Nougat to select Xperia devices

Sony rolled out Android Nougat last month to the Xperia Z5 but have met some issues. Now, it looks like the Japanese company is ready to give it another try. Android 7.0 is making its way to the Xperia Z3+, Z4 Tablet, and Z5 series. It would seem Sony has been able to fix the issues such as “inconsistencies related to audio playback via third-party apps and SD card encrypted data read performance.” The new firmware heading the way of these Sony devices has a build number of 32.3.A.0.376. Despite the issues with the roll out, it has to be noted that Sony is also one of the first manufacturers to offer Nougat update to its devices beyond the latest phone series.

Source: Android Authority

Apple offers Pro Apps Bundle for Education in Canada

Giving both educators and students the tools they need to teach and learn, Apple is offering its Pro Apps Bundle for Education in the country. The suite will be available to college students, K12, and HiEd institutions and teachers for CA$259.99. It’ll include Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4, and MainStage 3. These apps offer real world video editing and music creation capabilities to help schools have an end-to-end solution for these subjects.

Google announces Android Wear 2.0 coming soon to Canada

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google has finally revelaed the anticipated update to its Android Wear smart watch OS on the backs of two LG smart watches designed around the new OS even as some of the more recent devices, like the Moto 360 2, are expected to get some of the features.

Missing In Action for around a year, Android Wear 2.0 is Google's latest attempt to offer a cohesive wearable adjunct to its Android OS ecosystem. The latest version, offers more personalized watch faces that now have complications, or widgets, that mirror apps and services for better at-a-glance access to information. 

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Kobo's top Valentine's Day sneaky read list

You can shower your Valentine with chocolates and gummy bears but there's just something more delicious in a really good read. When I asked my friends what book came to mind as an indulgent steamy read many tell me that Fifty Shades of Grey was their first pick. Are you surprised? Didn't think so. However, shading books like this from the eyes of strangers on the bus, coworkers, and kids made them self-conscious. But those who had it on their eReaders felt they could really surrender into their books without hesitation. 

For this upcoming Valentine's Day, we checked in with Kobo to find out what's been the most popular downloaded "sneaky reads" lately...

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