SlideShow: A closer look at Moto Z and various Moto Mods

The era of the modular smartphone is here and Lenovo's Moto Z (CAD $900)  and Moto Z Play ($650) which are coming to Canada late September can be expanded with a JBL Speaker ($99.99), a Lenovo pico projector (50 lumens, $399.99), a Hasselblad True Zoom (10x Zoom, Xenon Flash) and various battery and style attachments in wood, ballistic nylon, leather and rubber. Stay tuned for full reviews of the phones and the accessories in the coming month

Lenovo announces Moto Z Play smartphone coming to Canada

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Lenovo launched the latest Moto Z Play model at IFA today. The Moto Z Play is a mid-range flagship that will fall under the Moto Z and which will feature a 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, a stunning 5.5” 1080p HD Super AMOLED display and 3GB RAM of memory. It will have a 16MP laser autofocus camera and will come to Canada later in September for approximately $650 CAD, outright. Moto Z Play will be available at Rogers, TELUS and Koodo.

Lenovo and Hasselblad team up to create True Zoom Moto Mod camera

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Moto Mods are magnetic accessories that transform Lenovo's Moto Z line of smartphones into better standalone devices. We've already seen the JBL speakers, the Lenovo projector and various Style Mods and battery cases but the Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod elevates the idea of turning your smartphone into a camera.

Hasselblad needs no introduction, they are synonymous with professional grade cameras and lenses. Their first foray into mobile photography brings 10x Optical Zoom and a Xenon flash to any Moto Z smartphone. More importanly, the Moto Mod also adds the ability to shoot in RAW format which can gather more photo information and is better for editing and printing. A plug-and-play attachment, the True Zoom mod will also offer access to Phocus Hasselblad editing software. An ideal replacement to a standalon SLR or travel camera, the Hasselblad True Zoom will be available in Canada starting in October. Pricing and availability will be announced closer to October.

Acer aiming for ultraportable notebook space with latest IFA releases

Acer's had a big showing at IFA and kicked off their keynote by revealing a bevy of gaming and consumer notebooks, smartphones, chromebooks and convertibles. The latest thin and light line of Swift notebooks are particularly exciting. From the ultra-thin black and gold Swift 7 to the budget-friendly Swift 1, Acer’s new ultra-slim notebooks provide both elegant and practical solutions for everyone. The Swift 7 is just 0.39 inches thin and weighs a mere 2.48 pounds. 

Models in the Swift 5 and Swift 3 Series include premium features such as metal chassis, 7^th Generation Intel Core Processors, Solid State Drives, USB 3.1 Type-C ports, fingerprint scanners and and up to a 9 hour battery life. Looks like a lot of choice coming to the ultraportable, ultra-thin and light computing market.