Samsung’s new Galaxy A devices support Samsung Pay

Hoping to make a dent in the low-end market Samsung’s new 2016 version of its Galaxy A line get the company’s own mobile payment’s service, Samsung Pay. The A5 and A7 are the first non-flagship Galaxy devices to get access to Samsung Pay. The new A3, A5, and A7 come built with 4.7-inch, 5.2-inch, and 5.5-inch screens, respectively. They also feature narrower bezels and take design cues from the Galaxy S6. The A3 gets a 720p display, while the A5 and A7 get a 1080p screen. They get 1.5GHz quad-core and 1.6GHz octa-core processors and higher-capacity batteries. The A5 and A7 get optical image stabilization for its 13-megapixel rear shooter. But they all still retain 5-megapixel front camera. For media junkies, at least these phones still retain microSD card expansion on top of the 16GB internal storage. The new A series makes its way first to China.

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Google Play Music now offers free, ad supported service in Canada

Google Play Music offers Canadians access to 35 million songs now free but supported by ads

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google Play Music just announced that they will now be offering a free, advertising supported option for their music streaming service starting today and will also discontinue Songza, a music service which Google acquired and will now be integrated into Google Play Music.

The music streaming industry is really becoming more competitive. RDIO filed for bankruptcy a week ago and its technology was bought by Pandora. Apple shut down Beats Music two days ago, maybe to ensure it doesn't cannibalize its Apple Music service. Google Play Music follows suit by making the service more accessible while ending Songza, which it bought last year for $15 million.

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Review: iPad Pro

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The iPad Pro shines as a large, powerful tablet that’s designed primarily for content creation, but which also delivers an unparalleled way to read content and watch videos and photos.

Easily one of the most anticipated products to come from Apple, the iPad Pro is clearly aimed to create a new niche for powerful iOS-enabled tablets that extend the initial focus on entertainment, content consumption and multi-touch, to a more creative and productivity focused place.

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GIFT GUIDE: 10 Cool & Useful Tech Gadgets For Families

By Sonya Davidson

While wandering through the Toronto Eaton Centre with my son last night before a show and remembered that there was a new Telus concept store. Since the kid had NOT given any hints as to what he's going to ask Santa for, this was a good opportunity to see what would make his list. 

If you've been to the newly renovated level recently (located just below the future home of Nordstroms) you'll find this new full shopping experience store. Telus is branching out even more to become more than a service provider and accessories retailer to the devices they carry. You can read about it here.

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