Nokia plans to re-release Here Maps on iOS

Aside from finally branching out on Android, Nokia is planning to make a comeback to iOS. Nokia SVP Sean Fernback told Wall Street Journal that the release of the first app “went horribly wrong” and they are now working to remedy that. They intend to release a redesigned iOS and new Android app as well before the year ends. But they have to make sure they get it right with iOS 8 this time, unless we want a repeat of the past.

Source: Wall Street Journal | Via: Engadget

iTunes Trailers comes to Canada now with exclusive access to 2014 TIFF films

The long awaited iTunes Trailers is niow available in Canada. Film buffs have instant access to theatrical trailers of currently showing and upcoming movies. Just in time for the Toronto International Film Festival, iTunes offers pre-orders for some of the festival's hottest films which will be viewable once they are released right on any iTunes-enabled device. Previous TIFF selections are also available and can be referenced by director/producers and stars.

Sony launches Xperia Z3 and Android Wear enabled Smartwatch 3 and Smartband at IFA

Sony's dropped some refreshed products at IFA today. Starting with the Xperia Z3, which is a follow up to the Xperia Z2 and which features a 5.2-inch display sporting a1920 x 1080 resolution, 424ppi pixel density and all of Sony's latest Triluminos display technology. The Z3 is powered by a  2.5GHz Snapdragon 801, Adreno 330 graphics card and 3GB of RAM. 16 GB of storage is standard but expandable up to 128 GB via MicroSD. As for the Smartwatch 3, it is an Android Wear compliant device with water and dust resistance as sensors for health tracking including the requisite accelerometer, compass and gyroscope. Sony's also released a new Smartband Talk device which is geared towards health and fitnesss.

Samsung at IFA: Note 4 and Note Edge angle for the premium phablet market

Updated on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 1:14PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Samsung is currently unveiling the new Galaxy Note 4 as well as an entirely new Note Edge with a partly angled screen which reveals various controls and options depending on which app is being used. The launch event at IFA in Berlin clearly shows that Samsung is making an upmarket move. Not only is the new Note 4 a more premium device overall than most Samsung handsets in the past, Samsung's associated itself with some premium fashion brands for accessories. Mont Blanc and Swarovski were some of the premium companies said to be partnering with Samsung to create accessories for the new devices. Stay tuned for more developments out of IFA. The Note 4 is coming to Canada later this year while the Note Edge is still under evaluation and may or may not be sold here. Check out the official press release from the event.

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