Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan beta 4 now out for developers

Apple made the Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitann beta 4 available to developers today. Featuring experience and performance gains, El Capitan is an incremental update to Yosemite, which was a major overhaul of various OS X features, user interface elements and functionality. Other features include Split View, improved Mission Control and a more intuitive Spotlight search among others. El Capitan lands this Fall as a free upgrade to existing Mac users.

Apple releases iOS 9 beta 4 and watchOS 2 beta 4 to developers

Apple today released iOS 9 beta 4 and watchOS 2 beta 4 to developers. The new watchOS introduces new features and watchfaces, a nightstand mode plus added functionality. iOS 9 beta introduces a variety of new apps including News, a new and improved Notes app and multitasking features and picture-in-picture capabilites on iPad Air 2 devices. Apple's beta releases seem to be on track to the iOS 9 launch this Fall. 

Samsung releases Galaxy Grand Prime for budget prepaid Canadian market

Samsung announced the Galaxy Grand Prime which features a 5.0” qHD (540 x 960, 220ppi) display, a 1.2 GHz Quad processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, an 8 megapixel camera and 5 megapixel front facing camera plus a 2,600 mAh battery. The device will run Android 5.1 Lollipop with access to Samsung's services and apps. Expected to be available as an unlocked option starting tomorrowe, the Galaxy Grand Prime will be sold for $50 on a 2-year plans, or $250 contract-free.

Source: Samsung

Review: Plantronics Blackwire C725 USB headset with noise cancelling feature

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Plantronics is known for its Bluetooth headphones which bring lots of innovation, long battery life, and intuitive user interfaces to the mix. The company also makes various wired headsets ideal for mobile workers or anyone who needs to use VoIP services as well as create podcasts and spend various hours talking while connected to their computer.

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