Leak shows first Microsoft branded Lumia smartphone

A leak shows the front and back of the first non-Nokia branded Microsoft smartphone. Microsoft's RM-1090 looks to be an entry-level smartphone and successor to the short-lived Nokia X line of devices slated for emerging markets. With no Nokia branding anywhere, the device is a dual-SIM affair with what we expect are basic features. No word on when this is shipping or even if it will make its way to Canada but it does give us a clearer idea of what Microsoft has in store for its Windows Phone business.

Source: Engadget

Android OS 5.0 Lollipop launching on Google Play and Nexus devices

The latest, greatest version of Google's popular Android OS, version 5.0 or Lollipop is going to start rolling out on Google Play Edition and Nexus Devices today. Featuring an all new look and feel hinged on the new Material Design user interface, a move towards 64Bit computing on certain devices. Google is including Lollipop in the newly announced Nexus 6 phablet, Nexus 9 tablet and Nexus Player set-top box.

Source: Google

TP-Link's Canada's wireless Nano router is smaller than a hockey puck

Ideal for travelers looking to get Wi-Fi while globe trotting and hotel-hopping, TP-LINK Canada just introduced the world's smallest travel router, the 150Mbps Wireless N Nano router (TL-WR702N), geared for mobile users and hotel travellers. The Nano router is ideally suited for travellers wanting to share their hotel room's Internet with wireless devices, such as laptops, mobile phones, tablets or game consoles.

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Various unlocked BlackBerry 10 smartphones now available at 55% off

If you've been wating on a BlackBerry smartphone, now may be the time to pull the trigger on an unlocked model as they're being made available for up to 55% off. Included in the sale are the keyboard-enabled Q5 and Q10 and the all-touch Z10 and Z30.

For example, the price of the colorful Q5 (comes in black, white, red and pink) will drop to $159 from its current $349 for shoppers at the U.S. ShopBlackBerry. Canadians can check out the goods right here.