Monday
Sep152014

OS X Yosemite Public Beta 3 released

OS X Yosemite Public Beta 3 and the correspoding developer preview 8 have already been released. For beta testers, the Yosemite Public Beta file is 1.63 GB and can be accessed by running Software Update on the Mac. Check back in a few days for our overview of the latest beta release and how it integrates with iOS 8, which is expected to drop on September 17th!

Monday
Sep152014

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus reservations now open at Rogers

Rogers customers can now reserve the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus using the online Rogers Reservation System. While supplies last, customers who reserve will receive a free Logiix Bluetooth Speaker when they pick up their device in-store ($49.99 value). For more information, visit rogers.com/iphone

Monday
Sep152014

Samsung's Galaxy S5 Active features shock, water and dust resistant casing


Samsung is releasing the tough and rugged variant of its popular flagship smartphone. The Galaxy S5 Active features a shock, water and dust resistant casing. It also sports a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, a heart-rate monitor and the S Health app, make it easy to track your fitness progress while counting your steps and receiving on-demand nutrition tips. Hit jump for the official release and more details. The Samsung Galaxy S5.Active will come in Titanium Grey and will be available at select retailers in Canada starting September 15th.

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Monday
Sep152014

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pre-orders top 4 million units in 24-hours

Setting another record for pre-orders, Apple said today that the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the largest iPhones ever made, received over 4 million pre-orders. The devices, which come to stores on September 19th, are expected to be in short supply, so we should see some lines of people trying to get the devices on day one. Many iPhone preorders aren't scheduled to get to customers until October.

"Demand for the new iPhones exceeds the initial pre-order supply and while a significant amount will be delivered to customers beginning on Friday and throughout September, many iPhone pre-orders are scheduled to be delivered in October. Additional supply of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available to walk-in customers on Friday, September 19 at 8:00 a.m.," said a statement from Apple.