Microsoft Devices launches the Nokia Lumia 635

More Windows Phone news coming down the pipe today as Microsoft Devices Group just announced the Canadian availability of the Nokia Lumia 635. The Lumia 635 brings the same capabilities as high-end Lumia smartphones at an affordable price, plus it is the first Lumia smartphone to be pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1 for the best Windows Phone experience, so Cortana is included. Also included is a 1.2GHz quad core Snapdragon 400 processor, a 5 MP rear camera, a 4.5-inch ClearBlack, IPS LCD with 854 x 480 pixel resolution.

The Lumia 635 is available at Rogers and Fido (free for two-year plans, $199 without contract) starting today and is coming to Telus in August. 

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[Update -- Winner Announced] Be the brightest smile at the Toronto FC match September 6th courtesy of Phillips, Toothworks and CanadianReviewer!

Updated on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 5:46PM by Corey Herscu

Now that the hockey and basketball seasons are but distant memories, us Torontonians have baseball and soccer to focus our time and attention (and emotions) on. Being said, when emotions are involved, so are pictures - lots and lots of pictures. And what do pictures need the most of to make them what they are? Gigantic, genuine smiles. 

Now that the conversation is on smiles, we can touch down on a something that everyone has in the back of their heads, but no one really speaks of: proper teeth care. I can only speak for myself when I say I don't floss nearly enough!

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BlackBerry Messenger now available for Windows Phone

BlackBerry just announced a collaboration with Microsoft to bring BBM to Windows Phone 8 and higher. This makes BBM available on all major mobile operating systems.

“We are intent on bringing the most popular application experiences to Windows Phone, and with BBM, we are pleased to bring many of its top features to the Windows Phone platform,” said Bryan Biniak, Vice President and General Manager, Developer Experience, Microsoft. “BBM on Windows Phone brings our customers the secure, easy-to-use messaging experience they demand, and we expect that new features will roll out in the months to come.” Hit jump for all the details.

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Facebook shutters Gifts service on its site

Facebook used to allow you to send gifts or digital gift cards to your friends on the social networking site. Now, this option is being taken away from you. Facebook is shutting down the service by August 12 as part of a move to help businesses and developers drive their own sales rather than turning Facebook into an online store of sorts. Or we’d like to think no one is really using the service anymore so it makes no sense that they keep it running. 

Source: Gizmodo