HTC One mini getting Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade

While the HTC One (M8) seems to have hogged all the headlines these past few days, the junior of the HTC One bunch, the HTC One mini, some versions are expected to start receiving the 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense 5.5 update starting today. Canadians with HTC One minis on Rogers have had the KitKat update since February 27.

Source: Engadget

When paying your taxes with a credit card Is a good move – and when it isn’t

 

By Eliot Buchanan

Canadians have been able to pay their personal income (T1) taxes online for a while now, but up until last year, options were limited to online banking or debit – in other words, cash. It was only last year that Canada Revenue Agency provided the option for Canadians to pay their income taxes owed on a credit card, by recognizing Plastiq as a viable option for paying taxes.

Having the option to pay income taxes owed on a credit card is convenient and allows Canadians to maximize their rewards points on an unavoidable expense. However, this brings up the obvious question – when is it a good idea to pay your taxes with a credit card? And when is it probably not?

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Video: A look at the BoomSound feature on the new HTC One (M8)

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

One of the most distinguishing features of the original HTC One were the BoomSound dual speakers which offered amazing stereo quality and loudness on a smartphone. With the new M8, the BoomSound speakers are said to be 40% louder, more than that, they sound fuller and more detailed. As the HTC demo proves the OG HTC One sound was coming right at the listener, the M8 has more of a surround sound quality to it. 

Speck releases case accessories for HTC One (M8)

Speck, the leading designer of award-winning, mighty slim protective cases and covers for smartphones, tablets and laptops, announced its lineup for the new HTC One (M8).

“Accessories are such a personal choice for consumers and Speck has some great case options for this premium device.”

Speck is releasing three of its most popular case designs, expertly engineered specifically for the new HTC One (M8). Each case combines style with mighty slim protection in a sleek case. Additionally, our standard anti-glare ring around the camera, which is included on all Speck CandyShell designs, works especially well with the device’s new duo camera and its powerful flash.

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