Review: iPhone 6S Plus

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

3D Touch is especially useful with a larger device like the iPhone 6S Plus since one finger can suddenly access myriad options decided on simply by force.  When I’m scanning messages, I can ‘peek’ to get a bigger picture of what Is behind the message and if I need to act on it (i.e. respond quickly), I can ‘Pop’ in and do so.

Reliable, long-lasting and extremely competent, the iPhone 6S Plus continues building on the reputation of its predecessor and makes Apple’s largest smartphone one of the most powerful and multifunctional mobile devices in the market today.

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Review: 2015 Ford F-150

Text and photos by Donny Halliwell

The Ford F-150 created the environment for adventures we otherwise wouldn’t have taken. It’s these sorts of memories that stuck with me throughout the review process. Something I’m sure long-time truck owners already know.

I’ve never owned a truck. After spending a week with the 2015 Ford F-150, that certainly may change when it comes time to purchase my next vehicle. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve driven many trucks before yet none of them left me with this feeling.There’s something special here -- something worth buying. Ford has done an amazing job creating a modern, easy-to-drive, and super practical pickup that made a truck lover out of me.

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ZTE is ready to compete in premium smartphone market with AXON

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The coming of the ZTE AXON will be welcomed by  Canadian consumers who are tired of having to pay exorbitant prices to have the latest software or a premium built-product with all the latest bells and whistles. 

There's a shift afoot in the North American smartphone industry. As veteran flagship makers like Samsung, LG and HTC struggle to provide products with ample differentiation in the premium smartphone space, we're starting to see some of the first affordable flagship efforts from new players like ZTE.

The ZTE AXON is the first premium-range offering in North America by ZTE and it strives to bring users all their most desired features, cutting edge design, premium materials and formidable camera technology at half the cost of various established flagship smarpthone brands.

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Apple posts record breaking quarterly revenue of $51.5 billion (US) and quarterly net profit of $11.1 billion

Apple's CEO TIm Cook and Chief Design Officer Jony Ive - Photo by Gadjo Cardenas SevillaApple just announced its record breaking quarterly revenue of $51.5 billion (US) and quarterly net profit of $11.1 billion. Backed by the strong iPhone 6S sales (including sales in China), sustained Mac sales and undeclared sales of the Apple Watch, Apple continues to ride high in terms of devices, services and ecosystems.

Apple started their earnings call with news that they had a quarterly revenue of $51.5 billion (US) and quarterly net profit of $11.1 billion (US), or $1.96 (US) per diluted share. This is despite weakened economies in many countries.

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