The Apple Beat: 'iPhone 5' launch a landmark moment for CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook looks to deliver on the promise that 2012 will be product-filled year.

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

San Francisco - Apple Inc. is expected to launch a new iPhone today as well as possibly new iPods and other updated products. For Apple's CEO Tim Cook, it will mark an important milestone as his first major iPhone launch and the world is watching.

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Video: Sony Xperia S Android Tablet Demoed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Here's the demo of the Xperia S Android Tablet from Sony. Integrating a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, Bravia screen technology, advanced universal remote control functionality plus all the goodness you get from Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Xperia S tablet is available now from Sony Stores for $399 for the 16GB version and $499 for the 32GB version, both offer expandability via SD Card.

First impressions are that it is improved over last year's plastic model. Design is more subtle, there is an aluminium component that gives it a more premium feel while keeping the weight low. Sony is also launching a gamut of accompanying docks, cases and connectors to expand the ecosystem. The Xperia S tablet is also water resistant and is designed to be used in kitchens or by the pool. This could be the first lifestyle-focused Android tablet with some practical use cases.

More Microsoft Stores coming to Canada this Fall

Various Canadian Malls are getting Microsoft Stores this Fall including the Eaton Centre in Toronto and locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Edmonton. 

The company will open new stores this holiday season that will provide consumers with excellent choice, value, service and an engaging way to experience the best of Microsoft’s products and services.

Microsoft is excited to expand on its existing retail footprint to deliver an assortment of best-in-class products and a premium retail experience to new locations. The holiday stores continue to offer customers the opportunity to learn new technology skills and get the most out of their Microsoft-enabled devices. Additional locations and details will be available in the coming weeks.

Microsoft holiday stores will launch in select markets across Canada, including:

· Eaton Centre – Toronto, Ontario
· Metropolis at Metrotown – Burnaby, BC
· Oakridge Centre – Vancouver, BC
· West Edmonton Mall – Edmonton, Alberta

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 coming to Canada via Best Buy on Sept. 26

Samsung's awaited S Pen toting Galaxy Note 10.1-inch  tablet is showing up for pre-order at Best Buy. Selling for $499, the tablet will have 32GB onboard storage, 2 GB of RAM powered by the Exynos 4412 quad core processor. The model starts shipping on September 26th.