The Apple Beat: Leaks and cases pointing to low-cost iPhone mounting

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There's been a consistent stream of leaked photos pointing towards an upcoming low-cost iPhone, presumably to compete in emerging markets as well as offer users a cheaper alternative to the popular but premium iPhone 5. The latest is a photo from the WeiPhone Forums that show plastic cases for an iPhone 5C. The "C" may stand for colour or consumer as it has been rumoured that the plastic enclosures of this device will be available in various colours aside from black or white.

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The Apple Beat: Sexy app design setting the bar high on iOS

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I've recently discovered a number of iOS apps that are so sublimely designed in terms of look, feel and function that they have given me renewed hope that we will be experiencing a renaissance in great app functionality.

Designing any smartphone app is hard, but taking stock of what everyone else has done before and creating a new and exciting way to push information to users is what makes great apps stick out. In the rush to be competitive, be first on the market, or get something shipped at whatever the cost, results in humdrum apps that lose their lustre right away. 

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Apple iWatch trademark secured in multiple countries

Concept created by The GuardianApple has secured the 'iWatch' trademark in a number of countries including Japan, Russia and Mexico among others. This fuels speculation that Apple is getting into the emerging wearable computing industry and looking to develop another niche in consumer electronics. While trademarking a possible product name is never a guarantee that a product launch is around the corner, the iconic iPod was first discovered through similar trademark filings.

Apple discontinued the iPod Touch model that could be worn as a watch despite it being a popular seller and having an accessory ecosystem developed around it. The speculation surrounding an iWatch device has been surging with various concept renderings appearing online even if Apple has never confirmed that it is getting into the wearable computing space. "It's an area where it's ripe for exploration," Apple CEO Tim Cook said on at the All Things Digital Conference earlier this year when asked abput wearable computing.

Canada Day apps to focus on events and entertainment

Happy Canada Day! Here are some helpful apps to keep track of the day's events as well as to celebrate all things Canadian this long weekend.

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