Motorola launches new Moto E entry-level smartphone now featuring LTE and Lollipop

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Motorola launched an updated and redesigned version of its most affordable Moto E smartphone by bringing Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and LTE to the entry-level. It is expected to be available for about $150 contract-free next month at Koodo, TELUS and Videotron. It will also be available at chatr wireless, MTS and WIND this spring. Its US price is $119.

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TELUS, Public Safety Canada help Canadians protect personal information on smartphones

In a joint effort to thwart cybercrime and protect Canadians, TELUS and Public Safety Canada have launched the #BeAppSafe campaign to inform, educate and inspire action among Canadians to secure the personal information they store on their mobile devices. 

“Public Safety Canada is dedicated to tackling cyber threats through our awareness initiative, Get Cyber Safe,” said the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. “We’re pleased to collaborate with TELUS on the #BeAppSafe campaign to amplify our efforts and encourage Canadians to take steps to better protect themselves and their families.” 

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Review: Alcatel OneTouch Pop 8 Android tablet

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The uses for a 3G-enabled tablet range from keeping families connected and entertained on trips, aiding cab drivers in navigation or communication, and a student’s companion for note taking and keeping in touch with family or friends.

Alcatel OneTouch seems to understand consumer needs and can create products that fit very specific needs but at affordable prices. This is evidenced by its various Android smartphones, its upcoming smart watch and the underrated OneTouch Pop 8 tablet.

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HTC One (M8) units on TELUS and Rogers finally getting Lollipop OS update

The Android Lollipop OS 5.0.1 is finally coming to Canadian HTC One (M8) owners. The update weighs in at around 500 mb and brings various changes to the flagship phone bringing impreoved performance, the Material Design UI updates as well as expected tweaks to HTC's Sense UI and various apps and features. 

Android's Lollipop OS has been one of the slowest and most convoluted rollouts ( older Nexus Devices like the Nexus 7 2013 haven't even received it yet), so it is good to see great hardware like the HTC One (M8) get the latest, greatest software. The update is available via an OTA update on TELUS and Rogers devices.