Alcatel 3V and 1X officially launches in Canada

Alcatel 3V

TCL Communication is bringing in two feature-packed Alcatel devices into the country: the Alcatel 3V and 1X. The Alcatel 3V comes with a custom-built 6-inch TCL Full HD+ 18:9 near bezel-less display, dual-rear 12-megapixel primary and 2-megapixel secondary depth cameras, 5-megapixel front-facing shooter, and fingerprint sensor and Face Key biometric security. The 3V features Alcatel’s SIMGANIC design, which the company describes as offering “a balance of organic and simplicity from a human centric perspective.” It features curved back and sleek 2.5D contoured edge glass. To protect the phone, Alcatel is throwing in a clear case and screen protector in the box.

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Instagram will now let you share IGTV videos on Instagram Story

Being able to add a link to an IGTV videos used to be limited to business accounts. But now, Instagram will let all its users share IGTV videos on Instagram Story. You just need to tap on the paper airplane icon and it’ll show you an option to “Add video to your story.” Your followers can just tap on the preview to watch the entire video in IGTV. The feature works similar to how users can repost stories they’ve been mentioned in.

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Twitter tests out feature to let you toggle between latest and top tweets

Not a lot of people like how Twitter used the algorithmic approach to show tweets, while some people feel too clogged with the chronological approach. To appease both sides, Twitter is testing out a way to toggle between the latest and top tweets. Twitter is bringing this feature to some iOS users. If you’re part of the trial, you’ll see a new icon at the top right corner of the app. Tapping this option will let you “Switch to latest Tweets” or “Switch to top Tweets.” This will make it easier to switch between one that relies on Twitter’s algorithm and another based on chronological order. We actually like this implementation so here’s to hoping Twitter brings this feature to all users.

TCL brings Roku TVs for the first time in Canada

For the first time ever, TCL is launching its portfolio of Roku TV models in Canada. Top of the line is the Roku TV 6-Series, which brings 4K high dynamic range performance with a “stealth metal design.” It supports Dolby Vision, open HDR, and HDR Performance Package Pro to give you better brightness and contrast as well as richer and more detailed colours. TCL credits this to a mix of technologies like its own Contrast Control Zones, Wide Color Gamut with NBP Photon, iPQ Engine, and HDR Pro Gamma. The 6-Series comes in a 55-inch (55R617-CA) and 65-inch (65R617-CA) models with the former retailing for $849 and the latter for $1,249.

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