GarageBand 2.3 for iOS bringing new beats and loops

Apple announced an update to GarageBand for iOS. Today’s update introduces a new GarageBand Sound Library, where users can select and download a variety of free sound packs featuring new instruments and loops. Beat makers can tap into a new Beat Sequencer instrument inspired by classic drum machines — popular with artists who produce Hip-Hop and Electronic music. The app also features new Asian Touch Instruments and updates to Drummer, including six additional players.

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Interac Debit comes to Samsung Pay in Canada

Interac Debit on Samsung Pay is now available in Canada, bringing the convenience, security and privacy of contactless transactions to customers with debit cards issued by participating financial institutions and who use supported Samsung devices.

Consumers can use Interac Debit on Samsung Pay at hundreds of thousands of merchant locations across Canada where contactless payments are accepted. Just look for the contactless symbol on the payment terminal at checkout.

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First impressions of iPhone X

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

New York, NY - It's been a whirlwind 24-hours with Apple's latest iPhone. The iPhone X, which begins shipping and appearing in stores on Friday, was previewed to a handful of media in Cupertino and here in New York. The iPhone X is as important to Apple as the original iPhone was simply because it is the realization of some of the company's ideals for the smartphone. Hit jump for my first impressions.

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BlackBerry Motion coming to Canada

TCL is launching the BlackBerry Motion which is an Android-powered BlackBerry smartphone focusing on privacy, security, the flexibility of Android and the durability that BlackBerry devices are known for. Coming on November 10, BlackBerry Motion comes to Bell, TELUS, Koodo and SakTel

The BlackBerry Motion features a 5.5-inch HD display, a larger 4,000 mAh battery capable of up to 32+ hours of use as well as QuickCharge 3.0 which can bring the battery to 50 per cent capacity in 40 minutes. In terms of design the BlackBerry Motion feels overbuilt and designed for the rigours of daily life. It has extra scratch resistant glass as well as IP67 water and dust resistance, a first for any BlackBerry-branded smartphone. The BlackBerry Motion is designed to appeal to users who want the benefits and security afforded by BlackBerry but with the flexibility of a touchscreen Android device.