The Apple Beat: So long, iPod Classic

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Considered the product that helped turn Apple’s fortunes by transitioning them from a PC company to a consumer electronics powerhouse, the iPod Classic was recently discontinued because, as Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed, the parts required to make the device were no longer being made, and also because the reality is that the MP3 player market is almost nonexistent.

The original iPod embodied Apple’s uncanny ability to reach in and take a product that has already been in the market, and redesign it from the ground up to be the best possible version of itself. 

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iOS 8 adoption now over 50 per cent 6 weeks after launch

Despite a somewhat rocky start, Apple' iOS 8 mobile OS has hit the 50 per cent adoption rate across users after 6 weeks. Launched together with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus almost a month ago.

iOS 8 installed base as of Oct. 27 is on 52 per cent of devices registered through the App Store. Apple announced the findings on its developer webpage. iOS 8 is the biggest change in look, and more importanly, in functionality in seven years. iPhone and iPad users are usually quick to update to the latest versions of the OS since Apple makes the updates easily available and because many benefit from some of the new features present in the latest hardware. 

Source: Appleinsider

Microsoft: Biggest obstacle to Cloud Computing is awareness

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Canadian business executives have heard plenty of talk about the cloud, but most – especially in smaller companies – have a very low awareness of the potential benefits of cloud-based solutions to their businesses. That’s the finding of a new survey of Canadian C-suite executives released today by Microsoft Canada. Hit jump for their findings and official release. 

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Xbox One Special Edition Sunset Overdrive Bundle pre-orders begin shipping

The Xbox One Special Edition Sunset Overdrive Bundle pre-orders have started shipping out. The bundle features a Cirrus White version of the Xbox One (similar to the very rare edition given by Microsoft to developers who worked on the next-gen console). One matching white controller as well as a code to download the Sunset Overdrive game as well as some in-game specials is also included. We've ordered one of these bundles and will have photos as well as hands-on impressions soon as we get it. 

Microsoft recently brought down the price of the Xbox One by $50.00 for US customers to US$350.00 just for the holiday season. Unfortunately Canadians don't get the offer, at least not yet.