Smartphones & Accessories
CES 2018: Android Auto goes wireless, Google Assistant gets smarter
Google will enable Android Auto to run wirelessly from your phone in compatible vehicles, while Google Assistant rolls out throughout the platform.
Samsung unveils new Gear 360 and Gear VR
Much of the buzz from Samsung’s big reveal for its Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones included new accessories designed to work in tandem with them—a new Gear 360 camera and new Gear VR headset. Plus, a new docking station rounds out an interesting mix.
The best smartphone cases for kids and preteens
Protective smartphone cases are a great way to protect your child's phone. Here are some of the best smartphone cases for kids and teens.
Sony Z3 smartphone review: a big, beautiful Android flagship with amazing...
Sony has been making waves with its latest smartphones, the Z3 Compact and the flagship Xperia Z3. I just sent a loaner Xperia Z3 back to Sony after several weeks of enjoying its big screen Android experience. This is one nice-looking smartphone and just in time for winter snow showers, it’s waterproof. And don’t get me started on the battery life. Read on for my full Sony Xperia Z3 experience.
Introducing the new Samsung Galaxy S10
Experience the all new Galaxy S10 family in-store starting Feb. 23.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: the phablet to beat
2014 was an exciting year for smartphones. Among other things, it was the year of the phablet, with even long-time big screen holdout Apple getting into the game with the new iPhone 6 Plus. I’ve had the opportunity to use the big iPhone (I opted for the more modestly sized iPhone 6 myself), but what I want to talk about today is the latest version of the smartphone that started the whole phablet thing: the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The newest Galaxy Note was a late arrival, hitting Canadian shelves at the end of October, but after spending a few weeks with the device early this year I can definitively say two things: worth the wait and still the phablet to beat in 2015.
Android Marshmallow expanding to more devices, updates features
Android 6.0 Marshmallow has now been out for almost six months, and while it hasn’t come close to growing to represent the majority of smartphones and tablets running Android, it is set to roll out in greater numbers with impending updates and new devices. Google hasn’t changed too much since it first unveiled Marshmallow, but there are improvements, nonetheless.
Why a smartphone is the most important tool for today’s travellers
If the term “never leave home without it” applied to any one material item or product, it would have to be the smartphone. Some estimates suggest the average user looks at their smartphone screen as many as 1,500 times per week. Travelling without a handset in tow seems to be getting increasingly difficult, simply because of everything it can do. From taking photos at some exotic locale, uploading them to Instagram and messaging friends and family back home, the smartphone is a versatile tool anywhere and everywhere.
Samsung launches new foldable phones, Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watches
Samsung new products at its Unpacked event, headlined by the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, plus all-new earbuds and smartwatches.
BLOK by Logi iPad Case review
Logitech has designed the ultimate protection-first series of iPad cases and shells. Here’s what you need to know about the Shell, Case and Keyboard cases.