New Android smartphones from Acer are coming to Canada

Acer may not be the first brand that comes to mind when it comes to smartphones in Canada but the PC giant is releasing not one but two affordabke models featuring the Android 4.4 OS and quad-core processors.

Canadians will be able to consider the award-winning Liquid Jade Z and the 4.5-inch Liquid Z410. Both of these smartphones support 4G LTE connectivity and deliver 64-bit quad-core processing for fast browsing, streaming and downloading. The smartphones offer a host of handy features for communicating via voice, text and data. They’re also unlocked, so customers can select the carrier of their choice as well as pursue contract-free options.

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Hello Cortana, meet Android

Cortana, whcih is one of Windows Phone 8.1's most impressive features, and subsequently a huge feature of Windows 10, has leaked early on Android. Available as a user-installable .apk file, from http://suomimobiili.fi Cortana can be installed on most Android devices and Cortana will hapily check the weather, sports scores or run various other searches. The 'Hey Cortana," command is not yet available in this build but will likely be made available when Microsoft is ready to submit an updated version.

Source: Engadget

iRig UA is the first universal guitar effects processor for all Android devices

Android users who are also avid guitar and bass players can now use their devices gain better control of the music they make. iRig UA happens to be the first digital effects processor and audio interface that gives guitarists, bass players and other musicians everything they need for rock solid performances, is now available at retailers worldwide and from the IK online store. When used with its companion app

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Video: First look at LG's new G Pad 8.0 tablet with stylus and 4G-LTE

LG is back in the Android tablet game with the new LG G Pad 8.0 tablet which has a stylus as well as 4G-LTE connectivity, a 8-inch 1280 x 800 IPS display and a 12.GHz quad core processor, as well as many popular features from the LG G4 such as the 'Gesture Shutter' feature plus the ability to pair with the LG G4 to route calls and messages.  Check out the video above and stay tuned for more pricing and availability information as it comes to us from LG Canada.