Canadian HTC Ones will be getting Android 4.4 KitKat soon

HTC's flagship smartphone is about to get much smarter. Canadian carriers are slated to release the much awaited KitKat update for the HTC One. HTC Canada has confirmed that carriers Rogers, Bell, TELUS, SaskTel, Virgin and WIND all have possession of the update and are running the mandatory tests before unleashing the update into the wild. Timeframe for release is for late January, but as far as carriers go, that's a moving target.

A roadmap leak by LlabTooFeR also confirms that the rest of the HTC One bunch (meaning the mini, max and even the Desire 601) are expected to be blessed with updated Android 4.4.2 plus Sense 5 double-whammy. Which should keep users of these devices quite happy.

Source: HTC Canada, IBTimes.co.uk

Rogers, Bell, and TELUS confirm that they will carry the iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad mini with retina

As expected, and following their norm, the big three have all confirmed their intentions of selling all the new iPads (mini, mini with retina, iPad 2 and iPad Air) off-contract with corresponding data plans starting in November.

Stay tuned for confirmed plans and pricing as it is announced.

Bell slashes mobile roaming rates for Bermuda, Caribbean islands

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Bell has announced a reduction in mobile roaming prices when used in Bermuda and in the Caribbean islands. Travellers can avail $50 Zone 1 bundle, which includes 25MB data, 50 minutes local calls or calls to Canada, and 50 sent text messages and unlimited incoming messages. For the 30-day add-ons, you can choose to just get one or two of these services, such as 100MB of data for $75, 100 minutes local calls or calls to Canada for $50, and 200 sent texts and unlimited incoming for $30.

Those travelling to the islands, including Aruba, Antigua, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, St. Barts, St. Martin, and St. Lucia, can avail of the services starting Wednesday. For more information, click on the link.

It's iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c day today

Apple's two newest iPhones come to Apple Retail Stores and mobile carriers today. The iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c represent the new generation of Apple's iOS 7 powered smartphones. We were on location at the Toronto Eaton Centre Apple Store this morning to see around 300 people in line waiting to get their hands on the new iPhones.

The energy and excitement was palpable and familiar to anyone who has had to wait in line to be one of the first to own an exciting new device. The iPhone 5s and 5c can be bought online at Apple's Online Store, in person at the Apple Retail Stores and through various carriers

Click here to learn more about iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s and iOS 7.

People inheriting the still awesome iPhone 5 or getting a new iPhone 4S can also read our reviews of those devices linked above.