TELUS and Huawei partner to build ‘5G Living Lab’ in Vancouver

TELUS have announced that they have a memorandum of understanding with telecommunications and ICT supplier Huawei to build a “5G Living Lab” in Vancouver. The new project will have Huawei and TELUS testing next-generation converged fibre-wireless network in downtown Vancouver. Huawei will be making a “significant investment” in the design, testing, and deployment of new technology to help develop 5G-based telecommunications network. This agreement follows TELUS’ announcement of a $1-billion investment to expand its fibre optic network in Vancouver.

This partnership is also in line with helping the City of Vancouver meet its goal of making it the world’s greenest city by 2020. They will serve as providers of network capacity and speed needed to create a “smart city” as well as support for other sustainability-focused technology initiatives.

Nexus 6P now available on Google Store in limited configurations

Google's Nexus 6P has been mostly unavailable in the Canadian Google Store, but stock is starting to show up and certain colours are now available for purchase online in 32GB and 64GB configurations. Demand for this flagship, which many consider to be the best Android smartphone in the market right now, has been very high although it seems Huawei can't make them quick enough. The Nexus 6P is available  in Aluminium, Graphite, or Frost and with 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB starting at CAD $699.99

Source: Google Store

Huawei Watch launches, diversifies Android Wear options

Huawei is finally releasing its Android Wear powered Huawei Watch. Starting today, consumers can pre-order the Huawei Watch on GetHuawei.com, Google Store, Amazon.comand BestBuy.com. General availability and pre-order shipments begin September 17^th.

Six models with stainless steel, black and rose gold-plated watch bodies will be available in the U.S. with prices ranging from $349 to $799 USD. Stainless steel and black models are available for pre-order today, with rose gold models available later this year. 

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Microsoft reveals new Windows Phone hardware partners

Just when we thought Nokia was the only Windows Phone hardware maker left, Microsoft has announced a bevy of hardware partners slated to make new handsets in time for Windows Phone 8.1 this Spring which is really Windows Phone 9 if you consider the massive list of new features and upgrades. Aside from Nokia, HTC and Samsung (the last two which were the last non-Nokia makers to release WP devices), we see Lenovo, Huawei, LG, ZTE, Foxconn, Longcheer and a few other brands I've honestly never heard of. 

Microsoft VP Nick Parker says, "we're open for business on Windows Phone to anyone who wants to build one." Great for consumers who now have some choice to look forward to in the Windows Phone space.

Source: Engadget