Windows 10 ushers in a new era for Microsoft

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Windows 10 is officially available starting today and for free to many exisiting Windows 7 and Windows 8 users in 190 countries who have opted for the update and whose hardware supports the features and capabilities that the much awaited OS offers.

Restoring a lot of the familiarity of the desktop-focused Windows 7 OS from 2009, Windows 10 does bring significant features to exisiting desktop users as well as touchscreen or 2-in-1 devices.

Many exisiting Windows users have received the option of 'reserving' their copy of Windows 10. This has allowed Microsoft to slowly install the necessary files and drivers on those PCs which will receive a staggered rollout to Windows 10 starting today. Microsoft is hoping to get 1 billion devices in the next 2-3 years. 

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OnePlus 2 makes appearance on video a day before launch

Maverick smartphone maker OnePlus is getting ready to launch its super-hyped follow-up to the popular but all too scarce OnePlus One tomorrow. The video above from Eason Qin (YouTube) shows the rather familiar look and feel of the OnePlus One but wait! Is that a home button below? Looks like it. This confirms the additions of a fingerprint reader for mobile payments and improved access control which will be one of the OnePlus two's highlighted features (the others being VR feature, a Snapdragon 810 processor plus a USB Type-C connector.

Anyone who wants to follow along in the proceedings tomorrow, or reserve a OnePlus 2 smarphone, needs to do so using an app which promises a VR version of the event (with or without a Google Cardboard rig). 

Source: Eason Qin

Motorola sends out invitations to London launch event

There are new Motorola products coming and they will be launched on July 28th in London. Motorola just sent out media invitations to the event, which will be live streamed. Go to motorola.ca/hellomoto for more details. The whole theme for the event is 'Your relationship status is about to change,' which is the teaser on the invitation.

Continuing to the event link, Motorola points out that  regarding to our phones, "We feel lost without it. We trust them with our most personal questions, photos, stories and secrets. They never leave our side. But shouldn’t all that care and devotion you show be returned?" and, in bold, A Better Mobile Relationship is On the Way. Hit jump for more details on the event an what it means.

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LG G4 is available today from TELUS for $200 on a 2-year term, $700 outright

The sleek new LG G4 is now available to TELUS customers starting at $200 on a 2-year term or $700 outright. Users looking to get the most out of their new device can gear up with the latest accessories or talk to our Learning Centre Specialists to pick up a few tips and tricks.

The LG G4 features artisan-like build quality perfectly pairs leather and metallic designs, a 6MP rear facing camera has been completely revamped and includes an image sensor 40 per cent larger than the LG G3 a wide aperture of f/1.87 for unprecedented detail. Check out our review of the LG G4 here.