Samsung Galaxy Note 7 dominated by year-old iPhone 6S in performance showdown

The results of these tests are dramatic, it may even seem like the iPhone 6S is twice as fast as the Note 7, but there are a number of factors to consider.

The Samsung Galaxy Note may be the shiny new device that's making waves for its sleek looks, updated SPen functionality and camera performance, but it apparently can't keep up with Apple's year-old iPhone 6S.

The Galaxy Note 7 is no slouch in the specs department, the phablet comes with an octa-core processor and a whopping 4GB of RAM (double that of the iPhone 6S!). Yet, the tests above clearly show the iPhone 6S running laps around Samsung's flagship performance-wise.

Despite having the upper hand in specs, the Note 7 stumbles and fumbles next to the iPhone 6S (which has Apple's A9 processor and 2GB of RAM). According to real-world speed tests undertaken by PhoneBuff, "It took the Galaxy Note 7 two minutes and four seconds to launch 14 apps and render a video, while the iPhone did the same in one minute and 21 seconds."

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Review: The 2013 GMC Terrain

On first impression, the GMC Terrain is an attractive crossover SUV. Not as big - or intimidating - as its cousin the Equinox, think Hummer H2 of past, but large enough to still feel confident on the roads regardless of the conditions in your way. I recently had the car for a week to test out and take for a ride north on highway 400 to Collingwood, ON to really put it through its Canadian paces (we love our winters!)

The result? Read on.

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iTunes Festival streaming for free on iOS devices

Tomorrow, for the first in history, the iTunes Festival streams live around the world with free access for everyone. Canadians can enjoy their favourite acts for free, no lineups and no hassle - anywhere, anytime. 

Music fans around the world will be able to watch performances from the iTunes Festival London 2011 for all of July including Coldplay, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance and Duran Duran with live HD video streams on their iPad, iPhone and iPod touch via the free iTunes Festival London 2011 App, and directly on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com in the US, www.itunes.ca in Canada).  Hit jump for details and for the full lineup of performers.

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