Review: HTC 10

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

With an ultra-clear 5.2-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) display in an enclosure that feels more like a 5-inch phone, the HTC 10 is one of the more compact flagships. By moving the dual speakers into a bottom firing and front facing position (as well as deleting the navigation keys), it is easier to navigate the phone with one hand.

HTC is back in form with the new HTC 10. Running on a theme of simplification and refinement, the HTC 10 evolves HTC's flagship line by bringing in the latest processors, specs, features and improving the camera. How does the 10 measure up to the competition?

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Review: ZTE AXON

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

ZTE’s Axon isn’t just a beast in budget sheep’s clothing, it is one of the truly delightful smartphones to come to market in Canada this year. The directive was simple, ‘build an affordable smartphone with flagship features,” and ZTE has delivered on this promise.

Best thing about the ZTE Axon is that it is its own device. There’s no trace of trying to be trendy or copping designs or even materials from more familiar and popular models. With the Axon, ZTE reminds me of when smartphone makers didn’t play it safe and really designed and built fun, powerful and innovative devices for the love of it. Could ZTE be the new Nokia?

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Review: iPhone 6S Plus

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

3D Touch is especially useful with a larger device like the iPhone 6S Plus since one finger can suddenly access myriad options decided on simply by force.  When I’m scanning messages, I can ‘peek’ to get a bigger picture of what Is behind the message and if I need to act on it (i.e. respond quickly), I can ‘Pop’ in and do so.

Reliable, long-lasting and extremely competent, the iPhone 6S Plus continues building on the reputation of its predecessor and makes Apple’s largest smartphone one of the most powerful and multifunctional mobile devices in the market today.

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Review: 2015 Ford Fiesta ST

By Donny Halliwell

Spirited hot hatch with track-ready performance

Do you like zippy handling, back of the seat acceleration, bright orange paint schemes, racing stripes, speeding tickets? You will get all of this and more in the 2015 Ford Fiesta ST. “Believe it or not this is my favourite car in the fleet,” I was told by an obviously enthusiastic rep.  Seconds after starting it up and pulling away spiritedly, of course, it’s clear to me why. Hit jump to read the full review.

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