Motorola invokes iconic RAZR in its June 9 launch event teaser

It is no secret that Lenovo and Moto are gearing up for a huge reveal come June 9th. The above teaser for the event takes us way back to the days when the Motorola RAZR was the most desireable and iconic feature phone in the market. While a playful look back at how dominant Moto once was in mobile, many are scrambling to figure out what the relevance of the RAZR is to the new product that is expected to be announced, and how revolutionary it will be.

We will know more on June 9 and stay tuned to CanadianReviewer.com for our live reports and exclusive coverage right from the San Francisco, CA event. If you want to know more, there's a sign up page that will allow you to get the latest updates from Moto's mouth.

Apple sets Spring media event for March 9

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple has reportedly sent out media invites for a March 9 event to be held in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Centre for the Performing Arts. Expected to be focused mainly on the Apple Watch, which was launched back in September last year, the event is also rumoured to be a launching point for updated MacBook Airs and quite possibly the anticipated 12-inch Retina MacBook Air or possibly a larger iPad.

While various aspects of the Apple Watch have already been revealed (two sizes, three model lines, various straps, sensors, apps and some functionality). We still have to hear about the pricing across model lines, how these will be sold in Apple Retail Stores and elsewhere as well as the latest on battery life, app ecosystem and various expected features. Feels like it has been forever since an Apple Event and this one is likely to be jam packed, specially after coming from Apple's groundbreaking earnings report last month.

Source: The Loop Insight

Apple's new flagship San Francisco Retail Store gets approved

The revamped Union Station Apple Retail Store, which is said to be as striking and iconic as New York's 5th Avenue Glass Cube, should see the light of day after it was 'approved with conditions'.

This means Apple needs to comply with certain regulations but will likely be able to build the impressive storefront it desires for what is really its hometown Apple Store. The Union Station locations is a stone's throw away from both the Moscone North (where WWDC is held) and the Yerba Buena Centre for the Arts (location of many an epic Apple product unveilings). This new flagship store will feature a cantilevered building structure with an all-glass front holding two giant two-story sliding glass doors. Other improvements, according to Appleinsider, include a waterfall and free Wi-Fi in the rear plaza.

Apple's made good on its previous promises to create a store without disrupting the original flavour of the buildings it occupies. Just check out its Grand Central Station store in New York as well as various locations in Europe which seamlessly integrate the store concept with existing architecture. 

Source: Appleinsider

The Apple Beat: WWDC 2013 Possibilities and Predictions

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

We're one week away from Apple's yearly World Wide Developer's Conference to be held in San Francisco's Moscone Centre (stay tuned for my live coverage here and on Twitter via @gadjosevilla) and the entire technology and mobile industry will no doubt be glued to the announcements as Apple CEO Tim Cook and Co. unveil the future of the iOS and Mac OS platforms. Here's what I think we can expect to see next week.

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