Review: Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

Text and photos by Saif Hashmi

All of my co-workers have some sort of bulky case like the OtterBox for protection. I see no need for that with the S5 Active. In this Business, If you don't protect your phone, its only a matter of days till your in the market for a new one.

Over the course of the last few weeks, I've had the pleasure of putting the new Samsung Galaxy S5 Active from TELUS through its paces.

Because my work keeps me outside daily for long hours doing interlock stonework and asphalt paving, I was asked to see how it would handle the outdoor construction environment. 

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TELUS brings Samsung Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE to subscribers

If you have been waiting for the metal-clad Samsung Galaxy Alpha or the LTE version of the Galaxy Tab S 8.4, today’s your lucky day. TELUS will be bring both premium devices to its subscribers.

The Galaxy Alpha will be available on a two-year term starting at $180 or $700 outright. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE can be availed under the Easy Tablet program, which lets customers buy the tablet for a lower cost upfront. The remaining balance can be paid through equal monthly payments over a one- or two-year term without interest. You can get the Tab S, for example, for $100 upfront plus $20 per month over two years or outright for $580.

TELUS adds Moto 360, Moto X (Bamboo), Sony Xperia Z3 to its lineup

TELUS is introducing new products to their lineup for those looking to try out Motorola’s new stylish smartwatch or get a new handset.

The Moto 360 is the first round-faced Android Wear device that is compatible with Moto X and other smartphones that run on Android 4.3 or higher. You can get the Moto 360 from TELUS at $280 and find out more about that here.  TELUS is also offering the Bamboo version of the Moto X. Click here to get more information. Now, if you’ve been eyeing Sony’s new Xperia Z3 it is also available for $180 on a two-year plan or $680 outright. Check TELUS’ site for more info. 

Review: Nokia Lumia 830

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Nokia Lumia 830 from Microsoft Devices is likely the last Windows Phone smartphone to ship under the Nokia brand. Since Microsoft acquired Nokia last year, it decided to let go of the Nokia brand and focus on the Lumia name. For better or for worse, this is how things will be going forward.

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