Cheaper 8GB variant of iPhone 5c launched in certain markets

Apple has reportedly launched a cheaper 8GB variant of the colourful iPhone 5c to attract more users in the entry level of the market and hopefully get users of older iPhone 4 and 4s models a chance to run on a larger display and more updated hardware and features. Selling in the UK's Apple Store online for £429, the 8GB model joins exisiting 16GB and 32GB versions of the iPhone 5c. Canada's own page hasn't been updated to reflect the new model offering but we will keep our eyes peeled for any changes.

The iPhone 5s brings the power and features of the popular iPhone 5 in a more colourful and plastic enclosed design. While initially not as popular as the flagship iPhone 5s, the iPhone 5c has found success in the consumer market as well as in the enterprise and BYOD market with many companies opting for the cheaper iPhone to replace older office issued smartphones.

Source: The Guardian

Google to open its own Retail Stores by end of 2013

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

In an inevitable move, search giant Google has indicated its desire to enter into the commercial retail store space by opening its first store in the UK last year.

A move that many see as the beginning of a series of Google Store openings in the US and Europe. A lot has changed in the past few years and Google now sells a variety of devices such as its Nexus smartphones and tablets, various Chromebook models and even the Chromebox PC and even Nexus Q audio devices. Google is also working on its smart glasses initiative. 9to5Google explains that Google will open a series of stores by the end of 2013 (it is already testing the concept in a fee UK locations called Chromezone stores). 

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Surface Tension: Microsoft fails to deliver on Canadian and UK preorders, offers $50 coupons instead

Updated on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 5:30AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Updated on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 11:38PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I preordered, I paid, but Surface never surfaced.

Microsoft's innovative new Windows 8 Surface tablet failed to make it to customers who preordered in Canada and the UK on launch day. No reason was given.

Preorders for the device started as early as October 16, promising a launch day release. But many customers who took a chance on Microsoft's fledgling new tablet instead received e-mails offering them $50 credit and apologies for the 'confusion' that was caused. 

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SourceCode: Hailo makes hailing a cab as easy as opening an app

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The new App economy is all about empowering users by transforming traditional businesses and processes into smart and convenient technology solutions. Hailo is an app that uses a smartphone to help users grab the nearest cab and it is fascinating to see the logistics behind this innovative endeavour.

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