Category: Mobile

Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy A5

March 22, 2017

By Ted Kritsonis

Samsung has become the benchmark brand for Android smartphones, driven by its flagship Galaxy handsets. Now, it’s looking to woo those looking for something more affordable with the Galaxy A5.

New thinking and technology for the future of retail

March 15, 2017

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The popularity of online shopping, with aggressive players like Amazon.ca offering various perks like free-shipping and same-day shipping and free returns have challenged brick and mortar retailers who now have either innovate and offer not just products and fair prices but also experiences to retain customers.

What was old is new again at Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona

February 27, 2017

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Nokia is back and released a variety of devices, including some Android handsets, but it’s the colourful Nokia 3310 feature phone that grabbed all the attention. Is this a sign of smartphone fatigue? A reaction to the expensive, overpowered and increasingly complex (not to mention large and unwieldy) flagship smartphones that cost more than some laptops?

Reviewing the ZTE Axon 7 Mini

February 23, 2017

By Ted Kritsonis

There is something noteworthy about a brand without serious recognition trying to create products that take design seriously. ZTE has been fighting that uphill battle with its smartphones in North America, and its flagship Axon 7 has helped the cause. Its smaller Mini sibling comes at an aggressive price, but with trade-offs to get it there.

How good is Freedom Mobile’s LTE network?

February 17, 2017

By Ted Kritsonis

The carrier formerly known as Wind Mobile rebranded as Freedom Mobile at the same time it launched its own LTE network in November 2016 in Toronto and Vancouver, so how good is it three months in?