Sony Xperia SP coming to Rogers, Fido, Virgin

A Sony press release brings word that Sony Xperia SP  mid range is coming to Canada and Rogers, Fido and Virgin will range the device, which packs a 4.6-inch 720 p display, a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 1GB of RAM and an 8-megapixel Exmor RS camera.  There's no specific release date for the Xperia SP in Canada, however Sony did confirm that it'll be offering the black version of the phone in the Canadian market.

Sony Xperia SP Spec and Features

• Android 4.1
• dual-core 1.7Ghz Qualcomm MSM8960
• LTE
• 4.6" 1280x720 display
• 8GB of storage
• MicroSD
• 8MP camera
• 2300mAh battery
• dual-band WiFi
• NFC
• aluminum frame
• 130.6 x 67.1 x 9.98mm
• 155g

Key features for Xperia SP

• Precision-crafted, co-moulded aluminium frame
•  Super-bright 4.6” 720p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2
•  One-touch functions with NFC to display content on your TV or to share music and photos between devices
• 8MP fast-capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, HDR and Superior Auto for the best photos, even at night or against a strong back light
• Battery STAMINA Mode designed for better battery life
  LTE enabled
• Available in black  More.

 

Galaxy Note 8 LTE available at Canada TELUS, Bell and Rogers

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 with 4G LTE data connectivity has launched by Canadian carriers TELUS, Rogers and Bell.  The Note 8 is the smaller of Samsung's two Galaxy Note tablets, with an 8-inch 1280x800 resolution display, a 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos CPU and 2GB of RAM. 

There's also 16GB of storage, microSD expandability and a 5-megapixel rear camera. Naturally, Samsung's S Pen support is included, with a dockable stylus fitting the device's right side.  The Note 8 sells for C$579 outright on TELUS. 

This Android Jelly Bean 8-inch tablet is available via Rogers, Bell and TELUS. The Galaxy Note 8.0 runs 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, has an 8-inch display with a 1280 × 800 resolution, S Pen, 1.6 GHz Exynos quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 5MP camera with a 1.3MP front-facing camera, 4,600mAh battery, 16GB internal storage and can hold up to 64GB with a microSD card. Depending on the carrier, the prices range from $499 – $579.

Galaxy Note 8 LTE Key Features 

• Supports 4G
• 8" PLS (800x1280) full touch display
• 1.6GHz Quad Core Processor
• Multi-window feature makes true multitasking possible
• Air View gives users a content preview when hovered over with S Pen

Galaxy Note 8 LTE Basic Specifications 

• LTE Band: 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2600MHz
• WCDMA Band: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
• GSM Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
• LTE Speed: 100Mbps / 50Mbps
• HSPA Speed: 42Mbps / 5.76Mbps
• Processor: 1.6GHz Quad Core
• Operating System: Android 4.1.2
• Internal Memory: 16GB / 2GB RAM
• External Memory: microSDHC (Max up to 64GB)
• Display Size: 8 inches
• Main Display Color: 16 million
• Main Display Resolution:1280 x 800 pixels
• Touch Screen: Yes
• Physical Keyboard:
• Colors: White
• Dimension: 210.8 x 135.9 x 7.95mm
• Weight: 340g
• Talk Time: up to 24hours
• Standby Time: up to 350 hours
• Battery Capacity: 4600mAh
• SIM Type: micro SIM

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Google Play edition HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 First Look

The "Stock Android" HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 known as the new "Google Play edition" devices.  They seem to have everything you could ask for: fast processors, gigantic and beautiful screens, LTE, and (mostly) great hardware design. But like their predecessors, they also come with a lot of extra software you probably didn’t ask for.

The Google Play editions are running Android 4.2.2 (Build JDQ39). Home screens and launchers and notifications are unchanged from what we're used to in Jelly Bean, so far as we can tell in the first 24 hours. (Update: Ah. The app drawer has moved to a 4-by-5 configuration, same as the Galaxy Nexus.

Google found a way to get HTC and Samsung to offer those same phones without their so-called “skins.”  On the Galaxy S4, the carrier logo and the "Galaxy S4" logo have been replaced by a simple, single "Samsung" logo on the back. HTC’s "beatsaudio" logo remains, as this stock edition supports it.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One can now be purchased without their respective manufacturer customizations for $649 and $599, respectively.

On the Galaxy S4, the carrier logo and the "Galaxy S4" logo have been replaced by a simple, single "Samsung" logo on the back. HTC’s "beats audio" logo remains, as this stock edition supports it.  The Galaxy S4 has Google Wallet and Google Earth pre installed. The HTC One does not.

Android OS changes in Google Play Edition phones