Last month ended with lot of announcements and promises: new phones, new devices, and new promises for the future of the communication and technology sector. In the upcoming months, we will have our hands on the technology of the future. It all comes down to us as consumers: we make or break the future of new devices.
This issue I want to shift our focus to what’s coming to Canada, and what you can buy with all the money you’re going to earn during spring break (yeah, right).
Galaxy S5 Canada release
Remember the new flagship phone from Samsung that we talked about last issue? Well, if you don’t, let’s refresh your memory. It’s the long-awaited Galaxy S5 and it’s water-shielded, packed with top-notch hardware.
Most of the carriers in Canada have already announced the Galaxy’s upcoming release to their stores. It’s supposed to hit shelves sometime in April and, given the popularity of its predecessor, it’s going to be priced aggressively. If we’re to believe the rumours and trends, it will be around $200 on a two-year contract.
CamMe
Get ready for some awesome selfies because CamMe can take photos based on gestures. The app lets users take selfies from up to 16 feet away without having to touch their device.
Unlike other photo taking apps, CamMe relies on gestures to control an iOS device’s shutter. To take a selfie, users simply raise their hand and make a fist, which triggers a three-second shutter timer.
The app looks very promising and fun to use. Selfie app CamMe also won the Most Innovative App award last month at the 2014 Mobile World Congress. One thing, though: for now this app is only available for iOS.
Tipping app
Last but not least, I want to just quickly mention the new feature of the Starbucks App, which will let you tip your barista directly from your phone. How’s that for convenience?