Apple iOS7 & iPhone 5S/5C: Earlier this year Apple announced iOS7, set to be released September 18th. Along with the operating software, they are releasing the new iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s. The 5c will be available in green, white, blue, red and yellow, and you can get the 16Gb for $99 USD or the 32Gb for $199 USD on contract.  The 5s will be available in silver, champagne gold, and space grey colours. Along with more camera features, such as built-in filters and various shooting modes, there is a redesigned interface, a new home button, and a fingerprint sensor for touch ID.

Mini Jambox by Jawbone: Mini Jambox is a pocket-sized wireless stereo that works by pairing with your Bluetooth-enabled device. With its even sleeker and smaller design and nine bright colours to choose from, the Mini Jambox is a more travel-friendly alternative to the Big Jambox and the previous Small Jambox. You can also opt to use the slim auxiliary cord that comes with the package if you have a device that is not equipped with Bluetooth. It will be available in late September.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra: Sony has finally confirmed the release of the Xperia Z Ultra to the Canadian market, set to hit stores in October. It boasts a 6.4” screen while having a slimness of 6.5 mm. Not only is it ultra modern and thin, the device is also dust-resistant and waterproof (our favourite spec), so you won’t have to worry about ruining it in the rain or snow. With harsh weather just around the corner, you’ll need a durable device that can stand up to the challenge.

PlayStation 4: Video game buffs can expect the new PlayStation 4 to hit stores November 15^th in both Canada and the US. Sony is claiming the PS4 to be the “most powerful gaming device ever conceived.” With the incredible specs of the PS4, we don’t disagree with Sony. It also has lighter security measures when it comes to sharing, trading or selling games, has facial recognition, and has a controller that tracks motion. So, if there are two players in a game and one switches to the left side, the console detects the movement and their half of the screen switches to left as well. Pretty impressive.

Kindle MatchBook: Launching in October, the Kindle MatchBook will allow you to purchase most print-edition books purchased through Amazon between 1995 and now for $2.99 or less. Although the leaves are changing colour, your mind should still be thinking green! And converting your paper books into e-books is environmentally friendly – it also makes organizing your library much easier!

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http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/09/09/sony-to-bring-the-xperia-z-ultra-to-canada-in-october/
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Over the years, medicine has come so far that sometimes we wonder if all those fancy scanners and simple shots from the world of Star Trek are not that far off. News released over the weekend is just another example of how the world of technology is helping victims/patients have even better quality of life.

A U.S. bionics firm, Touch Bionics has announced that they have developed the first upper prosthetic limb controlled by an iOS application. The aptly named ‘i-limb Ultra Revolution’ has 24 different grip options, device training and problem diagnoses that can all be controlled by your smart phone.

Aside from these features, movement of the i-limb ultra revolution is controlled by a body’s electric signals sent from the arm’s nerves when the muscles are contracted. The arm also features a rotating thumb and individually powered fingers along with a fully moving wrist. With so many advancements in technology associated with the prosthetic, anyone wishing to use the arm will have to undergo extensive training but it sounds like it is definitely worth it. CEO of Touch Bionics, Ian Stevens, has said the arm offers, “unparalleled dexterity and control, enabling wearers to more easily perform activities of daily living and this increase their quality of life.”

Losing a limb, no matter the reason, has to be tough on a person but with research and advancements like this one, we are getting closer to recreating the human experience. Check out the video below of the i-limb in action!

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