This week, BlackBerry's on the mind (as is Irish whiskey), so we chat about both. How does the Passport hold up to scrutiny, and what does BlackBerry have planned for the fall? Spoiler: it's another handset.

We also talk about Apple and the iPhone scandal de jour, and whether Samsung's acceleration of the Note 4's release is going to have an impact on sales.

Finally, we speculate on a 6-inch Nexus, the rising costs of smartphone plans and the fastest mobile networks in Canada.

Featured Stories

BlackBerry Passport & Co.

• ShopBlackBerry sells out of the Passport after first day of sales
• BlackBerry Passport review
• BlackBerry Blend available today for iOS and Android tablets, Windows and OS X
• Tête-à-Tête: Is it hip to be square?
• BlackBerry Passport now available for $200 on contract, $699 unlocked
• BlackBerry Classic Q20 leaked on video, shows ‘belt’ row of function keys

iPhone et al

• Apple says only 9 customers have complained about bent iPhones
• Here’s how to roll back to iOS 8 from iOS 8.0.1
• iPhone 6 tops 10 million units sold during first weekend of availability
• Samsung moves 500 software engineers from mobile division to ‘increase synergies for Tizen platform’
• Samsung accelerating launch of Note 4 in light of iPhone 6 Plus release
• Google’s Motorola-made Nexus X could look a lot like the new Moto X
• The cost of telephone service in Canada rose 7.6% year-over-year, says StatsCan
• PCMag crowns Bell and Rogers ‘Fastest Mobile Networks’ in Canada

Running Time: 67 minutes

Hosts: Douglas Soltys, Jane McEntegart

Here we are, bringing you our thirteenth and best podcast to date. The days are getting shorter, but the number of smartphones being released is quickly ramping up.

This week, we chat about the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, iOS 8 and what's next from Apple. We also delve into the rumoured demise of Android Silver, and what that means for the Nexus line.

Then we move into WIND Mobile's fate now that the company's ownership has been sorted, and why that may put Videotron in a difficult position.

And finally, we reminisce about old HTC tablets as we look forward to the company's rumoured Nexus 9, slated to be released in mid-October alongside Android L.

Featured News

• Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will come to Canada in 2015
• Google’s rumoured Android Silver program might be dead in the water
• iPhone 6 + iPhone 6 Plus launch
• iOS 8 review
• Apple Pay potential in Canada
• Globalive Capital acquires WIND Mobile, carrier moves ‘into an exciting new phase’
• Videotron might have to buy Mobilicity now
• Rumour points to October 16th launch for Nexus 9

Apps of the Week

Daniel: Starbucks for Android (free)
Douglas: Checky for iOS and Android (free) 
Jane: Kitten Taxi for iOS and Android (free)

Hosts: Daniel Bader, Douglas Soltys, Jane McEntegart

This week, we talk about the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple's new payment system, and Watch, the first wearable from the world's biggest tech company.

Running Time: 64 minutes

Hosts: Daniel Bader, Douglas Soltys, Jane McEntegart

Notes: We had some issues with the source recording from this episode, so you'll notice some parts of the recording are slightly sped up and contain crackling. Please power through these short sections, as they don't last long, and we'll make sure such a thing doesn't happen again.

This week, we discuss all of the week's many smartphone, tablet and wearable announcements, including the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, Sony Xperia Z3, Moto X (2014), Moto G (2014), the Moto 360, Asus ZenWatch and more.

Featured Stories

• Hands-on with the new Moto X
• Hands-on with the new Moto G
• Hands-on with the retail Moto 360
• Live at Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 launch in New York City
• Galaxy Note 4 vs. Galaxy Note Edge: head-to-head
• Samsung Galaxy Note 4 hands-on (video)
• Samsung Galaxy Note Edge hands-on (video)
• Samsung partners with Oculus to turn a Note 4 into the Gear VR
• Samsung Canada says yes to Galaxy Note 4, maybe to Galaxy Note Edge
• Sony officially announces the Xperia Z3
• Sony follows Z3 announcement with unveiling of Z3 Compact
• Sony announces Android Wear-powered SmartWatch 3
• Sony announces new Smartband Talk with e-ink display
• Acer’s new Iconia tablet line includes Intel, Windows 8, and Android
• Asus ZenWatch packs Snapdragon 400, Android Wear, Remote Camera capabilities
• Asus’s newest Memo Pad 7 looks a lot like a Lumia device

Running time: 48 minutes

Hosts: Daniel Bader, Douglas Soltys, Jane McEntegart