Blackberry decided to scrap their own operating system and employ Android on the Priv smartphone. The Waterloo company bet the farm on the success of this product and sales have been tepid. Major telecom companies in the US see the brand as struggling and many of them refuse to sell any Blackberry product anymore. Speaking to CNET, an unnamed AT&T executive said “The … [Read more...] about US Telecom Carriers Blast Blackberry
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Is there a future for Android Tablets?
Google announced that touchscreen enabled Chrome tablets will be getting Android app support in the next few months. Sometime soon thereafter Chrome OS desktops and other devices will be getting access to Google Play and all of the core services. Users will have access to the Chrome Internet browser, along with Firefox and millions of apps. Android apps. There is also going … [Read more...] about Is there a future for Android Tablets?
The iPhone is the most influential gadget of all time
Time Magazine has named the Apple iPhone the most influential gadget of all time. This smartphone ushered in a new era of smartphones and pioneered the way we download and install apps. It spawned a billion dollar mobile development industry and made properties like Angry Birds a household name. Apple's device changed the design principals of the entire mobile industry. The … [Read more...] about The iPhone is the most influential gadget of all time
Here are the two new Blackberry Phones
Blackberry is going to release two new mid level Android phones this year because of the success of the Priv. There are new images making the rounds today that show off the design features of both devices. One has a keyboard and should retail for around $400 and the other simply has a touchscreen. According to 51Blackberry the two devices employ the codename Hamburg and … [Read more...] about Here are the two new Blackberry Phones
Blackberry is pushing out Android Marshmallow for the Priv
Blackberry has just released the first wave of updates for the Priv and it is upgrading their phones to Android Marshmallow. It is currently only available to beta testers but a public rollout should occur next week. Android 6.0 brings a number of notable features, such as Doze – for better power management while the device sleeps – and granular application permissions – to … [Read more...] about Blackberry is pushing out Android Marshmallow for the Priv
Apples new iPhone advert features Cookie Monster
Apple posted a really humorous new iPhone 6S advert that features well-known Sesame Street character Cookie Monster. In the television spot, Cookie Monster is baking cookies and using the always-on hands-free "Hey Siri" feature to set a timer. He bemoans how long the process is taking and initiates his playlist which features the Jim Croce song "Time in a Bottle." I think … [Read more...] about Apples new iPhone advert features Cookie Monster
Good e-Reader APK To BAR Converter is Available Once Again
If you own a Blackberry Playbook or a Blackberry 10 enabled device, I have some good news. The Good e-Reader APK to BAR converter tool is now available once again. This free online software allows anyone to convert an Android file to a BAR file. We first developed this tool four years ago, when the Blackberry Playbook first came out and we were the first company in the world … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader APK To BAR Converter is Available Once Again
iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5SE will be available March 18th
The vast majority of people who are enamored with consumer electronics got what they wanted for Christmas and have been blissfully unaware when it comes to new products. Apple is going to be having a major event on March 15th where they will announce the iPad Air 3 and the iPhone 5SE. According to Macrumors Apple is not expected to accept pre-orders for the two devices, and … [Read more...] about iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5SE will be available March 18th
Google Wants More Control Over Nexus Smartphones
The Google Nexus line of smartphones had a very unique vision from the start. It was supposed to showcase the latest advances with the Android ecosystem and provide hardware that was on par, or better than anything else on the market. The main problem was the hardware, Google has always outsourced the design to 3rd party companies. This is all going to change, Google has … [Read more...] about Google Wants More Control Over Nexus Smartphones
Amazon is hoping to market their smartphone OS
Amazon has been talking to smartphone manufacturers in order to have a larger mobile footprint. No companies have been named, but Amazon is hoping to bundle Firefly, their App Store and Prime Music & Video on future hardware. The Amazon Fire Phone was a dismal failure, but that hasn't stopped the company from establishing partnerships with other companies. A few years … [Read more...] about Amazon is hoping to market their smartphone OS