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
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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
Blackberry Promises to Only Release Android Phones
The CEO of Blackberry has confirmed that they will no longer release smartphones using their Blackberry 10 operating system and will only focus on Android. They intend on releasing two new devices in 2016, which will undoubtedly feature full keyboards for people who like that sort of thing. Additionally, the company has not given up on BB10, they will continue to support it for … [Read more...] about Blackberry Promises to Only Release Android Phones
Apple Claims $1.1 Billion Was Spent on App Sales During the Holiday Season
Apple has just announced that during the two week holiday season people spent over $1.1 billion dollars on apps and in-app purchases. This not only includes paid apps and games, but also e-books and audiobooks. Christmas Day and News Years Day both set single-day records, with customers spending over $144 million on January 1, 2016 alone. Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller … [Read more...] about Apple Claims $1.1 Billion Was Spent on App Sales During the Holiday Season