Blackberry has unveiled their holiday pricing program for the holiday season. Not only are you going to get big discounts on the Blackberry Passport and other phones, but they are throwing in free accessories. From December 15, 2015 to January 5, 2016, the BlackBerry Passport will be available for only $459, with the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition retailing at $499. … [Read more...] about Blackberry Announces Deals and Discounts
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iPhone 7 might abandon 3.5mm headphone jack
Apple might abandon the standard 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPhone 7 in order to slim down the phone and make it 1mm thinner than the 7.1mm thick iPhone 6s. Audio will instead be provided through the lightning connector. The report, citing a "reliable source," claims the new same-sized Lightning connector will support Lightning-equipped and Bluetooth headphones, and have a … [Read more...] about iPhone 7 might abandon 3.5mm headphone jack
Apple is secretly working on a Help and Repair App
Apple is in the process of developing a customized app that will scan your iPhone or iPad and let you know if there is any hardware or software problems. There are direct options for chatting with an adviser, scheduling an in-store visit (which lists the next available appointment at a local Apple Store), and sending a device in for service, along with a list of support … [Read more...] about Apple is secretly working on a Help and Repair App
Apple augments App Store to filter out garbage apps
One of the big problems with the Apple App Store is that there are a ton of opportunistic keyword-reliant garbage apps that swamp every possible search term. Unless you know the exact name of the app, you will likely run into a bunch of clones. Apple is hoping to solve this issue by developing a series of search algorithms that will aid app discovery. App rankings for … [Read more...] about Apple augments App Store to filter out garbage apps
Onenote for iOS gets Force Touch and Audio Functionality
OneNote by Microsoft is one of the definitive apps that students employ while taking notes in class or industry professionals looking to keep track of the key takeaways in meetings. Onenote has been heavily updated for iOS and brings in new functionality to take advantage of Force Touch in the new line of iPhones. You can also record audio directly in the OneNote app and also … [Read more...] about Onenote for iOS gets Force Touch and Audio Functionality
Blackberry is working on a second Android Phone
Blackberry has enjoyed critical success for their first ever Android phone. Amazon was selling it for a few days before people completely cleaned out existing stock and telecom carriers in Canada are sold out in most urban centers. Meanwhile in the US AT&T has a virtual monopoly, but not for long since Verizon announced their intentions on offering the Priv as well. Blackberry … [Read more...] about Blackberry is working on a second Android Phone
Amazon and Samsung Solidify Partnership – Free Prime Membership
Amazon and Samsung are two very unlikely bedfellows but the two companies have been working together for a number of years. It all started when Samsung axed their longstanding Readers Hub, which contained a myriad of e-reading apps, including the e-book store that Samsung was running themselves. Samsung decided to establish ties with Amazon and had the Seattle company develop a … [Read more...] about Amazon and Samsung Solidify Partnership – Free Prime Membership
Blackberry Priv is going to be available on Verizon
Residents of the United States don't have many options to buy the Blackberry Priv directly from their carrier. AT&T is selling the Priv for $250 on a 2-year contract, or $25 per month on a similarly lengthy installment plan. Verizon has just announced they they are also going to be selling it in the future, and are currently taking signups. The Blackberry Priv is been … [Read more...] about Blackberry Priv is going to be available on Verizon
Blackberry Uploads Priv Apps to Google Play
The Blackberry Priv, is the first phone to run Google Android. The phone is going to be released first soon and Blackberry is giving us a taste of what the app experience will be like. The Waterloo company has just uploaded six apps to Google Play, which include a customized launcher and a new virtual keyboard. If you are completely unaware the Priv will use Google Play, … [Read more...] about Blackberry Uploads Priv Apps to Google Play