Blackberry is going to be launching their first smartphone that doesn't use their own operating system November 6th. The Blackberry Priv runs the Android OS and pre-orders begin today. Pricing is different depending in what country you live in, but its going to cost you $699 US, £559, or CA$899. Blackberry has also posted the official specs for their new flagship phone. … [Read more...] about Blackberry Priv costs $699 and Ships November 6th
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Top 15 Tech Gifts for 2015
Best Buy has just released data from a study conducted in the US that took a look at what people added to their online wishlist for the upcoming holiday season. The survey found that technology is the top-ranked category for gift giving and receiving. Self-gifting was also factored into the survey thanks to the highly discounted nature of holiday shopping. No matter who you … [Read more...] about Top 15 Tech Gifts for 2015
How is Blackberry going to Secure the Priv Smartphone?
Blackberry for the first time will be forgoing their own operating system and is fully embracing Android on the upcoming Priv smartphone. How exactly does the company intend on providing security for their corporate customers, as well as the average user? Blackberry today outlined a number of enhancements and features. BlackBerry's Hardware Root of Trust, a unique … [Read more...] about How is Blackberry going to Secure the Priv Smartphone?
Will the Blackberry Priv Android Phone Win Back Former Users?
Blackberry has lost hundreds of thousands of users and corporate customers to smartphones running Google Android and iOS. The Waterloo company has been in a terrible state of affairs the last few years and their Blackberry 10 operating system has been a resounding failure in the marketplace. There is a new phone called the Blackberry Priv, which is running Android and has a … [Read more...] about Will the Blackberry Priv Android Phone Win Back Former Users?
Download Move to iOS for Android from Good e-Reader
Apple has just released a new app for Android called Move to iOS. The selling point behind this program is being able to establish a connection between your old Android phone or tablet and transfer data such as images, messages, contacts, calendars, internet bookmarks, and email accounts to a new iPhone or iPad. Obviously paid content will not follow you, but the app will add … [Read more...] about Download Move to iOS for Android from Good e-Reader
iOS 9 Now Available for iPhone and iPad
Apple is pushing out iOS 9 for the iPhone and iPad and this update is perfect for people who read. One of the exciting elements on the iPad is that you can enjoy split screen view, which means you can have the Kindle app open and a dedicated dictionary app. The possibilities of having multiple reading apps open is fairly compelling. In addition you can now checkout Apple News, … [Read more...] about iOS 9 Now Available for iPhone and iPad
Yotaphone is not coming to the US – Where is your Money?
Yota Devices, the company behind the YotaPhone 2 has an unviable business model in trying to enter the US market. The company initiated a crowd sourced campaign on Indiegogo last month, chiefly to explore overall demand. They raised over $250,000 and customers might be out of luck in trying to get their money back, because the Yotaphone is NOT coming to the US after … [Read more...] about Yotaphone is not coming to the US – Where is your Money?
SIM Cards Might be a Thing of the Past if Apple Gets Their Way
Whenever you purchase a new smartphone or data enabled tablet you normally have to take the SIM card out of your old device and insert it into the new one. This process might be a thing of the past if Apple and Samsung get their way. The two companies are talking with the GSMA (GSM Association) to start embedding electronic SIM cards in smartphones and connected devices as … [Read more...] about SIM Cards Might be a Thing of the Past if Apple Gets Their Way
Top 5 Tips for Reading on your Smartphone
There is a large segment of the population that do not have a dedicated e-reader like the Kindle and instead read on their smartphones. There is no shortage of apps from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and hundreds of others that allow you to read short fiction, novels and even classics like Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. I must say that I have been reading lots more on my … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips for Reading on your Smartphone