BlackBerry Q30

Leaked BlackBerry 10.3 build reveals upcoming BlackBerry device codenames

2014/03/26By Jerome Skalnik

A BlackBerry 10.3 build was leaked earlier this week. It revealed some details about what is to come in the latest version of BlackBerry 10. Digging further into the configuration files and libraries, CrackBerry forums reader Ofutur also dug up a list of potential upcoming BlackBerry device codenames. He warns that details could change but that they will firm up […]

BlackBerry Windermere concept shows off three-row keyboard

2014/02/21By Jerome Skalnik

BlackBerry Windermere concept

Very little had been known about the BlackBerry Windermere, the rumoured next high-end QWERTY keyboard-packing smartphone until earlier this week. First a strange looking prototype surfaced. It was quickly followed up with a report that BlackBerry was exploring a new keyboard design that would only have three rows of keys to make them touch-sensitive to offer a new kind of […]

BlackBerry Z50 and Q30 to be next flagship BlackBerry 10 devices?

2013/11/18By Jerome Skalnik

BlackBerry 10 OS

BlackBerry announced a new device strategy back in September. Going forward it will offer a portfolio of four devices, two at the high-end and two at the low-end of the market, at any one time. Today, it offers the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q5 at the lower end while the BlackBerry Z30 and BlackBerry Q10 are aimed at the […]

Rogers files court injunction to block GLENTEL sale to Bell

BCE’s plan to acquire GLENTEL, a Canadian mobile products distributor, has hit a speed bump. Rogers Communications this week filed an injunction with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to block the CA$670 million deal. It claims that its agreement with GLENTEL requires that the distributor obtain approval from Rogers before it can proceed with the acquisition. GLENTEL today responded and […]

TAG Heuer Carrera - Heuer 01

Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 to be unveiled on November 9th

Tag Heuer announced at Baselworld 2015 that it would partner with Google and Intel for its first smartwatch. Company CEO Jean-Claude Biver yesterday told CNBC that the Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 (based on the TAG Heuer Carrera – Heuer 01 pictured above) will be formally unveiled on November 9th in New York. The success of the Apple Watch is already having an effect […]

A closer look at the Rogers Vicinity rewards program

Introduction Have a look in your purse or wallet right now. Chances are that you have more than one loyalty card in there. You probably also have a few punch cards tracking your purchases as you work your way towards a discount or that free coffee or sandwich at your favourite local shop. For example, my own wallet holds five […]

"Value tier" Moto 360 concept

Concept Sunday: Cancelled “value-tier” Moto 360 concept

Motorola this week unveiled its new Moto 360 Collection. Last year’s smartwatch has grown into a line consisting of three different models. Along with a new 46mm model, there is now a smaller 42mm model and a more rugged model, the Moto 360 Sport, geared at more active users. Under different circumstances, there might also have been a cheaper model geared […]

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet for your travels

It can sometimes be difficult to keep track of all of your important but small items when travelling. As if keeping track of essentials like your passport and credit cards was not enough, add a couple of watches (you’ve got to have the right watch for every occasion after all) and you may be wondering how best to carry everything in a convenient […]