TCL will stop making BlackBerry phones by the end of August 2020

BlackBerry phones were still showcased at TCL's booth during CES 2020

Chinese electronics group TCL will halt the production of BlackBerry-branded phones this year. But it isn't clear if this marks the end of the once-dominant Canadian handset brand. According to BlackBerry's official Twitter, TCL will lose its rights to design, make, or sell BlackBerry smartphones by the end of August. BlackBerry licensed its smartphone technology to TCL back in 2016 in hopes of reviving the brand against the stiff competition it faced from Apple and Android-powered devices. BlackBerry retained control over the software and security on smartphones, while TCL made the hardware. 

BlackBerry didn't say what the future holds for its mobile brand, but it said in the post, "The future is bright for both TCL Communication and BlackBerry Limited, and we hope you will continue to support both as we move ahead on our respective paths."

Samsung leaks Galaxy S20 images on European online site

We're a week away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, and the company seems to have accidentally leaked the Galaxy S20 on one of its official online stores in Europe. 

WinFuture spotted the listing, which has since been taken down, along with one of the new cases you can buy for the phone. The photos show an almost bezel-less display with a hole-punch at the top center for the camera and a rectangular camera module at the back. It also all but confirms that Samsung is skipping S11 for the S20 branding. 

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Apple releases new trailer for 'Mythic Quest'

Apple is teasing its upcoming comedy series Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet through a new trailer that shows both footage and a behind-the-scenes look. The two-minute-long teaser video gives us a better glimpse of what to expect from the Apple TV Plus-exclusive show. Mythic Quest revolves around the story of the developers behind the titular multiplayer video game. The show is written by Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day, who are known for their work on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. McElhenney stars as the fictional video game company's creative director. Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet drops on Apple TV Plus on February 7. 

Source: iDownload Blog 

Disney earns rights to show in theatres, stream Broadway hit 'Hamilton'

In what's possibly the biggest finished film acquisition, Disney reportedly outbid its competition to earn the rights to release the critically-acclaimed Broadway hit Hamilton in cinemas and on its streaming service. Disney supposedly paid US$75 million for worldwide rights to the official recording of the original two-hour, 40-minute show with the original cast. The show was recorded two weeks before the original cast left. 

Hamilton will continue its traditional theatrical run before it hits Disney+. As for the cinematic release, the schedule is set for the fall of 2021. According to Tommy Kail, director of the stage play and the film, the movie version will be composed of clips from three live performances and some setup shots without the audience to achieve multiple angles that will guarantee the filmgoers a great experience.  

Source: Deadline