TCL launches latest BlackBerry smartphone called the KEYone

TCL, who now owns BlackBerry's IP, has launched the latest flagship device called the KEYone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. A QWERTY keyboard and 4.5-inch multi-touch display.  The Android-powered KEYOne has a 3505 mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0  technology and USB-C charging to allow a 50 per cent charge in up to 36 minutes. The device also features a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera.

The KEYone features a hardened version of Android N, has a resilient metal frame and also boasts a battery that's good for two-days on a single charge. Fast charging is boosted by the system shutting off some functions to store up more power faster. This enterprise-focused device might just entice BlackBerry loyalists of old to consider shifting from whatever they moved on to.

The BlackBerry KEYone will be available globally beginning in April and will be priced at or under €599 EUR/£499 GBP/$549 USD (Canadian pricing and carrier availability to come later).

Seiko is re-releasing Steve Jobs watch from iconic Macintosh photo

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It was Steve Jobs birthday yesterday and as a way to remember the iconic Apple founder, Seiko has decided to re-issue Jobs' Seiko Chariot watch in limited numbers. The original watch worn by Jobs was sold for $42,500 by the Steve Jobs estate. Now, anyone who wants a similar watch can try and get the limited run ofl 33mm size and and a slightly larger 37.5mm variant. The company is selling 1,982 units with a white face, and, even rarer, 300 in black-face. These timepieces will ¥20,000 ($180) but will only be sold in the Japanese market.

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Some Google users experience having their accounts unexpectedly signed out, Google claims account are safe

If you’re like us who suddenly find their Google accounts signed out suddenly yesterday, apparently we’re not alone. It seems to be the result of a routine maintenance by the company. As reported by The Next Web, this caused some issues with users thinking their accounts got hacked. But as Google assures, online security of the accounts are intact. They’re encouraging everyone to sign in again. 

Spotify gets into original podcast game

Building on its own original content, Spotify is getting into the podcast game with three new podcasts series. The first one, which is already up, is called Showstopper. It’s hosted by The Fader’s Editor-in-Chief Naomi Zeichner and it tackles “pop culture analysis of our favorite music moments in TV.” Coming this March 14 is Unpacked. It’s co-hosted by Matt FX, music supervisor for Comedy Central’s Broad City, and Michele Santucci of Spotify Studios. It revolves around festivals and the people who are a part of it—everyone from musicmakers, filmmakers, to any time of creative people. They’re aptly starting at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.

The last original podcast is currently called The Chris Lighty Story. Coming in April, it’ll chronicle how Chris Lighty, music industry executive, was able to shape the careers of some of the biggest names in hip hop (50 Cent, LL Cool J, Missy Elliot, Puff Daddy, and Foxy Brown).  There will be direct commentary from the likes of Russell Simmons, Fat Joe, and many more.  Spotify promises there will be more originals heading our way later this year.