BlackBerry 10 software updated to 10.0.10.85, improves functionality and battery life

The BlackBerry Z10 gets some update love today with a new 150mb software update that improves the ability to tkae photos even without the flash, improvments to calendars specifically when used with GMail, better browser performance and video playback and a huge battery update that involves over 60 battery saving improvements to make the Z10 as long lasting as the BlackBerries of old. Hit jump for instructions on how to get the update.

Software is available over the air (OTA). Typically, you’ll get a notification about new updates, but you can manually check to see if it has been made available by your service provider and install it in a few simple steps.
Settings> Software Updates> Check for Updates> — then follow the on screen steps to install.

The download is approximately 150MB in size, so I recommend updating when connected to Wi-Fi.

Source: BlackBerry Blog

Update on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2:26PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Just downloaded and installed the update this morning. 155 MB of download and it took around one hour via WiFi to download and install (long!), another 5 minutes to reboot the Z10. Will put it through its paces and see just how different the performance and battery life is.

HTC offering $100 off HTC One, simply trade in your old phone

HTC Canada is making it easier for Canadians to get the HTC One by offering an exclusive $100 early trade-in deal. According to HTC here's how interested parties can avail of the offer.

Early Exclusive HTC Cash Back Offer

1. Pre-register with your email to qualify for FREE Prepaid Visa Card worth either $100 or the trade-in value of your old phone – whichever’s greater
2. Buy a new HTC One® phone – coming soon
3. Send us your old phone with proof of HTC One purchase

We still don't know what the price of the HTC One is going to be and it is expected to hit stores late March so for more information check here.

Diamond Taxicab launches iOS app for booking and tracking cabs in Toronto

 

Diamond Taxicab makes it easier and faster for Toronto residents to get a dependable taxi with the Diamond Taxicab app. Among other features, the free app lets passengers book, track in realtime, and rate rides from Diamond Taxicab's fleet of more than 650 licensed drivers.

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Audrey Hepburn's digital simulacrum astonishes in new chocolate ad

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Here's the astonishing Galaxy chocolate advert featuring a CGI likeness of Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn. Using a mix facial scans, 3D modeling and an understanding of the actresses' facial expressions, Framestore managed to pull off a credible chocolate advert that seems to have captured the feel and character of an Audrey Hepburn film. Sure, everything is a little too slick and shiny and repeated viewings will surely show some imperfections but this just shows off where we are in CG character creation today. Are you impressed or creeped out?