Do a quick security checkup to 2GB of free Drive storage

In honor of Safer Internet Day, Google is reminding you to keep your accounts safer. And they will be rewarding you for your efforts with 2GB of free permanent storage on Drive. You just need to accomplish the Security Checkup, which is an easy way to manage the security settings of your Google Account. It’ll take you just a few minutes. Not only will you get free storage but you’re also keeping your account secure. You’ll be getting the free storage around February 28 so don’t panic if you don’t see it immediately.

Source: Google

Nokia to release global update for HERE Maps

Nokia’s HERE Maps is as close a rival to Google Maps as it can get. It’s godsend when you’re in a foreign country since you can navigate using the app without Internet connection. The app is getting an extensive update worldwide for Android and Windows Phone (there is in iOS app yet). There will reportedly be improved “water features” as well as updates for most of regional maps. Expect it to come to your device soon.

Source: Ubergizmo

BlackBerry discounting Passport by CAD $125.00 for Valentine's Day Weekend

In an attempt to spread the love and get more people to pull the trigger on the BlackBerry Passport, Shop BlackBerry is selling unlocked versions of the square smartphone for CAD $125.00 off bringing down the cost of the black and white variants to $574.00 and the limited edition red variant to $674.00. 

Google Maps celebrates 10th year

It's hard to believe that the premiere online and mobile mapping tool, Google Maps just celebrated its 10th anniversary. It was 2005 when Google Maps first went online and it has since become the de facto navigation tool for the web as well as for various mobile devices. Since then, innovation has been dramatic as Google intriduced global maps, Street View, various navigation options as well as indoor navigation and even maps of space, the ocean and previously uncharted areas.

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