More brands flocking to BlackBerry BBM Channels

BBM Channels is a clever social media feature within BBM on BlackBerry, Android and iOS and has been gaining ground since it was debuted. A number of brands and popular sports, entertainment and social personalities and brands have apparently joined and put up their own channels.

Last week, BlackBerry announced an update to BBM, which added several fantastic new features for all users, including BBM Channels to the Android and iPhone subscriber base. BlackBerry users have had access to a BBM Channels beta for several months now.  In those months, channel owners have already seen enthusiastic engagement from their subscribers. Hit jump to learn more and get the lowdown on who has joined the service.

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High Mac Pro demand pushes ship dates to April

If you haven't ordered the new Mac Pro yet, be prepared to wait a bit longer. The innovative new workstation-class desktop has succeeded in impressing most everyone who has tried it out, but it seems demand can't keep up with supply. Shipping dates for Mac Pros ordered today have moved to April. “Demand for the all new Mac Pro is great and it will take time before supply catches up with demand," Apple explains. 

Huawei releases unusual teaser video for MWC 2014

Huawei looks like they want to poke fun at its competitors with a teaser video for Mobile World Congress. The video shows a white device without buttons but looks much like an Apple iPhone. It even has a Siri-like typeface and voice control feature telling us what the manufacturer will release. One device will be a tablet with a “huge battery” and “beautiful, slim design.” Another tablet will focus on entertainment consumption and support the “next generation LTE network.” And one smartphone that will feature an “amazing front camera.”

The Chinese telecommunications company didn’t reveal much about the new products. But we’re going to be quick to assume these will be Android-powered gadgets. We just have to wait a few more days before we get to see these new products and judge if Huawei will amaze the world again as the video says.

Source: The Next Web

Samsung to include fingerprint sensor in Galaxy S5

Samsung will reportedly take the me-too route yet again. Sammobile “confirmed” the company’s next flagship handset will feature a fingerprint reader in the home button. It will work in a swipe manner, meaning you have to swipe the home button from base to tip to register your fingerprint. The device will reportedly register up to 8 fingerprints that can be used for different tasks or app shortcuts, aside from using one digit to unlock the phone.

The Galaxy S5 is said to have a Personal Folder and Private Mode feature that will allow you to hide apps or personal information. And yes, the folder is accessible with the use of your fingerprint. Let’s just wait for Samsung’s “Unpacked” event at Mobile World Congress to confirm the presence of this feature.

Source: Android Headlines