This is what the OnePlus Concept One looks like in black leather

A OnePlus employee shows off a black leather concept phone that's based on the Concept One phone the company revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this month. Yes, the one with the "disappearing" rear cameras. It's the same as the McLaren concept, but it's all black and featuring a leather case that seems chunkier than the other concept. It's a sleek-looking device we actually wish OnePlus would eventually use for future phones.

Samsung aims to be the first manufacturer to bring 5G devices into Canada

The Samsung Galaxy S20 will reportedly sport this design. There are 5G versions of the phone expected to launch. Will this be what Samsung brings into Canada?

Samsung is hoping to get a jump over its competition when it comes to 5G devices. The company told MobileSyrup that it plans to be a "5G leader in Canada." According to Jennifer Safruk, vice president of Samsung Canada's mobile division, "Being the first to put 5G in consumers' hands is one of the ways Samsung will do that."

The statement comes after Rogers CEO Joe Natale said the carrier concluded testing on "Canada's first 5G device from Samsung, which will become available in March." We could assume this is one of the new Galaxy S20 devices. Our wait isn't going to be that long, but we'll keep you posted for any updates.

You can now reach Freedom Mobile on WhatsApp

Freedom Mobile now offers live messaging support using WhatsApp. The Shaw-owned regional carrier announced on Twitter, saying this method is a way to make "it even easier to get assistance." The tweet adds a link to Freedom's WhatsApp number, where its customers can reach them through the messaging app. 

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Lyft, Uber now operates in Vancouver

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After getting its license to operate in British Columbia, both Uber and Lyft are available in certain areas of Vancouver. For those looking for Lyft rides, they mainly work in the downtown area of Vancouver. Outside of the downtown area, they offer trips at the Pacific National Exhibition and Vancouver International Airport. 

Meanwhile, Uber operates so far in the larger Metro Vancouver area, including Coquitlam, Delta, Surrey, and West and North Vancouver. Uber passengers can be dropped off anywhere inside or outside its service area. But you can't start a trip outside of the service area. Both companies hope to expand further, as more drivers sign up. 

Source: CBC