BlackBerry KEYOne Black Edition is coming to Canada by next week

A meaner looking, more powerful version of the BlackBerry KEYOne is going to land in the country in the coming week and should be out at carriers and some retailers at the end of the month. The KEYOne Black Edition gets a spec bump in terms of RAM and internal storage at 4GB and 64GB, respectively. As its name suggests, it gets an all-black matte finish. Everything else about the design and internals are identical to the original model. This edition will be priced at CA$799 and should be coming to retailers like Amazon, Staples, and Walmart.

Source: GSMArena

BlackBerry Krypton leak shows carbon fiber-patterned back

A new BlackBerry smartphone has been rumoured for a few months already. And now we get a sneak peek of what’s being dubbed as the BlackBerry Krypton. The latest leak shows a carbon fiber-patterned rear with a camera sensor and single LED flash (unlike the KEYone which had a dual LED flash, as you see in the picture above). It’ll supposedly be the successor to the DTEK50/60 with its 16:9 1,920 x 1,080 resolution full screen display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 or 626 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a sizeable 4,000mAh battery. As a nod to its name, it’ll supposedly have an IP67 rating.

A fingerprint reader is integrated into the home button and it’ll supposedly house all its buttons (including the Convenience Key on the same side). Its speaker, USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm audio jack will supposedly all be placed at the bottom. The BlackBerry Krypton is rumoured to be coming out next month for US$499 (around CA$615).

Source: Android Police 

McAfee study names Shawn Mendes as 'Canada's Most Dangerous Celebrity in 2017'

Canadian pop rock musician Shawn Mendes dethrones Justin Beiber as the country's most dangerous celebrity to search for online when it comes to exposing their fans to malicious websites. According to this study from McAfee, the list usually covers all kinds of celebrities but this year the musicians dominate the list. Returnees include Justin Beiber (No. 2), Avril Lavigne (No. 3), and Drake (No. 6). The other Canadian musicians part of the list include Celine Dion (No. 4),  Carly Rae Jepsen (No. 5), and Alessia Cara (No. 7). McAfee cautions people to be careful what they click on when they're online. For example, if you're trying to sneak a peek at new Shawn Mendes material, it would be best to wait for the official release and searching for things like "Free MP3s" can mostly lead you to risky, malware-infested sites. The computer security software company recommends using some of its tools like the McAfee WebAdvisor and McAfee Total Protection.

Toronto Police: Please don't test iOS 11's 911 feature, "it works well"

iOS 11 has hit iPhones and iPads all over the world bringing new features and functionality to these Apple devices. One of these features is a security feature where users in potentially dangerous situations like robberies can tap the home button five times to lock the phone and automatically dial 911.

It seems a lot of Torontonians have been testing the feature and it's causing problems for emergency responders.
"It works well!" the Toronto police said, on Twitter while urging users not to test the feature unless, of course, it is an emergency. Dialling 911 without an emergency is considered a felony in some instances so while it is handy to have this feature. It's best not to abuse it.