Google: BlackBerry PRIV was Canada's top tech trending topic for 2015

BlackBerry's first Android smartphone, the BlackBerry PRIV beat out the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X as per Google's Top Trending technology searches for 2015. A comeback story of sorts for Canadian smartphone innovator BlackBerry, the PRIV merged great hardware, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and security with the expanse of Android apps and services. The device earned mostly positive reviews.

Google’s 15th annual Year in Search analyzed the trillions of searches that took place globally throughout the year to determine the technology terms that struck a chord with Canadians and the BlackBerry PRIV beat out Apple Watch, iPhone 6 Plus, and even Windows 10. For the complete Canadian lists click here.

Sherlock chases after the mysterious bride in new trailer

The new Sherlock Christmas special gets a new trailer. And we see our favorite detective duo Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Doctor John Watson (Martin Freeman) chase after a mysterious and supposedly dead bride. The mystery is aptly titled “The Abominable Bride” and this 19^th century-set special has Sherlock and Watson investigating the ghostly newlywed who’s seems to be committing murder from beyond the grave.

Source: Laughing Squid

Microsoft Outlook on iOS gets 3D Touch support

It’s now easier for iOS users to send emails, add events to your calendar, or head straight to your calendar itself. A new update for Microsoft Outlook on Apple’s mobile platform introduces 3D Touch support. Now, iPhones 6s and iPhone 6s Plus users just need to press on the home button to be able to do the aforementioned actions. However, that seems to be the extent of the feature. There doesn’t seem to be any other quick actions you can do from the home screen. Hopefully, that changes in the future.

Also in the update, you can print any message or conversation thread right from your phone. Just look for the option in the top right corner of the app. But please, if this is something you plan on using, think if it’s actually necessary to print the email thread that you want to.

Source: Microsoft News | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

Google Play Books gets a night light

For those quite nights you want to read books on your mobile phone, Google Play Books is making it friendlier for your eyes. The app is introducing a new Night Light feature. It gradually filters out blue light from your screen to replace that with a warm, amber light as the sun sets. If you use f.lux, the same principle applies. It will automatically adjust to the amount of sunlight based on the time of day to give you the right temperature and brightness.

The feature is available to both Android and iOS readers, you just need to update to the latest version of the app. To turn it on, all you need to do is open a book and select Night Light option from a pop-up that will show up.

Source: Android Official Blog | Download: Google Play Store (Free) + Apple App Store (Free)