BlackBerry confirms its first Android device will ship this year

 BlackBerry's first Android device, long nicknamed 'Venice' is slated for release this year. The device runs Android OS Jellybean but with BlackBerry's security suite built-in. It is a slider with a QWERTY keyboard and what looks to be a curved display a la Samsung's Galaxy Edge. 

The device, which is being called "Priv" is said to, "combines the best of BlackBerry security and productivity with the expansive mobile application ecosystem available on the Android platform." It'll arrive by the end of 2015 "in major markets in-store and online," said BlackBerry CEO John Chen.

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iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus available in Canada today

The 9th generation of Apple's iPhone, the iPhone 6S is now available through Apple Retail Stores as well as various Canadian carriers as well as partner stores like Best Buy.

Maintaining the same look and feel as last year's iPhone 6, the updated versions feature faster processors, more RAM, improved 12 megapixel iSight camera capable of shooting 4K video, a new 5 megapixel front-facing camera for Facetime and selfies and the most advanced range of 4G LTE bands. The biggest feature of the iPhone 6S is the new 3D Touch function which provides various menu options based on the pressure applied on the glass.

Pricing begins at $899 (CAD) for the 16GB mode, $1,029 (CAD) for the 64GB model and $1,159 (CAD) for the 128GB model. iPhone 6s Plus will be available in gold, silver, space grey and the new rose gold metallic finishes for a suggested retail price of $1,029 (CAD) for the 16GB model, $1,159 (CAD) for the 64GB model and $1,289 (CAD) for the 128GB model.

Google Keep comes to iOS

Two years following its debut on Android devices and on the web, Google Keep finally makes its way to Apple’s iOS platform. The note-taking and to-do list app from Google brings with it things like location-based reminders, shared lists, and quick search and filtering. It’s available for both the iPhone and the iPad. If you use an Android wearable with your iOS devices, it’ll work with the app, too.

Source: Engadget | Download: iTunes App Store (Free)

Runtastic and Jawbone’s Up app can now share your data

If you use Jawbone’s activity trackers and Runtastic at the same time, this new collaboration is for you. The data Runtastic collects when you work out can now be synced with Jawbone’s Up app. This’ll make it easier to put all your data in one place. To get it up and running, you need to be using Runtastic 6.3. The moment you connect with the Up app, it’ll sync all your information automatically.

Source: Runtastic | Via: Engadget