Typo redesigns iPhone 6 keyboard case to avoid legal issues with BlackBerry

Hoping to avoid any more lawsuits with BlackBerry, Typo has redesigned its case for the iPhone 6. Dubbed Typo2, the keyboard case services as a physical/tangible keyboard for the iPhone. The new case is said to be modeled after iPhone’s software keyboard. The drawback to this keyboard case is that it covers the Touch ID capabilities of the device. But if you prioritized having a physical keyboard over Touch ID, this should be fine with you.

An iPad version of the keyboard is coming but an iPhone 6 Plus case seems to be out of the question. According to Typo’s CEO Laurence Hallier, the phone is too big that the case makes it top heavy. You can buy the iPhone 6 case from Typo’s site for US$99. The first pre-orders of the case have been sold out but the new pre-orders will ship by December 15.

Source: Re/code | Via: MacRumors

Google Docs and Sheets now support iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

Google has updated its Docs and Sheets apps for the iOS to add support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Aside from that, Google Docs gets some new features, too. Users can view and edit tablets in Google Docs as well. Accessibility support has been improved including an enhanced ability to use Braille displays for reading and editing and VoiceOver support when using Bluetooth keyboards.

Source: iMore | Download: Google Docs (Free) + Google Sheets (Free)

Review: Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD Review

Text and photos by Simon Cohen

It’s everything you need, and nothing you don’t need, which is minimalism at its best.  And yet, this is one pricey piece of tech.

When it comes to laptop docks, there isn’t a whole lot to say. The bottom line is, does it offer me the ports that I need to attach my peripherals both now and in the future, is it convenient to use, does it look good on my desk, and – most importantly – does it fit my budget?

The Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD largely checks all of these boxes and even goes one further by including a Thunderbolt cable which would normally set you back $30-$50 depending on who makes it and where you buy it.

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Update to BBM Shop gives various new options to enhance chat and communication

Ther recent update to BlackBerry's cross-platform BBM chat feature now offer new ways for users to customize their chat experience with a variety of new digital content.

The BBM Shop update is available for download from the respective app stores for the Android, BlackBerry and iOS platforms. 

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