BlackBerry to reportedly launch Blend with Passport

Reports have surfaced that BlackBerry will be launching its Blend service alongside the release of Passport this month. Blend has never been officially confirmed by BlackBerry but it has been rumoured multiple times already.

The software service is reportedly meant to bridge the gap between devices and other mobile devices. It is designed to let users access files and messages stored in their BB devices on other gadgets such as computers and tablets. The service will reportedly support calendar, BBM and SMS messages, emails, files, etc. Those who use Blend in a corporate environment with BES10 will also be able to access their company’s intranet with the use of a browser. It will also allow for backing up and restoring data. Blend will also supposedly support BB devices running OS 10.3 or later, Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.7 or later, as well as iOS 6 and Android 4.4 or later.

Source: Ubergizmo

Momentum building for next gen ARM processors with 64-bit capability

ARM, which makes a variety of mobile processors used in smartphones, tablets and low-voltage PCs, is readying for its next generation chips. The company is celebrating the signing of the 50^th licensing agreement for its ARMv8-A technology, which includes support for 64-bit computing. A total of 27 companies have signed agreements for the company’s ARMv8-A technology as industry momentum builds for greater compute capability across a wide range of applications. Hit jump for the details.

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ICYMI: Toronto's deadmau5 opens iTunes Festival in London

Toronto's own deadmau5 opened up the iTunes Festival in London. The DJ-producer performed together with Friend Within + Kate Simco and the London Electronic Orchestra to kick off 30 days of concerts. Deadmaus5 is the first Canadian act to open this prestigious event.  His electrifiying performance is available for viewing trough iTunes on Macs, iOS devices as well as Apple TV. Check out this year's impressive list of artists here. Visit: www.itunes.com/festival and join the conversation: @itunesfestival using #itunesfestival. 

Apple said to be investigating celebrity photo theft connection to iCloud

News broke earlier today of stolen private celebrity photos that were hacked from their various personal accounts and then leaked to newsgroups.

According to various reports, private photos including nudes taken from actresses and models were stolen in a massive security breach encompassing various private online accounts. The hackers then placed the photos up on newsgroup 4Chan, possibly to bait buyers to pay for the stolen and potentially scandalous private photos.

It was insinuated that the breach involved various online services including Apple's iCloud, which synchronizes and backup files from user's mobile devices and desktops.  An Apple spokesperson said today that the company is actively investigating if there was indeed a breach to its user's accounts. "We take user privacy very seriously and are actively investigating this report." The FBI is also on the case, tracking how this breach of personal privacy took place and affected dozens of celebrities.

Hacking celebrity accounts, whether on online services or on celfones is nothing new. Various starlets and actors have been victim to getting their personal information and photos stolen. More salacious material such as sexy or nude selfies are often the target of these security breaches. Stay tuned for more developments in this story.

Source: AppleInsider