Review: BlackBerry Mobile KEYone

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It’s mid-2017 and there’s a BlackBerry smartphone that’s turning heads and making waves. The Android powered KEYone brings BlackBerrys bag of tricks to a new form factor, and possibly, a new generation of users.

With sterling build and materials, legendary security and encryption, as well as a surprisingly capable 12-megapixel camera, this is a messaging tool that merits notice.

Like many, I approached the news of the KEYOne with great skepticism. BlackBerry, after all, no longer makes smartphones. They’ve licensed the brand and intellectual property to other companies and TCL's track record with the uninspiring DTEK smartphones cast doubt they could offer anything compelling. Earlier models from this licensee, after all, were rebadged Alcatel smartphones. BlackBerry handsets seemed to be all but lost.

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Huawei P10 and P10 Plus smartphones coming to Canada on June 6

Huawei Canada is making its P10 smartphone line available nationally on June 6, 2017; the first time HUAWEI’s flagship device line has come to the Canadian market. With a combination of its Leica dual-camera system, battery life, speed and sleek design, the HUAWEI P Series of smartphones has been receiving rave reviews around the world. Rogers will exclusively carry the P10 Plus. Bell,Videotronand Fido will be carrying the P10 in black. At launch, Rogers will carry the P10 in gold and black. Rogers will also carry the P10 and P10 Plus exclusively in blue later this summer. Pricing will be determined by each carrier partner.

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Microsoft unveils lighter, faster and more powerful Surface Pro tablet

Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Pro, new Surface Pen, Surface Pro Signature Type Cover and the latest Microsoft Office Pen & Inking features designed to increase productivity and inspire better collaboration and creativity. The new Surface Pro is lighter, faster and more powerful than previous versions,starting at $1,049 CAD, the new Surface Pro features 7th generation Intel Core processors, a quieter fan-less enclosure and 13.5 hours of battery life.

The most notable features are an improved hinge that allows for more flexibility when drawing or inking. There's also an all new Surface Pen that seems to offer greater control and the Alcantara Keyboard covers are now standard.

First look: BlackBerry KEYone

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The first true BlackBerry handset from TCL Corporation is the BlackBerry Mobile KEYOne and it isn't just true to its heritage, it is a remarkably well conceived and executed communicator's smartphone. Built atop Android 7 but bolstered by BlackBerry's secure software systems and appls, the KEYone's build quality is beyond reproach and remind us of truly great handsets from the past.

The KEYone is more than a nostalgia play. Sure the QWERTY keyboard is back and with all the tricks (capacitive touchpad, shortcuts, a stunning 'space' key which is also a fingerprint sensor and a camera button). The body is a mix of satin finished alumunum, dimpled rubber and glass. This is one device that's tall but which isn't slippery.

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