The father of Android stages a comeback with the Essential Phone

Andy Rubin is considered the father of Android, being the originator what is now the leading mobile platform. Well, after some years in the wilderness, Rubin is back with the Essential Phone. Basically a QHD 5.7-inch edge-to-edge display wrapped around a titanium and ceramic back, powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage plus a 3040 mAh battery.

This device will cost $700, is available in the US for now and is out to challenge the top tier smartphones of 2017. How will the Essential Phone fare against present and upcoming competition? That depends on various things like availability, its ability to differentiate itself in the market and whether or not consumers will find it an attractive option.

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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Mixer is Microsoft's answer to Twitch and YouTube gaming

Microsoft has renamed Beam to Mixer and it is now its next-gen streaming service, including co-Streaming, a new mobile Create app for mobile broadcasting and the addition of Channel One, a new page on the Xbox dashboard and much more.

"We’re thrilled to see developers and community members using Mixer’s interactive tools in such creative ways and can’t wait to see what other imaginative ideas creators will bring to life building on our Interactive 2.0 development kit," Microsoft explains.

Apple's WWDC keynote will be streamed live on June 5

The 2017 Apple World Wide Developer's Conference, which takes place on June 5 will be streamed live according to Apple's new Events Page. Apple is bringing the conference back to San Jose and is expected to unveil the latest software for iOS, macOS, WatchOS and various other ecosystems as well as the company's various services.

Apple is expected to preview or even announce some new hardware, possibly updates to the popular MacBook Air line. The event will be streamed in the Apple website and through the Apple TV. Canadian Reviewer will be live at the keynote and will report back with the latest from Apple. Stay tuned.

Source: Apple