Microsoft releases Surface Pro 3 update ahead of official release

While Microsoft will officially release the Surface Pro 3 tomorrow, the tech company wants to make sure the hardware and software are both working fine. The device is receiving a bunch of performance updates as well as a fix for a power button issue that has been plaguing some devices. Microsoft seems to be so gung-ho about this new tablet that they even sent engineers to the home of Penny Arcade’s Mike Krahulik to take a look into the feedback he gave about the pen input of the device. We’re not sure Microsoft will head to your residence if you find any issues or have any suggestions about the Surface Pro 3 but we’re willing to bet they would be listening.

Source: TechCrunch

BBM set to land on Windows Phone this July

Looks like BBM fans on the Windows Phone platform are set to get the messaging app soon. According to the company’s CEO John Chen, the app will be making its way to the Microsoft mobile operating system this July. Chen announced this during BlackBerry’s earnings call. He, however, did not specify the date so we can’t say it will alive early or late in the month. Of course we’d want it sooner rather than later but we’ll take what we can get.

Source: Ubergizmo

Rumoured release for the Apple iWatch set in October

iWatch concept by Belm Designs

The rumour mill for Apple’s iWatch, the company’s supposed entry into the wearable device market, just keeps churning. This time around Reuters reports that Apple has hired Quanta to begin mass production of the device next month for a launch that could happen on October.

The iWatch will reportedly feature a 2.5-inch display and will have the watch’s face slightly protrude from the band to create an arched shape of sorts. It will supposedly feature wireless charging capabilities and a touch interface. Apple has never publicly acknowledge the arrival of this said device but pundits have been saying that this smartwatch has been in the works in a while. And we are still waiting on Tim Cook’s promise that they will be introducing “exciting” new products.

BlackBerry to shut down music and video service by July 21

BlackBerry might be teaming up with Amazon to add its App Store to BB10 but they will also be shutting down one of its services soon. BlackBerry announced it will shut down its BlackBerry World Music and Video services on July 21^st. Those who have bought and downloaded content from the service will still be able to access their content after July 21 through MyWorld. Since the company is opening its doors to Amazon, they believe his will give users access to third-party music and video services.

Source: Ubergizmo