Google officially debuts bright red Nexus 5

The rumoured red version of the Google Nexus 5 makes its official debut on Google Play Store. The color option is meant to entice people who want to have an attention-grabbing device. It features the same specs as the black and white models and is also priced at $349 for the 16GB and $399 for 32GB. Both variants are unlocked versions. It is currently available in Canada, US, France, Italy, UK, Germany, Spain, Japan, Korea, India, Hong Kong and Australia.

Source: The Verge

BlackBerry entices users to share BBM with gift cards and movie tickets

BlackBerry BBM users from Canada and US are being encouraged to spread the word about the messaging service with a new promotion. The Canadian telecommunication company is offering up free movie tickets and gift cards to users who share the app, meaning you promote the app on your social networks and you stand a chance to win the swag. The promo is said to go on until February 27. You can find out more details here.

Google Maps for iOS to help you find quickest way home

Google Maps users on iOS can now find the fastest ways to get home with a new update. The iOS version is finally getting the feature that has been available for Android for about a month. You can chart a route home and set that as Google Maps shows you traffic data in real-time and inform you of the quickest way you can get home. You can choose to re-route or stick with your original plan. This feature works for countries where navigation is supported.

Source: Ubergizmo

Microsoft looks to buy your tablet or smartphone for up to $250

Updated on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 3:21PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Looking to buy a new Microsoft device or a Surface 2, specifically? The Redmond, Washington-based technology company is offering to buy your tablet or smartphone for up to $250. But that amount will only be usable at the Microsoft Store. The offer is valid until March 2, 2014 or “while supplies last.” You can also only avail the promo at select Microsoft retail stores in Canada and the US (including Puerto Rico). If you want to find a store near you, here’s a link to check out.

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