BlackBerry outlines what makes the Passport so different

The BlackBerry Passport is the most unusual smartphone design we've seen in a while and it brings a unique phablet-sized QWERTY keyboard experience to the marketplace that's apparently designed for enterprise. BlackBerry has taken to their blog to outline some of the thinking that went behind the device as well as show what it looks like next to an iPhone 5s and a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. 

"The Passport offers a unique 4.5” inch square screen with full HD capabilities. It offers the same viewing space as a 5” inch phone but offers an even better viewing experience because of the screen’s width," explains the post. Hit jump to read more about it.

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PayPal: Canadians ready to ditch their wallets, looking to their mobile phones as replacements

According to PayPal, many Canadians are ready to ditch their wallet and head out the door with just their keys and mobile phone in hand.

 PayPal recently announced the findings from a multi-country survey, including Canada, to get a current, global perspective on the rapidly changing landscape of time, money and technology. 

The findings reveal interesting new data about people’s evolving relationship to time and money. Hit jump for some of the findings.

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Virgin Mobile members now get a chance at the new Mini

Today, Virgin Mobile Canada announced a returning partnership with MINI Canada that makes driving down the open road even better for one lucky Virgin Mobile Member. Sleek and sexy, a brand spankin’ new MINI is now up for grabs. Until October 1, 2014, Canadians with Virgin Mobile service can enter for their chance to drive off in the new 2015 MINI. The winning Member will get to rock the New MINI for 365 days, enjoying jealous stares and more smiles per gallon than ever before.

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WIND Mobile applauds Federal Government’s spectrum announcement

Today is a great day for Canadian consumers. WIND Mobile applauds the Federal Government's announcement introducing a new AWS-3 spectrum auction that will help ensure much-needed competition remains strong in the wireless marketplace in Canada. This realistic and bold initiative shows that the Government is firmly committed to giving Canadian consumers what they want and deserve, and understands what is required to achieve it. 

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