White BlackBerry Leap now available for order online

The entrepreneur and startup-focused BlackBerry Leap, which replaces the Z10 while improving on battery life, has been available for some time now in grey BlackBerry has announced that an unlocked white variant is available is $349 in Canada now. Check it out here. Interested to learn more about the BlackBerry Leap? Read our review on the latest BB10 device.

Workaround for Messages bug in iOS released, permanent fix coming soon

Apple has responded to a recently discovered bug that can crash the iOS Messages app once a particular string of Arabic text is sent. While Apple is working on a permanent fix to this bug, which will likely come once proper testing has been done, the company released various steps that users can take to work around the issue. If you've been affected by the issue, follow the steps below.

• Ask Siri to "read unread messages."
• Use Siri to reply to the malicious message. After you reply, you'll be able to open Messages again.
• In Messages, swipe left to delete the entire thread. Or tap and hold the malicious message, tap More, and delete the message from the thread.

Source: AppleInsider

Google I/O: Android M will feature fingerprint enabled mobile payments platform

Google is hoping to catch app to rival mobile payments solution Apple Pay. Coming with the next version of the Android OS (Android M), the Android Pay system will leverage NFC to enable secure payments in over 700,000 locations in the US. Android Pay will also enable in app purchases as well as web purchases that support the service. 

Just like Apple Pay, Android's mobile payments will necessitate a fingeprint sensor to verify the user's identity. Stay tuned for more information on Android M and Android Pay.

Google I/O: Google Cardboard coming to iOS

Google's low-cost virtual reality solution which uses existing smartphones to create augmented reality and VR experiences with the help of cardboard glasses is making its way to the iPhone. A Cardboard for iOS app is now available from the US Apple App Store. No love yet for Canadian iOS users though.