Microsoft teases new Surface device expected tomorrow

There's a lot of buzz surrounding Microsoft these days, particularly for their hardware releases. The past few weeks have been a roller coaster of 'Surface Andromeda' news and leaks until the news that this mythical 3-in-1 device is not coming anytime soon. Now we have a hint from Microsoft that something new is coming to the Surface line with a Twitter teaser. The above image shows the Surface family as it stands. The Twitter message states 'Where will Surface go next?"

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There's now an online petition to show demand for Surface Andromeda

The idea of a portable Windows-powered 3-in-1 device AKA 'Surface Andromeda' seems to have captured the imagination and hearts of many users who simply won't give up hoping Microsoft will put this out in the market. After a whirlwind number of weeks with patent leaks, renders and various sources corroborating the existence of this new device category.

Microsoft put the kibosh on any hope that Surface Andromeda would come to market in 2019, or quite possibly, ever, as per a ZDNet report. Microsoft has a history of deep sixing products ready for release (KIN, Surface Mini), despite having seeded reviewer models and having thousands of units ready to go.

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BlackBerry KEY2 now available from Bell, Rogers, TELUS and SaskTel

Today's the day to get the anticipated BlackBerry KEY2 which comes in a refined and slimmed down form factor, features a better tactile keyboard and boosts performance as well as battery life while maintaining its position as the most secure Android device in the market right now.

BlackBerry Mobile has really managed to improve on an already impressive smartphone and add the features that will delight old users as well as possibly entice new ones to consider switching to the KEY2.

BlackBerry KEY2 in Black is available starting July 6 at:

• Bell: starting at $99 CAD on a 2-year term
• Rogers: starting at $95 CAD on a 2-year term
• SaskTel: starting at $99 CAD on a 2-year term
• TELUS: starting at $100 CAD on 2-year term

The BlackBerry KEY2 in Silver will be available carrier unlocked at Amazon.ca, BestBuy.ca, Walmart.ca, Staples.ca, Blueshop.ca and Visions.ca in July starting at $829.99 CAD outright.

Western Union's smartphone app creates more problems than it solves

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Western Union has millions of users globally and, until now, the main way to send money or make payments was to go to their physicial outlets and fill out paper forms to enable the transactions. During recent visits to send or receive money using Western Union, the service personnel kept urging me to try the app. "It is faster," they said and "you'll save money using the app."

So I installed the WU Mobile app, excited to be able to send and receive money on my terms, without having to line up in a Western Union Agent location.

Setting up the app on my Samsung smartphone was straightforward and quick. I entered basic information, attached a Credit Card to make payments and put a list of payees. I liked the interface and also being able to see the currency conversion on the fly by country plus knowing exactly what I had to pay. My experience went downhill from there.

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