BBM for iOS beta updated to v2.7.0.59 with custom PIN and no ad options
Previously we let you all know BlackBerry was testing custom PIN and no ad options for BBM but they weren’t fully enabled. Now, BlackBerry has pushed a new BBM for iOS beta that opens the doors to those options for some wide testing. As noted in the changes, vanity PIN’s, removable ads and a new avatar badging feature are now up for testing if you have an iOS device and are using BBM on it.
BBM beta for BlackBerry 10 updated with custom PIN and no ad options
In addition to the iOS beta rolling out, BBM for BlackBerry 10 is also getting a beta update, that brings both platforms in line with each other. With that being the case, the change log for the BlackBerry 10 release is almost identical so, BlackBerry 10 users will have the option to create a custom PIN, remove ads and have a special badge on their profile picture in BBM.
Kazam brings the Thunder with 2 new Windows Phones for MWC
European brand Kazam today announced its Mobile World Congress portfolio, which includes no less than 5 Windows devices. Making their debut at the show will be three tablets and two phones.
Kazam introduces 3 Windows 8.1 tablets ahead of Mobile World Congress
Kazam isn’t just announcing new Windows Phones today, it also has a trio of tablets to announce ahead of next weeks Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The L7, L8 and L10 are all Windows 8.1 tablets with the numbers referring to the sizes, 7-, 8-, and 10-inches respectively.
Sprint gets in on the ‘six appeal’ with Galaxy S6 teaser
Not to be outdone by AT&T and T-Mobile, Sprint has gotten in on the Galaxy S6 teasing action today, too. The carrier in yellow has published an email sign-up page featuring a side view of the device and the words “Six Appeal.”
Tweetbot for iPhone updated with support for viewing Twitter videos and GIFs
Popular Twitter app Tweetbot for iPhone has scored an update today, bringing it up to version 3.5.2. As far as new features are concerned, it’s a bit light, but users will gain support for playing Twitter-hosted videos and GIFs, along with the usual helping of bug fixes.
Here’s the full breakdown of what’s new and improved in version 3.5.2:
- Support for viewing Twitter videos
- Better support for Twitter GIFs
- Various bug fixes
Twitter videos were recently added to the micro-blogging service at the end of January, and enable users to upload videos directly to Twitter itself, rather than going through third-party services such as Instagram. While this most recent update to Tweetbot doesn’t allow uploading of videos, the ability to view them within the app is sure to be a welcome change.
If you want to grab the update, feel free to hit up that store link below to start trolling for videos.
- $4.99 – Download
How to use the Microsoft Band keyboard
The Microsoft Band received an update earlier today and one of the cool new features is the virtual keyboard. You can type your replies from your Band. While it sounds silly, it works really well. The keyboard uses Microsoft’s World Flow technology, which predicts commonly used words and phrases. Want to see it in action? Go watch our hands-on video.
Students of the world: here’s how to check if you can get Office 365 for free
Microsoft has announced today that students around the world can now use an online portal to easily check whether they are eligible to receive free access to Office 365 through their school.
Lollipop gradually rolling out to Android One phones in India
After a period of radio silence and a bit of a delay, Android Lollipop finally made an appearance on Android One devices in Indonesia, in fact the region is the first to receive Android 5.1. Android One’s biggest market, India, has been left waiting even longer for the sought after update, but that changes this week.
As promised a couple of weeks ago, Caesar Sengupta, Product Management Director at Google has announced that Lollipop has already begun to arrive on Android One handsets in India, but everyone won’t receive it at the same time.
Instead, Lollipop will be rolled out to Indian One handsets on a weekly basis, with random devices receiving an OTA update notification purely by chance. Bizarrely, apparently being connected to a WiFi network increases your odds of winning the Lollipop lottery, presumable as the update is quite large.
This rather unique update process will allow for Google to check for bugs as the update rolls out, as well as saving the servers from severe stress. Google hasn’t announced whether this update will be the same Android 5.1 version which landed the other week or if India will receive an earlier 5.0 build, but we can probably assume that it’s the former.
Have you been lucky enough to receive a Lollipop update on your Android One smartphone?
LG Watch Urbane is looking sexy in this new product video
LG took to heart the criticism that its first round smartwatch, the G Watch R, was too aggressive and masculine. That’s how the Watch Urbane was born, a device that drops the “G” from the name and the etched ring from around the screen, making for a more elegant and understated design.
We were already positively hyped about the Watch Urbane (which we expect to see in person next week at MWC), but now LG is giving us a better look at the device in this one minute promo video. There’s nothing new in the clip, but if you love watches and/or technology, it’s definitely worth a minute of your life.
So, what makes you tick? The sportsy G Watch or the lustrous Watch Urbane?
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