While most folks are aware of the native Dropbox, Box and OneDrive clients for BlackBerry 10, there are several other third-party cloud storage apps available as well, one of which is Fireball. Fireball is a native BlackBerry 10 client that allows you to use a MediaFire cloud storage account with your BlackBerry smartphone.

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Balloon Sucker is an arcade styled Windows Phone game where you are challenged to match colored balloons that are rising from the ground with the matching colored cloud. The concept sounds easy but the balloons are not always cooperative.

Available for low-memory Windows Phones, Balloon Sucker has potential and may only be held back by an annoying full-screen ad. We were tipped on the game and after playing it over the past few days, Balloon Sucker comes across as a decent Windows Phone game.

BlackBerry has released an update for the iPhone version of its BBM messaging app. The new version includes paid subscription options to get rid of ads and more.

For 99 cents a month, BBM users won’t see any ads in their feed, and also won’t get any sponsored invites from third parties. For $1.99 a month, users can also create a custom PIN. Here’s how that will work:

With a Custom PIN subscription you can make a PIN that’s easy for you and your friends to remember and/or says something special about you. Custom PINs have to follow certain guidelines. They must be 6-8 characters long, and can include numbers and letters only. Special characters cannot be used and PINs are not case sensitive.

Some of the other new features in this 2.7.0.69 update include being able to lock BBM with a passcode and Touch ID. Users can now share photos directly in group chats and there’s also a way to delete chats by swiping. In addition, the app includes landscape support for the first time.

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The iPhone 6 TETRA case adds an advanced design to your typical bumper case with its geometrically shaped corners and CNC-machined aluminum edging. Even with the combination of aluminum and shock absorbent TPU, the this case is amazingly thin and lightweight—making unncessary bulk a thing of the past. Get yours today and save 43%

BlackBerry has released an update for the iPhone version of its BBM messaging app. The new version includes paid subscription options to get rid of ads and more.

For 99 cents a month, BBM users won’t see any ads in their feed, and also won’t get any sponsored invites from third parties. For $1.99 a month, users can also create a custom PIN.

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Topps has launched Star Wars Card Trader for the iPhone and iPad, allowing users to buy, sell and trade virtual trading cards based on the sci-fi movie series.

The art style of the cards are decidedly old-fashioned, and they include replicas of the first Star Wars trading card set that Topps released way back in 1977. There are also cards that have some digital visuals and animation. .

The cards span the original six movies, along with The Clone Wars and Rebels animated series. They also include cards from the upcoming Episode VII: The Force Awakens film. Here’s what Star Wars fans can expect from this app:

• The First Cards From STAR WARS: The Force Awakens – BB-8, Poe Dameron, Kylo Ren, Rey, and the other recently announced new characters from STAR WARS: The Force Awakens are here! Go to the Cantina and blast open packs to try to find these exciting new cards, all released in vintage-inspired “STAR WARS ’77” red and blue border designs. Be the first to get digital collectibles from the upcoming film. Collect ‘em, trade ‘em, but don’t expect a stick of gum.
• Real Digital Cards – Only Topps brings you over 30 years of officially-licensed STAR WARS cards in new, high-definition digital format, from the vintage era to today. Couldn’t complete The Empire Strikes Back, Series 1 red border card set back in 1980? Or weren’t even born then? All Topps’ vintage STAR WARS cards will be re-released in STAR WARS: Card Trader. Haven’t collected cards in a while? Check out Topps’ state-of-the-art Parallax and Motion cards, innovations that could never have existed in cardboard!
• Trade Like A Jawa – STAR WARS: Card Trader brings together the best community of digital card collectors in the world. Want to trade cards with other, real STAR WARS fans at any time, day or night? STAR WARS: Card Trader is like a 24/7 STAR WARS card convention that you can take with you anywhere you go. Meet real people, make friends, complete trades, and build your collection with confidence using features like 9-for-9 trading and Trader Ratings to highlight your trading partner’s trustworthiness.
• Open A Free Pack Every Single Day – There’s nothing quite like opening a new pack of cards. The agony over choosing the right pack. The anticipation of what it might contain. The thrill of pulling a hit card! STAR WARS: Card Trader brings you to the Cantina, the most dynamic card store in the universe. New stores, new aisles, and new packs appear not just daily, not just hourly, but every couple of minutes. There’s always something new. Even free packs. With digital card collecting, there’s no wrong path, only your path. Feel the Force. Trust yourself.

As you might expect, Star Wars Card Trader does support in-app purchases for the buying and trading of these virtual cards.

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The Droid Turbo DILEX Pro Case with kickstand balances next-level, hybrid protection with a slim profile and convenient design. This hybrid case combines two layers of shock absorbing protection; a compact, silicone core underneath a strong polycarbonate exterior that wraps around the back and impact points. Yours today for only $18.95

If your iPhone’s sleep/wake button stops working, here’s how to power it down with AssistiveTouch!

The iPhone only has two main buttons, the Lock (sleep/wake) button, and the Home button. Day in and day out we use these two buttons constantly. So what happens if one of them fails? In this case, a reader asked how they can completely power down their iPhone if their Lock button has stopped working. AssistiveTouch doesn’t make it very obvious, but you actually can power down your iPhone with it. Follow along and I’ll show you how!

This how-to is part of our iOS Help feature, where every week I try and help you fix the problems you’re having with your iPhones and iPads. If you have a question or need help with something iOS related that you just can’t figure out, I encourage you to drop a question in our iMore forums, no registration required, or send me an email at ioshelp@imore.com

If you’re under warranty — all iPhones come with a 1 year warranty against defects — we would recommend visiting an Apple Store and having them correct the issue free of charge. If you’re out of warranty and have some DIY skills, you can always fix the broken button yourself too. We’ve got the guides to walk you through step by step:

• How to DIY fix a broken iPhone Lock button: The ultimate guide.

Apple is aware of a particularly nasty issue with the iPhone 5 Power button that causes it to fail more often than normal. They’ve issued a replacement program for these affected units. You can hit the following link to see if your iPhone 5 is covered:

• iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake button replacement program

Regardless of your particular situation, the following steps will allow you to not only Lock the screen on your iPhone, but power it completely down until you can properly address the issue.

How to power down your iPhone if your Lock button doesn’t work

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on Accessibility.
4. Tap on AssistiveTouch.
5. Turn On the option for AssistiveTouch.
6. A new circle button will appear on your screen. Tap on it.
7. In the popup menu, tap on Device.
8. Press and hold on the option for Lock screen.
9. The Slide to Power Off dialog will appear and you can slide your finger to power down your iPhone.