If you cast your mind back to June 2015, you may recall that Sony detailed a list of devices scheduled to receive the Android 5.1 update. Sadly for Xperia M4 Aqua owners, the handset appeared to be missing from the lineup. However, in October, a leaked roadmap surfaced disclosing that the M4 Aqua would,...

Like Samsung, Sony is yet to update a single Lollipop-powered device to Marshmallow outside of “Concept” beta programs, although we were ready to wager at one point a number of 6.0 rollouts would begin by the end of January for Xperia flagships.nMeanwhile, the Japanese hardware manufacturer reconsidered...

Lights, Camera, Action! It’s an extremely well known cue used in the film industry to indicate the beginning of a take. It could also refer to a BlackBerry smartphone’s beautiful display, robust camera and ability to take action and get things done. For Kenneth Oreskovich it means both. Kenneth is a...

To promote the launch of the new Tom Clancy’s: The Division game that will be entering its beta development stage later this month on January 28th and officially launching on March 8th for PS4, Xbox One and PC systems.nUbisoft has partnered with Amazon Prime and YouTubers Devinsupertramp and RocketJump...

BlackBerry Ensemble: We’re happy to share that a popular, new Amazon Prime sitcom hit a high note at the 2016 Golden Globe awards on Sunday.nMozart in the Jungle received Best TV Comedy Series and Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy TV Series (awarded to Gael Garcia Bernal for his portrayal of the lead character,...

Happy Holidays sale! We have partnered with some amazing application developers to bring you some great discounts on apps for your BlackBerry 10 device! The Happy Holidays sale is running until the 25th of December 2015, so don’t delay. Plus, for a limited time, we will be hosting a Festive Giveaway...

Happy Holidays sale! We have partnered with some amazing application developers to bring you some great discounts on apps for your BlackBerry 10 device! The Happy Holidays sale is running until the 25th of December 2015, so don’t delay. Plus, for a limited time, we will be hosting a Festive Giveaway...

Have you been looking into buying a BlackBerry phone? Normally we would advice against it, but now that the BlackBerry Priv is in the picture we can say there is definitely a reason to go with the company that once owned the smartphone market. And this holiday season BlackBerry is getting especially...

This season, we’re spreading a bit of holiday cheer to #TeamBlackBerry with an exclusive promo that’s sure to make you this year’s best gift giver. Just in time for the holidays, we’re offering complimentary accessories and free express shipping with select smartphone purchases through ShopBlackBerry.nEven...

All of the pieces are falling in place for Samsung to take a running leap over Apple in the smartphone feature market. What I'm talking about here isn't necessarily Samsung taking away market share from Apple - the Samsung Galaxy S7 almost certainly will not outsell the iPhone 7. What I'm talking about...

There has never been a better time to purchase a budget-friendly smartphone than right now.nAs it turns out, all four major mobile service providers in the United States have almost completely done away with the standard two-year service agreements, this is giving customers more reason to go for inexpensive...

They say holiday shopping is a marathon, not a sprint. They don’t? Well, they should, and we do. Especially nowadays, with many an electronics merchant hell-bent on taking your money before Thanksgiving, as soon as you wrap up your Turkey Day feast, days after, and then on and around Christmas.nForget...

Stacey Jones doesn’t have time to waste. In her multiple roles as fashion director for As If magazine, a large-format luxury fashion and art magazine, as well as a cutting-edge stylist and creative director for a fashion line, Jones must stay on track and focused at all times to get her job done.nJones...

Purchasing mobile gear of any kind around Turkey Day is always wise. Waiting until the last minute to score the best possible Black Friday deals is the complete opposite. Granted, the temptation may feel irresistible, but unless you want to risk getting body slammed by a fellow desperate bargain hunter...

The plague of recently-released devices means that those devices will most likely skip out on the whole “dealdom” of Black Friday. Hey, these companies have blessed us consumers with new wares and we’re apparently going to like them enough at full price to buy them, right? It might just be that we’re...

We live in a mobility-focused world, and manufacturers from all over the world have risen up to meet this demand. You have Samsung with its new line of premium Galaxy devices, Google revolutionizing the off-contract market with the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, Motorola’s own off-contract efforts, and even...

Did you change email addresses recently, or plan to change to a new email address soon? If so, make sure you update your BlackBerry ID, a.k.a. email address so you can reset your password if needed in the future!nJust select which type of device you are using currently and follow the steps below to update...

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.nToday’s can’t miss deals:nLG G Flex 2 silver (unlocked) 4G LTE w/ curved OLED: $300 shipped (Reg. $330) | eBaynSamsung...

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.nToday’s can’t miss deals:nSamsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked): $500 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBaynSamsung...

Update: It looks like the Amazon Appstore actually began rolling out to devices with the 10.3.1 update, and that BlackBerry was simply re-highlighting the feature it added previously. Perhaps humorously, it looks like not enough people use BlackBerry devices to even know if the addition is new or not....

Update: The technique outlined here for reverting to iOS 7 no longer works as Apple has stopped signing versions of iOS prior to iOS 8.nAs summer winds down and autumn kicks in, it’s time for another iOS update. And, just as predictably, a lot of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners will want to make...

When was the last time you backed up your BlackBerry 10 device? If you can’t remember, or don’t know how to back up your device, here’s a quick overview of how to do it!nBefore we begin, if you aren’t currently doing a regular backup of your device, I would strongly recommend that you do. Personally,...

Back in April, AMD CEO Lisa Su casually mentioned in a company earnings call that Microsoft would be launching Windows 10 “at the end of July.” That was news to us at the time — as it turns out, her words were right on the money. Microsoft announced early Monday morning that Windows 10 will launch in...

Samsung Galaxy S5 owners who’re planning to upgrade to a Galaxy S6 might want to check out this article first before making the big leap. Here is a quick guide on how you can get most of the Galaxy S6’s TouchWiz related features on your Galaxy S5.nThe only thing required here is that your Galaxy S5 must...

Microsoft long ago revealed that current Windows 7 and 8 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free as long as they do so within a year of the operating system’s launch. What wasn’t made clear was what happens after that year passes. Would Microsoft extend the offer in its quest to bring Windows...

When HTC launched the HTC One (M7) a couple of years ago, they introduced the aluminum unibody look on a smartphone that hadn’t really been seen before. Gentle curves, solid design and premium outlook became the signature of HTC’s flagships, all the way down to the M9 earlier this year. The new HTC One...

The original Surface Pro was bulky. Its battery was limited. The keyboard was annoying, the display wasn’t great, and performance was just okay. It was expensive. Worst of all, it was forced to run Windows 8, an awkward operating system poorly suited for dedicated touchscreen use.nYet, for all its faults,...

Motorola’s Moto range for 2015 includes two variants on the standard Moto X. The Moto X Style is focussed on how it looks, and this phone the Moto X Play is aimed at providing a good entertainment experience.nTo that end it has a large 5.5-inch 1080p screen, a standard version of Android and a 3,630...

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IntroductionnThe Nokia Lumia 635 adds a sprinkling of 4G magic and external bling to the impressively solid and ultra-affordable Nokia Lumia 630. It makes a positive first impression but is its existence strictly necessary?nWhile Microsoft's modern Windows Phone reinvention was intended as a premium...

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BlackBerry Leap reviewn BlackBerry is well-known for making devices with physical keyboards which inspire productivity. So, exactly why it's still making all-touch devices is a little intriguing, to say the least. With the Leap, the manufacturer is trying...

Samsung's flagship Android smartphone for 2015 is stunning in many ways. This metal-and-glass handset is attractive and powerful. Here is Phone Scoop's in-depth report about AT&T's version of this remarkable phone. rnIs It Your TyperThe Galaxy S6 is Samsung's flagship smartphone for 2015. It represents...

The BlackBerry Leap, has been impressing customers and reviewers with its impressive suite of productivity features packed into a familiar, affordable, all-touch device users hail as a “great handset.”nNow rolling out across the globe, the BlackBerry Leap features real work and communication tools that...

-->rn rn“The BlackBerry Leap could be for you if you need a workhorse to stay connected with the interwebs”nWhile the BlackBerry Classic (review) was a blast from the past, the brand proved it’s not averse to innovation and trying out something that’s not been attempted before with its Passport...