Google and BlackBerry are getting closer to each other. This is still far from a partnership the Mountain View-based company has with its Android vendors, and we’re not sure it’s even getting there. Instead, Google has teamed-up with BlackBerry — and few other companies for that matter — to bring Android to enterprises. As part…
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Self destructing phone in development by BlackBerry and Boeing
BlackBerry and Boeing are teaming-up on the development of a super-secure, self-destructing phone. The device, known as the Boeing Black phone, will be able to self-destruct if it is tampered with, and will be offered to enterprise and government clients looking for the highest-possible level of security. “We’re pleased to announce that Boeing is collaborating…
Google, LG agree to cross-license their patents
LG and Google have entered into a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement covering a broad range of products and technologies. The agreement covers both existing patents as well as those filed over the next 10 years, allowing both companies to “focus on bringing great products and services to consumers around the world,” according to Allen Lo,…
Facebook, Samsung team-up over VR screens
Yesterday, the media reported that Facebook’s CEO met with Samsung’s top executives, including the company’s vice chairman Lee Jay-yong, Sheryl Sandberg, as well as Shin Jong-kyun, head of mobile at Samsung. That, obviously, prompted another slew of rumors that we’ll be seeing another Facebook phone, this time coming to the market with the help of…
Microsoft CEO meets its Xiaomi counterpart discuss Xiaomi Windows Phone?
Last week Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella met with its Xiaomi colleague Lei Jun prompting an avalanche of rumors that the Chinese company may be pulled into the Windows eco-system. This, of course, is still a rumor and at this stage, we can’t claim a thing. However, it’s a fact that the Redmond giant could benefit…
Samsung Gear S gets special Diesel Black Gold edition
Samsung wants its devices to be synonymous with fancy things. So they’ve already teamed-up with Swarovski over a special version of the Gear S smart watch (and many other phones for that matter). Like that’s not enough, now they’re “going to bad” with Diesel to launch the Gear S Diesel Black Gold edition. Said device…
Samsung, Swarovski team-up to make Gear S more appealing to the ladies
Samsung is yet again partnering with Swarovski to add more bling to its products. This time round, it’s the newly announced Gear S which is getting the crystal treatment; more precisely, the wearable will be using Swarovski’s latest Crystal Fine Mesh product that is apparently used by “top brands in the fashion industry.” The end…
Ouya to expand to Asia with help of Xiaomi
Ever since it moved from a device to platform maker, Ouya has been looking for partners which would implement the gaming platform into their devices. Mad Catz was one of the first companies to join the scheme with its M.O.J.O. console shipping with the OUYA set of services preloaded. That was just a start as…
Now that Apple went to bed with IBM, HP wants a similar deal with Google
You’ve heard that IBM and Apple has struck a partnership under which the Big Blue will offer Apple’s iPhones and iPads to its clients that more often than not include enterprises and various government bodies. HP, apparently, wanted something similar with Google, but the search giant wasn’t that interested in the deal. According to The…
Samsung, Barnes & Noble to unveil a new Nook tablet (and software?) on August 20th
We’ve already told that you Samsung is teaming-up with Barnes & Noble to make a custom version of the Galaxy Tab 4 tablet. Well, the two companies are preparing to make this officially official on August 20th, when we may see not one but few Samsung-made Nook tablets. Or not – we can’t really tell.…