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Last week, a leaked screenshot of Best Buy Canada’s stock inventory system showed a possible February 28 release date for a BlackBerry 10 phone, although it wasn’t clear exactly which one. Now, a roadmap of forthcoming hardware for T-Mobile USA has been published and it too shows a BlackBerry 10 device, but the possible street date is a little later. Instead of late February, T-Mobile has apparently penciled in a phone called the BlackBerry Lisbon for March 27, a month after the Best Buy date and nearly two months after Research in Motion plans to unveil the new operating system and its accompanying hardware. If you’ve not heard of the BlackBerry Lisbon, it has been rumored for some considerable time, with references to it dating back as far as December 2011. Despite this, little is known about the device, with speculation revolving around it being a variation of the already leaked BlackBerry Z10 or London, as it has also been known. There’s a chance the London is a world … [Read more...] about T-Mobile could launch BlackBerry 10 phone on March 27 | Digital Trends

It used to be that buying a tablet for a child would seem weird, but the world has moved on, and now it's commonplace for children to have a device all their own — even from a young age. But which tablet should you buy, how much time should your kiddos spend on them, and what should they be consuming on it? Such questions can haunt a parent, but you don't have to, because we're here to help. There are plenty of tablets for kids now, with tools to help monitor content and keep track of screen time. Add educational apps, books, and movies to the mix, and you've got a safe and secure device that will help your child to develop. The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is our current favorite. Amazon's tablet is durable and comes with a year's subscription to age-appropriate content. But it's not the only option. Read on for the entire lineup of the best tablets for kids in 2023! Contents Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition (2021) Amazon Fire 7 (2022) LeapFrog LeapPad Academy … [Read more...] about The best tablets for kids in 2023: top picks for your kids | Digital Trends

Whether you just bought a new Android phone or are looking for ways to jazz up your old one, apps are the name of the game. They’re how we communicate with friends, watch movies, stay productive, and so much more. You can have the best Android phone on the market, but if you don’t also pair it with the best Android apps, you’re missing out. Contents Android essentials Movies and videos Music and audio News Sports Social media Messaging Dating Reading Gaming Nutrition, cooking, and food Fitness and health Finances and money Shopping Travel and events Going out Photo editing and management Documents, web, and email Productivity Show 14 more items There are millions of Android apps on the Play Store. Many of them are great, some are fine, and others are bogus. To help you sift through everything and focus on the apps you should actually care about, we’ve rounded up 50 of our favorite ones right … [Read more...] about The best Android apps in 2023: the 50 apps you need to download | Digital Trends

In mobile circles, the new year means one thing – a new Samsung Galaxy range. Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy S23 lineup — featuring the S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra. And, as usual, Samsung has created some of the most desirable smartphones in the business. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the cheapest on offer, but don't make the mistake of thinking it's a lesser phone. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, some top-quality cameras, and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor powering it all. But that doesn't mean it's immune to bumps, scratches, and drops. Your new phone will come to you pristine and gorgeous, and if you want to keep it that way, investing in some protection is a good idea. Here are some of the best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases to protect your amazing new smartphone from damage. Contents Okzilla All-round Clear Case Nillkin Camshield Bounce Case Ringke Onyx Anti-slip Case Spidercase Waterproof Case with Built-in Screen Protector Armor-X MX-S … [Read more...] about The best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases: our favorite ones right now | Digital Trends

If you were surprised Sprint passed on the BlackBerry Z10 to concentrate on the QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry Q10, then a new report from AllThingsD may clear up the confusion. An anonymous source told the site Sprint has already bagged one of BlackBerry’s next devices, which will boast a full touchscreen, giving the carrier the best of both worlds when it comes to the new OS. During CES, BlackBerry’s chief marketing officer said the firm had at least six devices in the pipeline for the coming year . Although he didn’t provide any firm details, he did say the complete range would see BlackBerry have phones available at all key price points. BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said in an interview recently all the BlackBerry 10 phones released this year would have, “The whole ten yards,” in terms of features, including 4G LTE support. Despite prior statements regarding price points, he killed any talk of super-cheap hardware headed for emerging markets, saying sub-$100 phones are, “not … [Read more...] about Sprint rumored to release new BlackBerry 10 touchscreen phone | Digital Trends