BlackBerry announced on Thursday that it will be closing its once-popular messaging platform next month. The company says the consumer-side of the BBM service will officially shut down on May 31st, but it plans to keep the enterprise version online for the foreseeable future, and it will be opening that up to all users.
Amazon on Thursday announced that customers in the U.S. are now able to listen to streaming music for free via Alexa. The service is of course support by ads, and is extremely curated, but you won't need a membership with Amazon Prime or its Music Unlimited plan—just an Alexa-enabled device.
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Apple's recently-announced settlement with Qualcomm didn't come cheap, according to UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri. In a research note released Thursday, Arcuri said the iPhone-maker likely paid between $5 and $6 billion to put a stop to the bevy of legal battles between the two companies.
Facebook is working on a voice assistant to compete with Alexa and Siri, according to a new report from CNBC. Citing sources familiar with the project, the outlet says a special devision within the social media giant has been working on the initiative for more than a year.
Samsung handed out review units of its new $2,000 folding smartphone to journalists this week, and it doesn't seem to be going very well. Multiple reviewers hit social media on Wednesday to say that their Galaxy Fold handsets are suffering from a debilitating display issue after just a few days of use.
Hot on the heels of the settlement news between Apple and Qualcomm, Intel has announced that it is exiting the 5G smartphone modem business. In a press release late Tuesday afternoon, the company said it sees "no clear path to profitability" in the space.
Netflix doesn't seem too worried about the increasing competition in the video streaming space. In its Q1 2019 earnings report, released today, the company says it doesn't expect the newly announced services from Apple and Disney to 'materially affect' its growth.
Apple and Qualcomm have reached a settlement in their ongoing royalty dispute. The two companies issued a press release Tuesday afternoon, stating that they will drop all litigation and enter a six-year licensing agreement, effective as of the beginning of this month.
This week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes a smart note-taker, a digital friend-finder and a sticker pack-maker. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.
If you're in the market for a set of wireless earbuds that won't break the bank, check out this deal from SoundPeats. These are totally wireless earbuds that feature stereo sound, Bluetooth 5.0 support and a charging carrying case. And for a limited time you can snag a pair for just under $23.
If you own an Apple Watch, and are looking for a cool way to charge and/or display it, you may want to check out this deal on Elago's Game Boy-themed W5 stand. It's made of scratch-free silicone, supports Nightstand mode, and it's currently at its lowest price ever.