Rogers, Bell and TELUS to sell the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone for $0 on 2 year plans

Anyone interested in the (current) flagship BlackBerry Z30 from the any of the 'Big Three' network providers will now have the option to do so for a more affordable price. Rogers, Bell and TELUS are all promoting the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone for $0 with a 2 year contract for a limited time offer. The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone comes with BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2.1.

Launched last October, we found the Z30 at the time to be "Possibly the best smartphone BlackBerry has ever produced, the Z30 and its accompanying OS 10.2 (now available for older BB10 phones) shows great promise for users who have been waiting for a true flagship large screen BlackBerry device." BlackBerry is expected to launch new devices soon, most notably the BlackBerry Passport as well as the BlackBerry Classic.

Source: BlackBerry

BlackBerry signs new agreement with EnStream to strengthen mobile payments system

#140749296 / gettyimages.com

BlackBerry has entered a new three-year deal with EnStream LP to provide a secure platform for transaction services between consumers and banks. EnStream will make use of BlackBerry’s infrastructure to allow financial institutions such as TD Bank Group, CIBC, Desjardins, and Royal Bank of Canada as well as mobile operators to provision sensitive payment card credentials securely into any smartphone with Near Field Communication technology. EnStream is a mobile payments joint venture owned by Bell, Rogers, and TELUS.

“EnStream, with BlackBerry, is already serving a number of banks and mobile operators, and is becoming a hub for payment credential delivery to smartphones in Canada,” said Almis Ledas, Chief Operating Officer, Enstream LP. “We expect most major Canadian banks and mobile operators to connect through this platform to meet consumer demand for efficient and safe digital transactions.”

Review: Sony Xperia Z2

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

While the Sony Xperia Z2 is the evolutionary heir to its long and evolving flagship smartphone line and I can’t help but feel when I pick it up that I am holding all of Sony’s technology in the palm of my hand.

Click to read more ...

Bell teams up with Henry's, offers smartphones and 'phoneography' courses

Henry’s is Canada’s largest independent photography retailer and they are teaming up with Bell. announced that Henry’s customers can now experience the ultimate in Phoneography with a selection of Bell Mobility’s top camera-equipped smartphones alongside Henry’s industry leading instruction, top sales experts and wireless photography gear.

Click to read more ...