BlackBerry Priv looks exciting — but expensive. Photo: BlackBerry

BlackBerry prematurely made the upcoming BlackBerry Priv available to pre-order on Wednesday night with a listing that confirmed the handset’s full set of specifications — and its eye-watering off-contract price tag.

These apps are killing your Android smartphone’s performance. Photo: AVG

It’s no surprise that some Android apps suck up more of your battery life than others, but others kill your performance in different ways. Here are the Android apps you should avoid if you want your battery to last all day and your Android phone running fast.

Meet Samsung’s giant Galaxy View. Photo: SamMobile

Samsung’s new Galaxy View tablet, which features a whopping 18.4-inch display, has leaked out for the first time ahead of its official debut. Unlike the rest of Samsung’s lineup, it has no physical home button — but it does pack a built-in carrying handle.

Spot the difference. Photo: Gizmodic

Jony Ive sure hates rival companies ripping off the iPhone for their latest flagship handset design. Which is why we’d respectfully suggest that Jony doesn’t click the link below, unless he wants to ruin his Wednesday before it even starts.

From the curved edges and color options to the prominent antenna lines, all that’s missing is the Apple stamp of quality. And Jony’s permission, of course.

Fossil’s Q Founder has a silly name, but a pretty face. Photo: Fossil

Fossil has been promising its first Android Wear watch for a while, and today the Q Founder finally got its official unveiling. Packing a round display and an Intel processor, it’s one of the prettiest Wear devices we’ve seen so far — and it goes on sale this year.