Is Apple putting its own interests over the public good? Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

BlackBerry CEO John Chen has waded in on the the question of whether or not Apple is right to refuse to help the government access smartphone data for security purposes.

“For years, government officials have pleaded to the technology industry for help,” Chen wrote in a recent blogpost. “Yet [the requests] have been met with disdain.”

Chen’s position is simple: that, “We are indeed in a dark place when companies put their reputations above the greater good.”

BlackBerry Priv is almost here. Photo: Carphone Warehouse

BlackBerry’s commitment to making Android more secure will mean monthly security patches for BlackBerry Priv. The Canadian company has confirmed it will make the updates available to all Priv users as soon as they’re available… unless your handset is carrier-branded.

Google’s latest Nexus patch fixes a whole bunch of problems.

Google has begun rolling out its November security update for Nexus smartphones, eliminating seven vulnerabilities in Android — one of which was a “severe” issue that could allow remote code execution.

Priv will almost certainly be BlackBerry best smartphone yet. Photo: BlackBerry

BlackBerry has released a new video that teases some of Priv’s best features ahead of the handset’s official debut next month. The company focuses on its physical and virtual keyboards, the BlackBerry Hub, and the added security features that promise to protect your most important data.

Keep an eye on the crib with Logi Circle. Photo: Logitech

Logitech wants to help keep your home safe — and push devices like the Nest Cam out of it.

Its new Circle smart camera, which is being launched under the new Logi brand, delivers real-time HD video that lets you monitor your home remotely from an Android or iOS device.