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Goodbye BlackBerry, We Really Mean It This Time

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Goodbye BlackBerry, We Really Mean It This Time

Before I joined the iPhone craze, I had happily joined the iPhone for many years. The first big mobile phone I bought was a BlackBerry. Time made it slow like a tortoise, and it started a new life in the drawer of one of the many apartments and houses I lived in. Over the years, I have forgotten about BlackBerry devices, because I believe that most of you have not offended eternal BlackBerry fans-until now.

The only reason I am talking about BlackBerry phones is that they will officially die out on January 4, 2022. If this sounds familiar to you, it’s because we have been saying that BlackBerry phones have been discontinued since at least 2016. This is when the company announced its withdrawal from the hardware business. Since then, parts of its empire such as the BlackBerry World App Store and the legendary BBM information service have been slowly declining.

Nevertheless, for anyone who still owns old equipment, it’s really time to say goodbye.

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In a recent support message on its website, BlackBerry kindly reminded users who use BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier, BlackBerry 10 software, and BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier devices-all of which are considered old devices -After January 4, 2022, these products will lose the ability to perform critical functions. BlackBerry, which now provides security software, initially announced that the end of life of these devices is September 2020.

“As of now, devices that run these traditional services and software through operators or Wi-Fi connections will no longer operate reliably, including data, phone calls, text messages, and 9-1-1 functions,” BlackBerry said.

In addition, BlackBerry applications including BlackBerry Link, BlackBerry Desktop Manager and BlackBerry Blend will have “limited functionality.” Users who have BlackBerry managed email addresses or receive redirected emails to BlackBerry email addresses will need to migrate to other services.

Importantly, BlackBerry Android devices will not be affected by the end of service date unless the user redirects their email to BlackBerry email or uses an enhanced Sim-based license or an identity-based license. In terms of licensing, BlackBerry said that users must obtain a standard license to use BlackBerry Enterprise services on their devices.

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As for what you should do if you have an old BlackBerry device that you don’t want to throw away, the company will not stop it.

“Customers will need to switch to new devices. Please contact the carrier of your choice for more information about available devices and plans,” BlackBerry said.

Complete News Source : GIZMODO

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  1. Delete Unnecessary Emails: Regularly clearing unwanted emails helps maintain storage. Open Gmail in your browser or mobile device, go to your Inbox, Social, or Spam folder, filter messages, select emails to delete or check the box to select all emails in the folder, and click the “Delete” button. The emails will be moved to the Trash folder Empty Your Spam and Trash Folders: If deleted emails remain in your Trash.
  2. Unsubscribe from Unwanted Emails: Open a promotional email and click “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email to reduce future accumulation April 2025 — YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of several innovative features aimed at enhancing user experience, empowering creators, and embracing the future of digital content.

  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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