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Apple Watch News: ‘Spring Forward’ Unveiling, Features and Availability Date

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The Apple Watch will be available in 4 metallic colors, as well as two special edition colors.

Christian Post Report – Apple is set to launch its newest device, the Apple Watch, on Monday during their “Spring Forward” event in San Francisco.

Apple sent out invitations to U.S. and U.K. tech journalists earlier this month for their March 9 “Spring Forward” special event to be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, where a new product, the Apple Watch will reportedly be unveiled.

The initial teaser reveal for the Smart Watch last September during the unveiling of iPhone 6 and Apple Pay disclosed the wearable’s sleek body, some details, and an initial price point. On March 9, the occasion will fully highlight the device, including specifics on when and where it will be available, what it will do, and how much it is going to cost.

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While Apple did mention the starting price for a Smart Watch will begin at $349, some versions of the device are expected to be more expensive. There are currently three known versions: the regular Smart Watch, the Watch Sport, and the yellow gold or rose gold Watch Edition, the latter currently estimated to retail between $4,999 to $7,500.

The Smart Watch, which is intended as an add-on for the iPhone and will communicate with it via Bluetooth, will reportedly be available in a host of color cases and bands users can choose from.

Apart from telling time, the new wearable will activate its display with the simple motion of raising a wrist, differentiate between a touch and a press, track a user’s number of steps and other fitness data, feature a mini-sketchpad for users to draw and send small pictures to contacts, transmit heartbeat data to another Smart Watch user, support the company’s latest payment system — the Apple Pay, and like a futuristic film scenario, allow users to take phone calls via their wrist.

Battery life for the Smart Watch is expected to be pegged at 2.5 hours for heavy app use, four hours for fitness tracking, and up to a reported 19 hours of battery life with normal wear. Sources are also saying the device may be available in the U.S. as early as March 20.

“Spring Forward” will be live streaming the event on Monday at 10 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. ET, with AppleInsider doing a live coverage of the unveiling.

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iPhone 7 Release Date, Specs Rumors: New Patent Hints Future iPhones Will Be Waterproof

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Leaked photo of the iPhone 6 4.7 and 5.5-inch models.

Christian Post Report – The iPhone 6 and its bigger sibling, the iPhone 6 Plus, are considered among the highest quality products in the market today.

However, attention is quickly shifting to what the new iPhone 7 could look like and what new specs and features it will have. The device is likely to have a release date of around September 2015, and already a new rumored feature could make the iPhone lineup even better.

According to a report by Phone Arena, Apple has recently submitted a new patent that will enable the company to include a waterproof feature for its upcoming devices.

In the report, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently granted the Cupertino manufacturer a feature that can help battle moisture ingress and water moisture in smartphones.

The technology reportedly requires coating of internal parts with hydrophobic coating that is as thin as a micron. This can be achieved by placing the component in a chamber filled with fluoropolymer gas.

Then, voltage will be applied, turning the gas into plasma, which in turn sticks to the component.

In the report, while the technology is certainly promising, there are still a number of obstacles that Apple would face along the way. But knowing the Cupertino manufacturer, it will certainly find a way to make this tech happen.

Once the new waterproof technology becomes a part of the iPhone specifications, Apple may also be able to use it for its other devices such as the iPads, or even the MacBooks.

Aside from the waterproof tech, the iPhone 6S or iPhone 7 is rumored to get other upgrades such as 2GB of RAM, an upgraded operating system, the iOS 9, as well as an improved fingerprint sensor, among other things.

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Upcoming Blackberry Phones 2015: Here’s How The Newest Slider Smartphone Could Look

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The BlackBerry Classic, left, along with the BlackBerry Passport are the newest phones from BlackBerry.

Christian Post Report – During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, Blackberry CEO John Chen showcased a brand new Blackberry device to the press.

According to reports, the device is a slider similar to the Torch, which was announced a couple of years ago.

Reports also mentioned that aside from the slider technology, the mysterious smartphone also had curved display similar to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. The Galaxy S6 Edge just took home the MWC crown this year.

Based on the reports of the unknown Blackberry slider phone, artist Dylan Habkirk decided to make a concept design for the smartphone.

In the report by TechnoBuffalo, the device imagined by Habkirk boasts a dual-edged screen with QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, a 16MP primary camera at the back, and a slide-out QWERTY keypad that has 35 keys.

In the concept art, the Blackberry device is described having a huge 3,560mAh battery.

The past few months, Blackberry has been reaping the rewards of its biggest risk in recent years – the Blackberry Passport.

The Passport combined the touchscreen experience with the company’s well-loved QWERTY keypad like never seen before.

Moreover, it featured the current high-end specs, so people who want to get the latest in technology made sure not to miss it.

Given the success of the Passport, the Canada-based manufacturer could use the same risk in developing this unnamed slider phone.

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Asus ZenFone 2 Specs, Release Date: Smartphone Coming to the EU?

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Christian Post Report – The Asus Zenfone 2 is undeniably one of the hottest devices right now.

After it was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a lot of Android and smartphone fans have begun saving up to get the device. They don’t need to save much because the Zenfone 2 starts at $199 in the U.S.

But in order to expand their market, the Taiwan-based manufacturer made sure that it would make an appearance at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. That could mean Asus will bring the Zenfone 2 to EU markets.

For those who have missed Asus’ launch at the CES and the MWC, the Zenfone 2 comes in two versions.

The first one packs a 5-inch display while the other has a bigger 5.5-inch screen. Fortunately, both versions come with Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution.

For Android fans who have become accustomed to Snapdragon and MediaTek chipsets, the Asus device runs an Intel Atom Z3580 chipset that has four cores clocked at 2.3GHz for the higher-end model.

Other specs include either a 2GB RAM or a 4GB RAM. The price difference is not that big so it is best to get the 4GB variant, especially that it comes with 32GB of built-in storage.

The camera department features the Zenfone 2’s 13MP high performance camera. In front is a 5MP shooter that works great for video calls and selfies.

Finally, the device comes with a 3,000mAh battery and Android 5.0 Lollipop on board.

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Sony Xperia Z4 Release Date, Rumors, Specs: Flagship to Be Thinner With No MicroSD Card Slot

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This year, Sony did not follow its usual bi-annual release of its new flagships. Last year, the Japan-based manufacturer announced its Xperia Z2, and six months later it unveiled the Xperia Z3 flagship.

Christian Post Report – However, this year there were no flagships during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona so fans and tech enthusiasts are left wishing for more details to be leaked.

Several weeks ago, FutureSupplier released a supposed snapshot of the Sony Xperia Z4’s screen digitizer. Although there is nothing exciting about it, at least Android and Sony fans were assured that the latest high-end smartphone is still under way.

But a new report from Phone Arena mentioned that FutureSupplier was able to leak another interesting image about the Xperia Z4.

In the report, the Xperia Z4 frame was allegedly compared to the previous generation device, and came out thinner.

While there are no official details yet, the latest Sony flagship is allegedly 0.04 inches (1 mm) thinner than the previous model, which makes its waistline’s measurement as thin as 0.25 in (6.3 mm).

In case this thickness detail is spot on, then the Xperia Z4 would be able to rub shoulders with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, as well as the iPhones 6 and 6 Plus – all of which have similar waistlines.

Unfortunately, there might be a consequence to this slimmer frame. The report indicated that Sony could take away the microSD card slot.

These are all speculations for now so better take them with a grain of salt.

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New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Stream Free: Watch NHL 2015 Hockey Online (Start Time)

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) celebrates defeating the Washington Capitals with team mates Anton Stralman (6) and Derek Stepan (21) during Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff hockey game in Washington May 13, 2013.

Christian Post Report – The Chicago Blackhawks try to extend their winning streak to three games as they host the New York Rangers in the NHL.

To be played at the United Center, expect the Illinois crowd to be well behind their Blackhawks team as they face an Eastern Conference heavyweight.

Currently, Chicago are third in the Central Division, six points behind leaders Nashville Predators.

They also hold fourth place in the conference, and will surely want to maintain this spot in order to keep their spot for the playoffs.

Star Patrick Kane leads the team in both goals and assists with 27 and 37, repsectively. Arguably one of the best players in the league, Kane has unmatched pace and agility that leaves defences baffled.

The Rangers are coming of an overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings and will look to bounce back with a win over a very strong opponent.

Also expected to be playoff-bound, the Rangers are fourth in the East, and are only five points behind conference leaders Montreal Canadians.

Rick Nash leads the team in total points with 60, with Derick Brassard and Martin St Louis close behind with 50 and 44, respectively.

Goalie Henrik Lundqvist is adding to his already legendary career with great numbers this year. He has an average save rate of 92%, only allowing 2.25 goals per game.

In recent years, New York have dominated Chicago as they have won their last four meetings.

The last time the Blackhawks won was in 2012. Their most recent clash was a tightly-contested battle, with the Rangers winning 3-2 after a penalty shootout.

And after this battle, these two teams are set to meet again in 10 days for their last meeting of the regular season.

For updates, scores and highlights, visit NHL.com. For live streaming of this contest that starts 7:30PM ET, click here.

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NFL 2015 News, Rumors: Should the NFL Allow Its Players to Smoke Pot?

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Marijuana shops began selling pot legally in Colorado at the beginning of 2014, (FILE).

Christian Post Report – The NFL operates a franchise in a state were marijuana use is now legal. The league through it’s anti drug policy does not allow its players to use this ever becoming more legal drug. They test players for street drugs once a year. As Marijuana use becomes more socially acceptable, some believe the league will eventually have to back off this stance at least when it comes to marijuana. Some believe that the league is already complicit in its player’s use of drug.

Speaking to Cannabis Business Executives Breakfast, former NFL player Nate Jackson made some interesting comments that sort of expose the hypocrisy that comes with the NFL’s anti drug stance when it comes to marijuana. The key thing to remember here is Jackson played football in a state where marijuana use is legal.

He stated, as reported by Pro Football Talk, “They’re aware that probably over half of their players smoke weed. They’ve been doing it since they were teenagers. The fact that they’ve been doing it that whole time and still made it to the NFL and are able to satisfy the demands of very, very strict employers on a daily basis means that their marijuana use is in check. Marijuana is not a problem in their lives.”

PFT Writer Darin Gant wrote, “An organization as image-conscious as the NFL isn’t going to start marketing Broncos-logo bongs or Seahawks-brand rolling papers anytime soon (although the revenue possibilities might be the thing that changes their minds). And a league spokesman noted it consulted with its medical experts, who didn’t suggest allowing marijuana as a pain-management option. But the reality is a large portion of the league is already smoking, and it apparently isn’t hurting the popularity of the game, or the athletic abilities of those using.”

Not to mention is some of the places the NFL conducts its business marijuana is perfectly legal.

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New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Stream Free: Watch NHL 2015 Hockey Online (Start Time)

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