Google relaxed the requirement for NFC chips, iPhones and iPads don't have
While only 9% of mobile apps this year will be paid for, they'll bring in $26B, Gartner says
The reader gets a new look and a better way to organize material
The free BBM service now reaches 60M BlackBerry users a month
But analyst says layoffs might be 40% only in Canada, with many jobs moved to the U.S.
Launch comes even as BlackBerry is on the selling block
Barcode scanning for loyalty card points also supported on all Android phones in Wallet update
Analysts see considerable value in BlackBerry's secure network, BB 10 operating system and patents, but little in its smartphone business
While discount started in late August, analysts believe it will help iPhone 5c sales
Carrier says its LTE network has now reached 185 cities
