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Research In Motion Buys Mobile Storefront Cellmania
Posted by Jason | Aug 25, 2010 | Comments 0
Last week, Research In Motion updated the BlackBerry’s App World with a 2.0 revamp and new features. The company announced the purchase of mobile storefront, Cellmania for an undisclosed amount and experts close to the company are saying that RIM will use the newly acquired company to assist with their own App World.Read More
BlackBerry App World Goes 2.0 With New Updates
Posted by Jason | Aug 20, 2010 | Comments 1
Research In Motion have released a huge 2.0 update to the BlackBerry App World including the removal of the $2.99 minimum price for paid apps (allowing developers to now charge $0.99), the addition of carrier billing or paying via credit card, a change in revenue split for developers to a 70/30 ratio from the original 80/20, as well as a new BlackBerry ID function that allows you to process credit card payments and move apps to any new device much easier.Read More
Interview with Kelly Chu of ISBX, Developers of Enterprise Level Mobile Apps
Posted by Jason | Aug 12, 2010 | Comments 0
Anyone that looks at the App Store today is simply blown away by the amount of developers that exist in the community. The expansion of over 225,000 applications within a few years is simply amazing, something that has not been experienced in any other industry. Many developers focus on gaming and utility applications catered towards specific users but a company by the name of ISBX is entering the mobile applications octagon, tackling apps at the enterprise level to improve workplace efficiency and increase communications.Read More
Research in Motion Launches ‘Blackberry 6′ OS
Posted by Paul Balsom | Aug 03, 2010 | Comments 0
Earlier today, Research in Motion (RIM) announced, along with the new Blackberry Torch, the launch of the new RIM mobile operating system, ‘Blackberry 6′.Read More
UAE: No More Blackberry Services Starting October 11
Posted by Paul Balsom | Aug 01, 2010 | Comments 0
Earlier today, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the United Arab Emirates announced that all Blackberry data services (Blackberry Messenger, email, and web-browsing) will be suspended as of October 11th. The main reason for this suspension is an apparent security concern, as the TRA is attempting to get Blackberry services “in line with UAE telecommunications regulations”.Read More
RIM Co-CEOs Not Happy with Apple’s Press Conference
Posted by Paul Balsom | Jul 19, 2010 | Comments 0
During Apple’s iPhone 4 press conference last Friday, Steve Jobs made claims to other phones having the same antenna issues as the iPhone 4, one of those phones being Research in Motion’s Blackberry Bold 9700. Upon hearing the statements that were made about their precious Bold, RIM’s co-CEOs released an official statement with a few words to say in response…Read More
Does Blackberry Bold 9700 Have Signal-Strength Issues, Like iPhone 4?
Posted by Paul Balsom | Jul 16, 2010 | Comments 2
When Apple’s Steve Jobs was explaining iPhone 4′s signal-strength problems — or “antennagate” — during today’s press conference, he spent a little time comparing iPhone 4′s performance to other smartphones in the market. Jobs ran an experiment on the HTC Droid Eris (Android), the Samsung Omnia II, and the Blackberry Bold 9700. When he held all three in the “sensitive area” — the lower left-hand corner, they showed a lower reception reading than without the hand.Read More
Blackberry Teases New OS Features in Video
Posted by Paul Balsom | Jul 12, 2010 | Comments 0
Research in Motion has been tantalizing loyal Blackberry users with screen shots and announcements for their new Blackberry 6 operating system for some time now.Read More
Official RIM Twitter App Launches for Blackberry
Posted by Paul Balsom | Jul 08, 2010 | Comments 0
As of late last night, RIM’s new Twitter application hit the Blackberry App World for user consumption.Read More
The Street Highlights ’12 Must-Have Blackberry Apps’
Posted by Paul Balsom | Jul 01, 2010 | Comments 0
The folks over at The Street took some time this week to guide Blackberry users toward some worthwhile apps to look into on Blackberry App World. So, for those of you keeping it corporate and staying out of the titanic Android vs. Apple debate, this list should prove quite helpful.Read More
BlackBerry’s App World Hits 1 Million Downloads Per Day
Posted by Jason | Apr 27, 2010 | Comments 0
Research In Motion are celebrating their first birthday for the BlackBerry App World which is generating about 1 Million downloads per day with 20 million registered users. While those numbers are great for RIM, they are still a small fraction of Apple’s App Store which touts 10 to 20 million downloads per day (over 1 Billion in it’s first year). Happy Birthday BlackBerry’s App World!Read More
RIM Announces Next Platform, BlackBerry 6
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 27, 2010 | Comments 0
Mike Lazaridis, RIM’s co-CEO recently announced what will be BlackBerry’s next platform, BlackBerry 6. Set to launch the third quarter of this year, analysts were able to see a video preview of the new OS which featured a touchscreen interface. However, Lazaridis confirms the new OS will be available for both their touch and non-touch smartphones.Read More
RIM’s Two New Models Leaked, BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry 3G Pearl
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 26, 2010 | Comments 0
Research in Motion recently disclosed that they will be releasing two new BlackBerry models, but gave no further details. Reports coming in from TheStreet.com, however, have given us a little more insight. According to the site, RIM’s two new models will be the BlackBerry 9650 and the BlackBerry 3G Pearl. Here’s what we know:Read More
Ford Introduces AppLink, New Software For Use With In-Car Sync System
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 26, 2010 | Comments 1
Ford will soon be introducing the addition of a new software, AppLink to their car line-up later this year. This software will enable developers to create apps that take full advantage of Ford’s in-car controls and voice-recognition system. Once approved, these Ford Sync compatible apps will become available for download at the Android, BlackBerry and iTunes App Stores.Read More
BlackBerry 6.0 OS Details Leaked
Posted by Jason | Apr 20, 2010 | Comments 0
BlackBerry fans are in for a treat this morning as screenshots of their latest 6.0 operating system have hit the net. New features include a re-vamped media player and navigation views, kinetic scrolling (smoother scrolling), multitouch addition with pinch to zoom, new mail client, re-designed homescreen that is fully customizable, popup and gesture support, and more.Read More
Dexim P-Flip Product Review for iPhone, iPod Touch, and Blackberry
Posted by Jay Krishnaswamy | Apr 17, 2010 | Comments 0
Hate when you’re on the plane watching a movie and your phone dies? Or when you have to hold it in your hand? Now your problems are solved. The Dexim P-Flip is your answer!Read More
Dexim BluePack S8 for Apple, Blackberry, and Many Android Phones
Posted by Jay Krishnaswamy | Apr 12, 2010 | Comments 1
Dexim is a huge power option giant for your mobile devices. For the last two weeks I had the opportunity to use the BluePack S8. The BluePack S8 is Dexim’s biggest capacity battery pack. Ever since I got my iPhone I always had a problem with the battery. I use my iPhone a lot and let it die. The BluePack S8 fixes that problem.Read More
Smartphone Devices Projected to Take Over Mobile Market by 2011
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Mar 26, 2010 | Comments 0
With news of the latest in smartphone technology coming in on daily basis, it’s hard to believe that only 21 percent of wireless subscribers have made the switch. According to a report by NielsenWire, those numbers are beginning to go up. They have seen a steady increase from the 14 percent late in 2008 to the 21 percent figure from the fourth quarter of 2009.Read More
Tabbed Browsing Comes to BlackBerry via Bolt Browser 2.0
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Mar 23, 2010 | Comments 0
Bolt 2.0 for BlackBerry proved to be quite a showstopper at CTIA 2010 in Las Vegas. Providing a better alternative to browsing on the BlackBerry platform, the new Bolt browser not only has tabbed browsing but also includes many impressive features. Here’s what the new and the much improved Bolt 2.0 browser has to offer:Read More
DIRECTV DVR Scheduler for BlackBerry Released
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Mar 23, 2010 | Comments 0
Never miss another tv program again. With DIRECTV DVR for BlackBerry, you can now access your DVR wherever you are. Simply log in and you’re well on your way. The app allows you to look for shows, check on channel listings, date & time and more. When you want to record a show you’ve just found, hit the menu key and set the schedule.Read More
