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BlackBerry flip phone gets named, BlackBerry Style
News - September 02, 2010 - 0 Comments
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RIM has finally put a name to the rumored upcoming 9670 clamshell phone. The new flip phone is now known as the BlackBerry Style 9670. I'm not sure that the name fits the device, but oh well. RIM is apparently doing everything they can to keep up with the Jones (Apple and Google) but they're not having much success in doing so. Will the BlackBerry Style keep them in the game?...read more
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Rogers gets BlackBerry Torch 9800 September 24
News - September 01, 2010 - 0 Comments
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is headed to Rogers on September 24. Rogers will offer the Torch for $199.99 both in stores and online, but like most Canadian carriers you'll have to sign a 3-year agreement to get that price. Lame-O!
You can sign up to receive updates on the launch at the Rogers BlackBerry Torch website. See the link below....read more
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RIM's stock falls the most as companies opt for other platforms
News - August 31, 2010 - 0 Comments
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According to a Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd. survey, more companies are opting for rival platforms and RIM's stock is suffering. RIM's stock fell the most in six weeks of US trading.
Sanford Bernstein analyst Pierre Ferragu said 200 companies in the US and UK were surveyed and 74% now allow their employees to use platforms other than BlackBerry. In the US alone the figure was 83%.
"This phenomenon is very new and we expect it to put increased pressure on RIM’s performance," Ferragu wrote.
"RI...read more
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Password protect your BlackBerry files and messages
Software Reviews - August 31, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Prevent accidental Deletion or unauthorized viewing of sensitive documents on BlackBerry!
AppLock allows you to password protect specific application, emails and folders on BlackBerry without locking down the entire device. For ex, you can prevent accidental or unauthorized reading of private Emails, SMS and viewing of files, pictures, videos etc while leaving the device available to other usage like Phone or Internet Browsing.
The default BlackBerry password protection requires you to type in...read more
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BlackBerry not banned in India, yet
News - August 30, 2010 - 0 Comments
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RIM was facing an August 31 deadline to give Indian authorities access to the enctypted messages of BlackBerry users. RIM has been negotiating with the government in an effort to avoid the ban, and it looks like they got a 60 day reprieve.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement it would review the situation in 60 days after RIM agreed to place a server in India.
"RIM have made certain proposals for lawful access by law enforcement agencies and these would be operationalized immedi...read more
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20 Apps for the BlackBerry Torch
News - August 26, 2010 - 0 Comments
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We've put together some essential software for your BlackBerry Torch and it's ready for your downloading pleasure. There's a lot here so check it out.
Our recommended list of essentials include something for everyone, covering security (e.g. SmrtGuard, PatternLock) , social networking (e.g. Twitterberry, FourSquare), navigation/travel (e.g. Google Maps, BerryWeather), important tools and utilities (e.g. BerryBuzz, BerrySlider, SmartBIndie, Leave It On, Plug It In, Capture It), internet (e.g...read more
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Trillian for BlackBerry gets official
News - August 25, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Trillian for BlackBerry is finally official. It was out in beta recently, but now the multi-platform chat client is official for BlackBerry.
You can head on over to the BlackBerry App World and grab your copy. It retails for $4.99 (a bit high), and there is no free or light version. At $4.99 Cerulean should consider a light version or limited version of some kind so you can try it out before you buy.
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BlackBerry Storm 2, Curve 8530 phased out at Verizon
News - August 24, 2010 - 0 Comments
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According to some Verizon documents that engadget got their hands on, the BlackBerry Storm 2 and Curve 8530 are being phased out. Verizon is obviously making room in their inventory for some new devices.
If you're lucky, you may be able to get one of these devices if your local Verizon store happens to have one laying around, but you'd better hurry.
We're looking forward to the Storm 3.
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Free Hello Kitty Theme for BlackBerry
News - August 23, 2010 - 0 Comments
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If you're into Hello Kitty you can get a free Hello Kitty theme for your BlackBerry. Steph of PhantomBBThemes has created aHello Kitty BlackBerry Theme for the 9000, 9630, 9650 ,9700, and 8900 Devices, and the best part about it is the price. It's free.
The theme is user customizable icons and wallpaper friendly and you can alternate between pink, teal, purple,and yellow docks.
Check it out at the link below....read more
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LinkedIn 1.2 for BlackBerry Released
News - August 23, 2010 - 0 Comments
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LinkedIn version 1.2 for BlackBerry has been released. The new version fixes some bugs with the application like contact management and battery life.
If you're a LinkedIn user you'll want to check out the new version at the link below.
"We’ve just released an update focused on performance, battery life and resolving several issues our users were seeing with downloading connections. We made a number of changes to how we handle merging your address book with the BlackBerry Contacts application ...read more
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Verizon's pre-paid BlackBerry plans leak
News - August 20, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Verizon appears to be about to release a pre-paid BlackBerry plan for its customers who do not want to sign a contract. BGR has the details and it looks like you'll still have to drop for a $30 BB data plan. No word yet on which phones will be available.
Release Date 8/22/10
RT 802616 – Prepay 3G Pricing & Devices
Systems Impacted: EROES (internal & external)
Overview: Enables 3G & Blackberry devices with an email and web plan feature/bundle to be supported on Prepay. Prepaid customers wil...read more
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RIM looking to buy its own mobile ad network
News - August 19, 2010 - 0 Comments
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According to the Wall Street Journal Research in Motion is looking to get into the mobile advertising business.
In an effort to keep up with Apple and Google RIM is looking to acquire a mobile advertising network. The company had been in talks with Baltimore-based Millennial Media, but the talks apparently broke down when RIM would not agree to cough up the $400 million that Millennial thinks it is worth.
RIM executives are said to be reluctant to pay a high price for an ad network, apparentl...read more
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BlackBerry Torch headed to Vodafone UK Mid-September
News - August 19, 2010 - 0 Comments
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The BlackBerry Torch is making its way over to the UK. Vodafone UK has confirmed that they will get the BlackBerry Torch sometime in mid-September.
The Torch hasn't exactly been flying off the shelves, but it is probably the best BlackBerry out to date. It offers the best of both worlds concept with a full touchscreen display and slide out QWERTY keyboard. Other specs include a5 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus, 512 MB of memory, 624 MHz processor, and an optical trackpad.
If you'...read more
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Facebook for BlackBerry 1.8.0.49 available in the App World
News - August 18, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Facebook for BlackBerry 1.8.0.49 is now available in the BlackBerry App World. Earlier today CrackBerry reported version 1.8.0.30 was available in the Beta Zone, but it looks like that version has been pulled and a new official 1.8.0.49 is in the App World.
Reports are that the new version of Facebook is showing up for some users and not others, so it may be device specific, but give it some time and it should be showing up for everyone....read more
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