Cleveland Research estimates that BlackBerry will soon cut build targets for the two currently available BlackBerry 10 devices, Z10 and Q10. Analysts for the company claim “early feedback on Q10 sales in Canada and the UK suggest volume below expectations, and sell-through on Z10s was probably half the run-rate seen at introduction.” Build targets of 6 to 8 million may be a result, whi... »
QNX Software Systems Limited and Renesas Electronics Corporation today announced that they are integrating support for the Renesas R-Car SoC (system on chip) platform into the QNX CAR™ application platform to help automotive companies reduce the time and effort of building advanced infotainment systems. As part of their growing collaboration, the companies also announced that QNX Software Systems ... »
Planning to attend BlackBerry Live 2013? If so, you’ll get to see Alicia Keys as well as Miguel, Alabama Shakes, Maria Gadú, and Cedric Gervais perform. If you’ve attended BlackBerry World in the past, you probably have grown accustom to the party at Universal Studios. On the first night of the event, BlackBerry says the “night will offer fun, entertainment and a chance to get to... »
Airtel has begun launching the BlackBerry Z10 in Africa. Airtel, which has operations in 20 countries across South Asia and Africa, has announced the Z10 availability. Nigeria has already seen the BlackBerry Z10 release. The company says the Z10 will become available from Airtel stores across Africa over the next few weeks. The BlackBerry Z10 will be able to make use of the many data bundles avail... »
The popular EA games Dead Space has officially released for the BlackBerry Z10. If you had previously purchased the game for the BlackBerry PlayBook, you can now enjoy it on the Z10. Here’s what Dead Space features: ENTER SURVIVAL MODE FOR THE NASTIEST NECROMORPH RUSH YET With two engrossing channels of gameplay, Survival Mode offers as much strategic dismemberment as you can stomach. Hack a... »
Yesterday we saw a black version of the BlackBerry 10 ‘Curve’ R10 surface. Alongside it was rumored specs for the device. Within the specs it noted that it would not have a removable battery. This was also hinted in a previous rumor. New photos shown below of the BlackBerry R10 seem to confirm that perhaps the next series of BlackBerry 10 devices will no longer have removable batteries... »
Just the other day we saw a red version of the R-Series “Curve” BlackBerry 10 device. What is being called the R10, will be a BlackBerry 10 device for entry level markets. Today, we get a glimpse at an R10 device in black color. We’re now also being told preliminary specs for the R10, which are as follows: QWERTY keyboard 3.1-inch display, 720 x 720 resolution 5MP rear camera, fr... »
Cisco is heavily advertising their “Internet of Everything” for improving customer experience. Prominently featured as the only mobile phones in the TV commercial are the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. Though, just a quick glance at each phone, the Q10 with the iconic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard surely doesn’t go unnoticed. Check out the commercial below. Thanks Michael! »
We’ve seen quite a bit of images regarding the alleged R-Series. Now, a new photo of the BlackBerry R10 in red has surfaced. I can confirm the authenticity of the image is portraying the next-generation entry-level market BlackBerry 10 device. The R-Series will come in many colors, including pink. Though, no confirmation yet as to the specs of the R-Series. What do you think of this entry le... »
When BlackBerry employees get their new company phones, it comes with a special message from BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins. Employee, Niki Dussault, published the above photo on Twitter. Since the introduction of Thorsten Heins as CEO, the company atmosphere has changed quite a bit. It’s certainly great to see that the CEO has taken a next step in congratulating the hard work of each employ... »
Previously, we showed you a nice way of discovering the keyboard shortcuts throughout BlackBerry 10 on the new Q10 smartphone. If you’re not keen in trying to discover them on your own, The Globe & Mail has a spreadsheet with the complete list of keyboard shortcuts. Check them out below: »
Canada’s MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga, Michael Harris, has congratulated BlackBerry for a successful launch of their latest new smartphones, the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. BlackBerry has seen strong sales since the Z10 has launched. More recently, have seen excellent reception of the Q10. BlackBerry 10 certainly seems to be a winner thus far. Check out the video of Mr. Harris giving the congratu... »
BlackBerry has announced today that Sunil Lalvani has replaced Sunil Dutt as the Managing Director for India. Lalvani used to head BlackBerry’s enterprise business in the country. He has taken the reigns over the position from Rick Costanzo, the company’s executive vice-president for global sales, who was leading the team in India for the past two months. “BlackBerry is driving the adoption of its... »
The BlackBerry Z10 is the first all-touch smartphone powered by BlackBerry 10. It’s the re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented BlackBerry platform that creates a new and unique mobile computing experience. BlackBerry 10 offers a faster and smarter experience that continuously adapts to you and your life on the go. If you haven’t yet taken the dive to experience how unique BlackBer... »
It’s spring time in the US and you’ll want to get things in motion for that “beach body” you’ve been claiming to have been working on since 2005. Even if you’re not in the US, it’s never a bad time to hit the gym. Nonetheless, we’ve got you covered for your workout with a BlackBerry Z10 sports armband *. This is a specially BlackBerry-made sports arm... »
The popular app to “poynt” you in the right direction has made its way onto BlackBerry 10. Users who enjoyed Poynt on legacy BlackBerrys and the PlayBook can now enjoy it on the Z10 and Q10. Poynt lets you connect with businesses, movies, restaurants, people, offers and events near you. Here’s what Poynt lets you do: Movies – search by theater, movie, top 10 or genre; add theater... »
BlackBerry Messenger has been touted as the most secure way mobile messaging system. However, that doesn’t seem to stop federal agents from accessing the communications. An L.A.-based drug task force was able to intercept BBM communications in connection with an alleged cocaine and methamphetamine drug operation. The report from the LA TImes doesn’t specify what means the drug task for... »
The BlackBerry Z10 is getting some more OS love. OS 10.1.0.1627 has leaked for the BlackBerry Z10 models STL100-1, STL100-2, STL100-3. This is another autoloader that will need a Windows PC in order to install. Word on the street is that the build isn’t too bad. Though, don’t take our word on it. Download OS 10.1.0.1627 for: STL100-1 STL100-2 and STL100-3 via CB »
BlackBerry Live 2013 is about two weeks away. This event is the largest BlackBerry event of the year. BlackBerry Jam Americas will also be hosted during the conference. Thus far, we have seen quite a bit of rumors of upcoming BlackBerry 10 devices. There should be an emerging market device dubbed the R-Series and later a phablet type device called the A-Series. BlackBerry’s CEO, Thorsten Hei... »
BlackBerry 10 is still scheduled to make its way onto the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Though, what about future tablets to run BlackBerry 10? According to investor Antonio Costa’s tweet, BlackBerry’s CEO, Thorsten Heins, will be discussing tablet plans at BlackBerry Live. It’s unclear whether this means future tablet plans or the implementation of BlackBerry 10 on the current Pla... »
