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Facebook for BlackBerry 3.1 Available in BlackBerry Beta Zone

Facebook for BlackBerry 3.1 Available in BlackBerry Beta Zone

RIM has been hard at work updating their apps and running them through the process in the Beta Zone. They have just released Facebook for BlackBerry 3.1 to be tested and it brings highly requested features such as liking comments and group support. Liking Comments You spoke and we listened! A very popular feature request is now available in Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 3.1 as you can now li... »

BlackBerry Bridge Updated to v.2.0.0.30

BlackBerry Bridge Updated to v.2.0.0.30

This is an interesting development; it appears we have an update for BlackBerry Bridge on deck. The change log notes this is to fix an issue with predictive text on PlayBook OS 2.0.1. After most Bridge updates usually follows a PlayBook OS update. With BlackBerry World kicking off tomorrow the timing seems quite convenient. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed that something great follows. »

Twitter for BlackBerry Updated to v.3.0.0.24

Twitter for BlackBerry Updated to v.3.0.0.24

Don’t you just love Monday morning app updates? I know I do. This morning RIM rolled out a minor update to Twitter for BlackBerry no doubt to fix various bugs. Be sure to refresh your app list or clear the cache using ALT + R S T to force the update to show if it’s not. Download Twitter for BlackBerry from App World here. »

Now Available: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for BlackBerry PlayBook

Now Available: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for BlackBerry PlayBook

Last year at DevCon we first heard there would be a Lara Croft game released for the PlayBook and now after months of hearing nothing, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light has been released. Here’s the synopsis straight from App World: The wait is over! Fully optimised for the BlackBerry® PlayBook™, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is here, bringing the award-winning downloadable action/... »

Halliburton Reportedly Ditching BlackBerry for iPhone

Halliburton Reportedly Ditching BlackBerry for iPhone

Some troubling news coming out of the enterpise sector for RIM this week as Halliburton has announced that it will be “transitioning from the BlackBerry (RIM) platform that [they] currently use to smartphone technology via the iPhone.” It was reported that there are currently 4500 employees in the firm that use a BlackBerry. This comes at at time when other large companies are looking ... »

RIM Previews BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 at CES 2012

RIM Previews BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 at CES 2012

Good news for those anxiously awaiting new details on PlayBook OS 2.0 as RIM has fired off a Press Release this morning giving details on the update and revealing that will be previewing the OS during CES. RIM will be previewing the new features found in PlayBook OS 2.0 at CES 2012. RIM will demonstrate the messaging experience, social experience, smartphone and tablet relationship, its productivi... »

RIM Announces BlackBerry OS 7.1 To Begin Rolling Out Today

RIM Announces BlackBerry OS 7.1 To Begin Rolling Out Today

On a post from Inside BlackBerry this morning RIM has announced that BlackBerry OS 7.1 “will begin rolling out from carriers around the world beginning today and over the coming weeks.” We’ve already told you to expect this update soon from Verizon; so hopefully it comes quickly from other carriers too. In case you forgot the new feature of 7.1, RIM listed a few of the updates: M... »

BlackBerry PlayBook OS Updated to v.1.0.8.4985

BlackBerry PlayBook OS Updated to v.1.0.8.4985

Well looks like we have another reason to be thankful this morning as RIM has started rolling out an update to the PlayBook OS. Description: This version offers support for new languages, BlackBerry Bridge updates and Multi-media enhancements and additional fixes. Be sure to let us know if you find any extra goodies in this one. »

EA Titles on PlayBook Currently on Sale

EA Titles on PlayBook Currently on Sale

That’s right, if you’ve been holding out getting hits like Madden NFL 12 or Dead Space, now is your opportunity. The following titles are on sale for the price listed. Move quickly as we don’t know how long these prices will last. SimCity Deluxe $3.99 Madden NFL 12 $3.99 Dead Space $4.99 The Game of Life $3.99 Bejeweled 2 $1.99 Sound off in the comments if you will be taking adva... »

Samurai II: Vengeance Now Available in App World

Samurai II: Vengeance Now Available in App World

In the past week we have seen a slew of new games released into BlackBerry App World for the PlayBook and today the long awaited title Samurai II: Vengeance is now available. We first learned of this coming to the PlayBook back in May and it had users talking. Read on below for more information. »

BlackBerry DevCon 2011 Liveblog

BlackBerry DevCon 2011 Liveblog

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Facebook for BlackBerry Updated to v.2.0.0.45

Facebook for BlackBerry Updated to v.2.0.0.45

  Anyone experiencing issues with their Facebook for BlackBerry app will be happy to know that RIM has begun rolling out and update that is said to fix random freezing and the News Feed not refreshing. This should go live for you in the new 24 hours, but as usual you can help the process by clearing your cache by holding Alt and pressing R S T. You can download Facebook for BlackBerry from Ap... »

Evernote Native PlayBook App in Development

Evernote Native PlayBook App in Development

Good news for Evernote fans; an employee announced today via their user forum that an app is in development for the PlayBook. The best part is that they claimed it would be a native app rather than relying on the Android App Player. No timeline was given but hopefully this will be available without too much more time passing. Anyone out there happy to hear this news? Source: Evernote Forums »

Get BeBuzz Free Today Only from BlackBerry for Sprint

Get BeBuzz Free Today Only from BlackBerry for Sprint

Today Sprint announced via its BlackBerry for Sprint Facebook page that it was giving away limited copies of BeBuzz from BlackBerry App World. Not sure just how limited this is, but if you’re a Sprint user that hasn’t gotten around to getting BeBuzz, hurry and go download! »

BlackBerry PlayBook to get Microsoft Office Suite?

BlackBerry PlayBook to get Microsoft Office Suite?

A source recently let a rumor slip that part of this new partnership RIM has launched with Microsoft would be very prominent on the PlayBook in more than just Bing. The source mentioned that RIM is actively working  to bring Microsoft Office Suite to the PlayBook. Currently, they are trying to decide in what way will this be implemented on the tablet. The question is whether or not these will be w... »

New Picture of App World 3.0 for Smartphones Emerges

Our friends over at bbnews.pl have posted up a new image of the upcoming BlackBerry App World 3.0 for BlackBerry smartphones, and I have to say, it’s looking really slick! With the recent change to the webstore and the emails recently sent to developers it appears that this update will be rolling out very soon. Anyone else enjoying the look of this new UI? Sound off in the comments. »

Dropbox for BlackBerry Updated to v1.0.49.1

One of my favorite services that I use it just about everyday is Dropbox. Today their app for BlackBerry received a bit of a jump to version 1.0.49.1 Release Notes: - Favorite files list - Bugfixes Be sure to let us know if you see anything else in this new version. To get Dropbox for BlackBerry from App World click here. To get Dropbox for BlackBerry directly click here. »

Review: Vaja Leather Book for BlackBerry PlayBook

The PlayBook has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of tech in my current line up. While there are shortcomings with the lack of quality apps and native PIM features; those will be coming and will complete the experience. What makes it my top toy is how powerful it is and that it communicates to my number 1 tool, my BlackBerry. But those features just wouldn’t be as important if the Pl... »

Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook Now Available

We saw the image of a Facebook app in the picture leaked on BlackBerry’s own website just the other day, and this morning RIM announced the availability of said app would be this May. Well that days happens to be today as the app has become available in App World just a short while ago. Go ahead and download and be sure to leave you thoughts in the comments or discuss in the forums. Facebook... »

Tip: Use PlayBook Charger on BlackBerry Smartphones for a Faster Charge

Maybe I’m alone on this but there seems to have been some confusion out there regarding the use of the standard charger that came along with the PlayBook with BlackBerry smartphones. I reached out to RIM and they confirmed that the charger is the new Premium Charger that is set to work for both types of device. Their words: Yep, it’s safe! AND it will even charge your BlackBerry faster... »

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