This week, BlackBerry released a beta version of the BlackBerry 10.1 operating system for BlackBerry 10 devices. The new update, while for developers, offers quite a few new features, tweaks, and enhancements to the operating system. To be specific, I’m talking about the 10.1.0.1485 Beta, which doesn’t have a calculator app, pictures app, music player, clock, Storymaker, Remember, New... »
We’re seen the leaks for BlackBerry Link in the past, the replacement desktop software for BlackBerry devices. We’ve now stumbled upon some more evidence that the new software will be launched with BlackBerry 10 come January 30th. Plugging in the Dev Alpha device to a PC prompts you to download BlackBerry Link, in which the installation of appears to be blocked. The wizard then inst... »
Kids love Christmas. And with all those presents, who can blame them? If you’re a BlackBerry fan, user, abuser, then you’ll want to make sure you give your kids the best of what BlackBerry offers. With the multitude of games available for BlackBerry, and the social features of the BlackBerry platform, getting your kid into BlackBerry has never been easier! 1. The Sims 3 Sup... »
These days, even Mom’s love their gadgets. This holiday, check out some BlackBerry products and accessories for your Mom so she can keep in touch with family and friends seamlessly. I’ve put together a BlackBerry holiday gift guide for Mom to help you choose the perfect gift for your mom this Christmas. 1. White Blackberry Bold 9790 The BlackBerry Bold 9790 is the perfect smartpho... »
The BlackBerry Holiday gift Guide for Dad We are less than two weeks away until Christmas arrives, presents are unwrapped, and hours with the in-laws are (hesitantly) spent. If you’re like me, the very thought of Christmas shopping reminds you of the dentist. To make matters worse, shopping for Dads around Christmas can be tough. Luckily, I’ve put together the perfect BlackBerry Holiday Gift guid... »
Today, developers will be waking up to a nice update to the developer toolkits for BlackBerry 10. The final beta update, or “Gold” edition of the BlackBerry 10 SDKs are now available for download, exactly when RIM said they will be. The Gold edition of the native Cascades SDK comes with active text styling, a new project wizard, text controls, and tons of other minor improvements. The... »
Nextel Mexico has finally launched the first BlackBerry 7 smartphone available on the Nextel Evolution Network. The BlackBerry 9620 has a QWERTY keyboard, support for 3G and WiFi networks, BBM and other IM messaging apps, built-in GPS, camera with flash and you can add up to 32GB of external storage. The BlackBerry 9620 smartphone from Nextel is available in Mexico starting today. To all our reade... »
When it comes to security, BlackBerry is tops. However, even with all the fancy 256-bit AES encryption and security protocols implemented, a single password can be all it takes to break that security. Not to allow just any old password to be used on BlackBerry smartphones, RIM has a list of commonly used passwords that are forbidden to use to ensure optimal security. For passwords to be effecti... »
Smartphones are amazing. Packed with a vast array of sensors, they can hear, see, feel the world around them just like we can. With BlackBerry 10 smartphones, this is no exception. RIM is building BlackBerrys with many different sensors to allow developers to create powerful and connected apps. To make it easier for developers to make the richest apps possible, RIM is actively engaging and cat... »
The launch of BlackBerry 10 is fast approaching. Shedding its pre-2012 image of a “strictly-business” company, RIM is working hard to reach out to its BlackBerry fans with many not-so-serious videos. In a humorous demonstration of the efficiency and flow of BlackBerry 10, Jeff over at RIM is put to the test by completing a series of tasks on a BlackBerry 10 smartphone. The tasks includ... »
Yesterday, across the street from Canada’s Government Technology Exhibition and Conference (GTEC), RIM hosted a press information session at the prestigious Chateau Laurier Hotel in downtown Ottawa. Packed in a small room, Managing Direction Andrew MacLeod introduced a select few from the media to get a hands-on demo of the latest BlackBerry 10 software. While not exactly a technical interv... »
While at Canada’s Government Technology Conference (GTEC) in Ottawa, N4BB and Kyle from BlackBerryCool had a chance to sit down with RIM’s VP of Government Solutions, Paul Lucier to talk about RIM’s strategy with BlackBerry in the government. The enterprise and government side of RIM is something that is often overlooked in the mainstream media, where the fast-paced consumer product m... »
Every year, IT and government come together at the Canada’s Government Technology Conference (GTEC) to showcase their solutions and products. The conference hosts booths, demoes, talks, exhibitions and more on everything having to do with technology in the public sector. RIM (and N4BB!) was on location demonstrating the power of BlackBerry 10 platform, and how the new Mobile Fusion Studio a... »
