The BlackBerry 10 devices utilizing OLED screens have a native dark theme. BlackBerry redesigned a few of the native applications to make use of the dark theme. One of those redesigned apps was the native clock. The dark clock looks pretty sleek. Besides the color inversion, the only other change is the timer has been redesigned. Have a look at the only ‘black clock’ you’ll find ... »
Ever sent a BBM message to a friend and for some *expletive goes here* reason it failed to send? Good thing BlackBerry makes it very easy to resend a failed message. All you need to do in BBM on BlackBerry 10 is to hold down the message that failed. This will make the options pop-out from the right. Click the ‘resend’ option. It’s as simple as that. BlackBerry Messenger will then... »
Ok, ok, so we didn’t actually use a BlackBerry Q10 for this battle video. Niko will be doing that later. However, we used a BlackBerry Dev Alpha C with a full version of BlackBerry OS 10.1. The device is essentially a Q10 in a different shell. The results would not be any different if we had used a Q10 retail version. Nonetheless, we pitted the browser of the Dev Alpha C against the BlackBer... »
BlackBerry OS 10.1 features a new HDR setting in the native camera app. It’s nice that BlackBerry has put on themselves to offer features such as this. It’s matching what some of the other operating system OEMs have built into their platform. However, once you’ve snapped a photo with the HDR setting you can further alter with the native photo editing app. Check out the video on t... »
Been wondering how entering symbols on a BlackBerry 10 physical QWERTY device would work? Here’s a look at invoking the symbols screen in OS 10.1 on a “FeauxQ10″. Niko has the BlackBerry Q10, but I have the Dev Alpha C. However, mine is also running a full version of OS 10.1, which essentially makes it a Q10 in away. They’re the same, just the Dev C has the robotic-looking ... »
The BlackBerry Q10, and likely other future BlackBerry 10 QWERTY devices, feature a unique feature dubbed ‘Instant Actions’. This is a time-saving feature that allows you to type and perform tasks faster by using shortcuts. From the Home screen, you can simply start typing to search, or type “email John” to compose a message. Together, the classic BlackBerry Keyboard and Instant Action... »
Skype is officially releasing for BlackBerry 10. However, it is currently only available for the BlackBerry Q10. Though, within two weeks, Skype will be available for the BlackBerry Z10. The BlackBerry 10 Skype app is an Android port. Although, BlackBerry worked closely with Microsoft to make Skype a more customized Android port. Hopefully Skype will do exceptionally well and it will push Microsof... »
If you’re one of the many wondering when they’ll be able to get their hands on a BlackBerry 10 slider phone, then it might be closer than you think. BlackBerry has been awarded a patent filed in December 2011 for a portrait keyboard slider. The image shows what looks like a Z10 mashed up with a Torch, and it looks pretty cool. There’s still no info about this device, but it’... »
It’s pop quiz time! Oh snap, have you been following along? Or, did you have your head down sleeping when you should have been listening? Thankfully this pop quiz won’t make or break your ‘grade’ in life. Nonetheless, BlackBerry has put together a cool little BlackBerry 10 Pop Quiz app. Answer the 10 questions, which feature multiple choice answers. This could be a good way... »
There’s been a pretty big debate on which keyboard can be used to type the fastest. Many advocates for the physical QWERTY keyboards say they don’t even have to look at the keyboard to type. While others who enjoy virtual keyboards believe they can type faster given the autocorrect of touch input. This is where the keyboard determines which keystroke you meant to do. Nonetheless, we... »
Sick and tired of the same dishes for lunch and dinner? You can discover new recipes straight from your BlackBerry 10 device with the Paprika app from TrustBe. Features for Paprika include: Include over 10000 recipes Sort recipes by collection or cuisine Powerful fulltext search tools help you easily find any recipe by source, ingredient or name Favorites bookmarks Recent recipes Nutritional infor... »
BlackBerry World storefront went down for many BlackBerry 10 users. For some, BlackBerry World still hasn’t started working. However, there is a workaround to get you back up and downloading apps. Follow these simple instructions: Tap on the Music app. Tap on more (three dots). Tap on BlackBerry World. For some unknown reason the main BlackBerry World icon just won’t populate with apps... »
Before BlackBerry announced their Q4 FY13 earnings, the company announced an investor had put in a purchase order for 1 million BlackBerry 10 devices. This wasn’t devices sold directly to consumers. Nor, was it for one specific BlackBerry 10 device. Companies rarely list actual devices sold, directly to the consumer. Usually, you’ll hear terms like ‘shipped’, which just mea... »
BlackBerry still has a long road ahead. Although, the company been impressing some unlikely tastemakers. Jefferies’ analyst, Peter Misek, was a longstanding bear. In more recent notes, Misek has been quite bullish on BlackBerry. The tide does seem to be changing as BlackBerry has been able to get back in the black after one quarter of Z10 sales. However, that doesn’t mean there aren... »
If you have ever gotten a chance to use a Samsung Galaxy Note it features handwriting input. You simply use the stylus to write and it enters the words for you. BlackBerry looks to be offering a similar service for Chinese in BlackBerry 10. It’s debatable whether or not it would be faster jus to type. Though, check out the video below and let us know what you think. »
BlackBerry 10 is probably the most controversial mobile platform out there today. People love to have an opinion of this company, especially the media. Heralded by some as the generation of mobile, it is also dismissed by others as the last gasp of a company desperate to stay relevant. Most tech media articles today tend to err on the side of sensationalism, making it seem as if somehow BlackBerr... »
Jefferies analyst Peter Misek has been quite bullish for BlackBerry. Misek continues a buy rating and a $22 price target for BlackBerry. He stands by this after Asia checks show production for BlackBerry 10 devices have increased and US checks showed the Z10 return rates were normal. “The build plans have steadily been increased since February,” Misek notes. “Our Asia checks indi... »
BlackBerry 7 device sales are on the decline. There’s no denying that. Those devices are being cannibalized by BlackBerry 10. However, with launching new devices comes higher operating costs. According to Elephant Analytics on Seeking Alpha, they claim BlackBerry’s SG&A is expected to increase by 50%, from $523 million to $784.5 million. They’re also speculating that amortiza... »
The creators of the popular title Fly Kiwi Fly, Rock N Roll Games, have come out with a second release: Fly Kiwi Fly US Tour. In the sequel Kiwi wants to travel to Las Vegas. You’ll have new gear and items to get you to 12 different states. To commemorate the launch, Rock N Roll Games have made the original Fly Kiwi Fly for free. Fly Kiwi Fly – Classic Fly Kiwi Fly – US Tour &nbs... »
It’s inevitable that people would take the BlackBerry Z10 and hold it under a microscope while comparing it to the big dogs in the smart phone industry, and even though I still think Android and Apple are not really BlackBerry’s direct competition, it’s still fun to compare the three operating systems to each other and see how they stack up. I’ve already seen a couple lists floating around t... »
