BlackBerry currently holds 4.3% global marketshare, according to data from last year by the IDC. This will likely only increase to 5% in three years, claims Gartner analyst. “Although BB10 presents a modernized new platform based on touch technology, market conditions will make it extremely difficult for BlackBerry to rise above iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8 platforms. In fact, Gartner pr... »
The UK’s Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG) has apparently rejected its approval of BlackBerry 10. Although, it’s not quite as bad as some of the headlines are making it out to be. BlackBerry offered this statement: “We have a long-established relationship with CESG and we remain the only mobile solution approved for use at ‘Restricted’ when configured i... »
In this tutorial, we will show you how to save any downloaded movies or music from BlackBerry World onto your BlackBerry 10 device. This can be a critical setting, as it will keep your device’s internal storage free from these files. The standard 16GB can get used up fairly quickly. Step 1 Open up BlackBerry World on your BlackBerry 10 device. From the top, swipe down. This will show Help, D... »
There have been many BlackBerry doom and gloom articles within the last few years. While the new devices are essential to the future success of BlackBerry, they aren’t a “do or die” for the company. “In the context of the financial viability of the company that is where I shake my head sometimes and wonder what everyone is talking about. The company has no debt, I will report pre... »
Users of BlackBerry 10 devices should come to expect a plethora of new apps in the weeks ahead. In an interview with the Australian Financial Review, CEO Thorsten Heins revealed that BlackBerry World should cross the 100,000 app mark in time for the US launch of the BlackBerry Z10. This will be a huge leap from the 70,000 available apps reported in last quarter earnings call. Some of the top tier ... »
Devcellent Solutions, the developer of the popular Hub++ and Email++ apps, have recently introduced their latest work. Smart Contact Share lets user share specific fields of a contact information in text format (reduces bandwidth) via any app on the device, and from any app on the device. That includes BBM, Text, Bluetooth, NFC and any app that is able to share contacts. Fully integrated with Blac... »
Looking to use Reddit on your new BlackBerry 10 device? Make sure to check out Alien Flow. This fully native BlackBerry 10 Reddit app allows you to: Log in (multiple accounts supported) View your frontpage and subreddits Infinite scroll through posts Having viewed posts marked as read Commenting on stories and other comments Viewing posts, performing actions on posts and comments (upvote, downvote... »
BlackBerry Z10 customers in the Middle East can now download regional favourites including Balot, Tarneeb, and Trix. “People of this region are constantly on the move and even though they are spread out across the world, they have always stayed connected to their culture and heritage,” said Nour Khrais, CEO & Founder of Maysalward. “With the BlackBerry Z10, we are able to bring back memo... »
BlackBerry announced today that they have been working with a variety of local app Australian developers to bring their apps to BlackBerry 10. Some of the released, and announced, apps for BlackBerry 10 by Australian developers include: THE ICONIC: Australia and NZ’s premier online fashion retailer Hotels Combined: A hotel search app that finds the best deals from hundreds of sites at once AHL/Eve... »
Following up to our added details to the currently known BlackBerry 10 A-Series, R-Series, and M-Series, we’d like to introduce you to a few new ones. We’ve been given a BlackBerry 10 codename file dump. Some of these we’ve already heard before, while others are completely new. For instance, we can confirm there is now a P-Series and S-Series. A few of the codenames do seem a bit... »
The recent announcement of the one million sold BlackBerry 10 devices re-lit my curiosity. As mentioned before, the sale for those devices is likely across the entire BlackBerry 10 device portfolio, and not limited to one specific device. BlackBerry has been pretty transparent about this year’s BB10 lineup. They at least have gone on record announcing six BlackBerry 10 devices pegged for 201... »
A 10″ BlackBerry PlayBook has been said to launch this year. According to Mike Al Mefleh, director of product management at BlackBerry, we may see it by June. “We have a very clear road map. The company will launch six additional new devices in 2013,” said Al Mefleh and added that the new PlayBook will be in addition to these six new devices. The original PlayBook is still scheduled to recei... »
Foursquare is at it again with a new update for BlackBerry 10. The new version 10.0.1.3468 looks to bring some revamped features and bug fixes. The new stuff: Redesigned Explore: We’ve updated Explore to show you more recommendations on a single screen, so you can compare results and make decisions faster. Friend Mentions: Tag your friends in check-ins and comments! Seamless Foursquare Specials fo... »
BlackBerry 10 has a very unique feature, unlike any other operating system. It allows for the open source Android JVM, which lets Android apps effectively operate within BlackBerry 10. BlackBerry has made it extremely easy to port Android apps to BlackBerry 10. They’ve made it almost too easy. This has unfortunately opened up a slight conundrum for developers. Anyone and their mother can por... »
A few days ago, BlackBerry announced its largest order in company history from an “established partner”. An order for one million BlackBerry 10 devices has been placed. While quite the accomplishment, let us clarify on it further. The order wasn’t for one specific device. Had the partner placed an order for one million BlackBerry Z10s, you can bet that BlackBerry would have certa... »
Goldman Sach’s Simona Jankowski is being quite bullish about BlackBerry. Jankowski has a buy rating with a price target of $19. Her view is that BlackBerry 10 sales will rise from 500,000 last quarter to 2 or 3 million every quarter after in 2013. Jankowski’s checks show the BlackBerry Z10 is selling exceptionally well: “We conducted retail checks at nearly 40 stores in the UK, C... »
I think we can all agree that one of the best features on BlackBerry 10 is the new keyboard. It has been greatly improved to make it easier, a lot more accurate and faster to type. You will absolutely love it, if you don’t already, but there are a few tips and tricks that you should know to make your experience with the BB10 keyboard even better. 1. You can add new languages to the keyboard ... »
There’s a new BlackBerry 10 app that lets you find voice talent. Using Voices.com’s new BlackBerry 10 app it can help you find the right voice for your project. Voices.com app gives users access to a network of over 75,000 voice-over talent from around the world. On the BB10 app, users browse the Top 100 voices or search Voices’ global network of voice actors by keyword, language... »
Wow! One of BlackBerry’s partners is dead serious about BlackBerry 10. They just placed the largest order ever in the history of the company. The partner wants one million BlackBerry 10 phones immediately. “An order for one million devices is a tremendous vote of confidence in BlackBerry 10,” said Rick Costanzo, EVP Global Sales, BlackBerry. “Consumers are ready for a new u... »
A new video has popped up on the official BlackBerry channel talking about the partnership between BlackBerry and Mercedes. These two have joined forces as a result of their shared core values of innovation, communication, technology, and efficiency. The video features the Mercedes F1 Team talking about the new BlackBerry 10 platform and the BlackBerry Z10. Gratuitous footage of F1 cars racing... »
