Beginning next week, Google will end support for the Google Voice app on BlackBerry. Google had this to say in their blog post: “For Blackberry users who want to continue using Google Voice, we recommend they use our HTML5 app, which is more secure and easier for us to keep up to date. Our HTML5 site is compatible with users with Blackberry version 6 and newer.” Additionally, Google al... »
BlackBerry hasn’t been known for their excellent marketing. Their new CMO, Frank Boulben, has sought to make that change. One effort was a company first by launching a $4 million ad during the Super Bowl. It looks to be paying off. According to recent data, BlackBerry’s ad awareness is gaining on Apple. BlackBerry rose from a low of 6% in mid-January to 21% by the end of February. Appl... »
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... »
BlackBerry might have taken a beating the last few years, but that hasn’t ended their brand image for government and corporate use. Director Kathryn Bigelow of the movie Zero Dark Thirty wanted to make it as period-accurate as possible. Bigelow’s team reached out to the entertainment marketing group at BlackBerry to provide the production with period-accurate BlackBerry devices. “... »
Today (the incredibly few) Z10 owners on AT&T will be able to upgrade to the latest BlackBerry 10 operating system, 10.0.10.684. While the Z10 isn’t exactly available for purchase yet, the update ensures that AT&T customers will have the latest software when the Z10 is released. While there is no change log for the update, the consistent updates to the BlackBerry 10 OS are much app... »
Today BlackBerry announced the availability of BBM7 for BlackBerry OS 5 legacy devices. It’s very good to see the company still developing for customers who are still on those older smartphones. BBM voice is one of the absolute best features that the company has added to their flagship app and I strongly recommend everyone to grab this upgrade. Check the press below. BlackBerry® has a... »
Eufloria HD was released for the BlackBerry PlayBook a long time ago, and maybe most of you have already played it but if you haven’t, then you should. With cool graphics, nice music and a gameplay to keep you hooked, Eufloria is a game that every PlayBook owner should at least try. Here’s our review: Eufloria HD takes you on missions across galaxies where you have to conquer asteroi... »
Sunil Dutt, BlackBerry’s India Managing Director just recently oversaw the release of the BlackBerry Z10 in the region. However, that hasn’t stopped him from resigning. What’s interesting is the timing. It was just recently revealed that the BlackBerry Z10 sold out within two days in India. This was quite a feat considering the Z10 has been priced as a high-end device. “I can con... »
BlackBerry is planning entry-level market devices for the future. However, the company doesn’t seem to be planning a lower market phone. “Understand where you are playing and resist being talked into segments that you know will not serve your purpose and will not result in shareholder value,” Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins said in a Q&A session at a conference in Waterloo, Ontari... »
Aerize Alerts version 2.0 has now been released for BlackBerry OS 4.5 up to OS 7.1. This app is an all-in-one solution for keeping track of emails, SMS messages, BBM, missed calls and more. These are some of the features: Don’t miss or lose focus when an important message arrives Determine popup alerts to view (Email/SMS/Call/BBM) and how they look See the sender’s picture and name, th... »
S4BB Limited has released a new version for Barcode Scanner for BlackBerry 10! The new version has been completely redesigned and has a cool new user interface. Barcode Scanner is now more than ever integrated with the BlackBerry 10 OS and recognizes different content types. You can perform various actions depending on the scanned content: CONTACT INFO: save to address book, or directly compose an... »
Alicia Keys’ role as the BlackBerry Global Creative Director has been interesting to say the least. Some haven’t been too keen to call her a true BlackBerry user just yet. MarketingWeek had the opportunity to go Q&A with BlackBerry CMO, Frank Boulben, on Alicia Key’s role. Check it out below: You recently appointed Alicia Keys as global creative director for BlackBerry. How i... »
This past Monday I had the pleasure to attend yet another BlackBerry event in my home town of New York. This time the event was catered towards the enterprise market and what BlackBerry 10 alongside BES10 could do for you. The event was sold out and a lot of great of information came out of it. Today the Inside BlackBerry Blog posted a very nice recap of the event you can see below. Also, please s... »
Fellow Canadians join me in welcoming Thorsten Heins the CEO of our beloved BlackBerry has taken the time to become a Canadian citizen. Not only was Thorsten bringing to the world an amazing new mobile computing platform and turning RIM into the lean mean BlackBerry, he was also studying to become more than just the head of a Canadian iconic company he wanted to BE a Canadian! Welcome: “O ... »
Got a brand new BlackBerry Z10 recently? Then you’re probably still trying out and downloading new apps to your new BlackBerry. To help you out, we want to share with you this list of the week’s top BlackBerry 10 apps. Check them out below and let us know which are your favorite! Sports & Entertainment: NHL GameCenter 2013 (NHL Interactive) Cineplex (Cineplex Entertainment) Publis... »
Battery life is one of the most important things on a smartphone, if you run out of it you’re left with no phone. That’s why we’ve decides to share these awesome 10 tips from the BlackBerry blog, check them out: Check for BlackBerry 10 OS Updates Whenever a new BlackBerry 10 OS update is released, make sure to install it on your smartphone so that you can take advantage of any av... »
When BlackBerry 10 was announced, a lot of us were hoping some of the apps that weren’t available before would be for the new platform. Netflix being one of those apps. Sadly, some information has come to light that Netflix is currently not working on a BlackBerry10. Being one of the most requested applications, we all thought this would come real and we would finally have the app available ... »
BlackBerry has teamed up with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile for the “BlackBerry Z10 Keep Moving with Alicia Keys” Sweepstakes, which kicked off today! Fans can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win BlackBerry Z10 smartphones and an “Alicia Keys VIP Experience”. Here’s how you can do it: Visit www.verizonwireless.com/blackberryz10, www.att.com/Z10, or http://us.blackberry.com/campa... »
BlackBerry has announced that they are introducing BlackBerry Experience Pods across the Philippines. At these pods, customers can buy BlackBerry smartphones, accessories and more. They can also learn more about BlackBerry devices and try them out at the pods, with a highly trained staff that will help out and answer any questions that they might have. The first BlackBerry Experience Pod is alread... »
