Potentials Education Suite: Chemistry edition is now available for BlackBerry devices running OS 6.0 to 7.1. The new app brings the subject to Maestros TECH award winning educational application suite. It integrates Chemistry theory lessons and other awesome features, making it the perfect app for on the go lessons for students and even professionals. PES: Chemistry is now available in the BlackB... »
Previously, we reported that BBM 7 was available for BlackBerry devices running OS 4.5 and above. Turns out, it wasn’t quite available just yet. We’ve had quite a few people asking where it’s available. Here’s an official statement from RIM: “Thanks for your interest in BBM 7, which is currently available for all BlackBerry smartphones running the BlackBerry 6 OS or higher.... »
The Beta version of Docs2Go v.3.0.0.21 has been leaked online! If you wanna be adventurous and install this, you will need to remove the current version of Docs2Go from your phone BEFORE you install the leaked one, otherwise it’ll just install it and leave the other version, and that probably won’t be good. One more thing, this version is for OS 6.0 devices ONLY, installing it on an OS... »
Carrier ThreeUK has been pretty open with their customers via Twitter on the subject of an official update for BlackBerry OS 6. The official release will likely be for the Bold 9700 and possibly the Curve 9300. There hasn’t been any hint at what version ThreeUK will release, but at least those holding off for an official release may not have to wait too long. If you can’t wait, there ... »
It seems that Verizon is pushing out an OTA update of OS 6.0.0.431 for the BlackBerry Curve 9330. Just the other day we saw them release this same OS build for the Bold 9650. It is good to see that Verizon has (finally) officially released OS 6. It isn’t listed on their downloads site just yet, but if you’ve got a Curve 9330, check for updates in the wireless update section in options.... »
Earlier today on Twitter, Mike Kirkup tweeted that they will be releasing and update to the BlackBerry Theme Builder. The new update will support all OS 6 devices, and will hopefully have enhanced support for the Torch. The updated Theme Builder should be out by the end of this month (only a few days). There were many issues with the Theme Builder 6 beta, but hopefully the official version wonR... »
During the general session of BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011, the BlackBerry 6.1 application platform was announced by VP of Global Alliances and Developer Relations for RIM, Tyler Lessard. RIM looks to be building on OS 6 and keeping it for the long term. The new tools and APIs for 6.1 are: Magnetometer / Digital compass APIs Open GL-ES 2.0 Window API (overlay native app surfaces) Event-based geo-fe... »
According to this leaked Verizon Wireless document, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Curve 9330 are scheduled to receive an OS update on January 19th. It isn’t clear if this will be an official OS 5.0 or (hopefully) 6.0 update. The Curve 8330 is also scheduled for an update in January, but it is labeled as TBD. »
It looks as though more carriers are gearing up for the official release of BlackBerry OS 6. Three UK support on Twitter revealed in response to a customer that they will be “…updating the 9700 to OS6 in January…” and also suggesting they will be releasing the Bold 9780 as well. We’re still waiting on Telus to release OS 6 to the Curve 3G. Hopefully we will see more c... »
Have you switched to BlackBerry 6 and miss all those ringtones you had in OS 5.0? Luckily, RIM has heard your cry and has released an OS 5.0 ringtones pack for new OS 6 users to download. The ringtones were found on the BlackBerry mobile site by LaBlackBerry. Let us know how these ringtones sound and if any are still missing! Download OS 5.0 ringtones from BlackBerry.com »
Come early 2011 upgrades to BlackBerry OS 6 has been rumored to become available for the Bold 9650, Pearl 9100/9105, and Curve 9300/9330. Sprint recently released OS 6 officially, and now Telus is gearing up for an official release. Telus is apparently going to release OS 6 for the Curve 3G sometime in January 2011. Telus Support stated on Twitter that “We do not have an ETA for the 9700. I know i... »
In a round of new flyers mailed out from Verizon, they showcase a few of the features of BlackBerry OS 6. The Bold 9650 and Curve 9330 are shown, while not specifically with OS 6 on them, but it leads you to think a release is imminent. Will Verizon do a re-release of these two devices with a bundled OS 6? Or, do you think Verizon will make a big, official announcement for the release of OS 6 for ... »
In an investment note today, from reputable analyst, Shaw Wu of Kaufman Bros., his Verizon insiders claim they see “no material value” in BlackBerry OS 6. In the eyes of Verizon, BlackBerry OS 6 will not be a “Saviour” for the brand. »
Need a little more proof that we may hopefully see the release of OS 6.0 on the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Curve 9330? RIM has released simulators for both devices, which may not be useful for the public right now, but it is a good sign that things are moving along. »
BlackBerry Torch and Other BlackBerry Smartphones Running the New BlackBerry 6 OS Now Certified for Use by U.S. Government Agencies. WATERLOO, ONTARIO, Dec 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Research In Motion (RIM) announced today that BlackBerry(R) 6, a powerful new operating system for BlackBerry(R) smartphones, is now FIPS 140-2 certified. This FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standa... »
If you are a developer looking to get your apps jump started with OS 6 on the Verizon BlackBerry Curve 9330 and Bold 9650, you may want to tune into Research In Motion’s next Developer Webcast. »
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is a bit of a revolution, at least for current BlackBerry users. This is Research In Motion’s first ever touch-screen and physical QWERTY keyboard hybrid device. We’ve put the Torch 9800 through a series of business and general consumer day-to-day use. We give you our unbiased thoughts and show you whether or not the Torch 9800 is the “best BlackBerry ev... »
