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... »
Say you want to find out what operating system you’re running, or your BBM pin quickly and you don’t want to fiddle around in the Options menu. We’ll there’s a way, using BlackBerry’s famous AutoText feature! If in any one of the standard BlackBerry applications, like Tasks, Messages, Calendar, Tasks, BBM, Memo Pad, Password Keeper(…the list goes on), simply type: “myver” which displays your oper... »
TripAdvisor Augmented Reality (AR) app, powered by Wikitude’s AR platform officially launched today for BlackBerry smartphones running OS 7 and above. This app, exclusive to the BlackBerry platform, allows BlackBerry users around the globe to instantly access an immersive view of hotels, restaurants, and attractions listed on TripAdvisor. Here’s how it works: Simply tap the TripAdvisor/Wikitude ic... »
RIM let us know that all BlackBerry 7 smartphones models running OS 7.0 and OS 7.1 have been approved for use on the United States Deparment of Defense networks. The approval’s timing has been perfect since it coincides with the BlackBerry Trade-up/Trade-in Program to help you updgrade from your old BlackBerry smartphone. For more info on the program you can contact RIM directly at dodsales@... »
Press Release Sydney, Australia - In conjunction with the release today of the BlackBerry® 7.1 Operating System in the Australian market, Research In Motion (RIM) announced that BlackBerry® smartphones running the BlackBerry® 7.0 and 7.1 Operating Systems (BlackBerry 7) have been successfully evaluated and approved for Government use by the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) of the Australian Gover... »
Press Release LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – May 17, 2012) - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced that CESG, the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance in the UK, has approved the BlackBerry® 7 operating system for government use. The approval enables public sector workers to utilise the enhanced performance and rich functionality of the... »
Research In Motion has released some new BlackBerry 7 and 7.1 simulators for multiple BlackBerry devices. The new simulators are available for the following: BlackBerry® Bold™ 9930 – 7.0.0.574 BlackBerry® Curve™ 9380 – 7.0.0.608 BlackBerry® Torch™ 9860 – 7.1.0.267 BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 – 7.1.0.267 BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 (Asia) – 7.1.0.267 BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 – 7.1.0.318 You should also get the... »
RIM has just announced that BlackBerry smartphones running the lastest OS, BlackBerry 7 and BlackBerry 7.1, have been awarded FIPS 140-2 certification by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), also recognized by the United States and Canadian governments. We’ve all known BlackBerry to be always on top with secur... »
Earlier we saw a new RIM app in a leaked OS 7.1 build. The BlackBerry Device Analyzer app looks to help the end user find out if there are any issues with their device and gives common solutions to fix any found problems. The BlackBerry Device Analyzer is only available for devices running OS 7 or 7.1. Download BlackBerry Device Analyzer: OTA (Some users have reported errors) ALX (Install using De... »
The new version of GroupMe for BlackBerry smartphones has just been released. Version 3.0 has a completely new UI with new chat and contact lists and much more. A new bar has been added with buttons that allow you to start a group, question or DM directly from the bar. It has also improved picture sharing to make it faster and now supports OS7. Download GroupMe 3.0 from the App World >> Dow... »
Dropbox released a new version that brings compatibility to BlackBerry 7 devices. Dropbox v1.0.52 brings a few new features and finally makes the app usable. The changelog includes: New features: Security passcode Save email attachments to Dropbox This build resolves: Issues on 9900 & 9930 devices (BB OS 7 support for other devices should be working fine) Bug on thumbnails screen where only a ... »
A few of the device simulators for the ‘top 3′ BlackBerry 7 devices have been updated. 7.0.0.261 is the new device simulator for the Bold 9900/9930, Torch 9860/9850, and Torch2 9810. These simulators now have the devices in their original housing. The first time we saw an OS 7 simulator, the devices were in older model shells. BlackBerry® Device Simulators v7.0.0.261 (9930) Download So... »
Research In Motion is having a BlackBerry 7 fan night tomorrow in Toronto, Canada. They are also hosting an event in London, England. While we’re going to miss what fun could be had in Toronto, we’re going to be at the event in London. Details on the event are limited, but we’re sure there will be plenty of BB7 goodness all around. The event in London will be taking place at 9:30... »
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Do you use the BlackBerry News Feeds app on a regular basis to keep up with news? The News Feeds app looks to get a nice update for BlackBerry OS 7. Here are the new features found in News Feeds v1.1.0.21 for OS7, and a quick look video: New features added for 7.0: UI enhancements, and performance improvements New indicator to show you content that has been recently added Article search across you... »
A web developer for RIM seems to have jumped the gun just a bit by including almost all OS 7 devices. If you visit this page on BlackBerry.com for the HS-700 Bluetooth headset, you’ll see the BlackBerry Torch2 9810, and Torch 9850, 9860 are listed in the compatible devices. We’re hoping it is just one step closer to these devices getting announced soon. via CB »
RIM started to stir up some hype on their Twitter and Facebook accounts. Letting users guess what could be “new, shiny, and social” and stating that they’d be giving one away. We’re hoping they will officially announce the remaining BlackBerry 7 devices, and of course, it sounds like they’re going to give one away. Earlier, we exclusively reported that BBM 6.0 is due ... »
RIM has begun notifying developers that they have are accepting apps for certain BlackBerry 7 devices. Aside from the Bold 9900 and 9930, they will now accept submissions for the Torch2 9810, Torch 9850, and Curve 9360. The official word from RIM: [quote]Dear BlackBerry App World Vendor, We are pleased to inform you that BlackBerry App World is now accepting app submissions for additional BlackBer... »
Have you been wondering how the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9900 would do stacked up against the iPhone4? The browser is said to have a few upgrades from the webkit found is OS 6. Although, their pretty much identical, it’s the new processor and rendering capabilities that helps speed things up for the Bold 9900. It’s hard to say who wins, but best out of two looks like it could be a tie.... »
Early on we gave you a first look at the digital compass in OS 7. The digital compass utilizes the new magnetometer found in upcoming OS 7 devices (Bold 9900, Torch 9860, etc.). MacBerry.de put out a nice video showing the digital compass on a BlackBerry Torch 9860. This will be a really cool feature for BlackBerry devices and will aid in allowing a whole new type of apps available for the platfor... »
[poll id=12] RIM has made it clear that BlackBerry 7 will be the stepping stone to QNX ‘superphones’. They recently reiterated this fact at the RIM Annual General Meeting for shareholders. We’ll soon know if there is enough time for RIM to make a comeback and regain the market share it has lost. Will you pick up an OS 7 BlackBerry, or wait it out for QNX? Vote and drop a comment ... »
