The BlackBerry Bold 9790 ‘Bellagio’ was recently spotted with raised buttons, similar to the Torch 9860, 9850. Now clearer hands-on photos of the Bold 9790 have surfaced showing the crossbreed of a Bold 9700 and Torch 9860, 9850. The keyboard does a cool wraparound where the bezel is placed on the backside. Check out the rest of the photos below and let us know if you’d get this ... »
After last months record-setting BlackBerry outage, RIM has devised a team to investigate the root cause. Initially, RIM believed the problem was with a failed core switch, which then accompanied a failed backup switch. That resulted in a large backlog of data from Europe, Middle East, and Africa that later spread to South America and North America. The investigation team, managed under Chief Tech... »
Ok, so it might not look exactly as illustrated in the picture above. However, it should look remarkably similar in the least. We’ve been given some fresh details on the ‘BlackBerry Colt’, which is set to be RIM’s first BBX Superphone. We originally broke the first details on the device when we simultaneously told you the 10″ PlayBook was canned. Here’s a recap ... »
Earlier today at BlackBerry DevCon 2011, RIM showed us some of the new features coming soon to the next iteration of the PlayBook’s operating system. RIM announced PlayBook OS 2.0 and released a beta build for developers. We’ve registered our PlayBook’s PIN and have booted up PlayBook OS 2.0.0.3778 to ‘use to develop’. RIM usually makes you register all of your inform... »
In the 2nd General Session of BlackBerry DevCon 2011, RIM showed a quick demo of Android apps on the PlayBook. These apps were converted through the new BlackBerry Packager, which lets you take an Andorid APK file and with one click convert it to a BAR file to run on a PlayBook. During the demo we got a look at the much improved Android app player running live on the PlayBook. It definitely looks ... »
At BlackBerry DevCon 2011, Research In Motion has officially announced the BlackBerry X (BBX) name. This will be the fusion of BlackBerry OS and QNX to become the platform for future Superphones, tablets, and more. We’ll update you more as the details develops. Press Release SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA–(Marketwire – Oct. 18, 2011) - BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011 – At BlackBerry D... »
Although reading from a teleprompter, RIM’s Co-CEO and founder, Mike Lazaridis, made an apology video. He discussed that they are working around the clock to restore service. He cannot give an estimated time for full restoration, but that services are beginning to trickle back to near perfect. How do you take Mike’s apology? Well accepted, or just your typical damage control? Let us kn... »
Just yesterday we released the beta for the N4BB web app. So far we’ve received positive feedback with only one prominent bug listed. Nevertheless, we’ve made a new native app using JoeMobi for you to feast your eyes. The N4BB native app has the following features: Push notifications – see the N4BB icon in the notifications bar if there is a new article. Comments – view and... »
[poll id=15] A study conducted by InMobi, who boasts they are the world’s largest independent mobile ad network, has announced the combined results of its monthly InMobi Mobile Insights network ad data research and a custom iPhone-focused study. InMobi concluded from their survey that 41% of current mobile users in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada plan to buy an iPhone 5. Of the overall 41% who ... »
ElcomSoft has updated their Phone Password Breaker software. They’ve included the ability to recover BlackBerry device passwords. Elcomsoft said that before it developed the product, it was believed that there was no way to figure out a device password on a BlackBerry or PlayBook tablet. BlackBerry smartphones are configured to wipe all data on the phone if a password is typed incorrectly 10... »
Discussing with a few of our sources regarding PlayBook OS 2.0, QNX, BES, and BIS we’ve learned quite a bit. The BES we’ve come to know with BlackBerry OS is essentially dead. RIM has had to completely re-do everything in order to support QNX. With that said, BES will no longer be integrated in the way it was before. There will be separate software for BES support and it will be couple... »
Earlier today, we showed you images of the elusive BlackBerry Bold 9980 with internal ID R47. The video walk-through shows off the device and BlackBerry 7. There nearly is identicaly to the Bold 9900/9930, but obviously with a more interesting keyboard design. The device is running OS 7.0.0.368, which is higher than any currently available BB7 build. Watch the video and sound off in the comments w... »
A new rumor has surfaced that suggests the upcoming QNX BlackBerry ‘Superphone’ will have video chat capabilities. We’ve heard rumors ourselves and even gave you a few specs, which basically suggests the first BlackBerry ‘Superphone’ will be a “Mini-PlayBook”. In the sense that it will nearly be identical to the PlayBook and include a front-facing camera, ... »
As 2012 draws near on the horizon, RIM will soon make a monumental change. This impending change will mark the end of the traditional java-based BlackBerry OS and usher in QNX as the new platform for phones and other devices. The java-based OS’ required carrier testing before getting approved and later pushed to BlackBerry customers. This has caused serious delays in the release of OS packag... »
We were at the media event in London where Research In Motion announced the BlackBerry Curves 9350, 9360, and 9370. Here is a walk-though of the 9360 hands-on. In particular, the Curve 9360 is showcased in the video. These next-gen Curves will feature an 800MHz processor, liquid graphics, OS 7, and NFC. Almost all major carriers will offer one of the Curves. Check out the video and let us know wha... »
Today, RIM hosted an event in London for the announcement of the next-generation BlackBerry Curve. At the event, they officially announced the Curve 9350, 9360, and 9370. You’re probably a bit confused as to what each model number represents. The Curve 9350 will strictly be CDMA (Sprint, Verizon, etc.), the Curve 9370 will be UMA/CDMA/GSM (Bell, Telus, etc.), and the Curve 9360 will be GSM ... »
RIM has finally made the next-generation BlackBerry Curve official. They have announced, via the BlackBerry Blog, the Curve 9350, 9360, and 9370. “The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones will be available in Canada this month and via carriers in selected countries around the world beginning in September. For more details on pricing and international availability, make sure to check out our Blac... »
Did you just get a new BlackBerry 7 device and want to unlock it? Or, have an older device you’d like to swap onto a different carrier? In today’s video, we show you how to unlock a BlackBerry. Specifically, we show the unlocking of a Verizon Bold 9930. The benefits of unlocking your device are great. The price value of an unlocked BlackBerry can increase with the device being able to ... »
We’ve finally gotten our BlackBerry Bold 9930 from Verizon Wireless. You can check out our hands-on video with a Bold 9900 here and here. Check out the video below to see what all comes inside the box for a Verizon Bold 9930. There are a few small differences in the included items, like the holster for instance. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zGy2BfOViU On a BlackBerry? Click here for mob... »
Verizon Wireless has finally made the BlackBerry Bold 9930 available. They are the first carrier in the USA to offer the Bold 9930. You can get the Bold 9930 for $249.99 on a 2yr contract or $509.99 outright. It’s a bit disappointing that Verizon launched this device silently. Let’s hope a lot of BlackBerry fans pick up this device to prove it’s worth on their network. Purchase a... »
