BlackBerry 10 introduces a brand new camera, unlike any before it on previous legacy devices. The new camera has different shoot modes, and has that nifty Time Warp feature. Ty Williams from InsideBlackBerry has put together 5 tips and tricks for the BlackBerry 10 camera. Check out the five tips and tricks below and let us know in the comments if you know of any additional tips. 1 – Use different ... »
With BlackBerry 10 and playbook, you can add any web based calendar using the calDAV protocol. As long as you are able to access it, you can have the calendar syncing with BlackBerry 10 and the playbook without needing to access an extra account. Step 1: Create a CalendarFirst, you need to visit the site where you want to set up the calendar. Then you create the calendar and add the info you need.... »
Previously, we showed you a nice way of discovering the keyboard shortcuts throughout BlackBerry 10 on the new Q10 smartphone. If you’re not keen in trying to discover them on your own, The Globe & Mail has a spreadsheet with the complete list of keyboard shortcuts. Check them out below: »
Whether for personal or enterprise use, your PlayBook has lots of options for keeping your information safe and secure. You can configure this in the Storage and Sharing options located in the settings. Here’s a detailed explanation of each option: USB Connections - Tells the tablet how to react when you plug it in via USB cable. You can set it to Automatically Detect or choose to recognize ... »
Some us enjoy listening to podcasts and if you’re a frequent N4BB reader, chances are you’ve heard ours. Your PlayBook can be great for listening and following podcasts. You can use the BlackBerry Podcasts app to download or subscribe to your favorite podcasts. Here’s how to do it: To download a podcast just go into de Podcasts app and tap the one you wish to download. To display... »
The BlackBerry Q10 will be the first physical QWERTY BlackBerry 10 device. Unlike the Z10, the BlackBerry 10 QWERTY devices feature keyboard shortcuts. Some of these shortcuts have been changed. How do you learn the new ones? BlackBerry has made it very easy to know what keyboard shortcuts accomplish which actions. When in BlackBerry Hub, browser, or other apps, simply open the options section on ... »
Sometimes you need to transfer files to your PlayBook, and while hooking it up via USB is fast and easy, you don’t always have a USB around so you need another option. That’s when Wi-Fi file sharing comes in handy. If you want an easy way, other than USB, to connect your PlayBook to any computer, follow these steps and you’ll be good to go. On your PlayBook, go to Settings > S... »
Voice Controls have been a nice addition to BlackBerry 10. It can assist in simple tasks like sending BBM, email, scheduling a task, and setting an alarm. We previously showed you how Voice Controls functioned on the BlackBerry Z10. Now, with the BlackBerry Q10 on the verge of releasing, we want to show you how to use Voice Controls on a QWERTY device. For all intents and purposes we’ve used... »
Ever sent a BBM message to a friend and for some *expletive goes here* reason it failed to send? Good thing BlackBerry makes it very easy to resend a failed message. All you need to do in BBM on BlackBerry 10 is to hold down the message that failed. This will make the options pop-out from the right. Click the ‘resend’ option. It’s as simple as that. BlackBerry Messenger will then... »
Blogs are a trend now, almost everyone has one whether it is personal or for news. Everyone has their own way of blogging. Some might use a phone, others a tablet and, most of us, a computer. But if you have a BlackBerry PlayBook, then it might just turn into your device of choice for blogging. With a keyboard as comfortable as they PlayBook’s, the amazing browser, the awesome multitasking f... »
I wake up in the morning everyday, get ready for work and leave but before I do, I read the news on my PlayBook. By now, you probably already know all about the bombings in Boston, but some people are still left in the dark and know little, if nothing at all, about this. It’s always good to stay informed, that’s why today’s article are my top news apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook... »
BlackBerry World storefront went down for many BlackBerry 10 users. For some, BlackBerry World still hasn’t started working. However, there is a workaround to get you back up and downloading apps. Follow these simple instructions: Tap on the Music app. Tap on more (three dots). Tap on BlackBerry World. For some unknown reason the main BlackBerry World icon just won’t populate with apps... »
Some people might be under the wrong impession that a PlayBook is an all work, no game device specially when it comes to kids. Well, you got it wrong. My PlayBook has kept me from locking my niece and nephew in a closet more than once, to the point that when they see me they ask for the PlayBook instead of saying hi. There are more games than any other kind of app combined on my PlayBook, and I... »
Oh no! You dropped your BlackBerry Z10 and cracked its screen. You’re now in a bind. Hopefully you had insurance can pay the $100 and get a brand new one. If you didn’t have insurance, then you’re out another $700. That is, unless you were to get a new BlackBerry Z10 LCD display and digitizer for $179.99 from our store and then follow the tutorial on how to replace it. The good p... »
BlackBerry Messenger on BlackBerry 10 has a completely new UI and UX. Group pictures in BBM are handled differently than before. Ever viewed an image and thought it was annoying how it cropped it? That’s just the preview thumbnail! Here’s how to view the full image: Step 1 Tapping the image once brings up the title of the image and who it was uploaded by and at what time. Step 2 Tappin... »
Do you have that one contact on BlackBerry Messenger that is constantly filling up the updates screen? They might be listening to a bunch of music, which each song gets shown to you. You might even catch them looking at porn. Whichever the case might be, in this tutorial we’ll show you how to block these erroneous updates in BlackBerry 10. You can either block one specific contact or block a... »
Smartphones are awesome. They make your life easier, make you more productive, help you stay in touch with your loved ones and even entertain you with games, music or anything else you like. How could they possibly get any better? That’s easy: accessories. Headsets, cases, bluetooth, cradles, you gotta love them all. Here’s my top 5 (or maybe more) accessories for the BlackBerry Z10: 1... »
BlackBerry 10 brings a unique feature called BlackBerry Balance. The Balance feature can help users focused on using one device for both work and personal use. BlackBerry Balance gives users one unified, easy to manage experience whether you’re logged into your company’s IT infrastructure or using the BlackBerry Z10 for personal use. To get started, here are tips and tricks to help users truly opt... »
Purchased your BlackBerry 10 device, but don’t like how it automatically adds “Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone” at the end of emails? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered on how to change that and set your display name. Simply follow the few steps below and you’ll be on your way to sending out more customized emails. Step 1 From within the BlackBerry Hub, cl... »
So you got a brand new BlackBerry Z10 and got it all setup and ready to make your life easier. We all know a BlackBerry is the perfect business companion, but why should it all be about work and no fun? Here’s a list of what I consider must try out games for BlackBerry 10. Best of all is, they’re all free! Check them out, let us know what you think and which games you would add to the ... »
