Adding an email account in BlackBerry 10 is about as seamless as it was in legacy BlackBerry OS. There are two ways to manage email accounts: from within the Hub settings or account settings. Check out the video below to see how to add email accounts on BlackBerry 10: On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video »
Research In Motion launched its Built for BlackBerry platform, which gets the BlackBerry brand behind specific apps. These apps have had to meet strict criteria in order to have been accepted into the Built for BlackBerry program. Not all apps submitted to the program can be accepted. Alec Saunders from RIM says: “To be as transparent as possible, there have been many apps submitted that do ... »
As BlackBerry 7 introduced parental controls, so will BlackBerry 10 feature the same options. In the Parental Controls you can restrict what the device can do. These are some examples of what can be managed: You can set what contacts can be called or sent a SMS. You can restrict access to what social media sites they can have on the device. Avoid the ability to install/uninstall app purchases. The... »
We’ve received the full spec sheet for the BlackBerry Z10 L-Series. More specifically for the GSM variants. A lot of it is already known, and has been speculated nearly spot-on. However, one thing that was left out was it’s battery life. The BlackBerry Z10 L-Series will feature an L-S1 battery. This is the same battery used in the BlackBerry Dev Alpha B (essentially a ‘LondonR... »
Research In Motion will soon debut the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone on January 30th. So far, we’ve seen quite a bit of photos and videos on what is currently know as the L-Series. The BlackBerry 10 L-Series is a simple way of acknowledging the four variations of the all-touch device. There are currently four L-Series (codenames: London, Lisbon, Liverpool, and Laguna). However, these are si... »
Kids love Christmas. And with all those presents, who can blame them? If you’re a BlackBerry fan, user, abuser, then you’ll want to make sure you give your kids the best of what BlackBerry offers. With the multitude of games available for BlackBerry, and the social features of the BlackBerry platform, getting your kid into BlackBerry has never been easier! 1. The Sims 3 Sup... »
With BBM Voice you have the freedom to chat with your BBM friends the way you want. Type or talk – you choose. For those moments that are too big for text – too exciting, too complex, or urgent – now BBM has voice. You can call BBM contacts straight from BBM for free. BBM Voice includes a number of convenient features: Enhanced calling options – You can open a BBM Voice call directly from a BBM ch... »
When we were at BlackBerry Jam Americas we did the first BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha A to B comparison. In our comparison video we found that the Dev Alpha B was considerably faster than the A. Though, RIM had no comment as to if the B had upgraded hardware. Today, RIM announced on their Inside BlackBerry DevBlog confirmed specs of both the Dev A and B developer devices. Check them out the compare the... »
The North East is about to get slammed by Hurricane Sandy. Flooding and strong winds have already begun. BlackBerry OS 7 comes pre-equipped with a very nice emergency notification system. Although, these are only for weather advisory and government updates. Check out the following apps to keep up-to-date with Hurricane Sandy’s movement and safe in time of emergecy: Storm Watch STORM WATCH pr... »
Most BlackBerry users find that their smartphone makes them more productive and helps them get stuff done through the day, and the apps are a great part of that. In todays’ guide I’ll show you how you can be more productive using your BlackBerry Tasks navite application. With this app you can setup a list of thing you have to do, organize by categories and set a reminder for each task.... »
Two users in the BlackBerry developer support forums have written up a nice tutorial on adding NFC to a BlackBerry 10 app. Here’s the tutorial, which can alternatively be found here: Introduction This article is part of a series intended to help developers wishing to exploit NFC in their BlackBerry® 10 applications. Readers of this article should have some pre-existing knowledge of the funda... »
October marks the end of a summer jammed packed with regular Baseball season action. But don’t pack away the cold beer and hot dogs just yet because with the end of regular season Baseball comes the World Series! RIM has compiled these must-have BlackBerry apps and accessories for the 2012 World Series and keep up with seven rounds of National and American league rivalry wherever you are: MLB.com ... »
If you experienced any difficulties updating or reloading the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Device Software using the standard methods, RIM has offered a new way to update. Follow the steps below: Download the Dev Alpha Autoloader 10.0.09.388 (Windows). Turn off your BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device. Run the file Autoload-DevAlpha-10.0.09.388.exe. When prompt shows “Connecting to Bootrom”, connect your Bl... »
I’ve come accross many BlackBerry users having this same “problem” where they bought a used BlackBerry and it still shows the old users phone number. Changing this is very easy, but you can also easily forget how to do it, so I’ve decided to make a guide on how to change the “My Number” field on your BlackBerry with your phone number. Here’s how to do it: ... »
RIM has made it easy for us to buy our favorite apps by adding different payment methods. Some people don’t like to use their credit cards for such things, even though RIM has a very secure App World. PayPal has been the payment method of choice for these users, so I’ve decided to make a guide on how to set PayPal as your default payment and billing method on your BlackBerry. Here̵... »
RIM is pleased to announce that the BlackBerry App World Vetting Criteria is now live. This document gives you the inside scoop behind the reasoning for most app denials. In it, you’ll find no nonsense talk about content and features that RIM simply cannot accept on App World. Read through it before you build your app to minimize the chances of getting it denied. A plain text copy is available bel... »
BlackBerry smartphones are awesome for people who travel a lot, but roaming charges can be very high if you use data all the while you’re out of the country. There is one way to prevent your BlackBerry from using data when roaming, here’s how to do it: 1. Go to Options and select Networks and Connections from the menu. 2. From the new menu, select Mobile Network. 3. Change the While Ro... »
Amidst trumpet fanfare and rising anticipation, the commercial release of BlackBerry 10 devices is right around the corner (slated for first calendar quarter, 2013). This is a great opportunity for developers to be on the leading edge of this landmark release. To be in the BlackBerry App World store when the BlackBerry 10 launches, you must compile your app using the Beta3 Developer SDKs. For the ... »
RIM reiterated to us that your BlackBerry smartphone offers numerous ways to have a conversation without uttering a word. With your busy, on-the-go lifestyle you may not have time for a lengthy conversation. No matter how busy you are, here are some ways you can use your BlackBerry to keep conversations alive! Instant Messaging: With 60 million BBM subscribers out there, use this popular BlackBerr... »
The BlackBerry lock screen message is quite useful. If you keep your BlackBerry password locked and you lose it, whoever finds it would be able to contact you with the info displayed in the lock screen. You can also put someone else’s number. In case of an emergency, if anything were to happen to you, others would be able to contact your relatives with that information. Here’s how you ... »
