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QNX Home Automation Prototype from Teknision (Photos)

QNX Home Automation Prototype from Teknision (Photos)

Teknision was recruited by QNX to develop a prototype for a Home Automation device. BlackBerry’s CEO Thorsten Heins has reiterated multiple times that QNX / BlackBerry 10 is more than just a mobile computing platform. Perhaps this is just one of many ways BlackBerry 10 can be utilized. The prototype device was not only built for reference but shown off running a specially built flash applica... »

Move Over Gold BlackBerry Q10; Diamond Encrusted is Better!

Move Over Gold BlackBerry Q10; Diamond Encrusted is Better!

Luxury Designer Alexander Amosu who’s known for creating world most expensive products for celebrities around the world has done it again. The Amosu BlackBerry Q10 design is made in 18 carat White Gold encrusted with over 700 VVS1 diamonds approximately 4.7cts. In the pursuit of unsurpassed luxury for discerning types, Alexander offers his clients a choice of 18ct yellow, 18ct Rose, silver a... »

BlackBerry to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2014 Results on Friday, June 28th, 2013

BlackBerry to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2014 Results on Friday, June 28th, 2013

BlackBerry will be reporting results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 on June 28, 2013. A conference call and live webcast will be held beginning at 8 am ET, which can be accessed by dialing 1-800-814-4859 or through your BlackBerry 10 smartphone, personal computer or BlackBerry PlayBook tablet at http://ca.blackberry.com/company/investors/events.html. A replay of the conference call will also... »

Leaked: OS 10.1.0.2009 For The BlackBerry Z10

Leaked: OS 10.1.0.2009 For The BlackBerry Z10

The start of the weekend has began with a bang. Today we get another leak for the Z10 (STL100-4) and this time we are in the 200′s. By now i hope you know the drill, download at you own risk and always remember that these are Leaked OS’ and we are not responsible if your phone bricks, burns or explodes. Enjoy! Download Os 10.1.0.2009 Here Don’t forget to leave us a comment with a... »

Sales at BlackBerry:  Why the Customer has Changed.

Sales at BlackBerry: Why the Customer has Changed.

Research in Motion was once the uncontested king of Enterprise mobile solutions. A RIM sales representative met with Chief Information Officers (CIO’s), Chief Technology Officers (CTO’s) and IT managers. They sold an organization on a platform of mobile email delivery and control in a time when access to such services was rare, risky and costly. BlackBerry was the best solution and the sales were ... »

BlackBerry Announces EMI Schemes for BlackBerry Z10 and Curve 9220

BlackBerry Announces EMI Schemes for BlackBerry Z10 and Curve 9220

BlackBerry announced today the availability of EMI schemes for its BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Curve 9220. Both will be available as of this weekend and c ustomers can buy the BlackBerry Z10 with their credit cards paying an EMI of Rs 4,799 per month for nine months. The  BlackBerry Curve 9220 can be bought by paying an EMI of Rs 799 per month for 12 months. Any of our Indian friends going to ge... »

BlackBerry 10 for PlayBook Releasing in the “Next Few Weeks”?

BlackBerry 10 for PlayBook Releasing in the “Next Few Weeks”?

Before BlackBerry Live 2013, I genuinely believed we would see a BlackBerry 10 beta announced for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. It made sense for BlackBerry to kick off the beta at the largest event of the year. Earlier, BlackBerry stated at the BlackBerry 10 launch event that PlayBook owners could be hopeful for a release of BB10 this year. However, as the BlackBerry Live 2013 event came and we... »

Application Resource Manager 3.0.0.16 For OS 7.1 Now Available in Beta Zone

Application Resource Manager 3.0.0.16 For OS 7.1 Now Available in Beta Zone

If you’re still using a BlackBerry smartphone running OS 7.1, then this Beta might be for you. A new version 3.0.0.16 of Application Resource Manager has just been released in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Here’s what’s new: “When free memory gets too low, it could lead to a degraded user experience. Now, when memory reaches a permanent low level, Application Resource Monitor w... »

BlackBerry Dev Alpha Devices Will Work After June 30th

BlackBerry Dev Alpha Devices Will Work After June 30th

When BlackBerry gave out the BlackBerry Dev Alpha devices to developers, their intention was to someday neutralize the devices and brick them after official BlackBerry 10 devices were released. The date was set to June 30th, which would be the date when all Dev Alpha’s would stop working completely and just become a cool looking paper weight. Awesome news for those developers who still own a... »

BlackBerry 10.2 Will Bring Emoji, Multiple Alarms and More

BlackBerry 10.2 Will Bring Emoji, Multiple Alarms and More

By now you probably know about BlackBerry 10.2 and some of the features coming with it. BlackBerry Product Manager, Michael Clewley, revealed some more details about this update through his BBM Channel. These are some of the features he confirmed: Setting a time to remember item Standard Unicode Emojis Multiple Alarms Level 1 Notifications Some of these are features BlackBerry users have been anxi... »

Q10 Outselling Galaxy S4 at UK’s Biggest Retailer

Q10 Outselling Galaxy S4 at UK’s Biggest Retailer

A recent report claimed that sales of the BlackBerry Q10 were below those of the Z10 when it first arrived, and the folks over at Seeking Alpha decided to take matters into their own hands. Ends up that the Q10 is not only selling spectacularly, but it’s actually out performing the Galaxy S4 in UK’s largest mobile phone retailer. Michael Collins at Seeking Alpha did his own research an... »

First App Wednesday Post BlackBerry Live is Here, All Hail Union Games

First App Wednesday Post BlackBerry Live is Here, All Hail Union Games

After a very exciting BlackBerry Live and a lot of new announcements BlackBerry wants that momentum going. Always a treat when we see more and more apps hit BlackBerry World and  here are the highlighted apps for this weeks App Wednesday. BlackBerry Z10 Apps:   Music & Audio: Animoog (Moog Music Inc.) - As featured at BlackBerry Live   Gaming: Tesoro Submarino (Discovery Latin America, LLC) Da... »

BlackBerry Q10 Gets Updated For Telus , Rogers and Bell

BlackBerry Q10 Gets Updated For Telus , Rogers and Bell

Once again you very lucky Canadians can power on your newly acquired Q10 and get a fresh new update. This os has been leaked over the internet the past week but now its official. This is software version 10.1.0.273  which might be the same one you already have on your device but once you update you will be at OS 10.1.0.172 Leave your comments below if you are a lucky one that has this update! »

Mike Lazaridis Said iOS Users Will Embrace BBM

Mike Lazaridis Said iOS Users Will Embrace BBM

BlackBerry founder and ex-CEO Mike Lazaridis said he believes iPhone and other devices users will embrace the BlackBerry Messenger app. The app was announced to be available for iOS and Android this summer during the BlackBerry Live conference. Reaction to the announcement has, so far, been mostly positive from other platform users. “BBM is by far the most compelling wireless experience and wirele... »

BlackBerry Q10 Hits Verizon Wireless Inventory Screens

BlackBerry Q10 Hits Verizon Wireless Inventory Screens

During the BlackBerry Live 2013 keynote, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins announced that the BlackBerry Q10 would release to the US market in June. We’ve been tipped that the BlackBerry Q10 has reached the Verizon Wireless inventory screen. This is the buy order for the above listed devices. Typically, once this hits it’s about two weeks away from physical in-store release. At least, that... »

BlackBerry Scholars – When Big Corporations give back.

BlackBerry Scholars – When Big Corporations give back.

BlackBerry’s First yearly conference since changing their name and launching the new BlackBerry10 platform was aptly named BlackBerry Live.  During the BlackBerry Live Keynote many things were shared,  we were wow’d with a live Video Chat from the dashboard of the BlackBerry QNX powered Bentley,  Lewis Hamilton was on stage,  BBM Channels was announces,  BBM is going cross platform, a new headset ... »

Look Out iTunes, BlackBerry World Does 20% Music Sales

Look Out iTunes, BlackBerry World Does 20% Music Sales

Apple’s iTunes has become the pinnacle in digital sales for music. However, BlackBerry could be well on their way to reaching closer and closer to iTunes marketshare. “20 per cent of overall purchases on BlackBerry World is music,” Charlie Miller, BlackBerry’s Director of Alliances said to TrustedReviews, he added: “That’s just music, not movie and TV and that’s a lot higher than some.” “The... »

AT&T Q10 Sign Up Page Goes Live, Sign Up Now

AT&T Q10 Sign Up Page Goes Live, Sign Up Now

AT&T fans get ready as today we are on step closer to the Q10 releasing in the US. Today the Nations 2nd largest mobile provider launched their Q10 ” Coming Soon” page that allows you to sign up by email for all the latest Q10 news. I for one have been using a Q10 with AT&T for a couple of months now and I absolutely love it. Are you an AT&T customer ? If so go sign up for ... »

Netflix CEO Hasn’t Used BB10 Yet , Says People Don’t Interact With It As an Entertainment Device Like iOS or Android.

Netflix CEO Hasn’t Used BB10 Yet , Says People Don’t Interact With It As an Entertainment Device Like iOS or Android.

Since the playbook originally released BlackBerry faithful have been praying and wiating for Netflix to bring their popular streaming app to their devices. With BlackBerry10   now available and off to a good start we have seen apps like Skype , Kindle and many more make their way to BlackBerry World. Unfortunately Netflix still remains the holy grail for the US markets along with Instagram. At lea... »

BlackBerry Live Is Now Behind Us, Do You Feel Like BlackBerry Delivered?

BlackBerry Live Is Now Behind Us, Do You Feel Like BlackBerry Delivered?

Last week in Orlando, BlackBerry took the stage to update the state of the company and give us a flurry of new announcements which included the Q5 mid-tiered smartphone, BBM channels , 10.2  and of course BlackBerry Messenger for iOS and Android. Do you think BlackBerry Live was a success? Did you expect more? Maybe less? Vote Below and make sure you leave a comment telling us why!   »

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