BlackBerry has just 3 percent market share in the U.S.
News - May 16, 2012
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Reuters reports that Android and iOS are gaining market share while BlackBerry suffers. According to the report, BlackBerry market share has dropped to 3% from 9% a year ago. If true, it's very said for RIM. I remember when I would get on a flight and everyone would be holding a BlackBerry. These days, I see many more iPhones than BlackBerrys.
The report also notes small gains for Microsoft's Windows Phone in Germany, Britain, France, and the United States....read more
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Porsche designed BlackBerry wins Smartphone of the Year Award
News - May 15, 2012
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The Porsche designed BlackBerry P9981 has won the Plus X Award for Smartphone of the Year. We haven't heard much about the P9981 beyond a few press releases about how interesting it was that Porsche designed a BlackBerry. I have no idea how popular this phone is, but my impression is there aren't many of them and they are cost prohibitive to own. Do you think it deserves to be named the Smartphone of the Year for 2012?
Stuttgart/Cologne. The Porsche Design P‘9981 smartphone by BlackBerry has been awarded as “Smartphone of the Year 2012” by ...read more
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Missed Call Number Icon Indicator for BlackBerry
Software Reviews - May 13, 2012
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Home screen Missed calls Number icon indicator. Get a quick overview on your BlackBerry® device's missed calls status. Missed calls Icon Indicator shows missed calls number on missed call icon on device home screen.
Features:
* Missed calls number on application icon on home screen
* Missed calls number automatic updated
* Clicking application icon will automatically launch the phone log for view of missed calls.
Compatible Devices
BlackBerry: 8700, 8700c, 8700f, 8700g, 8700r, 8700v, 8703e, 8705g, 8707g, 8707h, 8707v, 8800, 8820, 8830, 957...read more
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RIM continues executive shake up with new marketing chief
News - May 08, 2012
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Research in Motion said Tuesday it has hired two new senior executives, including a marketing chief. Frank Boulben will be the new chief marketing officer and will be responsible for bringing RIM out of the massive marketing hole they are in. Boulben served as executive vice president of strategy and marketing at LightSquared. He previously held senior positions at wireless carriers Vodafone Group and Orange.
RIM also named Kristian Tear as the new chief operating officer. Tear was executive vice president of Sony Mobile Communications, a u...read more
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Viber for BlackBerry and Windows Phone released
News - May 08, 2012
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Viber today announced the availability of Viber for BlackBerry Beta and Windows Phone 7 Beta. With more than 69 million registered iPhone and Android users already, Viber looks to expand its reach and be the premier mobile VoIP and messaging company.
"We believe if you're connected to the Internet, you should be able to enjoy a free, high-quality communications experience, and Viber is working to make it possible for users of all mobile products to communicate with each other," said Talmon Marco, Viber Founder and CEO. "We are delighted to ad...read more
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RIM tries "Wake Up, Be Bold" campaign
News - May 07, 2012
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RIM has launched a new website that takes aim at Apple iPhone users. The Wake Up and Be Bold site is apparently trying to convince us that BlackBerry users are more serious for some reason. Taking a swipe at Apple's well known slogan the site says, BlackBerry users don’t just “think different,” they “do different.” Really?
The site continues, “You’re either here to leave your mark and eat opportunity for breakfast or you’re satisfied to just float through life like a cork in the stream.” Huh?
If you visit wakeupbebold.com you'll hear a vo...read more
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RIM shares hit 8-year low
News - May 04, 2012
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RIM's stock has been slowly losing its value and yesterday it hit an eight year low. In afternoon trading on Thursday RIM's stock hit $11.92 per share. It hasn't been that low since 2004. And, the stock has dropped 15% in just the last 3 days, and RIM just showed off its latest BlackBerry 10 prototype this week. It looks like the investing world isn't too hot on Thorsten Hein's new announcement. Right now RIM's shares are sitting at around $12.06 per share.
RIM is placing its bets on BlackBerry 10, but that likely won't be enough. The ...read more
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New BlackBerry 10 keyboard shown off at BlackBerry World 2012
News - May 01, 2012
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RIM CEO Thorsten Heins took to the stage at BlackBerry World 2012 to show off some of the new features of the upcoming BlackBerry 10. Most of the features did not seem all that impressive, but one of the things that caught my eye is the soft keyboard.
Most BlackBerry users choose BlackBerry because of the physical keyboard so not including one requires a huge leap of faith by RIM. They have the best QWERTY keyboard on a mobile phone today, but the new BlackBerry 10 devices will have a soft keyboard (at least at launch time).
Check out s...read more
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BlackBerry 10 developer phone photos leaked
News - April 28, 2012
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This is the latest BlackBerry 10 developer phone. The photos come courtesy of CrackBerry Forums member Trippin who uploaded the photos to the forums. CrackBerry confirms that the photos shows a BlackBerry 10 Developer Alpha device, and attendees at BlackBerry Jam next week in Orlando will receive one. Rumor also has it that this phone is actually the BlackBerry Colt that never made it to market. Either way, this is not a phone that will ever make it to market. It will simply be used for developers so they can test their apps.
The phone l...read more
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BlackBerry 10 devices could launch in October
News - April 26, 2012
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RIM's next super phone should hit the streets this year, and it could be as soon as October. According to N4BB, the first BlackBerry 10 device will go on sale in October. N4BB's sources say the BlackBerry 10 device will be announced in August, and available in October if the report is right.
The first BlackBerry 10 device will be touchscreen only, but a QWERTY keyboard device is expected to launch in Q1 2013.
Will BlackBerry 10 live up to the hype and save RIM, or will it be another QNX? ...read more
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Angry Birds Space available for BlackBerry PlayBook
News - April 24, 2012
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Angry Birds space is now available for the BlackBerry PlayBook. You can pick up your copy in the App World. Angry Birds Space costs $2.99. A deal?
"Angry Birds Space features 60 interstellar levels on planets and in zero gravity, resulting in spectacular gameplay ranging from slow-motion puzzles to lightspeed destruction. With regular free updates, brand new birds, brand new superpowers, and a whole galaxy to explore, the sky is no longer the limit!"
FEATURES
• 60 interstellar levels!
• Regular free updates!
• Brand new birds!
• Brand new ...read more
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RIM hires law firm to help with restructuring plan
News - April 23, 2012
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Everyone knows Research in Motion is in serious trouble these days, and it looks like the BlackBerry maker sees that something has to change. According to Reuters, RIM has hired Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy to help them work out a restructuring plan. The options on the table could include include selling assets, seeking joint ventures or licensing patents.
At least RIM is finally making some moves, but it sure seems like they waited too long to get their act together.
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Angry Farm for BlackBerry
Software Reviews - April 22, 2012
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Courtesy of Smarter Apps, the popular Angry Farm game comes to the BlackBerry. The Farmer is away and the farm has been overrun by an army of hungry foxes. You have to go after them.
There are 50 new levels for a total of 250.
Angry Farm for BlackBerry is compatible with the following devices: BlackBerry: 9570, Bold 9000, Bold 9650, Bold 9700, Bold 9780, Bold 9788, Bold 9790, Bold 9900, Bold 9930, Curve 8330, Curve 8350i, Curve 8520, Curve 8530, Curve 8900, Curve 8910, Curve 8930, Curve 8980, Curve 9300 3G, Curve 9330 3G, Curve 9350, Curve...read more
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BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2 gets updated
News - April 19, 2012
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If you have a BlackBerry PlayBook there is a new update out today. BlackBerry PlayBook OS v2.0.1.358 is now available as a free over the air download to your PlayBook. You will receive a notification, but if you're too anxious to wait you can download it now. Just head to Settings - Software Updates to get the new update.
New features include:
Browser enhancements to address performance with some websites
Improvements to support Android apps
Optimizations to Video Chat, PIM and BlackBerry Bridge applications
More!
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