Blackberry is going to continue supporting the critical infrastructure and services for BlackBerry 10 as well as network access for BBOS devices beyond 2019. This is great news for people who have older Blackberry devices such as the Curve or Bold, that relied on BIS services. Blackberry still generates $10-20 million a year on this service, so it makes sense not to kill it. … [Read more...] about Blackberry vows to continue support for BB10 and BBOS
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Whatsapp is now discontinued on BB10
Whatsapp is no longer available on Blackberry 10 devices and the instant messenger client no longer works. When you you load up the app you are now greeted by a 'Switch to a Supported Phone' message, but it does not mention what these phones actually are. The Android version of Whatsapp continues to work when you sideload it in. If you feel a need to switch to another app there … [Read more...] about Whatsapp is now discontinued on BB10
PlayBook 2 Concept has Impressive Design Elements and Specs
Blackberry's only attempt at a tablet device, the first gen PlayBook, has already lived its life though no replacement was ever made available. Now, almost three years later and with new management in place, we could finally see some movement taking placing here. Former CEO Thorsten Heins had virtually ruled out a PlayBook successor, at least for the near future. However, the … [Read more...] about PlayBook 2 Concept has Impressive Design Elements and Specs
Viber Finally Makes It to Blackberry
Viber has finally made it to the Blackberry. However, it's still in the beta stages, which means it is limited to older versions of Blackberry OS and not compatible with the latest BB10 platform. The current version can only be downloaded on Blackberry 5 and 7 devices, and if everything works out fine, the final version could be with us as early as next week. The reason why … [Read more...] about Viber Finally Makes It to Blackberry
Blackberry Tops List of Smartphones Consumers Desire the Least
A recent survey by research firm Raymond James on which smartphone consumers are least likely to purchase has brought to light some very interesting results. Blackberry has topped the list of unwanted smartphones, with 83 percent stating they'd rather not buy a Blackberry smartphone anytime soon. This is in spite of the good reviews the company's new Z10 smartphone has received … [Read more...] about Blackberry Tops List of Smartphones Consumers Desire the Least
Blackberry Z10 Return Rates Are Nothing to Worry About
Blackberry has stated it is not overly worried with the number of customers returning its Z10 device, though reports doing the rounds claim the returns to have exceeded its sales. On the contrary, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins has stated the company is satisfied with the way consumers around the world have taken to the Z10 smartphone. Analysts have been keenly watching the … [Read more...] about Blackberry Z10 Return Rates Are Nothing to Worry About
Blackberry Roadmap Leaked
A new leaked roadmap of Blackberry’s upcoming devices has appeared online, which provides us with a glimpse of what to expect from the Canadian manufacturer. While the credibility of the leak is debatable, the products that found mention do hold some value. Apart the Z10, there is also the Q10 QWERTY smartphone along with a phablet as well. However, what is of most interest to … [Read more...] about Blackberry Roadmap Leaked
BlackBerry Fourth Quarter Results Revealed, 370k PlayBooks, 1m Z10s Sold
Blackberry just came out with its Q4 numbers which, it must be said contains all the elements of a brilliant comeback after what everyone had thought is almost over with the company. Revenue earned during the period stands at $2.7 billion which is a nice thing though a bit less than the expected $2.8 billion. Blackberry had also sold 6 million smartphones in the quarter of … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Fourth Quarter Results Revealed, 370k PlayBooks, 1m Z10s Sold
Blackberry 10’s 100,000 Apps Includes 20k with Android Origin
One way to get people hooked on to a new platform is to ensure there are lots of apps that are compatible with it. Towards that, Blackberry did the right thing by luring in developers to port Android apps to the Blackberry 10 operating system. This ensured BB10 could quickly reach the 100k app figure mark, something that could have been pretty much impossible if the company had … [Read more...] about Blackberry 10’s 100,000 Apps Includes 20k with Android Origin
All New PlayBook Tablets Running BB10 Likely to Be Launched by End of Q2
An all new PlayBook tablet running the company's latest BB10 operating system is in development. The revelation was made by Mike Al Mefleh, director of product management at BlackBerry, while speaking to Emirates 24|7 at the BlackBerry User's Forum held recently in Dubai. Mike could not assign any specific launch dates, but has stated the new PlayBook could become a reality … [Read more...] about All New PlayBook Tablets Running BB10 Likely to Be Launched by End of Q2
BlackBerry Hints at a New Tablet
RIM has stated it might return to the tablet business once again. The company may just have clawed back from what may be the most challenging phase in its history that had put its very existence at stake. However, with the comeback of the company's fortune through the release of the BlackBerry 10 operating system as well as the Z10 smartphone, it is natural for the company to … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Hints at a New Tablet
Get BB10 Apps for Your New Phone with the Good e-Reader App Store
The official launch of the new generation of Blackberry 10 smartphones is due out at the end of the month. Application developers are fervently porting their Playbook apps over to this new platform. If you are thinking of investing in a new BB10 phone and are dismayed over the paltry app selection on the official APP World, Good e-Reader has you covered. The Good e-Reader … [Read more...] about Get BB10 Apps for Your New Phone with the Good e-Reader App Store
70,000 Apps to Accompany Blackberry 10
RIM is pinning high hopes on its new BlackBerry 10 platform that is set to launch on January 30th. With its back virtually to the wall, RIM clearly has its work cut out against its more illustrious rivals—Google's Android and the Apple's iOS, with Windows 8 gaining new ground every day as well. While Android and iOS are firmly entrenched in their respective domains with Windows … [Read more...] about 70,000 Apps to Accompany Blackberry 10
PlayBook Users Will Be Able to Upgrade to BB10
The BlackBerry Developer team has now confirmed the rumors that the PlayBook tablet will be able to run BB10 OS without requiring any hardware modifications. However, of course there is a delay, and RIM stated the BB10 update won't be coming to PlayBook until after the first BlackBerry 10 smartphones are out in the market. This translates to a wait until the beginning of 2013, … [Read more...] about PlayBook Users Will Be Able to Upgrade to BB10