It seems like the mobile device market is moving faster than ever, a point proven by yet another launch even this fall --this time it is BlackBerry with a round of enterprise branded announcements. CEO John Chen will join a few of his top executives in San Fransisco on November 13, intending to debut a selection of hardware and software. Given the theme, we may be lucky enough … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Plans Enterprise Event For November 13th
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Patent Reveals Possible New BlackBerry Keyboard Design
Since the beginning of the smartphone, BlackBerry has held fairly strong (with very few exceptions) to the idea that users want a physical keyboard. With the upcoming BlackBerry Passport, this philosophy stays true --and if a patent application that was recently discovered is any indication, nothing will be changing anytime soon. Text from the patent application indicates a … [Read more...] about Patent Reveals Possible New BlackBerry Keyboard Design
BlackBerry Joins September Event Schedule
First thing tomorrow morning, September 3, Samsung will unveil their Galaxy Note 4 (their flagship 5.7" behemoth smartphone). Microsoft is set to discuss the Lumia 730 smartphone on September 4. The following day on September 5, Motorola will give us all the details on their Moto 360 smartwatch as well as the successors to the Moto X and G. Not long afterward, Apple will launch … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Joins September Event Schedule
BlackBerry Roadmap Hints at Product Timelines
Despite our best estimates, BlackBerry has survived in the mobile world far longer than expected --which is fortunate for fans of the brand. We heard recently that there are new smartphones headed our way, including the unusual looking Passport (with a large, boxy style, and full QWERTY keyboard). It wasn't until now though, that we learned exactly when we can expect them to … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Roadmap Hints at Product Timelines
The Top 10 Android BB10 Apps from Good e-Reader – April 2013
The Good e-Reader Playbook and BB10 App Store is the world's largest alternative to Blackberry World. The largest advantage we have is only hosting converted Android apps that are not available anywhere else. Currently we have over 1600 converted BAR files available for download. During the last month we have seen a ton of hot new releases and here is our top 10 list of the … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Android BB10 Apps from Good e-Reader – April 2013
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
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
How PlayBook LTE Stacks Up to Its Competitors
One of the recent developments in the tablet sphere is the launch of the LTE version of the PlayBook. The 4G compatible RIM tablet came in almost unnoticed, perhaps because it arrived over a year since RIM had first announced it was in development. In the last year, quad core CPU's and high resolution displays have become associated with tablet devices, and the late … [Read more...] about How PlayBook LTE Stacks Up to Its Competitors
LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Set For July 31st Debut, To Cost $550
For those who have been holding on to their breath for the LTE version of the Blackberry PlayBook tablet, here is the best piece of news they can possibly have -- the tablet seems all set to break on to the big scene on July 31st. The carrier RIM has teamed up with to support the tablet is Bell Canada. There would be other carriers as well offering their services to be … [Read more...] about LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Set For July 31st Debut, To Cost $550
Blackberry App World Purchases Now Encrypted to Curb Piracy
RIM has introduced a new encryption system recently for its App World for the Playbook. With the advent of the recent PlayBook OS 2.0.1 update, the apps and games downloaded via App World are encrypted. These apps will only function if they are run on a single Playbook with the BlackBerry ID you used when you made a purchase. For example, if I purchase an app and gave one of my … [Read more...] about Blackberry App World Purchases Now Encrypted to Curb Piracy
Now Run iOS Apps on Your PlayBook
RIM has allowed the PlayBook to run some Android apps via an official software update as a desperate measure of ensuring the tablet continues to stay relevant. However, a developer by the name "Bubble Warp" has taken things to a new height by devising a hack which they claim will enable the PlayBook to run iOS apps as well. This has been made possible after rewriting some codes … [Read more...] about Now Run iOS Apps on Your PlayBook
PlayBook 16 GB to Be Phased Out
The 16 GB version of the PlayBook might have already seen its best days and is now headed for retirement. A company statement has confirmed the move, since the 32 GB and 64 GB versions are getting more attention. "RIM will no longer be making the 16 GB model of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The 16 GB PlayBook will continue to be available for distributors and retailers … [Read more...] about PlayBook 16 GB to Be Phased Out
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook 2.1.0 Beta for Developers Launched
The BlackBerry PlayBook 2.1.0 beta, which RIM says includes some major enhancements, is now out for developers. The most prominent of the changes (according to RIM officials) is the way Android apps will behave on the PlayBook device. What that boils down to is that Android apps will now be able to run on the Playbook's OS, while more apps are expected to be compatible. Also, … [Read more...] about RIM BlackBerry PlayBook 2.1.0 Beta for Developers Launched
PlayBook 4G Gets Past the FCC
We all knew that a 4G version of the PlayBook has been in the making for the last few months and soon the tablet may be seen on store shelves. The tablet has just received the necessary FCC certifications, however, as usual, details of the tablet have been kept under wraps and the only thing we know of the tablet right now is that it is both NFC and Bluetooth capable. The … [Read more...] about PlayBook 4G Gets Past the FCC