Archive for February, 2010
BlackBerry OS gets ported to Nokia 5700…
I’m honestly not sure how this was done, but someone has figured out how to port BlackBerry OS onto a Nokia 5700 mobile phone. By the looks of the pictures the Nokia 5700 is running Pearl Flip 8220 software (OS 4.6.0.305) and has full access to all menus and applications. It hasn’t been confirmed if [...]
UK Courtroom: RIM Wins, Motorola Foiled In This Round
Wednesday found RIM to be in the winning corner, as the UK Judge in London ruled in RIM’s favor. This ruling, of course, will not influence the Motorola lawsuit pending in the U.S., but gives us hope that perhaps it’s a sign that all will be dismissed.
T-Mobile discontinues BlackBerry Curve 8900… What’s next?
Engadget is reporting that T-Mobile has put the BlackBerry Curve 8900 at end of life cycle, meaning its discontinued and is no longer available. Now that the Curve 8900 is discontinued what lays next for T-Mobile? Could it be the rumored and leaked BlackBerry Curve 8910, which features a design similar to the new Bold [...]
The Tranquility Of An Aquarium Animated On Your BlackBerry
They say watching an aquarium relieves stress, and that’s why many hospitals and doctors have them displayed. MMMOOO has released the Aquarium Screensaver for your BlackBerry so you can de-stress while watching it and de-stress knowing your BlackBerry privacy is maintained as well. It makes a great option aside of a privacy screen protector.
BerryWeather Updates To Brighten Your Forecast
BerryWeather is my favorite weather app, even more reliable than the local weather person. I know as quickly as the weather changes, I can see it in a glance. Thanks goes out to Ryan from themes4bb, who alerted me on this before I got the email. BerryWeather is now at version 2.1.40. I’m going to [...]
Free App Locks Your Storm Android-Style
MMMOOO has an app that unlocks your Storm just like Android Owners have for their Droids. The app is called Storm Unlock. It’s free and available from the BlackBerry Sync Store. This is a really cool app in that it lets you draw on it to unlock.
Don’t Miss The Cyber Shockwave Feb 16th,2010
The Bipartisan Policy Center has announced some details on event coming up called the Cyber Shockwave. When you think about how vulnerable our countries are when it comes to technology, it puts it in a different light. So why should we be concerned and what’s a Cyber Shockwave? Over a decade we’ve seen stories as [...]
BlackBerry Tour 9630 OS 5.0.0.419 Released by TELUS and Sasktel
It’s a good sign that OS 5.0 is starting to move across carrier’s in North America. Yesterday both Sasktel and TELUS released OS 5.0.0.419 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. It’s highly recommended if you have a Tour 9630 that you upgrade to this new OS. Follow the links below to download this OS, and remember [...]
The Best Six Tips For BBM That Every BlackBerry Owner Should Know
My friend and BlackBerry guru, Al Sacco of CIO, has written an excellent article about BBM that every BlackBerry owner should read. It’s about getting more use out of it, avoiding the pitfalls, and keeping your device protected. The article goes into the best way to use your BBM while safeguarding yourself. You’re not going [...]
BGR explains why 3G BlackBerry Bands are not Hardware dependent, rather Software.
Yesterday we reported about the possibility of a AWS-capable BlackBerry Pearl 9100 heading to networks like T-Mobile and Wind Mobile. At first it was thought to be a separate model of the Pearl 9100 designed only to work on these networks, but Boy Genius has decided to set everyone straight. Apparently all newer 3G BlackBerry [...]
Review: OtterBox Impact and Commuter Series for BlackBerry Bold 9700
The day I received my Bold 9700 I knew it needed protection. It was so shiny and had that beautiful chrome bar at the top of the phone. I knew the first time I drop it, I would be crushed. About a week after getting my Bold I received both the Commuter and Impact series [...]
BlackBerry OS 5.2 to launch later this year, followed by OS 6.0 next year
With the launch of Android, WebOS, and of course the iPhone, the current BlackBerry OS is starting to feel a little obsolete. It’s only a matter of time before RIM’s starts working on a refresh, and with any luck at all OS 6.0 will bring that. Boy Genius is reporting about a tip he received [...]
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