Archive for December, 2011
RIM announces BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Won’t Arrive Until Mid-2012
During RIM’s earnings call yesterday, a big bomb was dropped when the two CEO’s announced that the first BlackBerry 10 (formally BBX) smartphone won’t launch until mid-2012. While we had always hoped for an early launch in the beginning of next year, RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis said they are waiting for a certain chipset for their [...]
Research In Motion Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results
Research In Motion Limited (RIM), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today reported third quarter results for the three months ended November 26, 2011 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP, except where otherwise indicated). Highlights: Revenue of $5.2 billion, up 24% from last quarter BlackBerry smartphone shipments of 14.1 million, up [...]
GeeReader for PlayBook Updated to v2.0.2 – Launches Pro Version for $1.99
One of my favorite news apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook is GeeReader. GeeReader is a RSS reader that connects with Google Reader, so you can follow all of your favorite blogs on the go. Recently GeeReader has been updated to version 2.0.2, and with this update came a new UI and a Pro Edition. The [...]
Update: BlackBerry App World v3.1.0,.42 In the BlackBerry Beta Zone With Enhanced Speed and Performance
BlackBerry App World has been updated yet again for those who are registered with the BlackBerry Beta Zone. If you haven’t checked it out, there’s no better time than now. Registering is free, the apps are free, and you can be a part of the shaping of the apps. Check it out…
Update: Dead Space for BlackBerry PlayBook v1.0.8 With OS 2 Support And 3 More Weapons
Dead Space by Electronic Arts Inc, has updated and it includes support for the developer PlayBook version OS 2. One thing that had me come back to the original OS was the Dead Space which no longer worked. The game is really detailed and graphic, and if you haven’t checked it out, you really should [...]
SmrtGuard Updates to Snap Secure v6.78.0 With New Name and New Icon
SmrtGuard updated, retaining the same great features but now sporting the name Snap Secure as they were acquired at the end of October by the Princeton, NJ company Exclaim Mobility, Inc. Exclaim Mobility, Inc is known for their cloud service apps. SmrtGuard is one of my have to have apps. Check out the details…
Wikitude World Browser Updated to v6.3.4 for OS 7 Devices
First Wikitude by Wikitude GmbH, became available for OS 6 Devices, and now it has been updated for the OS 7 devices. Wikitude brings Augmented Reality into your hands through the view of your BlackBerry. It’s one of my favorite apps and I love showing it to other smartphone users since it’s available for different [...]
BlackBerry Announces #BerryHoliday Season With a Christmas and January Contest
Inside BlackBerry has announced the latest BlackBerry contest coming that’s open to all residents of Canada (sorry Quebec, you’re excluded) and the U.S. To join in the fun, you must be following @BlackBerry on Twitter, and watch for the contests as they start. The contest will be for ten days in December and another [...]
Update: BlackBerry News App for PlayBook v1.2.0.5 With Enhanced and Added Features
BlackBerry News updated today with the ability to do a few more things such as importing Google Reader subscriptions and more. I love BlackBerry News, especially since I could bring my feeds from Viigo. I read my feeds and keep up on the latest news. Check out what’s new…
Review: InPulse Watch by Allerta, Keep Track of Your Time, Calls and Messages
I’ve seen the inPulse watch featured on different sites, and my curiosity finally got the best of me. I ordered the watch and waited for it, which wasn’t long at all. The InPulse watch works with your BlackBerry and displays time and messages from your BlackBerry on the watch. Check it out…
First Image of BlackBerry Milan – The first BlackBerry 10 Portrait Slider
Now that the BBX name has come and gone we have to get use to typing BlackBerry 10. CrackBerry has gotten their hands on the first images of the BlackBerry code-named “Milan” which is a Torch-like BB10 smartphone. As you can see it’s a portrait slider smartphone, which closely resembles the Torch 9800/9810. The Milan [...]
RIM announces BlackBerry 10 will replace the BBX name
Oh RIM you need to smarten up. RIM has just announced via Twitter that the original BBX name, which was given for the next-generation platform, has been renamed to BlackBerry 10. Why you ask? Why 10? Well we aren’t sure. RIM had issues the BBX trademark from day one, and for some reason didn’t secure [...]
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