Category: RIM

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BlackBerry Sport Challenge: On Your Mark, Get Ready, Get Set…

By Susan C on Jul 25, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM.

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MobileSyrup was quick to point out that the Win With BlackBerry website has a new promotion on the way. Entitled:  ”The BlackBerry Sports Challenge”, now that’s my favorite kind of physical competition. As you can see from the picture, the only details given are the dates.

Regular Season: August 4th – August 24th

Final Round: August 25th – September 4th.

RIM has been very busy this year, and it’s been exciting! With the promotion of BlackBerry Loves U2 and the U2 Mobile Album, the new BlackBerry Blog InsideBlackBerry.com, and the official BlackBerry community launched by RIM entitled: “MyBlackBerry“. It makes you wonder what’s in store next. I can’t wait for the new promotion, they’re really neat and have trivial questions and some neat prizes, though I’ve yet to win once….but you never know. For sports fans, the trivia should be easy. I’m going to have to ask ChaCha.

[via: MobileSyrup]

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An Evening With A Movie And A Raincheck.

By Susan C on Jul 25, 2009 in BlackBerry, Events, RIM, T-Mobile.

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It was a date hosted by RIM for T-Mobile’s release of the BlackBerry 8520. The Boy Genius Report has a picture that a reader who won sent in. The event had some goodies, a giveaway which is delivered by mail, and the new movie Transformers 2. You have to love RIM, they know how to treat a date!

And some people wonder why we BlackBerry addicts appear to love our phones and pay more attention to them than our significant others, wonder why?

[via: The Boy Genius Report]

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RIM’s gives BlackBerry.com a Facelift…

By James on Jul 22, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, Random News.

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I went on to BlackBerry.com this morning to get my hands on a fresh copy of Desktop Manager, only to see that RIM has re-freshed the sites design. The new design is still very fresh and clean, with a dark black header. See the picture above or visit BlackBerry.com and check it out…

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RIM getting Mac Friendly with new BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac – Coming Soon!

By James on Jul 20, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, RIM.

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It seemed like it was never coming, but today RIM’s official blog broke word of their upcoming BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac. According to RIM we will see the official BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac this September. The new DTM for Mac will allow you to do pretty much everything that the PC version does. If your a Mac user and want to be notified when its ready for download simply head over to blackberry.com/mac and register your email.

Feature list:

  • Sync your iTunes® playlists, calendars, contacts, notes and tasks
  • Add/Remove applications
  • Update your device when new software becomes available
  • Backup and restore your device data with such features like automatically scheduled backups and optional encryption
  • Manage multiple devices
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MyBlackBerry – RIM’s Social Network goes live at Midnight tonight

By James on Jul 14, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM.

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RIM’s been working on a neat social networking site behind the scenes. We had the chance to test it out a few weeks ago and now we can talk about it. MyBlackBerry is a new community that will allow users to conncet and share BlackBerry apps, tips and tricks, ask questions and a whole lot more. The actual site blackberry.com/myblackberry will go live tonight at midnight. You will be able to register and start sharing. So go ahead and check it out for youself.

If you did have a chance to play with it… What do you think?

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager 5.0 included with BlackBerry Tour

By James on Jul 13, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, RIM, Software.

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A little surprised arrived when people starting getting their BlackBerry Tour’s this week. Little did we know, Research In Motion decided to include a newer version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager with their BlackBerry Tour. The new version is 5.0, which looks pretty much the same only really features faster syncing times. The BlackBerry Desktop Manager 5.0 is not available from the BlackBerry support site as of yet. Sof or now only BlackBerry Tour owners can enjoy it. Stay tuned we will let you know when its able to be downloaded.

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RIM Has An Enhanced Gmail Plugin In the Works!

By Susan C on Jul 07, 2009 in Beta, BlackBerry, RIM, Software.

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Ronen, from BerryReview,  just posted some exciting news, it seems that RIM is working on an upcoming Gmail plugin. It’s rumored to have certain Gmail-specific functions for your BlackBerry. There’s a thread on the BlackBerry forum he has posted from a tip that is a BlackBerry forum, but I couldn’t read the language so I was lost other than the links.

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It appears the plugin will have these abilities:

  • See your Gmail based emails in Conversation View for simple topic management
  • Add and remove labels and stars to emails to keep inbox organized
  • Archive and report as spam actions for mailbox management on the go
  • Search your entire Gmail inbox

    • It also seems that BIS 2.7 will work with the plugin, so newer phones will appreciate it. Currently it would appear that it’s only being tested by RIM and Non-RIM employees. Let’s hope it’s coming our way soon.

    [via: BerryReview]

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    BlackBerry Loves U2 – The Commercial

    By James on Jul 05, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, Videos.

    Ian over at MobileSyrup caught what appears to be the first commercial on TV for RIM’s latest partnership. The new commercial shows off RIM’s BlackBerry, U2 partnership to promote their new Mobile Album, which will be available exclusively on BlackBerry smartphones. The commerical was aired during the men’s final of Wimbledon today. Check out the video below and enjoy a sneak peark at U2’s upcoming album. If you want more details aboout this visit www.blackberry.com/u2.

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    BlackBerry: Dominating U.S. SmartPhone Market Shares

    By Susan C on Jun 23, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM.

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    June 17th, 2009, CNN Money reported that BlackBerry smartphones are leading the market in smartphones. While there are oooh’s and aaah’s over Apple’s newest iPhone 3GS, and Palm’s Pre, don’t size up Research In Motion’s BlackBerry smartphones just yet. RIM has continued to grow despite the newer flashier phones, and the percentage keeps climbing.

    In the 3rd quarter of 2008, BlackBerry smartphones accounted for 40.4% of the U.S. Smartphone market, while Apple held 30.1%. Compare that with this quarter and you’ll see that BlackBerry smartphones had 55.3% share while Apple had 19.5% with the iPhones, according to IDC data. Even though there were some negative reviews on RIM’s first touchscreen device, the Storm, the Curve outsold the iPhone. A Yankee Group survey was done and results showed that 41% of Americans plan on upgrading to a smartphone, and of those who plan to upgrade, 50% said they were going to choose a BlackBerry while only 25% intend to purchase an iPhone. It almost makes me wonder if RIM has the following quote in mind: ” You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. In what world could you possibly beat me?” 

    Experts contribute RIM’s success to be due to a combination of competitive pricing, business expertise, and also new consumer products. Every wireless carrier has at least one BlackBerry device, so there is not one exclusive carrier. They can also offer competitive pricing because it costs much less to operate a BlackBerry in comparison with an iPhone or a Pre. The BlackBerry is also designed to be more bandwidth-efficient than it’s competitors.

    Most experts even agree that BlackBerry is solid as the preferred business smartphone. It has made its name synonymous with security, service, and reliability.

     RIM is never content to sit back like the rabbit while it’s ahead, the hints of upcoming devices by RIM leaves us standing on our toes and biting our nails in the excitement of what lies ahead. The Tour, the Storm 2, and the hint of a touchscreen device with a keyboard, these are examples of why we are loyal, because we’ve been there, done that and we found our niche. I can’t wait to see what they’ll come out with next!

    [via: CNN Money]

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    Take a quick Tour of the BlackBerry Tour with BlackBerry 101

    By James on Jun 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, Guides, RIM, Tour 9600 Series.

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    I know, I know it sucks! We can’t get our hands on an actual BlackBerry Tour just yet. I guess in a positive mind I would say well at least they announced it, but man I just want this thing to come out. Anyway going along with our none stop Tour coverage today. Here is RIM’s BlackBerry 101 of the new BlackBerry Tour 9630. It’s basically an interactive user manual… Enjoy!

    Take a Tour of the BackBerry Tour 9630 Now >

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