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Rumor: BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) 3.0 and 3.1 – Coming Early 2010

By James on Nov 13, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, Rumors, Software.

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A new rumor is floating around the internet about two new version of BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service), which supposedly will launch early 2010.The first would be version 3.0 which will include enhanced updates for Google Synchronization, which is said to be launching in March 2010 (but we all know how RIM likes to be late). Shortly followed after that would be BIS version 3.1 which would bring even more new synchronization features including: Google Calendar, Hotmail Address Book, and Yahoo! Address Book syncing.

BIS 3.0 (March 2010):

  • Improved the Gmail plugin:
    • Synchronization deleted messages, read / unread and sent between the box and your own Gmail (so far worked only in the opposite direction)
    • The ability to add and remove labels from your device

BIS 3.1 (Soon after):

  • Synchronize Google Calendar
  • Synchronize your address book from Hotmail account
  • Synchronize your address book from Yahoo
  • Yahoo mailbox will cause an automatic download of Yahoo messenger on the device

    • [via BerryReview, BBLeaks]

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    RIM and Adobe to offer Creative Suite BlackBerry Support, Flash on BlackBerry devices

    By James on Nov 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, RIM Press Release.

    adobe_logoToday makes the start of the 2nd annual BlackBerry Developers Conference, and today RIM and Adobe announced plans to bring Adobe’s Creative Suite to BlackBerry, along with Flash to BlackBerry smartphones. Here’s a sniplet of the press release from RIM. Click on over to read the full version…

    “There is tremendous opportunity for RIM and Adobe to align our platforms to help developers create BlackBerry applications that are highly engaging and deeply integrated in order to deliver the best user experience in the market,” said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO, Research In Motion. “We are working closely with Adobe to enable our developer communities to build rich content services and BlackBerry Widgets that leverage the latest runtime environments, APIs and network services through Adobe’s industry leading design and development tools.”

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    Research In Motion And A Freedom Of Information Act

    By Susan C on Sep 29, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM.

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    Thanks to Al Sacco, who wrote this great article that brought to light the ongoing saga of RIM, NTP, and the Department of Justice and the legalities RIM is still facing. It’s an intriguing story and great read if you use a BlackBerry. It began in 2002, it was settled in 2006, but it appears that it isn’t enough.

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    Messaging And Social Networking Apps Updated By RIM!

    By Susan C on Sep 23, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, Free Apps, RIM, Software.

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    If you go to RIM’s mobile page, you can find updated versions of some messaging clients and the Social Networking apps. I highly recommend updating your apps if they’re available. Rumor has it that RIM is preparing for OS 5.0 and these will be compatible. I always say a happy BlackBerry is one that keeps updated.

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    BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Launching September 25th?

    By James on Sep 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Software.

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    We thought it was coming last week, but now Boy Genius got the word that BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac might be launching on September 25th. In case you missed all the leaks, you might be able to still find them. Desktop Manager for Mac allows you to sync your BlackBerry data, do backup/restores, as well Sync iTunes, and perform BlackBerry software updates. So with any luck at all this isn’t just a rumor and we will see it very soon…

    Stay tuned.

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    BlackBerry And U2, Where’s The Love? Where’s The Mobile Album?

    By Susan C on Sep 13, 2009 in BlackBerry, Software.

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    Boy Genius posted his opinion after going to the first U2 concert of the North American 360 Tour. It was rumored that the Mobile Album was going to be released yesterday with that concert, but the concert was the only event that took place. Boy Genius stated that there was hardly any advertisements by RIM.

    The post describes Boy Genius feeling what many of us would have felt if we had been there. Only a few banners of BlackBerry Loves U2 and a small hot-dog stand like place with a small BlackBerry ad. So why wasn’t there a vendor, or RIM reps representing BlackBerry? Why wasn’t there a screen with BlackBerry? And why hasn’t the Mobile Album been released as of yet? Who’s to say. With as outspoken and political as U2 are, perhaps that was part of the agreement. Perhaps U2 wanted as little signage as possible. Then again, It is an expensive investment RIM has invested in, so where’s the love?

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    BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac – Available Today?

    By James on Sep 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, RIM, Software.

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    Not too long after being leaked on to the internet, Word has come from @BlackBerry on Twitter that Desktop Manager for Mac “might” now be available! Finally Mac users will no longer have to use useless applications like Pocket Mac to sync their BlackBerry. The new Desktop Manager for Mac from RIM also will allow software updates, installation and removal of apps, iTunes Sync, and lots more. As I am writing this post the download link isn’t available on RIM’s website, but it should be there sometime today…

    Update: Seems that RIM has removed the Tweet and Facebook note… Not sure what to believe now. Stay tuned until we hear more.

    Check out BlackBerry.com/Mac for Download Options >>

    Proof it was on Facebook:

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    U2 Mobile Album Soon To Be Released?

    By Susan C on Sep 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads.

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    It’s been a while since RIM announced they were sponsoring the U2 360 Tour,  set up their site BlackBerry Loves U2, and the commercials began playing with a teaser of the U2 Mobile Album app . I’ve been really excited over this app, anxious to find out what the Mobile Album is all about.

    Mobile Syrup got word that the app is scheduled for release on the opening night of U2’s 360 North American Tour, which is this Saturday, September 12th, when they open in Chicago! Imagine the possibilities of this app, and what it could mean for bands in the future, as well as for RIM. By the teaser, it looks as though it integrates GPS, allows for fans to use location in the arena, sharing and so forth.

    I don’t know about you, but I’m really hoping it’s going to be released this weekend, and you can be sure that I’ll have a review ready. Hopefully Bono and U2, as well as the fans can hope that they have finally found what they’ve been looking for. How many of our readers are U2 fans and what are your feelings about the upcoming Mobile Album app?

    [via: MobileSyrup]

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    BlackBerry Current and Future Developers, Don’t Miss RIM’s Free Webinar

    By Susan C on Sep 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM.

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    RIM posted on their BlackBerry/Developer Newsletter the Overview of Web Development for the BlackBerry smartphone. Presented in this web seminar will be an overview, along with describing various RIM-recommended best practices for creating great mobile web applications. Also presented will be demonstrations of the BlackBerry Plug in for Eclipse v.10 and discussion of the benefits  of using these development tools.

    These developer tools can be used to preview, debug, and profile your web applications for the BlackBerry Browser. Attendees will also receive valuable Tips and Tricks on how web applications can be optimized for the BlackBerry Browser. Attendees will learn techniques to increase the visibility of their web content to the BlackBerry Community. Panelists will also host an answer and question time where all questions will be raised and answered in real time.

    The Webinar will be presented by Adam Stanley, Application Developer Consultant and Bhattacherjee, also an Application Developer Consultant of Developer Relations.

    Panelists are Mike Kirkup, Director of Developer Relations and Adam Abramski, Senior Product Manager of Platform Product Management.

    When? Thursday, September 10, 2009.

    Time? 2-3 pm EST.

    You can register for FREE for the RIM webinar here >

    [via: BlackBerry]

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    RIM acquires Torch Moble… Webkit Browser heading to your BlackBerry in the Future!

    By Matt on Aug 26, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM.

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    Always searching for the right browser for your BlackBerry? Well you might not have to look much further than your device itself by this time next year. Recently a RIM executive made the statement that the BlackBerry browser would have a webkit based browser by next summer. It looks like RIM has taken a step in the right direction to make that a reality. RIM has acquired Torch Mobile. If you visit the website for Torch Mobile you will see the following message.

    Torch Mobile is excited to announce that our company has been acquired by Research In Motion (RIM), one of the most renowned mobile technology companies in the world. Our team of developers will join RIM’s global organization and will now be focused on utilizing our WebKit-based mobile browser expertise to contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the BlackBerry® platform.

    Torch Mobile’s team of highly skilled developers has been actively involved in Open Source development and includes contributors, Committers and Reviewers of the WebKit project. As part of RIM, these developers will continue to be active participants in the WebKit development community.

    It will be interesting to see how RIM incorporates Torch Mobile’s technologies into their browser…

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