Tag: RIM
BlackBerry PlayBook OS Update (v1.0.5.2304) Now Available
Since the BlackBerry World Conference in May everyone have been (patiently) waiting for a software update for the PlayBook OS. Well RIM let us know very early this morning that an update is available. The latest version (1.0.5.2304) brings an updated version of Facebook for PlayBook, which is actually pre-loaded, as well support for In-App [...]
BlackBerry Bridge v.1.0.0.93 OTA Links Available (App World Coming Soon)
We just got word that RIM has started to roll out a new version of BlackBerry Bridge. The latest version of BlackBerry Bridge is said to speed up connectivity between your PlayBook tablet and BlackBerry smartphone. There are some reports of BlackBerry App World not being updated with the new version yet, if that’s the [...]
RIM launches BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing App in App World
At first the BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing App was only available to beta testers in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Today RIM announced that the BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing App is now available to all in BlackBerry App World. The app converts audio conferencing details into a single “Join Now” button for a user to quickly and easily [...]
Unreleased BlackBerry Curve “Apollo” High-Res Pictures and Video
The BlackBerry Curve has always been a popular smartphone for RIM. Later this year, RIM is expected to unveil the next generation of the BlackBerry Curve smartphone, which is currently code-named “Apollo”. This entry level BlackBerry will be about 11mm thin, and will pack a 800Mhz Marvell Tavor CPU MG-1 processor, and feature a slightly [...]
BlackBerry Torch 2 (9810) Makes Online Appearance Again
Over the past few days, the un-released BlackBerry Torch 2 9810 has been shown off in great detail online. First it was the blurry low res pictures, now come the high resolution pictures (curiosity of TechnoBuffalo). Since the last time we saw the Torch 2, nothing new was shared about the device, we just now [...]
RIM Assures Us The Staples Recall Of 16 GB BlackBerry PlayBook Is Not A Serious Issue
RIM is letting us know the recall is no reason to worry. The recall is due to a software issue as we staged before, these things happen. Under normal circumstances most recalls such as this one are quietly done, the manufacturer adjusts the returned merchandise and sends it back.
How RIM Is Transitioning BlackBerry To QNX
I ran across this article on ZDNet UK and wanted to share it with you. ZDNET UK was able to have an interview with David Yach, RIM’s CTO, and talk about the QNX system of the PlayBook and OS 6 and OS 7 of the BlackBerry. David candidly shares the view of the transition RIM [...]
Staples Recall: RIM Recalls Over 900 16 GB BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets
Engadget posted an exclusive of the recall. It appears it’s only a batch of 16 GB PlayBook tablets, but nonetheless they’re on recall. It’s not uncommon to have a bad batch of products, and the vendor sends back the stock listed from the store back to the manufacturer. Check it out…
Twitter for BlackBerry v2.0 Now Available in Beta Zone
At the beginning of the BlackBerry World 2011 conference, RIM let us know that the latest version of Twitter for BlackBerry (version 2.0) would be available later in the week. Well its later in the week, and RIM came through by launching Twitter for BlackBerry 2.0 Beta in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. The updated version [...]
BlackBerry Tablet OS v1.0.3 Rolling Out By Tomorrow – Brings Video Chat, BBM and More!
So far BlackBerry World 2011 has been packed full of news. The latest news from RIM is that PlayBook owners will be receiving a pretty big update for their tablet. The BlackBerry Tablet OS will update to version 1.0.3 and will bring BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat, BBM via Bridge, Bookmark options, and Documents to Go [...]
T-Mobile announces 4G BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 Coming Later This Year
With the announcement of the BlackBerry Bold Touch smartphones earlier this morning, T-Mobile USA became the first carrier to announce they will be carrying it. T-Mobile will be launching the 4G powered BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 later this year. T-Mobile announced the new Bold is coming via Twitter: The just-announced BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be [...]
High Resolution Images of BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900/9930
Earlier this morning RIM announced the latest to their BlackBerry Bold portfolio, the new Bold Touch 9900 series. I’ve been waiting for RIM to upload the press images to their website, and they’re finally available. As you can see from the high resolution shots it’s beautiful! The Bold Touch 9900/9930 measures in at 10.5mm thin, [...]
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