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More BlackBerry Bold 9780 Photos
News - July 30, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Another video and some pictures of the BlackBerry Bold 9780 were leaked. The video has been removed from YouTube because of a "terms of use violation," whatever that means. Don't worry though, BBLeaks has some photos of the upcoming Bold.
There is not much difference in appearance between the 9700 and the 9780, but now the bezel around the edges is a gun metal of sorts instead of a chrome bezel. The new Bold will run OS 6 and has some nice specs. This will be a nice upgrade for BB Bold 9700 ...read more
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Tether for BlackBerry 50% Off - Deal of the Day
Software Reviews - July 30, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Have you ever been stuck in an airport, hotel room, coffee shop, or on the road with no Internet? Frustrated paying $9.95 for 30 minutes of internet service? Resorting to your Blackberry but wished you could use your laptop?
Tether is here to provide a solution to all those worries!
Tether is an application that allows your PC to take advantage of your Blackberry's data plan, allowing you to access the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage from your BlackBerry.
Tether is...read more
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Obama says BlackBerry is no fun anymore
News - July 30, 2010 - 0 Comments
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President Obama fought hard to keep his BlackBerry privileges when he became President and he won that battle, but the President says his BlackBerry isn't so fun anymore. Apparently only 10 people have his email address and they keep emails as official as possible. Mr. Obama told the ladies on ABC's The View, "I've got to admit, it's no fun because they think that it's probably going to be subject to the presidential records act, so nobody wants to send me the real juicy stuff."
The President...read more
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Video: BlackBerry OS 6 running on the 9780
News - July 29, 2010 - 0 Comments
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RIM and AT&T have scheduled an event for next Tuesday and the world is expecting the launch of OS 6, and the Slider. If you can't wait until Tuesday you can grab some OS 6 goodness from this video review of the BlackBerry 9780. Driphter has put together a nice five minute review of the 9780 showing off the WebKit browser and app switcher among other things.
The reviewer notes that the software they are using is pre-release so there are sure to be some tweaks to the final OS 6 version. This l...read more
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RIM registers the domain name BlackPad.com
News - July 28, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Research in Motion may have just dropped a big hint about their upcoming tablet plans. As the screencap clearly shows, the company registered the domain blackpad.com on July 8, 2010. This doesn't tell us much that we didn't already know, except the name of course. It looks like RIM is following Apple's lead in referring to their tablet as a "pad."
Will it work on it's own? Will it simply be supplemental to a BlackBerry? Stay tuned....read more
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BerryBuzz - Custom LED Colors, Repeating Alerts for BlackBerry
Software Reviews - July 27, 2010 - 0 Comments
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BerryBuzz extends your default Blackberry alert system. BerryBuzz allows you to customze the LED color and create repeating audible reminders for many alert types.
It will repeat alerts until acknowledged so you will never miss an alert again.
Plus it adds the option to vibrate while ringing for incoming calls and notifications.
New in Version 3.0
- Major rework of the user interface (Includes option to black out all screens)
- Added support for instango, BeejiveIM, IM+, WhatsApp, Skype, MyS...read more
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Sprint NextMail available on all Sprint phones
News - July 26, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Sprint's NextMail service is now available on all of their devices, including BlackBerry and Android phones. NextMail allows users to easily send voice messages to up to 50 email or SMS contacts.
NextMail allows mobile professionals to instantaneously send a recorded voice message to up to 50 e-mail addresses, or also send the voice message via text message to up to 50 mobile devices and receive a "Listen to" notification. The message can easily be sent with the push of a button (Direct Connec...read more
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UAE says BlackBerry is a national security threat
News - July 26, 2010 - 0 Comments
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First India questioned the BlackBerry's security and demanded a backdoor to the devices encryption. Now, The United Arab Emirates is calling BlackBerry devices a potential security risk.
Because the BlackBerry data services take place outside the reach of the local carriers, the UAE telecom regulator says, "BlackBerry operates beyond the jurisdiction of national legislation." and may have "serious social, judicial and national security repercussions".
These countries will have to get on boar...read more
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BlackBerry Slider coming August 15
News - July 23, 2010 - 0 Comments
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If the rumors are true the BlackBerry Slider will hit in just a few weeks. According to John Albright of the BlackBerry Partners Fund, Research in Motion is gearing up to release a new Slider on August 15 on AT&T. Albright broke the news at the paidContent Mobile Conference in New York.
It's been rumored for some time that RIM had a slider device in the works. We've seen leaked photos and videos but have never had any idea on a release time frame. If Mr. Albright is correct, it could be a f...read more
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RIM shows off OS 6's multimedia experience
News - July 21, 2010 - 0 Comments
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In an effort to stay keep up with iOS and Android, RIM is showing off the multimedia aspects of the upcoming OS 6. We've previously seen commercials and screenshots, and now RIM is giving us a bit more to chew on. The company has released seven new screenshots hoping to show off the multimedia capabilities of OS 6.
"Our team has been working hard to enhance the overall multimedia experience in BlackBerry® 6, and we’ve packed a lot of changes into the upcoming release. I’m very excited to be a...read more
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BlackBerry Storm 3 getting mobile hotspot
News - July 20, 2010 - 0 Comments
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For those BlackBerry users waiting for some big news from RIM today maybe the day. Engadget posted an image of a training slide that outlines details of the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 3. The Storm 3 looks like it will be a nice upgrade, but the thing that really stands out in the slide is the mention of a 3G Mobile Hotspot with the words "coming soon."
RIM needs to add features to their phones if they expect to keep up with Apple and Android, and mobile hotspot support is a great start.
Blac...read more
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RIM CEO's respond to Apple's use of the BlackBerry in their press conference
News - July 17, 2010 - 0 Comments
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RIM co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie have responded sharply to Apple's use of a BlackBerry Bold in their July 16 iPhone 4 press conference. Based on the tone of the response, RIM's co-CEOs are not amused.
Everyone who watched Apple's press conference watched as Steve Jobs showed a video of someone gripping a BlackBerry Bold and causing the signal bars to go down in the process. RIM's response:
"Apple’s attempt to draw RIM into Apple’s self-made debacle is unacceptable. Apple’s claims...read more
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BuddyGuard Pro for BlackBerry
Software Reviews - July 15, 2010 - 0 Comments
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Ever lost, misplaced or had your BlackBerry stolen? Ever considered what personal information is easily accessible to anyone who happens to pick up your phone?
Now you can protect yourself and your data with BuddyGuard™, the new application for securing your BlackBerry.
BuddyGuard allows you to remotely access and control your BlackBerry using commands sent by SMS or email messages. With BuddyGuard you can lock your BlackBerry, retrieve its GPS location or play a tone to help find a misplaced ...read more
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RIM announces BlackBerry Protect Beta
News - July 12, 2010 - 0 Comments
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RIM has announced a new security application called BlackBerry Protect. The new app allows users who are not attached to a BlackBerry Enterprise server to wirelessly backup, restore, and locate their BlackBerry.
BlackBerry Protect allows you the ability to wirelessly backup, restore and locate your BlackBerry® smartphone. In the event that your BlackBerry smartphone is misplaced, lost or stolen, BlackBerry Protect provides features like: remote device wipe, remote device lock, ‘Lost and Found’...read more
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