Blackberry Blast!

BlackBerry has just 3 percent market share in the U.S.

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:04:40 EST

Reuters reports that #android and #iOS are gaining market share while #blackberry suffers. According to the report, #blackberry market share has dropped to 3% from 9% a year ago. If true, it's very said for RIM. I remember when I would get on a flight and everyone would be holding a #blackberry. These days, I see many more #iPhones than #blackb...

Porsche designed BlackBerry wins Smartphone of the Year Award

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:48:33 EST

The Porsche designed #blackberry P9981 has won the Plus X Award for #smartphone of the Year. We haven't heard much about the P9981 beyond a few press releases about how interesting it was that Porsche designed a #blackberry. I have no idea how popular this phone is, but my impression is there aren't many of them and they are cost prohibitive to o...

Missed Call Number Icon Indicator for BlackBerry

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:35:45 EST

Home screen Missed calls Number icon indicator. Get a quick overview on your #blackberry device's missed calls status. Missed calls Icon Indicator shows missed calls number on missed call icon on device home screen.Features:* Missed calls number on application icon on home screen* Missed calls number automatic updated* Clicking application icon w...

RIM continues executive shake up with new marketing chief

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:37:40 EST

Research in Motion said Tuesday it has hired two new senior executives, including a marketing chief. Frank Boulben will be the new chief marketing officer and will be responsible for bringing RIM out of the massive marketing hole they are in. Boulben served as executive vice president of strategy and marketing at LightSquared. He previously held...

Viber for BlackBerry and Windows Phone released

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:14:00 EST

Viber today announced the availability of Viber for #blackberry Beta and Windows Phone 7 Beta. With more than 69 million registered #iPhone and #android users already, Viber looks to expand its reach and be the premier mobile VoIP and messaging company."We believe if you're connected to the Internet, you should be able to enjoy a free, high qualit...

RIM tries "Wake Up, Be Bold" campaign

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:07:24 EST

RIM has launched a new website that takes aim at #Apple #iPhone users. The Wake Up and Be Bold site is apparently trying to convince us that #blackberry users are more serious for some reason. Taking a swipe at #Apple's well known slogan the site says, #blackberry users don't just think different, they do different. Really?The site continues, Yo...

RIM shares hit 8-year low

Sat, 05 May 2012 06:40:06 EST

RIM's stock has been slowly losing its value and yesterday it hit an eight year low. In afternoon trading on Thursday RIM's stock hit 11.92 per share. It hasn't been that low since 2004. And, the stock has dropped 15% in just the last 3 days, and RIM just showed off its latest #blackberry 10 prototype this week. It looks like the investing worl...

New BlackBerry 10 keyboard shown off at BlackBerry World 2012

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:36:53 EST

RIM CEO Thorsten Heins took to the stage at #blackberry World 2012 to show off some of the new features of the upcoming #blackberry 10. Most of the features did not seem all that impressive, but one of the things that caught my eye is the soft keyboard. Most #blackberry users choose #blackberry because of the physical keyboard so not including on...

BlackBerry 10 developer phone photos leaked

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:36:44 EST

This is the latest #blackberry 10 developer phone. The photos come courtesy of CrackBerry Forums member Trippin who uploaded the photos to the forums. CrackBerry confirms that the photos shows a #blackberry 10 Developer Alpha device, and attendees at #blackberry Jam next week in Orlando will receive one. Rumor also has it that this phone is act...

BlackBerry 10 devices could launch in October

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:11:33 EST

RIM's next super phone should hit the streets this year, and it could be as soon as October. According to N4BB, the first #blackberry 10 device will go on sale in October. N4BB's sources say the #blackberry 10 device will be announced in August, and available in October if the report is right. The first #blackberry 10 device will be touchscreen ...

Angry Birds Space available for BlackBerry PlayBook

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:27:48 EST

Angry Birds space is now available for the #blackberry PlayBook. You can pick up your copy in the App World. Angry Birds Space costs 2.99. A deal?"Angry Birds Space features 60 interstellar levels on planets and in zero gravity, resulting in spectacular gameplay ranging from slow motion puzzles to lightspeed destruction. With regular free updates...

RIM hires law firm to help with restructuring plan

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:32:36 EST

Everyone knows Research in Motion is in serious trouble these days, and it looks like the #blackberry maker sees that something has to change. According to Reuters, RIM has hired Milbank, Tweed, Hadley McCloy to help them work out a restructuring plan. The options on the table could include include selling assets, seeking joint ventures or licen...

Angry Farm for BlackBerry

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:04:41 EST

Courtesy of Smarter Apps, the popular Angry Farm game comes to the #blackberry. The Farmer is away and the farm has been overrun by an army of hungry foxes. You have to go after them. There are 50 new levels for a total of 250.Angry Farm for #blackberry is compatible with the following devices: #blackberry: 9570, Bold 9000, Bold 9650, Bold 9700, ...

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2 gets updated

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:08:48 EST

If you have a #blackberry PlayBook there is a new update out today. #blackberry PlayBook OS v2.0.1.358 is now available as a free over the air download to your PlayBook. You will receive a notification, but if you're too anxious to wait you can download it now. Just head to Settings Software Updates to get the new update.New features include:Br...

Is Microsoft about to buy a stake in RIM?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:47:19 EST

There is a new rumor floating around that Microsoft will buy a 3.5 billion stake in RIM. The Financial Post reported the rumor that was originally spun from the Benzinga finance blog. RIM CEO Thorsten Heins has said that RIM is exploring partnerships and "strategic opportunities." It makes sense that RIM needs a suitor with a lot of cash and Mi...