BlackBerry Today (SD) http://SpikedStudio.com Niche podcasts? We have them Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:41:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Copyright by Spiked Studios LLC chris@thesocialnetworker.com (Spiked Studio Productions) chris@thesocialnetworker.com (Spiked Studio Productions) 1440 http://spikedstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/BBToday300.png Spiked Studio Productions http://SpikedStudio.com 144 144 The hottest news, apps and more for BlackBerry and Playbook devices Each show we give you the best user news on top applications from AppWorld, tips on BlackBerry and Playbooks and more. BlackBerry,Playbook,RIM,AppWorld Spiked Studio Productions no clean Copyright by Spiked Studios LLCBlackBerry,Playbook,RIM,AppWorldTechnology/GadgetsTechnology/Tech NewsTechnology/Software How-Tobbtoday@spikedstudio.comSpiked Studio Productions BlackBerry 10 app discussion | BlackBerry Today Episode 22 (SD) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blackberrytodaysd/~3/tcrUNRzM1eg/ http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2013/02/27/blackberry-10-app-discussion-blackberry-today-episode-22-sd/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:41:45 +0000 bbtoday@spikedstudio.com (Spiked Studio Productions) http://SpikedStudio.com/?p=3459 In this special edition about BlackBerry 10 applications we are joined by Paul Steel of LifeOnMobile. We dig into Android porting versus native BlackBerry 10 OS applications.  Why developers should develop for BlackBerry World (formerly AppWorld) and does porting an Android app make it better or worse than native.

Towards the end we look at the Waze navigation app beta for BlackBerry and BlackBerry Travel.

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]]> http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2013/02/27/blackberry-10-app-discussion-blackberry-today-episode-22-sd/feed/ 0 0:21:10 In this special edition about BlackBerry 10 applications we are joined by Paul Steel of LifeOnMobile. We dig into Android porting versus native BlackBerry 10 OS applications.  Why developers should develop for BlackBerry World (formerly AppWorld) an[...] In this special edition about BlackBerry 10 applications we are joined by Paul Steel of LifeOnMobile. We dig into Android porting versus native BlackBerry 10 OS applications.  Why developers should develop for BlackBerry World (formerly AppWorld) and does porting an Android app make it better or worse than native. Towards the end we look at the Waze navigation app beta for BlackBerry and BlackBerry Travel. We want to hear from you as well. Please reach out across any of the ways to get in touch: Twitter Facebook page (like away!) Phone (443) BBToday Email bbtoday at spiked studio dot com Subscribe to our shows on YouTube! Look for BlackBerry Today on GetGlue and let everyone know you are watching BlackBerryTodaySD Spiked Studio Productions no no http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2013/02/27/blackberry-10-app-discussion-blackberry-today-episode-22-sd/ BlackBerry 10 Hands-on | BlackBerry Today Episode 21 (SD) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blackberrytodaysd/~3/MXSMKOky6GQ/ http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2013/01/30/blackberry-10-handson-blackberry-today-episode-21-sd/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:41:37 +0000 bbtoday@spikedstudio.com (Spiked Studio Productions) http://SpikedStudio.com/?p=3444 Hands-on with BlackBerry 10 live from IBM Connect and Lotusphere 2013. The team was given dedicated hands-on time with the BlackBerry 10 device without the keyboard.  We ran it through it’s paces and give you live hands-on and opinions.

We cover:

  • The look and feel
  • BlackBerry Hub
  • BlackBerry Peek
  • BlackBerry Balance - Work and Personal mode
  • Rememeber
  • Flow
  • Storymaker
  • Native apps
  • BBM video and screensharing
  • Predictive text and throwing words on the screen
  • Multi tasking
  • RIM changing it’s name to BlackBerry officially
  • and more..

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]]> http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2013/01/30/blackberry-10-handson-blackberry-today-episode-21-sd/feed/ 0 0:18:33 Hands-on with BlackBerry 10 live from IBM Connect and Lotusphere 2013. The team was given dedicated hands-on time with the BlackBerry 10 device without the keyboard.  We ran it through it’s paces and give you live hands-on and opinions. We co[...] Hands-on with BlackBerry 10 live from IBM Connect and Lotusphere 2013. The team was given dedicated hands-on time with the BlackBerry 10 device without the keyboard.  We ran it through it’s paces and give you live hands-on and opinions. We cover: The look and feel BlackBerry Hub BlackBerry Peek BlackBerry Balance - Work and Personal mode Rememeber Flow Storymaker Native apps BBM video and screensharing Predictive text and throwing words on the screen Multi tasking RIM changing it’s name to BlackBerry officially and more.. We want to hear from you as well. Please reach out across any of the ways to get in touch: Twitter Facebook page (like away!) Phone (443) BBToday Email bbtoday at spiked studio dot com Subscribe to our shows on YouTube! Look for BlackBerry Today on GetGlue and let everyone know you are watching BlackBerryTodaySD Spiked Studio Productions no no http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2013/01/30/blackberry-10-handson-blackberry-today-episode-21-sd/ BlackBerry Today Episode 20 – Creavure In My Pants (SD) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blackberrytodaysd/~3/r-WyU4pvK7Q/ http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/11/30/blackberry-today-episode-20-creavure-my-pants-sd/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:00:07 +0000 bbtoday@spikedstudio.com (Spiked Studio Productions) http://SpikedStudio.com/?p=3374 BlackBerry 10 is coming in late January with new devices and new capabilities.  We discuss separating personal and enterprise data on your device in comparison to BlackBerry Protect, dates we can expect to see both the OS and and devices and our initial thoughts.  BlackBerry World will be updated and loses the name BlackBerry AppWorld.  The new update also allows you too use ActiveSync to connect directly to enterprise and personal accounts with or without the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES).


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BlackBerry Appworld has some app listed as a starter pack, but we were not impressed with the choices.  BlackBerry Flow keyboard is on the way and Chris was not impressed with the idea. We then discuss LinkedIn 2.0 and the game Creavures before tips for battery savings and making lists.

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]]> http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/11/30/blackberry-today-episode-20-creavure-my-pants-sd/feed/ 0 0:24:01 BlackBerry 10 is coming in late January with new devices and new capabilities.  We discuss separating personal and enterprise data on your device in comparison to BlackBerry Protect, dates we can expect to see both the OS and and devices and our ini[...] BlackBerry 10 is coming in late January with new devices and new capabilities.  We discuss separating personal and enterprise data on your device in comparison to BlackBerry Protect, dates we can expect to see both the OS and and devices and our initial thoughts.  BlackBerry World will be updated and loses the name BlackBerry AppWorld.  The new update also allows you too use ActiveSync to connect directly to enterprise and personal accounts with or without the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES). BlackBerry Appworld has some app listed as a starter pack, but we were not impressed with the choices.  BlackBerry Flow keyboard is on the way and Chris was not impressed with the idea. We then discuss LinkedIn 2.0 and the game Creavures before tips for battery savings and making lists. We want to hear from you as well. Please reach out across any of the ways to get in touch: Twitter Facebook page (like away!) Phone (443) BBToday Email bbtoday at spiked studio dot com Subscribe to our shows on YouTube! Look for BlackBerry Today on GetGlue and let everyone know you are watching Also, you can read and find links to any story or application we discuss in the show by clicking to or joining our BlackBerry Today group on Diigo bookmarking. BlackBerryTodaySD Spiked Studio Productions no no http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/11/30/blackberry-today-episode-20-creavure-my-pants-sd/ BlackBerry Today Episode 19 – We Hung Out (SD) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blackberrytodaysd/~3/0WVtRMQo52w/ http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/09/21/blackberry-today-episode-19-hung-out-sd/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:13:00 +0000 bbtoday@spikedstudio.com (Spiked Studio Productions) http://SpikedStudio.com/?p=3354 We are back using Google Hangouts to live broadcast as we record.  In this episode we cover the latest rumors on BlackBerry Ten and leaked images of devices.

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We pick some the applications Get Taxi and iSpeech Dictation.  Both are free and provide some cool services.

Our user tips cover how to quickly swipe between BlackBerry Messenger chats and how cool BlackBerry is that it has profiles while iOS doesn’t.  Take that iPhone!

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]]> http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/09/21/blackberry-today-episode-19-hung-out-sd/feed/ 0 0:27:50 We are back using Google Hangouts to live broadcast as we record.  In this episode we cover the latest rumors on BlackBerry Ten and leaked images of devices. Visit our sponsor for a free 30 days of PlayOn and watch the show to see exactly how PlayOn[...] We are back using Google Hangouts to live broadcast as we record.  In this episode we cover the latest rumors on BlackBerry Ten and leaked images of devices. Visit our sponsor for a free 30 days of PlayOn and watch the show to see exactly how PlayOn is recommended by both hosts. We pick some the applications Get Taxi and iSpeech Dictation.  Both are free and provide some cool services. Our user tips cover how to quickly swipe between BlackBerry Messenger chats and how cool BlackBerry is that it has profiles while iOS doesn’t.  Take that iPhone! We want to hear from you as well. Please reach out across any of the ways to get in touch: Twitter Facebook page (like away!) Phone (443) BBToday Email bbtoday at spiked studio dot com Subscribe to our shows on YouTube! Look for BlackBerry Today on GetGlue and let everyone know you are watching Also, you can read and find links to any story or application we discuss in the show by clicking to or joining our BlackBerry Today group on Diigo bookmarking. BlackBerryTodaySD Spiked Studio Productions no no http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/09/21/blackberry-today-episode-19-hung-out-sd/ BlackBerry Today Episode 18 – We Did That I’m Sure of It (SD) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blackberrytodaysd/~3/sRhlHb7kMX4/ http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/07/10/blackberry-today-episode-18-did-that-im-sure-of-sd/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:27:39 +0000 bbtoday@spikedstudio.com (Spiked Studio Productions) http://SpikedStudio.com/?p=3342 In this episode there is not a lot of news to cover outside of BlackBerry no longer making the smaller Playbook size with some others odds and ends

  • We continue with talk about NFC (Near Field Communication) in the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and OS 7.1 for an alternate way to pay with merchants.  Keep in mind it is only that device for now
  • A reader sends in a question that Kathy surprises me with asking about the future of RIM.
  • Chris shows disappointment in the cost of apps in AppWorld
  • Screengrabber Free is Chris’ app pick of the show
  • Photo Editor Ultimate is Kathy’s app pick
  • Kathy’s tip is about making to-do lists as your homescreen

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]]> http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/07/10/blackberry-today-episode-18-did-that-im-sure-of-sd/feed/ 0 0:21:32 In this episode there is not a lot of news to cover outside of BlackBerry no longer making the smaller Playbook size with some others odds and ends We continue with talk about NFC (Near Field Communication) in the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and OS 7[...] In this episode there is not a lot of news to cover outside of BlackBerry no longer making the smaller Playbook size with some others odds and ends We continue with talk about NFC (Near Field Communication) in the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and OS 7.1 for an alternate way to pay with merchants.  Keep in mind it is only that device for now A reader sends in a question that Kathy surprises me with asking about the future of RIM. Chris shows disappointment in the cost of apps in AppWorld Screengrabber Free is Chris’ app pick of the show Photo Editor Ultimate is Kathy’s app pick Kathy’s tip is about making to-do lists as your homescreen We want to hear from you as well. Please reach out across any of the ways to get in touch: Twitter Facebook page (like away!) Phone (443) BBToday Email bbtoday at spiked studio dot com Subscribe to our shows on YouTube! Look for BlackBerry Today on GetGlue and let everyone know you are watching Also, you can read and find links to any story or application we discuss in the show by clicking to or joining our BlackBerry Today group on Diigo bookmarking. BlackBerryTodaySD Spiked Studio Productions no no http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/07/10/blackberry-today-episode-18-did-that-im-sure-of-sd/ BlackBerry Today Episode 17 – Does Angelina Come With It? (SD) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blackberrytodaysd/~3/V2aCHlWPyC0/ http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/05/11/blackberry-today-episode-17-does-angelina-come-sd/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:03:22 +0000 bbtoday@spikedstudio.com (Spiked Studio Productions) http://SpikedStudio.com/?p=3324 The news and topics list was long and Chris and Kathy humorously look at the following:

  • BlackBerry World just completed and the news of version 10 and devices with no keyboards rocked many attendees. We give our opinions of the new device announcements.
  • Chris and Kathy had issues with the updated Playbook OS that came out, listen in to see what they were (hint it also involved video).

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  • Foursquare updated for BlackBerry, among other apps, and location service stil blows
  • GPS in general still has issues on some devices and even settings are different between them
  • The new virtual keyboard video we mention in the show for OS 10
  • Where did version 8 and 9 of the OS go?
  • Time shifting for photos in OS10
  • Free apps for OS7 users worth $77 in AppWorld
  • We review BeWeather for OS7 and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for the Playbook
  • Tips include battery savings with the locak key and Bluetooth


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]]> http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/05/11/blackberry-today-episode-17-does-angelina-come-sd/feed/ 0 0:30:58 The news and topics list was long and Chris and Kathy humorously look at the following: BlackBerry World just completed and the news of version 10 and devices with no keyboards rocked many attendees. We give our opinions of the new device announcem[...] The news and topics list was long and Chris and Kathy humorously look at the following: BlackBerry World just completed and the news of version 10 and devices with no keyboards rocked many attendees. We give our opinions of the new device announcements. Chris and Kathy had issues with the updated Playbook OS that came out, listen in to see what they were (hint it also involved video). Before you watch the video and read more of what we cover , please visit our sponsor and use the promo code “podcast” to get your 30 day free and unlimited trial running. Foursquare updated for BlackBerry, among other apps, and location service stil blows GPS in general still has issues on some devices and even settings are different between them The new virtual keyboard video we mention in the show for OS 10 Where did version 8 and 9 of the OS go? Time shifting for photos in OS10 Free apps for OS7 users worth $77 in AppWorld We review BeWeather for OS7 and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for the Playbook Tips include battery savings with the locak key and Bluetooth We want to hear from you as well. Please reach out across any of the ways to get in touch: Twitter Facebook page (like away!) Phone (443) BBToday Email bbtoday at spiked studio dot com Subscribe to our shows on YouTube! Look for BlackBerry Today on GetGlue and let everyone know you are watching Also, you can read and find links to any story or application we discuss in the show by clicking to or joining our BlackBerry Today group on Diigo bookmarking. BlackBerryTodaySD Spiked Studio Productions no no http://SpikedStudio.com/index.php/2012/05/11/blackberry-today-episode-17-does-angelina-come-sd/ Spiked Studio ProductionsnonadultThe hottest news, apps and more for BlackBerry and Playbook devices