Better quality pictures of the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device have turned up after the initial leak. They don’t reveal much more except to indicate that the device will come with 16GB of onboard storage. BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha devices will be handed out to developers attending the upcoming BlackBerry 10 Jam conference. Not final BlackBerry 10 devices, they are […]
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BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha caught on camera
Developers attending next week’s BlackBerry 10 Jam conference will be given a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha, a prototype device which will run a modified version of the PlayBook OS to help them prepare their apps for the upcoming BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Pictures of the device have now surfaced courtesy of CrackBerry: Given all the rumours that the first BlackBerry 10 […]
RIM releases BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.1.358 update
Research In Motion today announced the availability of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.1.358. The following updates are included: Browser enhancements to address performance with some websites Improvements to support Android apps Optimizations to Video Chat, PIM and BlackBerry Bridge applications And much more! The update is free and is available over-the-air. PlayBook users will receive a notification that the software update […]
RIM to stop PlayBook app sideloading with upcoming OS update
Research In Motion will put an end to users ability to sideload applications on the BlackBerry PlayBook with the next update. In response to a developer enquiry, RIM Developer Relations VP Alex Saunders’s Twitter response was unequivocal: we’re removing sideloading for consumers. Pretty sure we’ve got a solution for devs. Saunders defended RIM’s decision with a further tweet: piracy is […]
Upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook 4G caught on camera
When Research In Motion first unveiled its BlackBerry PlayBook, it promised that 4G and LTE versions would soon follow. Things have not gone as expected for the company and 4G and LTE PlayBooks remained the topic of rumours until they cleared the FCC last month. Now pictures of a 4G model have surfaced courtesy of CrackBerry forum user. From the […]
RIM launches BlackBerry Mobile Fusion for mobile device management
Research In Motion today launched BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, its new mobile device management (MDM) solution for enterprise customers. The new service will let customers manage smartphones and tablets running BlackBerry OS, Android, and iOS though a single web-based console. “For businesses and government, managing a mix of mobile devices on any scale is chaotic. Organizations face pressure to allow employees […]
LTE and HSPA+ RIM BlackBerry PlayBooks clear FCC
RIM appears to be gearing up to launch some new PlayBook models. First came word that production of a 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook had begun. Two FCC filings have now surfaced confirming that both it and an LTE version have obtained FCC approval. The FCC documentation reveals little about the tablets but confirms that one will come with LTE connectivity and […]
RIM introduces BlackBerry Mini Keyboard for PlayBook
Research In Motion today announced the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard, a new accessory for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. It connects to the PlayBook via Bluetooth. The connection is encrypted for additional security. The BlackBerry Mini Keyboard is ultra portable and comes complete with a stylish convertible case that doubles as a stand for the tablet. In addition to a full QWERTY […]