Research In Motion last week announced the delay of the launch of its first BlackBerry 10 devices to Q1 2013. A leaked roadmap now gives us a sense of what RIM has in mind for the balance of 2012 as well as 2013. It looks like a busy year for BlackBerry 10, especially with devices with codenames we’re already heard […]
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Rumours of Microsoft-RIM partnership resurface
Research In Motion’s dismal quarter has reignited past rumours that the company could sell off a portion of its assets or partner up with someone else to survive. Citing “three sources familiar with the situation,” Reuters is reporting that RIM could form a partnership with Microsoft similar to the one that the latter has with Nokia. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer […]
RIM announces dismal first quarter fiscal 2013 results
Research In Motion yesterday announced its Q1 fiscal Year 2013 results. While many had expected poor results, the final numbers proved far worse. RIM reported an operating loss of US$518 million, its first since fiscal year 2004. Revenues for the quarter came in at US$2.8 billion, down 33% from US$4.2 billion in the prior quarter and down 43% from the […]
RIM delays BlackBerry 10 to Q1 2013
Research In Motion today announced that BlackBerry 10 has been delayed until Q1 2013. During its latest financial results announcement, Thorsten Heins, President and CEO, said that “major” progress has been made but that getting BlackBerry 10 ready would require more time than originally anticipated. He attributed the delays to the integration of key features into the new OS as […]
Rumour: BlackBerry 10 BBM images leaked
Alleged images of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for BlackBerry 10 have been obtained by N4BB. The leaked document shows BBM both on the touchscreen-based L-Series and the keyboard-based N-Series devices. Aside from the pictures, few details are revealed except to add that users will be able to customize their BBM theme. RIM is also paying close attention to battery life with […]
Rumour: BlackBerry 10 L-Series and N-Series devices revealed
RIM is expected to lead off the launch of its BlackBerry 10 devices with a touchscreen slab known as the BlackBerry London. It is expected to be followed by the BlackBerry Nevada, the first BB10 device with a physical keyboard. Design and manufacture of both are apparently ahead of RIM’s development schedule. A new rumour has now perhaps given us […]
Rumour: RIM considering split into two companies (Updated)
In a bid to turn its fortunes around, Research In Motion could split off or even sell of its struggling handset division. The company would hang on its messaging and data network services (including BBM and BIS) and license them to others. According to The Sunday Times, this is one of the options currently on the table as RIM works […]
Rumour: BlackBerry 10 hardware ready ahead of schedule
There is some potentially great news for Research In Motion today. N4BB has learned from one of its sources that RIM is ahead of schedule on the design and manufacture of its first BlackBerry 10 device. Past rumours had suggested that this first device would be announced in August with a launch in October. It now appears that while the […]