Attendees of the upcoming BlackBerry 10 Jam conference will not only gain “insights on the BlackBerry 10 platform; its strengths, the vision, and how developers can make applications that stand out, as well as drive usability and loyalty” but they will also walk away with a limited edition developer prototype device. Called the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha, the device will […]
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RIM takes official position on BlackBerry jailbreaking
Research In Motion this week outlined its position on the practice of jailbreaking devices. RIM warns that the practice can have serious security implications that outweigh any possible benefits. As a result, it has taken the stand that this practice will void the manufacturer warranty: To be clear, RIM recommends against installing any jailbreaking tool. Customers who use a jailbreaking […]
Apple iPhone ousts RIM BlackBerry as Canada’s top smartphone
While Research In Motion has steadily been losing top smartphone manufacturer claims in markets across the world, the BlackBerry remained the top smartphone in here in Canada perhaps due to our loyalty to the Canadian company. But desipte remaining on top, its market share has been sliding. Bloomberg now reports that the slide shows no signs of stopping and Research […]
Samsung BlackBerry 10 licensing rumours resurface
Samsung earlier this year dispelled rumours that it was considering licensing RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system or even buying the company. But you can’t keep a good rumour down. According to BGC Partners analyst Collin Gillis, Samsung could make a minority investment in RIM to the tune of US$1.5 billion. The move would allow it to use BlackBerry 10 […]
BlackBerry 10 coming to PlayBook
When Research In Motion first unveiled BlackBerry 10, known at first as BlackBerry BBX, it announced that it would run both smartphones and tablets. With all the attention being focused on the first BB10 smartphone, it’s good to hear that RIM has not forgotten this. Rob Orr, RIM’s VP of product management reconfirmed this today in a statement to TechRadar: […]
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 […]
Rumour: RIM to launch 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook in April?
Rumours of a 3G+ RIM BlackBerry PlayBook have resurfaced courtesy of N4BB. According to their source, the latest PlayBook model, with 42Mbps HSPA+ connectivity, is now in production. An April launch is scheduled. Rumours as far back as January had suggested such a timeline for the updated PlayBook. The 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook will also sport a faster 1.5GHz dual-core processor […]