CrackBerry has learned that Research In Motion will unveil the next version of its BlackBerry OS as BlackBerry 7 at next week’s BlackBerry World. A number of leaks (including specs for the BlackBerry Torch 2 and BlackBerry Touch) over the past few months had suggested that it would be called BlackBerry 6.1 but RIM has apparently had a change of heart. […]
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RIM acquires Tungle.me calendar scheduling service
Research In Motion today announced that it had acquired Tungle, a provider of cloud-based calendar and scheduling services. According to RIM’s Tom Goguen, VP, Collaboration and Social Networking: BlackBerry is a fantastic solution for connecting users to the people and information that matter most throughout their day. By working with Tungle to add cloud-based, cross-platform calendar capabilities to the BlackBerry […]
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook available as of today
After much buildup and anticipation, the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook is finally available in both Canada and the US. It is available from a large variety of retailers including Best Buy and Future, Office Depot, Office Max, Sears, Staples to name only a few. BlackBerry PlayBook specifications: Processor: 1 GHz dual-core processor Operating system: BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric […]
Full BlackBerry Torch 2 and BlackBerry Touch 9860 specifications revealed?
On the heels of the rumoured specifications for the BlackBerry Bold Touch, N4BB.com has now landed alleged specifications for both the upcoming BlackBerry Torch 2 (model 9810 / codename Jennings) and the BlackBerry Touch 9860 (codename Monza). These line up quite well with specifications first leaked in January 2011. Rumoured BlackBerry Torch 2 specifications: Processor: 1.2GHz Operating system: BlackBerry 6.1 […]
RIM PlayBook coming to Bell
The latest e-flyer from The Source (owned by Bell) has confirmed that Bell Mobility will carry the upcoming RIM PlayBook. There are few details beyond the promise that it is “coming soon.” and that it makes a “great e-book reader.” RIM expects to have the PlayBook out in “early 2011” and recent rumours have it at US retail locations on […]
RIM announces BlackBerry Bold 9780
Research In Motion today announced the BlackBerry Bold 9780, the successor to the Bold 9700. The main changes over its predecessor are a number hardware upgrades and BlackBerry 6. “We are very excited to introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9780 featuring the new BlackBerry 6 operating system,” said Carlo Chiarello, Vice President, Product Management at Research In Motion. “This new model […]
RIM shows off more BlackBerry 6 screenshots
Research In Motion today revealed more screenshots of its upcoming BlackBerry 6 operating system. This latest series focuses on the new Home Screen and its possible customization. According to Joey Benedek, Director of UX Research: I’d say that the redesign of the Home Screen in BlackBerry 6 is fresh, but familiar. When you look at it, it still looks like […]
Research In Motion to acquire QNX
Research In Motion today announced that it is buying QNX Software Systems from Harman International. QNX is an Ottawa-based company with technology that develops in-vehicle audio and infotainment systems that include wireless services such as Internet radio, video-on-demand and navigation. “In addition to our interests in expanding the opportunities for QNX in the automotive sector and other markets, we believe […]