On the heels of yesterday’s report that Research In Motion cancelled the BlackBerry Milan, BGR has learned that the company is now focusing on a single BlackBerry 10 device, the BlackBerry London. The BlackBerry Colt, once rumoured to be the first BlackBerry 10 device, has also been cancelled. RIM is already in talks with carriers about the BlackBerry London. The […]
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Rumour: RIM lied about reason for BlackBerry 10 delay (Updated)
According to one of BGR’s “most trusted sources”, Research In Motion co-CEO Mike Lazaridis lied when he said that part of the delay to launch BlackBerry 10 devices was due to the dual-core processor chosen. The source indicates that “RIM is simply pushing this out as long as they can for one reason, they don’t have a working product yet.” […]
RIM BlackBerry 10 smartphones to launch in late 2012
On the conference call that followed its Q3 FY12 results, Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie confirmed that we will not see any BlackBerry 10 smartphones until the “latter part of calendar 2012.” The first such device is “more than six months away.” Lazaridis attributed part of the delay to the fact that the dual-core processor chosen for this first […]
RIM given temporary restraining order on use of BBX trademark
You have to wonder if and when Research In Motion will be able to catch a break. Shortly after RIM unveiled its new BBX operating system, Basis International filed a trademark infringement complaint against RIM. A US judge has now granted Basis a temporary restraining order, preventing RIM from using the BBX name. In his ruling, US District Judge William […]
LCBO goes mobile with iPhone and BlackBerry apps
The LCBO today announced the launch of its LCBO On The Go mobile app for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and BlackBerry devices. It provides both store and product information. “This new app enables our customers to quickly and conveniently search out products they are seeking and find the stores that offer them,” said Ewan McNeill, Director, Interactive Customer Experience, […]
BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380 available at SaskTel this week
SaskTel confirmed via Twitter that both the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and the BlackBerry Curve 9380 will be available later this week. The specific day has not been given though (they still show as ‘coming soon’ on SaskTel’s website as I write this). SaskTel is offering the BlackBerry Bold for CA$129.99 with a three-year contract, CA$399.99 with a two-year contract, CA$439.99 […]
Bell Mobility launches BlackBerry Curve 9380
Bell Mobility today announced the availability of the BlackBerry Curve 9380. “The popular BlackBerry Curve is now available in an all-touch design. The Curve 9380 features the easy-to-use BlackBerry 7 OS, which looks great on the crisp and clear high-resolution screen.” Bell is offering the BlackBerry Curve 9380 for CA$49.95 with a three-year contract, CA$324.95 with a two-year contract, CA$349.95 […]
RIM working on fix for bricking BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930s
A number of BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 users have been reported an issue where their device refuses to power on after recharging. A Research In Motion spokesperson has now confirmed that there is an issue: [A] “limited number of customers have reported an issue where their device does not power on.” She added that RIM is now “actively working […]