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Blackberry (OS) 6 Is Born; Will Only Play Nice with Four BlackBerry Models

Blackberry (OS) 6 Is Born; Will Only Play Nice with Four BlackBerry Models

Yesterday, at Research In Motions’s official Press Event, we were introduced to the company’s latest mobile operating system, appropriately named BlackBerry OS 6.

Now, from the looks of things, BlackBerry 6 offers a much cleaner, simpler user-interface with some welcomed new features like Universal Search and a WebKit browser.

Other cool additions include enhanced multimedia tools (like WiFi media [...]

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RIM Unveils Blackberry Torch 9800; Mixed Sentiments Overflow the Blogosphere

RIM Unveils Blackberry Torch 9800; Mixed Sentiments Overflow the Blogosphere

On August 3rd, 2010, the world of BlackBerry changed forever. OK, OK– maybe not. But, we were formally introduced to BlackBerry’s latest device, the Torch 9800, as well as the company’s latest operating system, BlackBerry OS6. Keep reading past the break to learn more.

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Another Day, Another BlackBerry Tale: the Bold 9780 Surfaces

Another Day, Another BlackBerry Tale: the Bold 9780 Surfaces

The first shots of the supposed BlackBerry Bold  9780 have arrived. And, according to these early leaks, the device is sporting a working version of BlackBerry OS 6.0.

Aesthetically, the phone looks nearly identical to the BlackBerry 9700, widely known as the Bold II. Although I personally can’t see a difference in the photo above, BlackBerry ninja [...]

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Infographic: The State of the Apps Report

Infographic: The State of the Apps Report

There’s a timeless saying that pictures are worth a thousands words. Another favorite of mine (albeit it’s slightly newer) is the one that says infographics are wortha hundred million words. OK, so maybe I made up that last one. But regardless, infographics are a great and easy way to learn.
The infographic below takes a comprehensive [...]

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RIM releases BBM usage stats from World Cup… and they’re pretty impressive

RIM releases BBM usage stats from World Cup… and they’re pretty impressive

As many of you know, I’m just about fed up with my BlackBerry (post coming soon: “Why I Can’t Wait to Ditch My BlackBerry.”). But, one thing I know I’m going to miss, perhaps miss desperately, is BlackBerry Messenger (or BBM). BBM is Research in Motion’s BlackBerry to BlackBerry messaging service that uses a minuscule amount of [...]

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Case-Mate Barely There Case for the Bold 9700: Review

Case-Mate Barely There Case for the Bold 9700: Review

INTRODUCTION
A few weeks ago, my BlackBerry Bold 9700 gave up on me– all of a sudden the OS was sluggish, the phone failed to recognize the standby key, and I was dropping calls left and and right. It wasn’t a pretty picture.
Clearly, it was time for a “new”* phone. After trying various troubleshooting techniques with [...]

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RIM teases us with yet another BlackBerry OS 6 video; CDMA customers have to wait until 2011 for OS 6?

RIM teases us with yet another BlackBerry OS 6 video; CDMA customers have to wait until 2011 for OS 6?

This morning, RIM (Research in Motion), the company behind the popular BlackBerry smartphone line, released yet another “sneak peek” video of BlackBerry OS 6.

The company’s VP of Handheld Software Product Management, Andrew Bocking, seemed genuinely excited about the upcoming launch– me, not so much.
When the folks over at CrackBerry reached out to RIM, they were basically told [...]

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HP Buys Melodeo, Apple’s Nightmare in Progress?

HP Buys Melodeo, Apple’s Nightmare in Progress?

HP, that big ‘ol company that just bought Palm, has acquired yet another company: Melodeo.  Melodeo is the creator of nuTsie (yes, that is an iTunes anagram), an interesting personal radio service.  As the webOS and Palm fan that I am, I can’t help but recognize the power this deal has over the webOS desktop-to-mobile [...]

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You Know You Belong On Wall Street If…

If you haven’t already taken a look at  trailer to the new Wall Street sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, I suggest you do so. There’s a great scene where Gordon Gekko (the greedy investor played by Michael Douglas) is getting out of jail and security hands him back his “cell phone”. Funny thing is, [...]

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Smrtcase Glide Case for the BlackBerry Tour: Review

Smrtcase Glide Case for the BlackBerry Tour: Review

INTRODUCTION
I imagine if you’re reading this review that you use your phone on a daily basis. [Insert head nod confirming question here]
Let me ask you this: can you even imagine a day without using your beloved cell phones? [Shake head no here] Personally, I wouldn’t be able to function without my BlackBerry… which is why I [...]

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BlackBerry Pearl 3G Has Landed… In Canada

BlackBerry Pearl 3G Has Landed… In Canada

BlackBerry Pearl 3G Checklist

Tiny hands? Check.
Blazing-fast 3G speeds? Check.
Uber-addicting BlackBerry Messenger? Check.
BlackBerry OS 5? Check.

You can now rejoice: the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is coming your way.
Just a few days ago, Rogers notified all of its stores that BlackBerry Pearl 3Gs are ready to be sold and will arrive in stores in a few days. As [...]

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