How RIM is steering BlackBerry toward QNX

Release Date 15 May, 2011 in ZDNet UK

 
   

How RIM is steering BlackBerry toward QNX

ZDNet UK - Mary Branscombe - 15 May, 2011
As BlackBerry maker RIM negotiates a tricky operating-system shift, ZDNet UK talks to David Yach, the company's software CTO, about tablets, smartphones and the key mobile issues. ...

Talking smartphones with RIM -- transcript

Computerworld (blog) - Jonny Evans - ‎May 13, 2011‎
If you'd only just landed and were trying to get to grips with what's happening in the smartphone space, you'd be forgiven for seeing it as a two-horse race between two media magnets, the Apple [AAPL] iPhone and the Google Android option ...

Rapid change makes picking winners a mug's game for government

Vancouver Sun - ‎May 13, 2011‎
In 1999, Research in Motion introduced the BlackBerry. It was a game-changer that quickly became the mobile device every business person and bureaucrat had to carry. Over the years, RIM has improved the product, adding new software, touch screens and ...

How to Use BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat Behind the Firewall

PCWorld - Al Sacco - ‎May 12, 2011‎
If you're attempting to employ RIM's brand new BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat application while connected to a corporate network, but keep experiencing connectivity issues, your problems could be related to blocked ports or port ...

27 The BlackBerry Boom

Philippine Star - ‎May 12, 2011‎
Last week's is?sue of Young ?Star, believe it ?or not, was put to bed from the comfort of my own bed. It was one am, Florida time, a half a day behind Manila, yet we space- and time-challenged editors of this section had found ourselves on the same ...

How To Forecast $68 RIMM With A Straight Face

Forbes (blog) - ‎May 12, 2011‎
According to a recent report from Comscore, Research in Motion's share in the US smartphone subscriber market declined from around 32% in December 2010 to 27% in March 2011. [1] Google's Android was the biggest beneficiary and increased its share to ...

The RIM Playbook: An “Evolving Concept”

Forbes (blog) - Marc Weber Tobias - ‎May 11, 2011‎
Earlier I described what I believe is a flawed strategy by Research in Motion for their Playbook tablet, at least in their initial release version of the device. The concept of requiring the pairing with a Blackberry phone in order ...

Always On: With PlayBook, where's the email?

Houston Chronicle - Dwight Silverman - ‎May 10, 2011‎
There was a time when the BlackBerry ruled the smartphone roost. Research In Motion's handheld was once de rigueur for corporate types who needed to be tethered 24/7 to the office. But that was before the release of Apple's iPhone ...

RIM extends Playbook tablets warranty to two years

The Mobile Indian - Rahul Gupta - ‎May 13, 2011‎
RIM launches special warranty plans for Blackberry playbook users that includes protection against accidents and user mishandling also. Research In Motion, the makers of BlackBerry, ...

The BlackBerry Playbook Native SDK (NDK): What Is It Good For? (A Developer's ...

BerryReview - ‎May 13, 2011‎
by Chris Balavessov on May 13th, 2011 Intro: Chris Balavessov is the developer behind the popular BlackBerry personal organization app Viira and its MS Outlook companion the Viira Outlook Suite. On Thursday I tuned in to RIM's Webcast on the Playbook's ...

BlackBerry Instant Messaging Apps Extracted From Leaked Torch 9800 OS 6.0.0.570

BlackBerry Rocks! - ‎May 13, 2011‎
Earlier today I let you know that OS 6.0.0.570 for the Torch 9800 was leaked and available for download. The team over at CB noticed that someone was able to extract the native BlackBerry instant messaging apps and posted some links. ...

Microsoft and RIM BlackBerry Take on Google with Search Deal

Trefis (subscription) - ‎May 13, 2011‎
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) recently announced a search partnership with Research in Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) in which the Bing search engine will become the default search on BlackBerry devices. [1] Microsoft mainly competes with Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) in the ...

Instant Messenger Updates for BlackBerry: AIM, GTalk, Yahoo! & WLM

Product Reviews - Jamie Pert - ‎May 13, 2011‎
If you use your BlackBerry for instant messaging we have some great news for you, someone over at CrackBerry has extracted the latest Torch OS, this means that people can now install the latest app versions on their OS 6.0 devices. ...

RIM Looks Like Research In Slow Motion

Motley Fool - Arunava De - ‎May 13, 2011‎
BlackBerry smartphone maker Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM ) , in an attempt to turn around all the negativity surrounding it, unveiled a fabulous array of its Bold series smartphones. But in a not-so-bold move, ...

BlackBerry PlayBook: Hands-on gallery and iPad comparison

Recombu - Mat Smith - ‎May 13, 2011‎
The first tablet from the smartphone specialists, it most definately looks the part; a black monolithic tribute. With a smaller sized 7-inch touchscreen, it's still belts out an impressively ...

Android, iOS Capabilities for BES Could Benefit SMBs

IT Business Edge (blog) - Paul Mah - ‎May 13, 2011‎
By date: This latest batch of smartphones calls attention to glasses-free 3D technology, front- and rear-facing cameras and Snapdragon processors. Research In Motion (RIM) earlier last week announced plans to build multiplatform support into its ...

Native BlackBerry IM applications found in leaked BlackBerry Torch OS

Mobiputing - ‎May 13, 2011‎
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed, follow us on Twitter, or "like" us on Facebook. Thanks for visiting! The latest BlackBerry Torch OS leak was recently analyzed by the BlackBerry community, which extracted new and updated ...

Official OS 6.0.0.546 For The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 & 9105 From Vodafone DE

BlackBerry Rocks! - ‎May 13, 2011‎
REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. * The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive ...

BlackBerry PlayBook Apps: 8 great free downloads

ComputerworldUK - Al Sacco - ‎May 13, 2011‎
Access your favorite social networks, quickly take notes, draw sketches and build scrapbooks, kill time with simple games and much more with these free first-rate apps. The best way to stay on top of your Facebook ...

Leaked: Possible Screenshot Of BlackBerry App World Version 3.0!?

BlackBerry Rocks! - ‎May 13, 2011‎
Rumors have been floating around about the next big version for RIM's storefront, BlackBerry App World. According to the guys over at BBNews.pl, the above screenshot is of BlackBerry App World 3.0 and might officially pop up in June or July of this ...

Leaked OS 6.0.0.570 For The BlackBerry Torch 9800

BlackBerry Rocks! - ‎May 13, 2011‎
DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, ...

Screenshot Reveals Possible UI Overhaul of BlackBerry World App Store

Gotta Be Mobile - Chuong Nguyen - ‎May 13, 2011‎
Research in Motion may have a big overhaul of its app store look and feel coming soon with the introduction of BlackBerry App World 3.0 according to the latest leaked screenshot. The screenshot, posted on bbnews, reveals a prominent search bar at the ...

Telus Rolls in With Sweet BlackBerry PlayBook Commercial

BerryReview - Ronen Halevy - ‎May 13, 2011‎
In the US we have not really had any carrier actually advertising the BlackBerry PlayBook but hopefully that will change once the 4G versions come. That has not stopped Telus from rolling out a sweet new commercial for ...

Taking to the Field

Constructech - ‎May 13, 2011‎
Today's mix of multi-purpose devices with new and improved field software applications for construction make it easier than ever to take processes to the field. But given the proliferation of devices and applications to hit the market recently, ...

Claro launches BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in Puerto Rico

Telecompaper (subscription) - ‎May 12, 2011‎
Claro has launched the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in Puerto Rico. The device has a 7-inch LCD multi-touch screen with gesture support. The PlayBook weighs less than a pound, is run by the BlackBerry Tablet OS, and comes with 1GB of RAM and a 1GHz ...

BlackBerry PlayBook launching in Australia on 1 June?

Good Gear Guide - ‎May 12, 2011‎
RIM's hotly anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is set to officially launch in Australia on 1 June, according to an industry source that has been testing the tablet who wished to remain anonymous. It is not clear whether the PlayBook will ...

Screenshot of what BlackBerry App World 3.0 might look like surfaces

MobileSyrup.com - Ian Hardy - ‎May 12, 2011‎
Here's some good BlackBerry rumours for today. A leaked screenshot of what could be the upcoming App World 3.0. Original details of what we could expect leaked out last week but there was no image ...

BlackBerry Feedback Tool Released; Voice Your Opinion to RIM

N4BB - Lucas Atkins - ‎May 12, 2011‎
If you've ever had an issue with an app or other problem with your BlackBerry, or you simply had a cool idea, RIM would like to hear it. The BlackBerry Feedback Tool has been released so you can voice your ...

BlackBerry App World Updated to v2.1.2.15

N4BB - Lucas Atkins - ‎May 12, 2011‎
BlackBerry App World has received an update from the previous v2.1.1.2. The new upgrade putting you at v2.1.2.15, a significant increase, doesn't have any changelog. Some users are reporting the upgrade, ...

Smartphone Pioneer 'Research in Motion' Has Lost the Connection

GuruFocus.com - ‎May 12, 2011‎
Palm trees, pools and cocktails. Under the blazing sun in Florida is no place for pessimists. Despite profit warnings and sluggish sales of the new Tablet PCs "Playbook," the Blackberry maker Research in Motion (RIM) reports only victory and optimism. ...

 

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