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BlackBerry PlayBook on Sale at TELUS for Only $149.99 (115 EUR)

TELUS is now making an incredible offer to those who still think that BlackBerry devices are competitive enough with other platforms. For one week only, starting today, BlackBerry PlayBook is available for only $149.99 (115 EUR).   Both 16GB and 32GB have the same price, while the 64GB BlackBerry PlayBook can be...

3 February 2012
09:54 GMT

All BlackBerry PlayBook Models Now Only $299 (230 EUR) in the United States

Those who are still considering purchasing RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, but were undecided for the last two-three deals offered by the company will be happy to know that they have a new chance to acquire the slate.   According to the folks over at Slashgear, RIM has just kicked-off a new BlackBerry Pl...

3 January 2012
15:01 GMT

RIM Says BlackBerry ‘Thank You Gift’ Apps Only Available Until December 31

Research In Motion is by far the company most affected by the changes in the smartphone market. The company’s problems culminated with the BlackBerry outage in October, which left most BlackBerry users without RIM’s services for three days.   To compensate its customers for the BlackBerry outage, RIM...

28 December 2011
12:01 GMT

iPhone and BlackBerry Smartphones Sales Temporary Banned in Argentina

Argentina has undergone rough changes during the last few years, as the country’s economy collapsed in December 2001 due to 1999’s recession that caused high interest rates and capital flight. The Argentinian government took several decisions meant to make its currency more competitive and the first to be...

28 December 2011
03:46 GMT

Angry Birds Now Available for BlackBerry PlayBook

Research In Motion has finally made the Angry Birds game available in the BlackBerry App World. The company promised it would deliver the highly-acclaimed title to BlackBerry fans several months ago, but was unable to do so until recently. However, the company put three installments of the Angry Birds franchise ...

23 December 2011
18:01 GMT

Facebook for PlayBook Update Brings New Groups Feature

Research In Motion has just announced it has updated the Facebook application for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. Facebook 2.1 brings a new feature and improved media access for users of the application. The new feature integrated in the latest version of the application is called Facebook Groups and allows user...

20 December 2011
13:31 GMT

RIM Offers Its Employees BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets for Only $99

After realizing that its BlackBerry PlayBook is not competitive enough to match other tablets in its price range, Research in Motion decided to introduce various discounts and promotional offers meant to attract more buyers.   It all started with the Black Friday promotion, when RIM slashed the price of the 16GB...

29 November 2011
13:01 GMT

RIM and MobiFone Team Up to Offer BlackBerry Services in Vietnam

Although RIM has yet to introduce its new BlackBerry 7 smartphone in Vietnam, the company announced it has partnered with MobiFone to launch BlackBerry services for the carrier's customers in Vietnam. The upcoming BlackBerry services will be available via old smartphone models, including BlackBerry Bold 9780, To...

18 October 2011
08:29 GMT

RIM Announces BlackBerry Client for Microsoft SharePoint

Following the release of the first batch of BlackBerry 7 smartphones, Research in Motion launches the BlackBerry Client for Microsoft SharePoint.Touted the most advanced mobile SharePoint solution on the market, the BlackBerry Client application is aimed at enterprise and government customers and offers a secure and ...

4 October 2011
08:03 GMT

BlackBerry Curve 9350 Goes Live at Sprint

Less known than the more popular Bold 9930, Torch 9810 and Torch 9850, BlackBerry Curve 9350 has just made its debut at Sprint.The smartphone is now available for purchase for $49.99 (about 37 EUR), after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year agreement.However, customers who want to avoid being tied by a long term ...

3 October 2011
13:01 GMT

First Screenshots of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for Android Spotted in the Wild

Although rumors about the possible release of a BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) application for Android devices leaked more than six months ago, no confirmation has been received from Research in Motion.However, the first screenshots of the BBM app for Android devices just leaked, courtesy to the guys over at TechRadar.Th...

3 October 2011
07:44 GMT

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Goes Live at Mobilicity

Mobilicity has just announced that one of the best BlackBerry 7 smartphones, Bold 9900 is now available for purchase.The carrier tweeted the confirmation just moments ago, but the phone has yet to show up online or in-stores: “Today is the day you've been waiting for, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is now availa...

29 September 2011
10:19 GMT

BlackBerry PlayBook Prices Slashed by Most Retailers

Several North American retailers have started to cut prices on RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook as part of a major marketing campaign intended to drive sell-through and increase adoption of the tablet.RIM's move does not comes as a surprise, especially after the company confirmed sales of only 200,000 units during...

27 September 2011
03:40 GMT

iPhone 5 to 'Steamroll' RIM's BlackBerry 7 Lineup, Says Analyst

Analyst Brian White with Ticonderoga Securities has issued a new research note to investors saying he believes Apple’s iPhone 5 will "steamroll" RIM's BlackBerry 7 phones.Research In Motion (RIM) is struggling to push its Blackberry 7 phones as Apple gears up for yet another iconic refresh of its own smart...

16 September 2011
15:41 GMT

BlackBerry App World 3.0 Out of Beta, Download Now

One month after announcing the beta version of BlackBerry App World 3.0, Research in Motion's new storefront is now available for the masses.The public release of the application was announced by Alex Kinsella, Team Lead, BlackBerry App World Product Management via Twitter.According to the official announcement,...

6 September 2011
14:01 GMT

RIM Intros Native SDK for BlackBerry Tablet OS in Beta

Game developers interested in coming up with new titles for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet PC from Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion now have at their disposal a new tool for that. The company has just announced the availability of a Native SDK for BlackBerry Tablet OS (‘Native SDK’) in a cl...

24 August 2011
19:41 GMT

BlackBerry Colt Is RIM's First QNX-Based Smartphone, Coming in Q1 2012

Research in Motion has just announced its new lineup of BlackBerry 7 OS smartphones, but what everyone really expects is the first QNX-based devices.According to the latest hearsay, RIM's first QNX-based smartphone will be launched sometime in Q1 2012 and is known as BlackBerry Colt.Courtesy to the guys over at ...

8 August 2011
11:23 GMT

MTS Launches White BlackBerry Torch 9800

While most carriers hurry to launch the newest BlackBerry 7 smartphone recently announced by Research in Motion, MTS releases a white version of the BlackBerry Torch 9800. The smartphone is now available for purchase at regional carrier MTS for as low as $99.99 with a new three-year contract. However, the carri...

5 August 2011
10:56 GMT

RIM Announces New Bold 9900/9930, Torch 9850/9860 and Torch 9810 Smartphones with BlackBerry OS 7

As expected, Research in Motion has just announced five brand new smartphones that will be launched on the market later this month, BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930, Torch 9850/9860 and Torch 9810. Based on the BlackBerry 7 operating system, all five smartphones will be released in conjunction with carriers and distribut...

3 August 2011
05:21 GMT

BlackBerry Bold 9900 to Arrive in UK in Mid-August, Available for Free on Contract

It appears that BlackBerry Bold 9900 pricing and availability have been revealed in the UK, as most of the retailer have started taking pre-orders for the smartphone. BlackBerry fans who are anxiously expecting for the device to hit shelves can pre-order it now to receive it sometime between mid- and end-August. ...

21 July 2011
07:49 GMT

BlackBerry Torch 2 Arrives at FCC, Possibly Heading to AT&T

One of the rumored smartphones that are expected to be released by Research in Motion this year, the BlackBerry Torch 2 has just been spotted at FCC (Federal Communications Commission). Although the smartphone's name is still a mystery, RIM filed the documents regarding the handset under the codename RDM71UW...

18 July 2011
04:42 GMT

General Tips and Tricks for BlackBerry Users

Even though RIM's market share plummets, while Android and iOS continue to skyrocket, BlackBerry smartphones remain the bread and butter of business customers. The nemesis of the whole lineup of Blackberry devices is the fact that most of them look alike, while software differences are minimal.However, this...

23 June 2011
15:01 GMT

White BlackBerry Curve 3G Heading to Koodo Mobile

Canadian carrier Koodo added RIM's BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone to its portfolio in March 2011 for $300, but the device is now available for only $250 off-contract. According to the guys over at MobileSyrup, Koodo plans to release a white variant of the BlackBerry Curve 3G in the near future. The white 3...

11 May 2011
09:03 GMT

Rumour Mill: RIM to Launch a 10-Inch BlackBerry PlayBook by the End of 2011

With BlackBerry World 2011 almost over, rumors about RIM's leaked roadmap of mobile devices for 2011 are heating up again. Although Blackberry Bold 9900/9930 and Blackberry 7 OS have been the stars of the company's event that takes place in Orlando, Florida, it appears that Research in Motion has more go...

5 May 2011
04:52 GMT

RIM Announces BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 Smartphones

Research in Motion has finally unveiled the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 smartphones, several months after they leaked in the wild. Even though there is nothing new in terms of hardware and software from what we already knew, it appears that both smartphones will be positioned at the top of the food chain. Both Blac...

2 May 2011
09:26 GMT

Telmap Is the First to Offer Blackberry Messenger Integration

Telmap, one of the leading companies in mobile location-based services, has recently announced that its Telmap Mobile Location Companion now fully supports the popular Blackberry Messenger. According to the company, this is the first integration of Blackberry Messenger with an application that offers users real-t...

2 May 2011
05:23 GMT

CDMA BlackBerry Curve 8530 Available in Indonesia via AHA

PT Bakrie Connectivity, AHA and Research In Motion have recently announced the launch of the CDMA-enabled BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone in Indonesia. Retailed via Indonesian carrier AHA, the smartphone will be available along with several affordable service plans meant to boost the operator's customer base. T...

27 April 2011
13:31 GMT

Twitter for Blackberry Updated, Adds Location Feature

Research in Motion has just announced that its Twitter client for Blackberry is now officially out of beta. Twitter 1.1 will become available for download in Blackberry App World in the next 24 hours. The application has been tested over the past six months by users of the BlackBerry Beta Zone, RIM's testing ...

13 April 2011
06:09 GMT

Blackberry PlayBook Up for Pre-orders at OfficeMax

OfficeMax has joined other major retailers who are offering RIM's PlayBook tablet for pre-order. The device is expected to launch on April 19th, but customers can pre-order the 16GB version for $499.The manufacturer is set to officially introduce the tablet on the market during a special event scheduled for next...

11 April 2011
04:38 GMT

iPhone / iOS to Get BlackBerry Messenger App - Report

It has been revealed that Research In Motion (RIM) is attempting to capitalize on the popularity of its Blackberry Messenger (BBM) app by releasing it on Android and iOS platforms. As its name suggests, BlackBerry Messenger is an instant messaging app. It was built exclusively for BlackBerry smart-phone owners ...

7 March 2011
07:34 GMT

Android Jumps to Second Place in Worldwide Smartphone Market Share 2010

As accurately predicted by research company Gartner in September 2010, Google's mobile platform Android ranked second before the end of 2011. The company has just revealed its latest report regarding worldwide smartphone sales to consumers by operating system in 2010, as well as worldwide mobile device sales to ...

10 February 2011
03:49 GMT

RIM Fixes Vulnerabilities in BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry Enterprise Server

Research In Motion has released security updates for BlackBerry OS and the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software in order to address two moderate and high risk vulnerabilities.The vulnerability affecting BlackBerry devices consists of a denial of service condition that can crash the browser application.It affec...

13 January 2011
08:57 GMT

BlackBerry Messenger Data Interception Solution Ready for Indian Government

Local media reports that RIM has provided a cloud-based solution to the Indian government that would allow its national security agencies to access encrypted BlackBerry Messenger communications.According to India Times, RIM has informed the government via a letter that it is ready to receive and process lawful interc...

5 January 2011
13:39 GMT

Indian Gov Aware Corporate BlackBerry Emails Only Obtainable from Enterprise Customers

Research In Motion (RIM) is working to give Indian authorities lawful interception capabilities to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) communications and said the government is aware it cannot get similar direct access to enterprise emails.Last Friday, the Indian minister of communications Mr. Sachin Pilot, announced that the...

6 December 2010
03:28 GMT

Report Claims RIM Willing to Share Enterprise Email Data in India

Local media in India reports that Research In Motion (RIM) is close to reaching a deal with the authorities that would give them access to unencrypted BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) data.Mint, an Indian business newspaper published in collaboration with The Wall Street Journal, quotes an unnamed home ministry rep...

18 November 2010
07:09 GMT

RIM Reaches Interim Agreement with India over Lawful BBM Interception

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs announced that an interim arrangement has been reached with Research In Motion (RIM) regarding the lawful interception of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) services and expects a final solution to be in place by January 31.RIM's problems in India began back in July, when the governme...

1 November 2010
03:22 GMT

RIM Faces BlackBerry Ban in Turkey

Research In Motion (RIM) faces a ban of BlackBerry data services in Turkey if it doesn't comply with new legislation, requiring all manufacturers to hand over communication encryption keys to authorities.Under the newly passed law, the country's Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), wi...

26 October 2010
06:20 GMT

BlackBerry Now Compliant with UAE National Security Laws

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in the United Arab Emirates announced that BlackBerry services are now compliant with the country's national security legislation and a ban is no longer warranted.Back in July, the authority took issue with how some BlackBerry data services operate, in particular...

8 October 2010
08:33 GMT

Research in Motion Purchases Cellmania

Today, Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has made another purchase that should change the manner in which its users interact with their BlackBerry devices, as it acquired Cellmania, a Mountain View, California-based company. The new acquisition is most probably aimed at bringing new enhancements to the ...

25 August 2010
12:41 GMT

India Gives RIM New Deadline to Open BlackBerry Communications

A ban lingers over the BlackBerry enterprise and messenger services in Indian, as the government has asked local telecom operators to work out a solution with RIM, that would give authorities unrestricted access to BlackBerry encrypted data, until the end of this month. The Econimic Times of India reports that the u...

13 August 2010
15:29 GMT

RIM Brings New Services to the BlackBerry App World

Canadian mobile phone maker Research in Motion recently announced the launch of a new services platform for developers of applications for its BlackBerry operating system. According to the company, the fresh platform is aimed at offering them the possibility to build highly responsive, location-aware, revenue-generat...

10 November 2009
04:42 GMT

Rumor Mill: Microsoft to Takeover RIM

Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has been rumored quite a few times before to be on the verge of being taken over by Redmond-based software giant Microsoft, and now the same rumors made it back to the headlines. The basis is a very simple one: RIM has seen its shares falling recently, and that would lea...

7 November 2009
05:35 GMT

RIM Officially Releases BlackBerry Desktop Manager 1.0 for Mac OS X - Free Download

As previously reported, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion has been busy creating a comprehensive management tool for Mac owners and users of its smartphones. With the beta version of the app previously leaked to the Internet, RIM has now officially introduced the final version of the management tool, making BlackBe...

5 October 2009
04:27 GMT

RIM's Q2 FY2010 Profits Sink

Waterloo, Ontario-based mobile phone maker Research In Motion announced on Thursday, September 24, 2009 its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2010, and posted revenues of 3.5 billion, up 37 percent compared to the same quarter a year ago. Even so, the company's earnings were only of $47...

25 September 2009
04:35 GMT

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Becomes Official

Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has finally decided it was high time to introduce the BlackBerry Curve 8520 officially, and now enthusiasts can see the device listed on the company's website. The new handset is expected to become available for purchase via T-Mobile USA and Vodafone UK as soon as n...

27 July 2009
06:58 GMT

RIM Ramps Up for BlackBerry Social Network Launch

Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion, the company that brought to the market the highly popular BlackBerry devices, is reportedly preparing for the launch of its own social-network-like service, in a move meant to enable BlackBerry users to share opinions on some of their favorite software solutions, as wel...

14 July 2009
05:54 GMT

RIM Not Scared by $99 iPhone 3G

On Friday, Apple and AT&T released into the wild the latest iPhone in the series, 3G S, and also lowered the price tag of the older iPhone 3G model to $99 (down from $199). While the shift is expected to affect the market share of BlackBerry's maker, Research In Motion, it seems that the Canadian manufacturer is...

22 June 2009
08:30 GMT

Research In Motion Announces 28.5 Million Subscribers

Research In Motion Limited, a leading company on the mobile phone market, announced on Thursday its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The company mentioned that during the three months ended May 30, 2009 it managed to add almost 3.8 million net new BlackBerry subscriber accounts, and that the to...

19 June 2009
03:17 GMT

BlackBerry Tour Is Now Official

Research In Motion officially announced on Tuesday the introduction of its latest Blackberry device, the BlackBerry Tour. The new handset comes with CDMA connectivity options, while also sporting high-end communications and multimedia capabilities, as well as impressive performance. In addition, the phone comes as a ...

17 June 2009
03:26 GMT

BlackBerry Storm Launched in Taiwan

Taiwan Mobile and Research In Motion announced recently that the BlackBerry Storm, the first BlackBerry mobile phone that features a touchscreen display, would become available for purchase in Taiwan. The handset comes with the world’s first “clickable” touchscreen, and can provide the renowned usab...

10 June 2009
09:58 GMT


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