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One of BlackBerry's biggest selling points is headed to iOS and Android this summer. BlackBerry announced today that its popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service will finally be opening up to non-BlackBerry devices, a move that has been rumored for some time. BBM is a messaging service with over 60 million active users, with 51 million of these being daily users that use the service for an average of 90 minutes a day. "BBM set the standard for mobile instant messaging with fast and reliable service and an added layer of ... more -
At today's BlackBerry Live 2013 event, CEO Thorsten Heins made a couple of announcements regarding updated software and a brand new BlackBerry device. Heins revealed that BlackBerry 10.1, an updated version to the operating system that shipped with the Q10, will start rolling out to Z10 users starting today. It's a free update that will be rolling out with carrier partners over the next few weeks. Some of the new BlackBerry 10.1 features include PIN to PIN messaging in the BlackBerry Hub, more customization options for notifications, fine cursor ... more -
Both Samsung and Blackberry have received approval from the Pentagon to have their devices used by the Department of Defense. This is a pretty big deal for Samsung as the Galaxy S4 is the first Android-powered smartphone to ever receive Department of Defense approval. What's even more impressive is that it did so before Apple's iPhone. Late on Thursday, BlackBerry announced that the Department of Defense approved smartphones and tablets that run Blackberry 10, the new operating system. BlackBerry must be happy about that as although it has lost its ... more -
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said a few controversial statements yesterday during an interview at the Milken Institute conference. The CEO claims that tablets will be gone and dead in five years and that within five years, Blackberry will have surpassed Apple as the absolute leader in mobile computing. “In five years I don’t think there’ll be a reason to have a tablet anymore,” stated Heins. "Maybe a big screen in your workspace, but not a tablet as such. Tablets themselves are not a good business model.” It's no surprise ... more -
After yesterday's media stir caused by Detwiler Fenton analyst Jeff Johnston, who reported that BlackBerry Z10 returns were actually exceeding BlackBerry Z10 sales in many locations, BlackBerry has issued a response to the claims. To put it simply, the Canadian company is not pleased. BlackBerry has announced that it will be contacting the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Ontario Securities Commission to investigate and review the actions of Detwiler Fenton. "Sales of the BlackBerry® Z10 are meeting expectations and the data we have collected from our retail and ... more -
In its attempt at a comeback, BlackBerry's BlackBerry Z10 device has seen a positive reception of sales in other countries, but hasn't been doing as well in the United States. According to the Wall Street Journal, two analysts have released reports that paint a dismal picture for BlackBerry as it looks like Z10 returns have outnumbered sales. ITG analyst Joseph Fersedi claims that the Z10 launch "started poorly and weakened significantly as the days passed" and that Z10 sales are "in line-to marginally ahead of anemic sales" of older BlackBerry ... more
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Usually it's the other way around, but a new survey by Raymond James analysis asked participants which smartphone they would never use, instead of which one they'd be most likely to use. Results of the survey found that BlackBerry is the device that most people would never use. The study looked at consumer smartphone purchasing intent, and the results are a pretty accurate reflection of the current smartphone market. As part of the survey, Raymond James asked participants which features would make them more likely to buy a new iPhone, Android ... more -
BlackBerry has announced its profits for the fourth quarter and some of the numbers may actually surprise you. The Canadian smartphone maker said that it shipped about 1 million of the new Z10 devices during the fourth quarter, which ended on March 2. A total of about 6 million smartphones were shipped during that period. Formerly known as Research in Motion, BlackBerry reported earnings of 22 cents per share on revenue of $2.7 billion, somewhat surpassing Wall Street estimates. Analysts were expecting a loss of 29 cents per share on ... more -
As BlackBerry attempts to re-establish itself in the smartphone world, it's not passing up any chance to take small shots at some of its massive competitors. The company's CEO, in a recent interview with Australian Financial Review, decided to take a swing at Apple over the iPhone creator's recent innovation track record. BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins, told the Financial Review, "The rate of innovation is so high in our industry that if you don’t innovate at that speed you can be replaced pretty quickly. The user interface on the iPhone, ... more -
A new infographic published by Gogo looks at what airplane passengers are using and doing with Gogo in-air Internet and, more importantly, which devices are being used. In the not-so-surprising results, Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad dominate in-flight Internet usage. According to the infographic, tablets and smartphones in general now make up 67% of the devices that are being used to connect to Gogo. Tablets are the most preferred device at 35%, laptops at 33% and smartphones at 32%. Apple devices remain the device of choice though, with the ... more
Gizmos & Gadgets
I love the thinness of the iPhone 5, but hate how fragile the device can be at times. Though I don’t drop my iPhone often, it has happened, and the only thing that has saved my mobile connection to the world is my case. As a frequent iPod, iPhone and
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Feature Post
Two hundred and ten days, 22 hours, 33 minutes and 22 seconds No that’s not how long since the last Fast and the Furious sequel, it is the excruciating time lapsed since the last major Apple product launch. On October 23, 2012, the world was a kinder and more joyous
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