BlackBerry Backup Encryption Weak According to Password Cracking Company

10/02/2010 01:01:00 PM 2 comments


BlackBerry devices have always been renowned as the most secure mobile device. In most cases BlackBerrys are superior in their security. However, a new flaw has been discovered in the encryption of BlackBerry backup data.

Verizon Canceling the Storm 9570; Giving Tour 9630, Bold 9650, and Curve 3G Updates?

9/30/2010 09:32:00 PM 8 comments



It was just the other week we learned that the rumored Storm2 'refresh' was going to be the Storm 9570. The 9570 was going to be a beefed up Storm2 that will sport 512mb RAM, 5MP camera, OS6, and likely an upgraded processor. Now, there are reports from a leaked Verizon roadmap that show Verizon may have scrapped the 'refresh' deal all together.

In-Depth Comparison of the BlackBerry PlayBook, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and Apple iPad Specs

9/29/2010 07:59:00 PM 4 comments


The battle between the tablets is about to begin. With the success of the Apple iPad and tablets looking to become a $40-billion industry, other tech companies are starting to jump on the tablet bandwagon. The next tablet to be released is the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and shortly thereafter the recently announced BlackBerry PlayBook.

Research In Motion has stepped out of their comfort zone with the PlayBook and it's looking like a smart move. However, as with any BlackBerry product, we take an outside approach to its performance, functionality, comfortability, and interoperability when paired against the competition. We have taken the known specs of each tablet device and compared them to give you an unbiased look at which tablet may be the victor.

Kobo eReader to Come Pre-Loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook

9/29/2010 07:50:00 PM View Comments


Research In Motion announced today, through Twitter, that the Kobo eReader will come pre-loaded on to the BlackBerry PlayBook. During the DevCon 2010 keynote we saw Kobo briefly in the teaser video of the PlayBook, but no one thought anything of it at the time.


Leaked: BlackBerry Storm2 9520 OS 5.0.0.973

9/29/2010 12:58:00 PM 5 comments


The BlackBerry Storm2 9520 owners have been neglected for some time now, with the last OS being the official v5.0.0.741. However, Storm2 9520 owners can now update their BlackBerrys to OS 5.0.0.973!

BBThemes Releases Simplified Theme for BlackBerry Torch - 100 Free Copies!

9/28/2010 07:53:00 PM View Comments


Looking to add a little color to your Torch 9800? BBThemes.co.uk has released the Simplified theme for all Torch owners. Currently, priced at $0.99-cent, but we have 100 copies to giveaway on a first come first serve basis!

Firefox Home App In The Works for BlackBerry

9/28/2010 06:20:00 PM View Comments


The Mozilla team is definitely looking to the future. They plan on releasing their popular Firefox Home app to BlackBerry smartphones. Firefox Home is a free cloud-based application that lets you access your Firefox desktop history, bookmarks and tabs right on your phone.

Hedone Design Releases Free Thalia Theme for BlackBerry Torch 9800

9/28/2010 04:37:00 PM View Comment


With the release of the BlackBerry Theme Studio 6.0 beta 1, Hedone Design has been quick to release their first Torch 9800 theme. Thalia is a very clean and modern looking theme.

Zendesk Announces BlackBerry App for Enterprise Customer Support

9/28/2010 04:08:00 PM View Comments


Zendesk, a web-based customer support software provider, announces Zendesk for BlackBerry, a mobile help desk app that gives support agents with BlackBerry smartphones the same visibility into Zendesk ticket system activity, wherever they may be. With Zendesk for BlackBerry, support agents can view, create and update tickets on the go.


RIM VP Confirms QNX OS Will Eventually Be On Future BlackBerry Devices

9/28/2010 03:55:00 PM View Comment


Earlier today during a breakfast at the BlackBerry DevCon 2010, a Research In Motion VP confirmed that the QNX operating system (as seen on the PlayBook tablet) would be used in future BlackBerry devices. The QNX system is said to eventually replace the entire BlackBerry OS.

RIM Announces the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet

9/27/2010 05:04:00 PM 7 comments


What many thought would not be announced at BlackBerry DevCon 2010 actually has! The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has been officially announced with features that will make you drool.

San Francisco, CA – BlackBerry DEVCON 2010 - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today redefined the possibilities for mobile computing with the unveiling of its new professional-grade BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet and BlackBerry® Tablet OS.

Leaked: BlackBerry Tour 9630 OS 5.0.0.975

9/27/2010 05:01:00 PM View Comments


Just when you thought that you may never see another OS for the Tour 9630, the unexpected happens. The last OS we saw for the Tour 9630 is the official 5.0.0.732, but now there is 5.0.0.975! There is no word on what might be in this OS build, but we imagine its all things to make your Tour 9630 run even better.

Amazon Announces Support for Kindle App on BlackBerry PlayBook

9/27/2010 05:01:00 PM View Comments


Amazon has quickly jumped on the BlackBerry PlayBook bandwagon by announcing that they will be bringing the Amazon Kindle app to the PlayBook. It will be interesting to see how many more developers will begin announcing their support for the PlayBook.

SEATTLE – Sept. 27, 2010 – Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it will launch a Kindle app for the new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer. Customers can already enjoy the free Kindle app on their BlackBerry today. Like all Kindle apps, the Kindle app for the new BlackBerry PlayBook will let customers Buy Once, Read Everywhere-on Kindle, Kindle 3G, Kindle DX, iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Mac, PC, BlackBerry, Android-based devices, and in the coming months, the new BlackBerry PlayBook. Amazon's Whispersync technology syncs your place across devices, so you can pick up where you left off. For more information about the free Kindle apps, go to www.amazon.com/kindleapps.

BlackBerry Theme Studio v6.0 Beta Now Available

9/27/2010 05:01:00 PM View Comments


Are you a theme developer ready to get some themes made for OS 6? The BlackBerry Theme Studio v6.0 beta 1 has officially released. It will really be great to see what theme developers can come up with.

Video: BlackBerry PlayBook Preview

9/27/2010 05:01:00 PM View Comment


Want to get a quick glimpse of the BlackBerry PlayBook? Research In Motion has pushed out a nice promotional video showing the QNX operating system and some of the features you'll find on the PlayBook tablet. Hit the break for the video.

Leaked: BlackBerry Bold 9650 OS 5.0.0.975

9/27/2010 05:00:00 PM 2 comments


In the unlikely event that you haven't updated your BlackBerry Bold 9650 to OS 6, there is now a new OS 5 with v5.0.0.975! No word on what has been updated, but the digits are getting higher and higher to OS 6.

A Few Hi-Res Images of the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet

9/27/2010 05:00:00 PM View Comments


Here are a few high resolution images showing the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The image above shows BlackBerry Messenger on the PlayBook. Checkout more of the closer look images of the PlayBook after the break.

RIM Announces Tools and Services for Developers

9/27/2010 04:50:00 PM View Comments


Below is a summary of several announcements coming out of the BlackBerry Developer Conference. These announcements are designed to deliver real commercial success for BlackBerry application developers, giving them access to new tools and services that will make them more competitive in the market.

Foursquare for BlackBerry Updated to v1.9.5; Now Includes Push Notifications

9/27/2010 01:50:00 PM View Comments

Do you use Foursquare? You'll be happy to know that the social network app has been updated to version 1.9.5 to include many new features. The main added feature is push notifications whenever you get a new friend request, etc.

U.S. Government Now Seeking Access to Your BlackBerry E-mails

9/27/2010 01:19:00 PM View Comments


The U.S. government is now 'officially' seeking access to your encrypted BlackBerry e-mails. Federal law enforcement and national security officials are seeking a bill to require new regulations over the internet, which will give them access to your BlackBerry e-mails, skype, Facebook, and other internet-based communiations.

Damaka Unveils Real-Time Two-Way Push-To-Video Call for BlackBerry

9/27/2010 12:53:00 PM View Comments


Damaka®, a technology pioneer in mobile Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC), today announced the launch of Two-Way Push-To-Video Call™ for BlackBerry®, the latest addition to its Amadeo product suite, enabling users to send or receive video during conference sessions.