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Asphalt 6 Adrenaline HD and Modern Combat 2 Black Pegasus HD now free, but only on BlackBerry PlayBook 3
If you own a BlackBerry PlayBook, you can now download two hot games absolutely free. Asphalt 6 Adrenaline...
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 hands-on 11
Well people, the time is finally here after a super long wait, but nevertheless, BlackBerry PlayBook...
RIM, Windows Phone, Android take the back seat as iPhone surges to market glory 96
Statistics are a tricky business as it’s always hard to be perfectly accurate measuring mobile platforms’...
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 update now available 10
RIM has finally released BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 - the biggest update to its tablet operating system...
On eve of BlackBerry Playbook 2.0 launch, BlackBerry Bridge update now available 2
BlackBerry Bridge 2.0.0.25 is now available to be installed on your BlackBerry handset, and is required...
BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.0 officially launching tomorrow 7
RIM is sending out partner training material for the Playbook and Mobile Fusion ahead of an official...
Nokia planning social apps for all mobile platforms 8
Nokia may have thrown all of its weight behind Windows Phone for its future handset releases, but that...
RIM registers 6600 developers in 11 days with free BlackBerry PlayBook promotion 16 Feb 2012, 20:47 5
With RIM giving away a free BlackBerry PlayBook to anyone who submits a "viable" App World app, it is...
BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 OS likely to arrive at MWC 16 Feb 2012, 04:30 7
RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook isn’t exactly the most successful tablet out there - it’s failed expectations,...
Price cuts give BlackBerry PlayBook 15% of Canadian market 16 Feb 2012, 03:26 3
Solutions Research Group survey of 1,000 Canadians found that the marketshare of the much maligned BlackBerry...
US Government continues shift away from BlackBerry 14 Feb 2012, 15:51 14
We've seen stories like this popping up repeatedly over the last few months, but it looks like the trend...
Video: RIM gets "advice" from celebrity chef 14 Feb 2012, 12:44 3
RIM gets skewered in this parody of Kitchen Nightmares, reimagined with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay...
Keyboard case and docking station for BlackBerry PlayBook pictured in backroom at DevCon Europe 2012 14 Feb 2012, 06:22 1
BlackBerry Czech was able to get pictures taken in a backroom at DevCon Europe 2012 showing a keyboard...
RIM showing what’s next for BlackBerry on March 15th 14 Feb 2012, 05:52 7
RIM has just sent out invitations for a press event, teasing to show “what’s next” for BlackBerry on...
BlackBerry 10 screens leak showing off the new UI 13 Feb 2012, 20:39 19
We still have a relatively long time to wait before the new BlackBerry 10 devices hit the market, but...
DoJ approves sale of Nortel and Novell patents 13 Feb 2012, 17:35 5
In the same filing as the one approving the sale of Motorola to Google, the DoJ also announced the approval...
Shakira learns the hard way not to wag blinged BlackBerries in front of hungry sea lions 13 Feb 2012, 02:20 7
Smartphones are supposed to be our everyday little helpers and sometimes even lifesavers. Well, pop singer...
Series of videos purport to show durability of BlackBerry, leaves too many holes and questions 10 Feb 2012, 06:11 4
RIM has released a series of three videos showing a BlackBerry smartphone surviving a drop test, a "Bend...
New thriller "7500" to feature cameos by the BlackBerry PlayBook and BlackBerry Torch 9860 10 Feb 2012, 00:03 2
Ok, perhaps star is too strong a word, but RIM was able to score nice product placement roles for the...
iPhone retains its value best over the years, Android, RIM losing value quicker 09 Feb 2012, 05:16 45
You’ve probably noticed that already, but here’s a study to prove your observations true and back it...
Nokia handsets responsible for 40% of the globe's mobile browsing says new report 08 Feb 2012, 00:57 6
With Nokia leading the way with the world's leading marketshare for smartphones, it might come as no...
BlackBerry App World applications more profitable than Android apps 07 Feb 2012, 09:05 9
Here’s another shocker from BlackBerry’s DevCon event in Amsterdam - RIM execs brought clarity about...
RIM brags about new features on PlayBook 2.0: use your smartphone as a controller 07 Feb 2012, 08:52 6
If you’re a BlackBerry loyalist, Amsterdam is the place to be these days with BlackBerry DevCon going...
Timeline of mobile app stores in graphic form 07 Feb 2012, 07:44 4
Who could have predicted the amazing growth in mobile online app stores when Apple opened the door on...
Halliburton ditches RIM, turns to iOS devices for its evil corporation needs 07 Feb 2012, 04:30 3
The energy company has been a loyal user of RIM's gear for a while, as most big corporations and government...
Travel web site KAYAK gives the boot to its BlackBerry app 06 Feb 2012, 11:00 4
Giving the boot to its BlackBerry app, KAYAK cites that RIM’s exiting platform is “not working out to...
BlackBerry Messenger cancelled for iPhone, Android? 06 Feb 2012, 09:12 11
RIM’s BlackBerry Messanger was key to the platform’s success in the past, and is still one of the best...
New survey shows Android finished 2011 with 48.8% of the global smartphone market 04 Feb 2012, 10:08 30
A new survey from Canalys shows that Android powered phones finished last year with a commanding 48.8%...
Analyst cuts RIM forecast because of no BlackBerry licensing deals 03 Feb 2012, 16:39 9
The future hasn't been looking very good for RIM for a while now, but some believed that the possibility...
RIM giving away BlackBerry PlayBook to Android Developers 02 Feb 2012, 21:11 8
RIM is bribing Android developers by offering them a free BlackBerry PlayBook if they submit their repackaged...
Latest comScore survey has only Android and iOS showing growth in U.S. during Q4 02 Feb 2012, 17:18 19
The latest survey from comScore shows that during the fourth quarter in the U.S., only the Android and...
BlackBerry PlayBook gets a Sega Genesis emulator, Sonic the Hedgehog approves 02 Feb 2012, 09:28 2
A Sega Genesis emulator for the BlackBerry PlayBook has just been released. It can be sideloaded onto...
Android users more likely to get lucky on the first date 01 Feb 2012, 12:22 47
A newly released study of Match.com participants reveals that Android owners are more likely to score...
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9790 Review 01 Feb 2012, 09:06
Ladies and gents, there is a new 'Berry in town. Sporting that tried and tested BlackBerry form factor,...
RIM BlackBerry Curve 9380 Review 01 Feb 2012, 06:42
The BlackBerry Curve 9380 marks somewhat of a milestone for RIM, as it is the company’s first device...
Android the favorite model of those who use their phone while driving the porcelain bus 31 Jan 2012, 21:40 19
A recent survey by marketing agency 11mark discovered that for those who are using their handset while...
Image of BlackBerry 10 leaked 31 Jan 2012, 19:57 22
CrackBerry has gotten their hands on a presentation slide that references ‘London’ with a list of features...
RIM creates "The Bold Team", a cartoon quartet that tells everyone to be Bold 30 Jan 2012, 21:58 14
RIM's new CEO, Thorsten Heins, wants the company to be strong on marketing and as a result, the company...
Survey shows Apple, Android and BlackBerry in three-way race for the global enterprise market 30 Jan 2012, 20:14 4
A new survey from Forrester shows that globally Apple, Android and BlackBerry roughly share the enterprise...
February 17th is again believed to bring forth the arrival of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.0.7473 30 Jan 2012, 10:06 6
Interestingly enough, the latest rumor suggests that OS 2.0.0.7473 will be in fact the actual version...
"Predictions" that need to stop in 2012 - Windows Phone, BlackBerry and the rest 30 Jan 2012, 09:55 28
When we started this journey, the framing for the articles seemed clear enough: the rumor mill around...
Mike Lazaridis buys $50 million more RIM shares 28 Jan 2012, 23:52 9
Deposed RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis is so confident that he and Jim Balsillie have left RIM moving in the...
New RIM CEO confirms that he's in charge and BlackBerry may be fragmented 27 Jan 2012, 21:39 6
It is definitely a comment that you would probably expect from the new CEO of RIM, Thorsten Heins. Since...
New RIM CEO tests other platforms, says things will change 27 Jan 2012, 13:17 9
New RIM CEO Thorsten Heins says that he has tested other smartphones and clarified his statement about...
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins has a whole team examining iOS and Android devices 27 Jan 2012, 04:22 21
During a recent interview, RIM's newly appointed CEO Thorsten Heins admitted that he personally tests...
White is the new Black...Berry, that is 26 Jan 2012, 23:53 14
Not that it will instantly turn things around at RIM, but the Canadian based manufacturer is offering...
RIM's leaked 2012 roadmap shows two new Curve handsets, 3G PlayBook, and the BlackBerry 10 powered London 26 Jan 2012, 14:38 5
Interestingly enough, we’re getting a good look into what RIM intends to bring to the tablet this year...
Official Bluetooth mini keyboard for the PlayBook is coming soon, possibly in time for PlayBook 2.0 software release 25 Jan 2012, 13:00 1
Almost a year since it rolled onto the scene, we’re almost nearing the inevitable arrival of an official...
Verizon contest offers 480 BlackBerry phones, $24,000 in Verizon gift cards, and a trip to Orlando 24 Jan 2012, 18:17 2
RIM and Verizon are sponsoring a contest that will result in 480 BlackBerry smartphones being given away;...
Mobile patent wars visualized with handy (or is that scary?) infographic 24 Jan 2012, 14:48 26
Having trouble keeping up with all of the lawsuits going on in the mobile space? Check out this handy...
New year sale on the BlackBerry PlayBook has been cut short by a week - set to expire on January 28 23 Jan 2012, 23:53 4
Initially, the sale was expected to go on until February 4th, but after taking a look at the same sale...
RIM's BlackBerry 10 smartphones, PlayBook 2.0 will support Android apps 23 Jan 2012, 07:47 6
RIM’s co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie have been at the helm of RIM for nearly twenty years,...
Meet RIM's new CEO: Thorsten Heins to adjust consumer market focus 23 Jan 2012, 04:36 8
2011 was the year when RIM’s financials reflected the company’s inability to match Apple’s iOS and Google’s...
RIM BlackBerry Curve 9370 Review 23 Jan 2012, 04:27
The BlackBerry Curve 9370 is a modest update to the Curve 9330, which we reviewed back in 2010, but at...
RIM co-CEOs step down, one co-COO steps up, no change in strategy 22 Jan 2012, 22:07 13
It was pretty much inevitable and we knew it would happen soon, and now it has: RIM's co-CEOs Jim Balsillie...
BlackBerry Porsche Design P’9981 gets a tear down courtesy of the FCC 21 Jan 2012, 16:27 6
Earlier in the month we got word that pre-orders were being accepted for the BlackBerry Porsche Design...
Apple asks bankruptcy court to prevent Kodak from using disputed patent as collateral for loan 21 Jan 2012, 14:00 19
Apple is taking Kodak to court to try to stop the now bankrupt photography company from using patents...
Limited time promotion from Best Buy Canada lowers the price of the 32GB iPhone 4S and BlackBerry Bold 9900 19 Jan 2012, 16:27
if you happen to live north of the border in the great country of Canada, you’ll be impressed to know...
Guardly launches free emergency service app to 67 Canadian schools 19 Jan 2012, 14:35 2
Guardly’s emergency service app is similar to those emergency poles that are often seen scattered throughout...
BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 to launch February 17th? 19 Jan 2012, 14:21 5
A source described as being "very solid" by Berry Review has tipped the site that RIM will release the...
BlackBerry Curve 9370 available through Verizon 19 Jan 2012, 12:41 6
Just as promised at CES, Verizon has delivered the BlackBerry Curve 9370 on time. It is available now...
Analysts throw cold water on the idea of RIM licensing BB10 19 Jan 2012, 12:08 9
Several analysts are throwing cold water on the idea of RIM licensing out BB10, saying such a move isn’t...
Corporations love iOS more than BlackBerry OS; Android seen as a security risk 18 Jan 2012, 19:25 33
Security firm Check Point recently released the results of a survey which shows that Apple's iOS has...
Samsung says it is not interested in RIM; latter's stock falls after-hours 17 Jan 2012, 19:38 11
With rumors circulating during Tuesday that RIM was trying to sell itself to Samsung, the Korean manufacturer...
Pink flavored Samsung Galaxy S II is UK bound in time for Valentine's Day 17 Jan 2012, 12:54 4
Arriving just in time for that special day of love, and by that we mean Valentine’s Day, the good people...
RIM reportedly hoping to sell itself to Samsung 17 Jan 2012, 11:31 31
RIM is reportedly pulling out the stops in an attempt to sell themselves to Samsung, although they may...
BlackBerry roadmap shows two tablets and BlackBerry 10 smartphone 16 Jan 2012, 23:06 6
A 2012 roadmap for BlackBerry was obtained by N4BB and shows off a 7 inch 3G+ (HSPA+) model of the BlackBerry...
Survey says: 39% of U.S. smartphone buyers will pick an Android model 16 Jan 2012, 20:13 40
The Yankee Group surveyed 15,000 people in the U.S. who plan on buying a smartphone in the next 6 months...
BlackBerry Bold 9790 goes on sale a bit earlier than expected, but it's priced at $504 (£330) 16 Jan 2012, 16:27 1
Right now, you can place an order for the SIM-free version of the handset for $504 (£330 VAT included),...
Sprint leading mobile payment charge…slowly 16 Jan 2012, 12:19
At CES Spring became the leader of the slow charge to bring NFC-enabled smartphones to a wider consumer...
German Interior minister bans iPhones, BlackBerries 16 Jan 2012, 08:57 23
The iPhone is probably the most coveted gadgets around the globe, but if you happen to work in Germany’s...
RIM kicks off JanuBerry 10 days of giveaways promo: you can win PlayBooks, Berries, others 16 Jan 2012, 04:33
RIM might not be in its best health, but it still has a pretty huge and loyal following in the States...
LTE phones to hit 4-5% all phone shipments in 2012 16 Jan 2012, 04:16 3
LTE phones seemed to be everywhere at CES 2012, but while the US is in the forefront of a global run...
Visa certifies Android and BlackBerry devices for payWire NFC 15 Jan 2012, 22:01 3
NFC has been slow to be adopted in handsets, but the infrastructure has already begun to be built out...
RIM develops QNX-styled interface for Porsche 911 14 Jan 2012, 22:28 10
A portion of RIM's display at CES was dedicated to the use of the QNX UI as a dashboard design for the...
HTC, RIM, Sony and Motorola to follow Apple's blueprint with fewer releases each year 13 Jan 2012, 14:22 82
Citing its sources in Taiwan, DigiTimes is reporting that four major smartphone manufacturers are planning...
"What happened in Vegas" video outed by RIM to recap its CES 2012 appearance 13 Jan 2012, 09:44 11
RIM compiled a short video to recap its CES 2012 appearance, while Rome (err, the stock price) is burning....
RIM hires Goldman Sachs to advise it on a possible sale? 13 Jan 2012, 09:38 11
RIM has reportedly hired Goldman Sachs to look into acquisition offers the company has been thrown recently....
Cut the Rope is now on the BlackBerry PlayBook 12 Jan 2012, 09:41
Have you picked up a cheap $199 PlayBook over the Holidays? Or are you just bored with the games currently...
Despite positive comments on the PlayBook 2.0 update, analysts keep the HOLD rating on RIM's stock 12 Jan 2012, 09:37 3
Michael Walkley, tech analyst with the Canaccord Genuity investment research firm, has reiterated its...
