Finally a refresh for BBM in the form of BBM 6. This actually is a real refresh but brought some attention to BBM Connected Applications, and I fall back to the rumor of BBM on android/iOS.
This my personal speculation on the matter and I guess some hope that RIM will make a move to gain some positive attention, because they need it.
For more info on BBM 6 hit the link below.
RIM releases BBM 6, makes your mobile messaging dreams come true - http://pulse.me/s/Tn0p
They when things are bad, only people that truly care will say anything. Well I care about the Blackberry platform but it seems they are set for a date worse than Nokia, closer to Palm.
With the recent news of RIM cutting 2k jobs and not trimming any fat from the top I started to lose more hope. Then today's following tweet came out and signs the ship is going down started to show more than ever.
"You got it! New #BlackBerry devices are coming w/ our new OS, BlackBerry 7! Check back tmrw 4 deets on #BB7FanNight"
What is so sad about this is that they simply are delusional and stuck in the past. From their claims of a "superphone" that have specs of my phone from last year (htc evo 4g) to a new Os 7 (also known as Os 6.5). They just simply don't get it.
For lovers of the Blackberry platform I hope they get a solid Os and or adopt a entirely new OS to compete with Android and Apple's iOs.
In my personal opinion RIM should not stop with the Android App player and make Android their Os of choice and keep their current Os for it's lower level phones.
In a move that brings sadness but comes as no surprise to the tech world, and RIM is releasing 2000 jobs. This move also includes changes in management that could be the move they've needed, or another sign of RIM's continued decline.
Regardless of what you think, RIM is making some moves which in my view may soon lead to a new OS or the adoption of an OS.
If you want more information or might be affected by this hit the link below.
RIM axes 2000 jobs, changes managers in effort to halt decline - http://pulse.me/s/QdFj
Well in light of continuous bad news with RIM there seems to be something good for them, and it's from Google. We heard about Blackberry running a Android App player (emulator of sorts) on their playbook tablet.
RIM states that they are not interested in using Android, but if this player brings some much (much, much, much) needed sales could they change their tone? Also did I mention it runs gingerbread 2.3.3?
Though the app is a little slow at this point I feel there is a chance RIM may use Android (this purely my own guess, not based on facts, just hope). If your interested hit the link below. on
Android App Player Leaks for BlackBerry PlayBook, Based on Android 2.3.3 - http://pulse.me/s/MQYa
Just a heads up for people looking for a keyboard alternative to the default android keyboard here's an option. I personally use it and love it due to speed, customization, and accuracy.
For this great app hit the link below.
Get SwiftKey X from the Amazon Appstore...I did. Check it out - http://amzn.to/nmLL3H
Do you have family across the country, abroad or just in Canada? If you do and would love to save some money then grab Viber a new voip client for android and iOS phones.
It allows for free calls between android and iOS phones over wifi stateside and internationally.
For more info hit link below or try the android market.
Viber exits beta, now available for all in the Android Market - http://pulse.me/s/L4NC
In a surprising move Samsung acquires RIM's Playbook senior product manager. Surprising since someone wanted something involving Rim and product in the same sentence.
If things weren't already bad for RIM this happens signaling rats jumping off a sinking ship. For RIM I hope they take this as a sign but only time will tell and it may take 6months (timeline before the 2 ceo setup is possibly dissolved) before they realize that changes are needed. Let's just hope they last that long.
For more info hit the link below.
Samsung poaches RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook senior product manager - http://pulse.me/s/L4l9
In what would be a smart move, the rumored HTC Kingdom that will heading to Sprint has been rumored to be branded as the Hero 4G. As an original Hero owner I feel this is a great move. The original Hero has a great following and was the original android phone for some, including yours truly.
The specs read as a 3D less EVO 3D, minus the fact that it is a 756 mb dual core and not 1.2 dual core. I have the Evo 3D and love it but I can see where this is a good spot filler like the htc droid incredible is for the Verizon line up. Things might be getting a lot better at sprint.
For more info on this story but the link below and leave a comment and get a google+ invite.
HTC Kingdom to be Rebranded as the Hero 4G for Sprint - http://pulse.me/s/Kitm
Google announces it's new and improved Android Market and from the looks of it, it's what we've all been waiting for. The movies & book rentals and all the Apps you love in a new slick ui.
Is Google finally shaping up and going to introduce all this along with the full roll out of Google+ (which I still wait to join)? Will this finally push its app store into apple status?
We will all be hoping that this is a sign of a more energized Google experience to finally surpass the Appleverse, until then hit the link below for more info.
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-android-market-for-phones-with.html</p>
If you have Google+ this is not for you unless you just got a it, then you can understand where I'm coming from, for all other's hear me out.
I listen to podcast I view pulse, and even email but no Google+ for me. I hear all these people tell me how great it is and hell even Zuckerberg is on it an he is the competition. As a first time adopter it burns to no be apart of something that sounds to be so epic.
I know in due time it will come but Facebook is getting old and I already live in the Google world so why not make this thing official. Like so many others I feel like the desperate guy begin for a chance with the hot chicken.
We all love the innovations Google brings to the table but the waiting is killing me. I feel like Celine Dion in her song "all by myself", so Google hurry up with my invite. Thanks for hearing my rant.
The rumored tiered data plans are coming tomorrow and here's the link with all the info.
Let it be known that if you have an existing unlimited data plan it will remain the same but these changes will affect all smartphones (android, apple iphone, blackberry, website, windows 7).
Hit the link for more info.
Verizon Confirms July 7th Date for Tiered Data Switch - http://pulse.me/s/xh9g
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