This one came from left field but I have received reports that this very well could be the Super Blackberry with Qnx. The picture does not give the device justice but does show RIM is being smart about the release of a device that could revamp it's image and especially it's hopes! Could this be the true Superphone all RIM lovers are hoping for
Hit the link for your own opinion
http://www.blackberrycool.com/2011/09/16/blackberry-bold-9980-porsche-knight-with-qnx-please/
Group messaging Apps are one the most popular forms of communication as of late in the wake of text rate hikes (which is a horrid abuse of power by the carriers- except for Sprint). But in the wake of the hype of these apps Samsung of all companies is here to save us?
Yes Samsung is here with ChatON, a new multi platform group messaging program the likes of Blackberry messenger! It is rumored to be announced at the IFA event overseas. Which all should be happy if it works as well as we hope it will.
Now comes the loser in this possibly, RIM and its blackberry messenger. RIM was rumored to introduce Blackberry messenger, it's knight in shining armor, to android this year and iOS early next year. Where you at RIM? If RIM even hopes to save itself you would think this was one thing they should have hope to capitalize on.
Don't get me wrong I love Rim as it holds a big spot in my heart but they missed another opportunity to get bbm out on more platforms. If RIM truly wants to gain more consumer buyers them they will have to make a move soon or fail to exist because they are losing many consumers, even in Canada! For more information hit the link below. heart
Samsung Launches ChatON, A Cross-Platform Mobile Chat Service - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidguyscom/~3/soFYI9hWssA/
Per GroupMe's Twitter account they announced the following "Exciting news! Today, we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Skype". This is great news if it means it can grow this multi platform group messenger program. The only concern I have with this is that Skype, who recently was acquired by Microsoft, could just become a Windows Phone only program and kill the potential it has as a Blackberry messenger alternative for the likes of Blackberry, Windows Phone, Android and iOS. I personally use GroupMe and hope it can become a all in one group/video chat client and retain its multi platform nature. Here's to what may be a great app to be. For more info hit the link below. only5
GroupMe: Exciting news! Today, we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Skype. Get all the details here: http://t.co/8LBLxB7 Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/GroupMe/status/105414041358442496 Sent via TweetDeck (www.tweetdeck.com)
There was Android, Apple iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone and WebOS, now WebOS is no more. Per twitter this broke early thursday morning and then it became confirmed.
I never had an WebOS phone but this is sad. Question is, will anyone purchase the os or buy it for patents? Time will tell but my question is, is RIM next?
Hit the link below for more info.
HP will 'discontinue operations for webOS devices', may spin off Personal Systems Group - http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/hp-will-discontinue-operations-for-webos-devices/
Really? Is this a failure on Sprint’s side or RIM? You are having problems with consumer markets for your phones and you go and over price a phone with last year's HTC EVO 4G specs higher than even that phone or even an Apple iphone 4? At best this phone should have been priced at $199.99 and even that is above what anyone should pay for a Blackberry but it is the market average for a phone with it's specs.
I really RIM to come back but with pricing like this your are begging to get crushed. They buy blackberrys in Canada at these prices but not here especially when they are not even future proof.
For more info on the matter hit the link below.
Sprint’s BlackBerry Bold 9930 priced at $249.99, Torch 9850 will run $149.99 - http://pulse.me/s/17ccY
Hot of the heals of their blackberry event in Toronto, RIM introduces a new blackberry torch (internally new, visually the same) and 2 all touch Torches. One is for ATT and the other for Sprint, but per their blog it does not state the processor power but one can assume it's the same as the new torch at 1.2 ghz single core processor.
Is this to little to late, or just in time? Both run the new (kind of) blackberry Os 7, can this compete with likes of android and Apple's iOs? For more info hit the link below.
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2011/08/blackberry-torch-9850-and-9860/ Shared via Dolphin Browser
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
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
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
*update sixth investor leaving all stakes from RIMhttp://pulse.me/s/flvS
It is not looking so hot for our friends at RIM due to lack luster sales (thats being nice) of the blackberry playbook along side devices that innovative about 5 years ago. There are even reports on layoffs and now the questions begin.
Will RIM go the way of Nokia or adopt Android? Is this what they should do since they have been running on a 10 year old OS? Sorry but I they dont do something soon RIM's motion will continue to be a downward spiral to extinction.
Hit the link below for more info.
RIM Financial Outlook Dismal, 500,000 Playbooks Shipped - http://pulse.me/s/f9F0
With the recent announcement by Apple of iMessage that works across all Apple devices, RIM (maker of the blackberry) should be concerned.
Let's be straight about one thing, I actual love.blackberries, I've had 3 in my phone life. Blackberry messenger, and the business sector, are the only things holding RIM afloat. There are rumors of a cross platform Blackberry Messenger coming to android in the fall and then iOS in the first quarter of 2012, but will it be enough?
We all can agree that RIM is behind the times but are they a lame duck or can they pull a Sega and go from hardware to software? They have great apps and have that business mind set that could benefit say a Google. The thought of Google purchasing RIM has been whispered since the rumors of Android running on the Playbook.
Regardless of what happens RIM does need to make a move soon or follow the fate of Nokia.
*blackberry bold 9900/9930 is thin and a 2.8 touchscreen with QWERTY keyboard*
Just to let you guys know I don't leave out Blackberries intentionally but let's just be honest, not much news attracts people so it usually doesn't make for good news. For the former Blackberry user in me aka Crackberry (nick name for excessive blackberry user) user in me here you go.
Highlights of the new (not really) OS comes out will feature NFC (near field communication), augmented reality apps, and voice search. The browser has Ben tweated as but this update currently has only been announced for the next Blackberry Bold 9900 & 9930, older models to receive this have yet to be announced.
Honestly this design is so old and not exciting even for someone that loved Blackberry's, but if your still in love with RIM then hit the link below.
BlackBerry 7 OS brings NFC support, voice search - http://pulsene.ws/1u0j7
The Playbook is coming out april 19th but the people at Engagdet have one and have their review up now!
Is this a iPad 2 killer, comparable android tablet competitor or just another craplet (oh I mean tablet), only time will tell. Regardless if your in the market for a tablet or just want to see if blackberry has any type of future hit the link below, enjoy!
BlackBerry PlayBook review - http://pulsene.ws/1igKu
Let me clarify, the Playbook will run android but through a secured emulator to RIM's specs of course. This is still great news but what does it say about blackberry's? Will eventually see blackberry's running true Android? Hit the link to more info and enjoy.
It’s Official: RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Will (Sort Of) Support Android Apps - http://pulsene.ws/16joU
Courtesy of Crackberry.com we have the Blackberries fabled savior- the Playbook arrives April 19th. I've been stating that I'm in the market for a tablet so Crackberry has answered my prayers with a comparison breakdown of the iPad 2 vs the Playbook by RIM (aka Blackberry).
Side note, Crackberry.com is a very good source of information if you are rocking a blackberry. Anywayz for more info hit the link, if you just want to see the video breakdown then their is a link for that too, enjoy.
Site link
http://crackberry.com/blackberry-playbook-vs-apple-ipad-2
YouTube video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjgV2rAZlEc
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