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BlackBerry App World Updated To v1.1.0.33

Posted on09. Mar, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

It certainly has been awhile since we have received an update for BlackBerry App World.  RIM was kind enough to surprise us with one this morning by updating App World to version 1.1.0.33.  We have put in a request for the change log and should be getting it soon.  In the mean time you can [...]

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Is RIM’s BlackBerry App World Minimum Pricing Of $2.99 The Right Strategy?

Posted on08. Mar, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

For most BlackBerry users one of the things they would like to see, besides new devices, would be better applications for the BlackBerry platform.  With the way Apple has changed the entire app industry through the App Store the demand for not only more, but better applications is at an all time high across all [...]

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Full Qwerty BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Keypad Found Online

Posted on05. Mar, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

Yesterday our friend Al Sacco posted a the picture of a keypad which, according to TrueSupplier, is for the BlackBerry Pearl 9100.  Wait..what!?  That was my initial reaction when I saw the picture as well as all Pearl devices in the past have had SureType style keyboards.  It seems like this would be putting a [...]

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Official OS: BlackBerry 8520, 8900, and 9000 Receive 5.0.0.509 From WIND Hellas

Posted on04. Mar, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

WIND Hellas has officially released BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.509 for three different devices, the BlackBerry 8520, 8900, or 9000.  The official release doesn’t come long after we saw the same version number leak last week for the 8900 and 9000.
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Please remember to take all necessary precautions when loading an OS from a [...]

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UPDATED:BlackBerry Storm2 Screen Improved-Verizon Wireless Returning Current Stock

Posted on03. Mar, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

2nd Update: We just got a screen of the email.. Really makes me wonder what was wrong with the original version and how long the problem has existed.

Update:  A source has told me that there hasn’t been clarification if it affects all past units.  They did say that there have been a lot of units [...]

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RIM Releases More BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators

Posted on02. Mar, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

BlackBerry developers who are wanting the latest device simulators look no further.  The BlackBerry Developers Blog has just released a list of a ton of new BlackBerry smartphone simulators that are available to download now.  Sadly there aren’t any new (unreleased) devices that we see pop up from time to time in the device simulators. [...]

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Blackberry Enterprise Server Express Is Avaible!

Posted on01. Mar, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

A few weeks back at MWC RIM announced a Enterprise solution for small businesses called Blackberry Enterprise Server Express.  They said it would be available in the near future, well that time has come and it is now available for download.  There are a ton of great features which offer solutions to small businesses for [...]

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Reminder: Super App Webcast From RIM Is Today!

Posted on25. Feb, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

RIM is really trying to help out developers as much as possible right now.  Having recently held a webcast discussing UI on BlackBerry’s they are now holding a webcast to talk about making your application a Super App.  The webcast is set to cover:

design apps that are stickier, more intuitive, more engaging and more valuable [...]

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ShopBlackBerry now available in BlackBerry App World Test Center

Posted on18. Feb, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

RIM has released a new app in the Test Center of their native BlackBerry App World.  The app, ShopBlackBerry, allows you to do exactly that.  Shop for accessories for your BlackBerry right on your BlackBerry.  The app will auto-detect your device and show you the relevant accessories.
Shop for your BlackBerry® smartphone, from your BlackBerry® smartphone.
ShopBlackBerry® [...]

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Yet another new smartphone OS… where is RIM?

Posted on16. Feb, 2010 by Kyle Fowler.

With the Windows Phone 7 series announcement from Microsoft today, I got to thinking about the smartphone landscape and how RIM is falling further and further behind.  Now don’t get me wrong, RIM still makes the best smartphone on the market in my opinion and I would not give up my Bold. From a hardware [...]

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Reminder-Small Screens, Big Dreams: A Detail-Oriented Approach to User Interface Design webcast for BlackBerry developers tomorrow

Posted on15. Feb, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

Tomorrow RIM will be holding another webcast for BlackBerry developers.  This webcast will be focused on “how BlackBerry Java applications can be used efficiently by paying special attention to the finer details of UI design. Our presenter will discuss colors, fonts, spacing, padding, layout, alignment, and a whole host [...]

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RIM Has A Trick Up Its Sleeve At MWC?!?! BES For BIS Announcement?!!?

Posted on13. Feb, 2010 by Jason Cipriani.

Two sites today published stories regarding RIM making a huge announcement at MWC next week.  As it stands now, if everything holds true, BlackBerry addicts are in for a treat.  BGR and CrackBerry have been hearing the same rumor.  RIM is set to announce a BES for BIS solution for the everyday consumer.  This means [...]

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RIM Confirms New Raleigh Office

Posted on18. Jan, 2010 by John.

Thanks to Kyle for giving us a heads up to this one. RIM has confirmed in an email that they are adding an office in Raleigh, NC. This is exciting because it appears RIM is planning on staffing it with new employees, as opposed to just moving people around. The more developers the better in [...]

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Rumor: RIM's Twitter Client Caught In Wild….Sort Of

Posted on12. Dec, 2009 by Jason Cipriani.

Well look what we have here.  There have been many rumors for the last few months that RIM is working on an official native BlackBerry Twitter client.  One could assume it is going to have a ton of features that the current Twitter apps don’t have due to full access to the BlackBerry API’s.  One [...]

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