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  • BBM Beta testing for Android and iOS Begins (All slots full)

    BBM Beta testing for Android and iOS Begins (All slots full)

    A few folks lucky enough at the BlackBerry’s Beta Zone have been given the ability to test out BBM Beta  for Android devices. Once registered at the beta zone, all one needs is an Android Device running Android 4.0 and up. 

    The program is not available for everyone, but if you have received an email like the one shown above, you’ll find it available under Eligible Programs. Much like it will be when it goes official, the beta version of BBM for Android requires v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich); while the BBM beta for iPhone requires iOS 6 as a minimum requirement.

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  • BlackBerry CEO : BlackBerry Messenger Coming to iOS and Android ‘Before the End of Summer’

    For those millions of eager iOS and Android users who are dreaming of a day that you’ll be using BBM on your device you’ll have to a bit longer. During the quarterly call, CEO Thorsten Heins stated that BBM for iOS and Android will be released “before the end of the summer.”

    It was originally rumored that BlackBerry Messenger would make its way to iOS and Android on June 27, but obviously that didn’t happen. 

    T-Mobile UK confused the entire Internet as they released a teaser image of BlackBerry Messenger running on a Samsung Galaxy S3 announcing BlackBerry’s popular messenger would be making its way to both iOS and Android on June 27. 

    Competing with top messaging services like WhatsApp, Viber, Google’s Hangouts and Apple’s iMessage, BlackBerry is betting on its messaging platform to stay relevant, and hopefully, to keep consumers engaged on its product and services. Blackberry Messenger allows users to communicate by text through data connection instead of traditional SMS text charges. It is also faster than traditional texting.

    The app will be free and will work with devices running iOS 6 or later and Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. At first, Blackberry Messenger for iOS and Android will be limited to messaging and groups, but, later, an update will bring other popular BlackBerry features, including BBM Voice, screen share, and BBM Channels. 

    Also, Blackberry had promised a BlackBerry 10 update for its aging PlayBook tablet, which was released over two years ago, but has reneged on the offer. According to CEO Thorsten Heins, the device just never felt right with the test versions of BlackBerry 10. The experience was not up to the company’s high standards. This is likely due to the older dual-core Cortex-A9 architecture of the 1Ghz Snapdragon chipset, along with the monumental task of having to re-engineer core aspects of the BlackBerry 10 experience.

  • BBM For Android And iOS Not Coming On June 27th

    BBM For Android And iOS Not Coming On June 27th

    BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is coming to Android and iOS this summer and according to a T-Mobile UK Tweet the released yesterday, the date is set for June 27th.

    When Thorsten Heins announced the news that their popular messaging app would arrive on other platforms he also noted that BBM would be slimmed down. The app will be free and compatible on devices running iOS 6 and Android Ice Cream Sandwich (OS 4.0) or higher. BBM for iOS and Android will be limited to messaging and groups at launch, then updated “later on” with BBM Voice, screen share, and the BBM Channels.

    T-Mobile UK then deleted their Tweet claiming BBM for Android and iOS coming June 27th. Rumours are that they jumped the gun on pressing publish and that the app is not available for download on that date.

    The company has confirmed the rumored date is wrong,

    “On May 14th, BlackBerry announced plans to make its ground-breaking mobile social network, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), available to iOS and Android users this summer, subject to approval by the Apple App Store and Google Play. While there have been reports that BBM will be available to iOS and Android on June 27th, this is not accurate. We will communicate an update as soon as we have an availability date to share. (via MobileSyrup)”

    T-Mobile UK later apologized for the error, noting on Twitter that “Sorry folks, we got over-excited about the #BBM app coming to Android / iOS. No specific availability date yet, stay tuned for details”

    Are you guys excited about BBM coming to Android And iOS? Let us know below!

  • BBM app will come to Android and iOS this Summer

    BBM app will come to Android and iOS this Summer

    In a shift of strategies Blackberry has announced that they will be launching the BBM app on Android and iOS for free this summer.  Available to users running iOS 6 and Android 4.0 ICS or higher, the free BBM app will bring the magic of BBm messaging to every handset.  

    On the outset, however, only the messaging and group features will be accessible for outside users, but by the end of the year, the company plans to bring about the coveted BBM voice, BBM channels, screen sharing and video capabilities.

    Rumors of Blackberry (Previously Research In Motion) following this path have been around for years, and with an official statement form the company chief it looks like it is done. 

    Blackberry has also announced Channels. BBM Channels is a new way for BBM users to connect with the businesses, brands, celebrities and groups they are passionate about.

    [toggle title=”Press Release”]BBM for iOS and Android to Launch This Summer

    WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 14, 2013) – BlackBerry(R) (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB) today announced plans to make its ground-breaking mobile social network, BlackBerry(R) Messenger (BBM(TM)), available to iOS(R) and Android(TM) users this summer, with support planned for iOS6, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher, all subject to approval by the Apple App Store and Google Play. BBM sets the standard for mobile instant messaging with a fast, reliable, engaging experience that includes delivered and read statuses, and personalized profiles and avatars. Upon release, BBM customers would be able to broaden their connections to include friends, family and colleagues on other mobile platforms.

    In the planned initial release, iOS and Android users would be able to experience the immediacy of BBM chats, including multi-person chats, as well as the ability to share photos and voice notes, and engage in BBM Groups, which allows BBM customers to create groups of up to 30 people.

    “For BlackBerry, messaging and collaboration are inseparable from the mobile experience, and the time is definitely right for BBM to become a multi-platform mobile service. BBM has always been one of the most engaging services for BlackBerry customers, enabling them to easily connect while maintaining a valued level of personal privacy. We’re excited to offer iOS and Android users the possibility to join the BBM community,” said Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President, Software Product Management and Ecosystem, at BlackBerry.

    BBM is loved by customers for its “D” and “R” statuses, which show up in chats to let people know with certainty that their message has been delivered and read. It provides customers with a high level of control and privacy over who they add to their contact list and how they engage with them, as invites are two-way opt-in. iOS and Android users would be able to add their contacts through PIN, email, SMS or QR code scan, regardless of platform. Android users would also be able to connect using a compatible NFC-capable device.

    BBM has more than 60 million monthly active customers, with more than 51 million people using BBM an average of 90 minutes per day. BBM customers collectively send and receive more than 10 billion messages each day, nearly twice as many messages per user per day as compared to other mobile messaging apps. Almost half of BBM messages are read within 20 seconds of being received; indicating how truly engaged BBM customers are.

    Today, BlackBerry also announced BBM Channels, a new social engagement platform within BBM that will allow customers to connect with the businesses, brands, celebrities and groups they are passionate about. BlackBerry plans to add support for BBM Channels as well as voice and video chatting for iOS and Android later this year, subject to approval by the Apple App Store and Google Play.

    If approved by Apple and Google, the BBM app will be available as a free download in the Apple(R) App Store(SM) and Google Play store. Additional details about system requirements and availability will be announced closer to the launch.[/toggle]

  • BBM 7 With BBM Voice Now Available In BlackBerry App World

    BBM 7 With BBM Voice Now Available In BlackBerry App World

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    Research In Motion officially released the latest version of its BlackBerry Messenger mobile social networking service, adding new voice calling capabilities as well as expanded notifications and synchronization features.

    BBM 7 first went to beta back on the 14th of November last month, with beta testers saying things like “the voice feature is easy to use and the audio quality is excellent”, with the full version now out and presumably featuring sounding even better than during the beta process.

    RIM said Monday that the new BlackBerry Messenger 7, issued in beta in mid-November, will be available for download from its BlackBerry World storefront within the next 24 hours. Optimized for devices running BlackBerry 6 and higher, with support expanding to BlackBerry 5 early next year, BBM 7 enables consumers to make free voice calls to other BBM users across the globe over a Wi-Fi connection. A split-screen feature allows toggling between messaging and voice options–users may also talk and text at the same time, enhancing business collaboration possibilities.

    BBM Voice is included in BBM 7 (version 7.0.0.121) and is now available, or will be within 24-hours, in the BlackBerry App World. Next on the BBM agenda is BBM Video Chat – this will be included in the big BlackBerry 10 launch. In the meantime, RIM made a demo of BBM Voice in action, check it out below.

  • BlackBerry 10 “Aristo” Specs Leaked : 4.65-inch Touchscreen, Quad-Core, LTE, 2GB RAM

    BlackBerry 10 “Aristo” Specs Leaked : 4.65-inch Touchscreen, Quad-Core, LTE, 2GB RAM

    Well, it seems that leaked hardware specifications of the BlackBerry Aristo have hit the Internet, where it will be part of the BlackBerry 10 dance that is happening real soon.

    RIM previously noted that their full touch devices will have a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 (16:9), and the physical keyboard devices will sport a resolution of 720 x720 (1:1). Over the past few months these devices have internally been called the L-Series and the N-Series, but a new A-Series device name has popped up with the codename of “Aristo.” Here’s the quad-core LTE goodness:

    – Qualcomm APQ8064 Krait Quad Core 1.5GHz
    – 136 x 68 x 8.85mm
    – GSM – Quad band (not specified) – WCDMA – 2100/1900/850-850MHz – LTE –
    – AWS/700/1900/850MHz – EU/APAC – GSM – Quad band (not specified) – WCDMA –
    – 2100/1900/850-850/900MHz – LTE – 1800/2.6GHz/800/900MHz
    – OCTA Glass OLED 4.65? – 1280 x 720 – 24 bit Colour – 16:9
    – Capacitive All Touch
    – 2GB RAM + 16GB Flash – Hot Swappable MicroSD slot 16GB MicroSD card
    – 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz 4G Mobile Hotspot
    – MicroUSB – MicroHDMI – Wifi Direct – NFC – DLNA – Bluetooth 4.0
    – Stereo speakers – 4 Microphones – Noise Reduction – Wideband AMR
    – 2800mAh sealed battery with non-removeable door
    – Footprint 104 x 57.1 x 3.4mm

    There’s no word on when this device will come to market, but hopefully it’s true. RIM is expected to launch a total of six BlackBerry 10 devices this year.

  • Blackberry 10 devices won’t have physical keyboards

    Blackberry 10 devices won’t have physical keyboards

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    The first BlackBerry device running Research In Motion’s new operating software will not have a physical keyboard, only a touchscreen one.

    The BlackBerry 10 software will be offered on devices with physical keyboards in the future, but RIM spokeswomen Rebecca Freiburger declined to say when. RIM is expected to start selling BlackBerry 10 touch-screen devices this year.

    RIM’s hopes hang on the BlackBerry 10 system, which is meant to offer the multimedia, Internet browsing and apps experience customers now demand. The Canadian company is preparing to launch the new software later this year, just as North Americans are abandoning BlackBerrys for iPhones and Android devices.

    If those keyboard-loving customers haven’t already jumped ship, I doubt a couple of months is going to make a huge difference. It’s better for RIM to focus one piece of hardware–one that represents where the industry is headed–than launch Blackberry 10 with a lackluster keyboard model just to appease a fraction of its shrinking customer base.

  • First Blackberry 10 device leaks, points to London

    First Blackberry 10 device leaks, points to London

    Oh my dear berry addicts, looks like the world is abuzz with Blackberry news once again. The bitter sweet fruit that has seen a major downfall in the recent years is finally trying to put its pieces together. New prototypes have surfaced for the upcoming Blackberry 10 phone lineup, which the company is supposedly launching this year. 

    Research in Motion is hosting the BlackBerry Jam event in a few short days where they plan on giving out a few prototypes of the handset running this OS to developers for testing apps and whatnot. 

    According to various sources this particular unit is only meant for development and is a open version of what may finally become Blackberry london. Some reports also point towards the origins being Blackberry Colt, however that seems highly unlikely. 

    Either way most analysts are pegging Blackberry’s return time to at least 5 years, we will have to see if these devices help bring it back up.

  • Airtel Launches new 3G plan for Blackberry Post Paid Customers (PR)

    Airtel Launches new 3G plan for Blackberry Post Paid Customers (PR)

    Airtel has launched a new 3G Data plan for Blackberry users on Airtel postpaid connections. At a price of Rs. 299 per month the user now gets blackberry services on 3G speeds along with 1 GB of data transfer.

    • Upto 1GB of off-device data service usage at 3G speeds free per month
    • Unlimited internet browsing access on the device available at 3G speeds

     

    Of course Airtel was quick to define data usage :

    • Off-device – When BlackBerry device is used as a modem
    • On-device – When internet is used on BlackBerry device
    • Plan costs mentioned available in ICRM are including BlackBerry Internet and 3G plan. 
      eg. 1. 399+299 = 698 
            2. 599+299 = 898 
            3. 898+299 = 1198 

    Seems like a suitable plan for those with 3G enabled Blackberry smartphones since the 2G networks have been acting up in the past, a bump to 3g might just improve connectivity.

  • New India only BlackBerry 9220 launched for Rs 10990/- (PR)

    New India only BlackBerry 9220 launched for Rs 10990/- (PR)

    Blackberry is really trying hard to regain lost traction in the Indian Mobile market. After several price drops the company is now considering desperate measures, and in the said attempt has launched a new mobile device for India. The new Blackberry 9220 belongs to the curve class, and is know as the “most affordable” Blackberry, priced at Rs. 10990 (US $ 219).

    Whats more the company is adding in a free set of apps worth Rs. 2500  (about $50) if you get on board before June 30th. This unique blackberry also has a FM radio and Wifi capabilities, but is lacking a 3G radio. You also get a 2MP (no flash) camera and 512MB of Ram, an expandable microSD slot. The display is a 2.44 inch 240×320 px LCD and the battery is a fairly big 1450 mAh.

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    RIM Introduces a New, Easy to Use and Easy to Own BlackBerry Smartphone for India

    Sleek, stylish, affordable BlackBerry Curve 9220 puts Indians in control of their social life

    India – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced its most affordable BlackBerry® 7 smartphone for customers in India. The new BlackBerry® Curve™ 9220 smartphone offers all the market-leading BlackBerry messaging and social-centric features that people love in India. Designed to be easy to use and easy to own, this compact and sleek smartphone provides many conveniences and applications to help keep users connected to the people and information that matter most to them. It also offers the longest lasting battery life yet in a BlackBerry Curve model, allowing users to make the most of their day.

    “India is a very important market for RIM and we are extremely proud and excited to officially unveil and launch the new BlackBerry Curve 9220 for the first time here in India,” said Carlo Chiarello, SVP, Smartphone Business at Research In Motion.

    “The new BlackBerry Curve 9220 offers a unique mobile experience that young Indians will love thanks to its affordable pricing and unmatched messaging and social connectivity features,” said Sunil Dutt, Managing Director for India at RIM.

    The BlackBerry Curve 9220 has everything a user needs to stay socially connected throughout the day. It even features a dedicated BBM™ key, bringing the power of RIM’s popular mobile social network up in an instant. The Facebook® for BlackBerry and Twitter® for BlackBerry apps are included as well as Social Feeds, which allows users to post updates to multiple social applications simultaneously and capture updates from news sources (RSS), social apps and instant messaging apps all in one consolidated view.

    BlackBerry® 7.1 OS supports the full complement of BlackBerry services and the smartphone’s built in Wi-Fi® can provide smooth and fast Internet browsing without incurring mobile data usage costs. It also includes a built-in FM radio, allowing users to tune into their favorite local stations, and listening to the FM radio does not require a data plan or use data services.

    The user experience with this compact and sleek smartphone is further enhanced with a long lasting battery, giving users up to 7 hours of talk time or up to 28 hours of music playback or FM radio listening on headphones.

    Free applications for download

    As part of the launch in India, BlackBerry Curve 9220 customers can download a selection of apps from BlackBerry App World worth 2500 Rupees, for free*. The offer is valid until June 30, 2012 and includes a wide range of apps that will roll out in a phased manner, including utilities, games and other apps. Pencil Camera, Photo Studio Pro, Horoscope Oracle – Follow Your Lucky Stars, Drive Safely Pro and Ultimate Cricket are just a few of the popular apps that will be available through this promotional offer.

    The BlackBerry Curve 9220 will be available from April 19th for purchase from authorized retailers and distributors across India. It is expected to be available in other markets starting in the coming weeks. For more information please visit: http://in.blackberry.com/Curve

    * Separate data charges may apply for users on limited data plans.

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  • Vodafone adds to the Blackberry Messenger frenzy Launches BBM Go for Rs. 129

    Vodafone adds to the Blackberry Messenger frenzy Launches BBM Go for Rs. 129

    Vodafone has added to the Blackberry Messenger mayhem, and launched its own Rs. 129 BBM plan, Called the BBM Go. The plan offers Vodafone prepaid or postpaid users the ability to use unlimited BMM on their Blackberry devices, while other usage will be charged at 10p/10kb. The Go BBM plan can be had for Rs. 5 per day or Rs. 129 per month. To activate the plan Prepaid Vodafone users must SMS ACT BBM129 to 144 whereas Postpaid users must SMS ACT BBM129 to 111.

    Airtel, however, is offering the Rs. 129 unlimited BBM service plan only to its post-paid customers. Airtel also bundles 300 free SMS messages with the plan, Vodafone is currently not offering any such deal.

  • RIM releases BBM SDK for WebWorks, Allows integration with Apps

    RIM releases BBM SDK for WebWorks, Allows integration with Apps

    RIM at their DEVcon forgot to mention that they will be releasing the SDK for their social instant messenger to the developer world, for integration within apps and notifications. The service will allow apps to initiate chats and incorporate BBM statuses, avatars and personal messages. The SDK will also allow “application-to-application background communication,” file transfers over the protocol and sharing apps between users.

    This may change the outlook of blackberry devices, even though their future now looks bleek to us.

  • Mike Lazaridis apologizes for BlackBerry outage on Video

    Mike Lazaridis apologizes for BlackBerry outage on Video

    RIM founder and CEO Mike Lazaridis takes out time and apologizes for the service outages for Blackberry services this week. In a video address published today, Lazaridis acknowledged that RIM services were out of functionality due to server losses this week, but assured that his company is working hard to remedy the situation.

    We’ve let many of you down, event though  services are approaching normal levels across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, but could not give an estimate as to when RIM may see full global recovery. It’s too soon to say that this issue is fully resolved”

     

     

    The above video was released just hours before news came out that the services were fully restored across the world.

  • Blackberry Playbook Hands On Preview

    Blackberry Playbook Hands On Preview

    The Blackberry PlayBook, contrary to popular belief, is quite an interesting and a fun to use device. We demonstrate basic functionality of the PlayBook in a quick preview and hands on video . In the meantime check out the hands on Pictures along with the full spec list of the upcoming Blackberry PlayBook for India.

     

     

    Blackberry Playbook Specs

    • 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
    • 1 GB RAM
    • 7 inch LCD  display with 1024 x 600 screen resolution
    • Multitouch capacitive display
    • Dimensions : 130mm x 194mm x 10mm
    • Weight : 400g
    • microUSB , micro HDMI and DLNA connectivity
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
    • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
    • Powered by QNX platform with multitasking
    • Full Adobe Flash 10.1 support
    • Built-in support for HTML 5
    • Video Conferencing with HD Quality and Stereo sound
    • 5 MP Rear Camera
    • 3 MP Front Camera
    • Video playback : 1080p HD video – H.264, MPEG4, WMV , DivX formats
    • Audio Playback :MP3, AAC, WMA
    • Pair with any Blackberry Device ( min OS 5.0 device)  via Bluetooth for Push Email , Calendar , Docs and BBM

    There is also a special offer for those interested in purchasing the playbook, if you order the PlayBook before launch, you get an exclusive gift set from Blackberry.

    You get a free Bluetooth Headset and a premium leather bag. (we will try and get more information on this offer asap

    Prices start at . Rs. 27,000/-

  • Apple launches iMessage to target BBM, inter iPhone connectivity over wifi + 3g , pictures , voice and video + text instant messaging

    Apple launches iMessage to target BBM, inter iPhone connectivity over wifi + 3g , pictures , voice and video + text instant messaging

    Apple has just announced then new iMessage service at the WWDC as a part of the new iOS 5

    Includes delivery receipts, with the option to read them. A typer indicator, so you know if the other person is snoozing, and you can push to all your devices. It handles text messages, photos, video, contacts, group messaging.

    • Works on 3G + Wi-Fi
    • Supports iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
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