OS 6 seen on 9650. Lethargic, yes.
by
Mike
Posted August 9th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Bittwesweet news for BlackBerry 9650 this morning -- OS 6 has been spotted on your beloved VZW Bolds just as RIM had promised it would. However, there are a few caveats to deal with. First and foremost, just because RIM said it could happen, doesn't mean it will. Verizon has the latest and greatest in testing. This we can see. But it is completely up to Big Red to actually go one step further push the update to end users. Of course, VZW has opened up quite a bit over the last couple of yea...
OS 6 for BlackBerry Torch leaked!
by
Mike
Posted August 6th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Have an itch to get your hands on the latest and greatest BlackBerry OS?! Never mind the simple fact that the Torch is the only BlackBerry that has a working version of OS 6 and the fact that it's not even for sale yet. Small beans they are. For the true CrackBerry user, merely having the 1's and 0's that make up the best effort from RIM yet is enough to send chills down your spin.
Fair enough. Go and get it: BlackBerry Torch OS 6 download.
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Update: (It was all talk) RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis has some choice words regarding recent BlackBerry bans.
by
Mike
Posted August 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
If you thought RIM was going to cave to foreign countries' demands to weaken the security of the BlackBerry platform, you were sorely mistaken. RIM's response is actually quite refreshing (and comical) in an age where big business and government politics are trumping individual freedoms and privacy left and right.
Specifically, when questioned about the recent BlackBerry bans spreading around the Middle East, Mike Lazaridis, RIM's co-CEO had a few choice sentences:
This is about the Inte...
The unloved younger sibling of the BlackBerry Torch: Curve 9300 goes up for sale on Rogers, unnannounced and unwelcomed.
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Mike
Posted August 5th, 2010 at 7:58 am
With all of the hoopala surrounding the impending release of RIM's greatest BlackBerry yet, the Torch, it's easy to understand why some lesser handsets from the Waterloo-based manufacturer might go unnoticed. For one thing, we tend to gravitate towards the biggest fish in the pond -- in this case the Torch. But truth be told, there's plenty of other fish to be had.
That's where the BlackBerry 9300 slips in. The 9330 highlights a perfect example of RIM simply forgetting about the low end ma...
BlackBerry Torch is official!
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Mike
Posted August 3rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
As we all knew, the BlackBerry Torch arrived today, officially revealed at RIM's quaint little keynote. But that's not all. BlackBerry OS 6 was just as big for RIM. But before we get to the new OS, let's recap the new hardware -- BlackBerry OS 6, 624MHz processor (that's it?), 3.2 inch 480 x 360 screen, 512 MB RAM, 512 MB Flash (+ 4 GB Flash + 4GB micro-SD card), Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi b/g/n, 5 megapixel camera, and 1300 mAh battery.
The hardware is certainly a nice breath of relatively fr...
BlackBerry App World 2.0 beta now live in Beta Zone.
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Mike
Posted July 29th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
CrackBerry enthusiasts, a new, fresh toy is ready to be played with today. BlackBerry App World 2.0 beta is now live in the Beat Zone. For those who either forgot or where never informed to begin with, BlackBerry App World 2.0 brings plenty to the table.
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For a platform that is trying like mad to break free of the typical corporate suit, the advancements on the consume...
BlackBerry 9670 *fat* clamshell hogs the spotlight. Ten minutes of OS 6, clamshell lovin’ fun.
by
Mike
Posted June 9th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
That love-it-or-hate-it 9760 *fat* clamshell Berry that's been seen in leaked photos here and there took a big step today. Highlighting OS 6 on non-touchscreen devices, the 9670 clamshell spent a solid ten minutes in front of the video camera giving us not only a fair amount of info on OS 6, but on that 9670 hardware as well.
The verdict is still up in the air for me. I'm a sucker for "out there" styles. But this extra wide load clamshell is definitely pushing the envelope for what I'd c...
BlackBerry 9800 and 6.0 get thorough 16-minute walk through. Eat your hearts out.
by
Mike
Posted June 4th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Have a question about the upcoming BlackBerry 9800 Slider? What about OS 6.0? Well then, put on your seat belts and drop on in 'cause there's a 16-minute walkthrough of both right inside. And it's jam packed I might add. Besides a plethora of great pics of the 9800 itself, the walkthrough is actually really, really deep. Even better, we know who the first carrier might be. (Spoiler: there's a T-Mo SIM card in the video walkthrough unit.) Ok, so it's in Chinese. Beggars can't be choosers....
BlackBerry 9700 to get minor hardware refresh in the near future?
by
Mike
Posted June 4th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Get out your salt shakers folks. It's that time again. Today's grain-o-salt rumor revolves around the BlackBerry 9700. Specifically, a refresh of the 9700. From what can be gathered at this point, it looks like the refresh will be extremely minor -- a bump up to 512MB of RAM, 5-megapixel camera, and OS 6.0 on board.
Granted, the jump from 256MB to 512MB is large jump in the smartphone world. Though it's the rest of the hardware (and BlackBerry OS overall) that doesn't necessarily make th...
Hey everyone, avoid Canada. Circumventing DRM soon to include $5,000 fine.
by
Mike
Posted June 2nd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Those concerned with "fair use", the rules of engagement revolving around DRM, and countless other pro-consumer copyright issues need to stay the hell away from Canada. The person to thank -- canadian federal Industry Minister Tony Clement. It is under his command that Canada is trying to push ahead with a grossly biased and one-sided anti-piracy bill.
The most disturbing of all the stipulations included focuses on DRM, specifically, removing or going around DRM. WIth the new additions ...
The real winner of AT&T’s new data plans — RIM
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Mike
Posted June 2nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Think about it, BlackBerrys have been designed from the ground up for speed and minimalistic data needs. As such, the average BlackBerry user only consumes a paltry 54MB's of data per month. Compare that to 200+ for most iPhone users and you can see how BlackBerry users are going to save.
It may seem like AT&T is the only one wiping the floor today with good news, but RIM has managed to move AT&T's good news into their own court, twisting it to highlight the BlackBerry platform's bird-lik...
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