TechBlips - Latest BlackBerry News Articles

Android, RIM Devices Grow, But Apple Tops Wireless Use

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:09:11 +0000

Things are changing in the world of smartphones, according to the October Mobile Metrics Report from AdMob. The organization, which is in the process of being acquired by Google, traced the operating systems and handsets running on devices served by its network, said Nicole Leverich, the company's director of corporate communications. The AdMob network, she said, serves ads and applications for more than 15,000 web sites around the world. RIM Stays Steady Among BlackBerrys, the firm found that the lion's share of Research in Motion's traffic is still generated by older BlackBerry Curve 8300 and Pearl 8100 series. Newer devices, such as the BlackBerry Tour and updated versions of the Curve 8900 and 8520, are increasing usage on the network. The BlackBerry Storm generated 12 percent of requests, a constant measure during the past year. Newer BlackBerry devices like the 8220 and 8230 Flip -- RIM assigns numbers to devices based on the carrier, Leverich said -- constituted less than two percent ...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, Android, Apple, BlackBerry

Motorola Buzz` Beats Apple, BlackBerry, Likely Thanks to Droid

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:41:48 +0000

The Droid smartphone, which has been described as handsome, masculine and industrial, appears to have made Motorola a hit among men. BrandIndex found Motorolas buzz scores to be on the rise, during a period that Apples and BlackBerrys fell. - In a recent measure of buzz among men 18 and older, Motorola was on the rise, while both Apple and BlackBerry fell, according to data from YouGovs BrandIndex, which interviews 5,000 people each weekday to gauge consumer brand perception on a day-to-day basis. The popularity boost l...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, Motorola , Apple, BlackBerry

Seize Seesmic Twitter app on BlackBerry, Android

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:02:33 +0000

Twitter service Seesmic expands from the desktop with two new apps for Google Android and BlackBerry phones.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Online, Twitter , Seesmic, Android, BlackBerry , Google

New RIM BlackBerry, Sony Phones Offer Big Cameras, Bigger App Stores

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:23:01 +0000

The holidays are upon us, and new devices from Research In Motion, Sony, and other manufacturers offer users a host of new multimedia capabilities. RIMs BlackBerry line seems to be incorporating more consumer-style features such as dedicated music buttons with every passing generation, and Sony is embracing both Google Android and Windows Mobile 6.5 as the operating systems for its latest smartphones. Devices from other manufacturers such as Casio and Kyocera (with the Sanyo-branded Incognito smartphone) also offer a variety of new hardware and software features, including powerful cameras and navigation applications. - ...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Research In Motion , Google, Android, Windows Mobile

Next-Gen BlackBerry Pearl Makes Appearance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:49 +0000

A generous -- and in-focus -- number of images of the unannounced BlackBerry Pearl 9100 have been posted to the Internet. If you're a fan of the Pearl line of smartphones from BlackBerry, it's time to get excited.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry Pearl , BlackBerry

Adobe's Acrobat.com reorganizes, gets mobile app

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000

The company improves its Acrobat service with a new organizer and a mobile app for the iPhone and BlackBerry that lets users access their files on the go.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Software, Acrobat , BlackBerry , Adobe

Using E-Mail Message Flags in BlackBerry OS 5.0

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:00 +0000

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) recently started shipping its brand new mobile operating system (OS), BlackBerry handheld OS 5.0. The new software packs a variety of cool new features and enhancements, including improved mail-folder management options; auto-correct and word-completion typing software; and a number of personal information management (PIM) feature-enhancements. (Note: Some of the new features require BlackBerry Enterprise Server [BES] 5.0.)

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Research In Motion

BlackBerry security exec warns of smartphone DDoS attacks

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:09:00 +0000

BlackBerry and smartphone security in general hasn't garnered much attention or concern over the past few years--at least from a consumer, or user, perspective; enterprises have been invested in mobile device security since the advent of the PDA.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry

ATandT, T-Mobile Get Competitive with BlackBerry Smartphones

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:26 +0000

AT T introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8520, while T-Mobile launched the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Nearly identical at a glance, the smartphones differ in price, as well as features such as GPS, WiFi calling and camera resolution. - AT amp;T and T-Mobile have both announced new BlackBerry smartphones, which are nearly the same device. The AT amp;T BlackBerry Curve 8520, which will arrive later this month, has an after-rebate price of $100 and a 2-megapixel camera with video recording on its feature list. The T-Mobile B...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, T-Mobile, BlackBerry , BlackBerry Curve , BlackBerry Bold, wifi

Six essential free Blackberry downloads

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:11:00 +0000

Get the most from your mobile for zero cash Like most things in life, the best BlackBerry downloads don't come free, with the exception of the following six applications. They include a free mobile RSS reader that delivers whatever feeds you select in real time, an uber search application that scans everything from websites to online telephone directories to local business listings, an invaluable travel tool that provides so much information it gives new meaning to the phrase "don't leave home without it", a mapping application that provides satellite images of any location in the world, along with driving directions, traffic updates and local search for many regions and two mobile applications that keep you connected to your favorite social networking sites anywhere you can fire up your BlackBerry. > >

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry

Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:42:18 +0000

Cheaters beware. In late October, Indonesian developer Sheran Gunasekera released mobile-phone software that can help someone eavesdrop on your conversations. A distrusting partner or spouse can secretly download the free application, called PhoneSnoop, onto your BlackBerry, remotely turn on the microphone, and listen to conversations held in proximity to the device. PhoneSnoop, downloaded more than 2,000 times since its release, is one of a growing number of applications that can be downloaded onto a smartphone without a user's knowledge. FlexiSPY similarly can be downloaded onto Research In Motion's BlackBerry or the Apple iPhone. Smartphones and the growing number of people using them are becoming a bigger target for unauthorized and potentially harmful software, including worms, viruses, and spyware that tracks a user's Web activity. The smartphone security threat "is imminent," says Jeff Wilson, a principal analyst at consultant Infonetics Research. Smartphones are increasingly prevalent and ...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, Apple, BlackBerry

Organisations offered build-your-own iPhone app service

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:00 +0000

BuildAnApp looks to take grunt work away. A startup is looking to take the hard work out of creating mobile applications and porting them to the iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile platforms, through an online service that gives novice developers simple templates for various types of businesses and organisations. > >

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Windows Mobile

Review: New BlackBerry Storm Improves on Original

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:24:26 +0000

The first touch-screen BlackBerry phone, the Storm, got a few things right, but generally it was a chore to use. Good thing a lot can change in a year. Though not without flaws, the latest version of the device, the BlackBerry Storm2, is the phone Research In Motion Ltd. should have released last year: It's faster, smarter and more fun to use. The Storm2's face is still dominated by a large, bright touch screen. The buttons that previously sat just below the screen have been integrated, making most of the phone's face one big, slick slab. From the start, I found the Storm2 more responsive and accurate than its predecessor. When I reviewed the original Storm last November, I found the screen often took an irritating amount of time to change from portrait to landscape mode when I flipped the phone to one side or another. On the new Storm, there's little to no delay. Owing to the latest BlackBerry software, the phone also makes it easier to scroll through lists of contacts and messages, though I ...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, Blackberry Storm, BlackBerry

Blackberry 5.0 Unlocks Enterprise Features

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:06:10 +0000

Research in Motions new Blackberry smart phones like the Blackberry Storm2 9550 and the Blackberry Bold 9700 come with the new Blackberry 5.0 operation system. When paired with the latest RIM server solution, Blackberry Enterprise Server 5.0, enterprise users will experience new email, calendar, and file sharing capabilities. - Video Content....

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , BlackBerry Bold

Thoughts On The BlackBerry Bold 9700

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:10:07 +0000

I've been putting the latest top-of-the-line BlackBerry through the wringer, and it shouldn't be surprising that this is a rock-solid smartphone. But I did have a few minor and major concerns about our favorite messaging smartphone, and continue reading for a full review.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , BlackBerry Bold

Nokia, iPhone drive mobile internet use

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:59:00 +0000

BlackBerry grows faster than Apple phone Browsing the web was the fastest growing activity on UK mobile phones between the second and third quarters of 2009. > >

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Apple, Nokia

Ultimate mobile deathmatch

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:35:00 +0000

The latest Android 2.0-based "iPhone killer" won't kill theiPhone or the BlackBerry -- and the cheaper HTC Droid Eris is the new smartphone that I think Apple should be concerned about. But there are now six smartphones on the market that will appeal to business and professional users, each with different strengths and weaknesses. This article gives InfoWorld's ratings for all six -- the Apple iPhone, HTC Droid Eris, Motorola Droid, Palm Pre, Research in Motion BlackBerry Bold, and RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 -- plus an interactive ratings form in which you can enter your own weighting for each category in our exclusive [

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, HTC, Apple, Android, iPhone, BlackBerry , Motorola

Smartphone Sales Remain Strong in Third Quarter

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:06:36 +0000

Third-quarter reports from Gartner and IDC show that the smartphone market is alive and well -- indeed, very well -- despite the bad economy. Gartner, which released its report Thursday, said mobile-phone sales ticked up .01 percent compared to last year's third quarter, finishing at 308.9 million units. The numbers would have been considerably worse if the smartphone category hadn't saved the day: The number of smartphones sold increased 12.8 percent compared to the year-ago quarter, totaling more than 41 million units. Gartner's smartphone numbers, which were included in a report on the overall status of mobile devices, showed no change in position among the top five players. However, the market share of these players has changed, in some cases dramatically. Gartner: Nokia Still on Top Leader Nokia saw its slice of the smartphone pie recede from 42.3 percent to 39.3 percent. BlackBerry, which is made by Research In Motion, rose almost five percent -- from 15.9 percent to 20.8 percent. ...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, Nokia , BlackBerry

Carrier Billing Headed To BlackBerry Apps World

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:11:42 +0000

When it comes to selling applications to mobile device owners, the easier the better. That's why support for carrier billing is so important. According to Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie, BlackBerry Apps World will add carrier billing support in 2010.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Research In Motion

Researchers take aim at iPhone, BlackBerry security

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:49:00 +0000

Academics receive grant to stop smartphone hacking Georgia Tech researchers have received a $450,000 NSF grant to boost security of iPhones, BlackBerries and other smartphones and the wireless networks on which they run. And it’s those networks where the researchers are really zeroing in. > >

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry

Check Out The Xobni App For BlackBerry

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:23:54 +0000

At the BlackBerry Developer Conference, I got a chance to sit down and talk with Xobni CEO Jeff Bonforte about the upcoming application for the BlackBerry platform. While it's still a few months away, the Xobni mobile app looks like an excellent way to easily manage thousands of contacts. Keep reading for some more details and a video demonstration.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry

RIM Looks To Woo Developers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:20:00 +0000

The BlackBerry maker is boosting its ecosystem in hopes of getting more apps to compete with the iPhone and Google Android.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Google, Android

RIM Looks To Woo Developers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:20:00 +0000

The BlackBerry maker is boosting its ecosystem in hopes of getting more apps to compete with the iPhone and Google Android.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Google, Android

Smartphone users, keep complaining

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:18:44 +0000

Want great software for your mobile phone? Keep up the complaints. That's the message at a Tuesday session aimed at developers at the BlackBerry Developer Conference in San Francisco. But it applies to all smartphone owners.

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry

DevelopIQ takes top honors in BlackBerry Partners Fund contest

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:20:32 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO--DevelopIQ's 7digital Music Store application was named the grand prize winner in the 2009 BlackBerry Partners Fund Developer Challenge, an honor announced here at the BlackBerry Developer Conference event. 7digital Music Store enables users to browse the latest music charts, preview tracks and discover, and purchase and download DRM-free MP3 files directly to their BlackBerry smartphone. The software also features an integrated advanced media player that imports existing playlists and music files. DevelopIQ takes home a prize package valued at more than $100,000. "[7digital Music Store] pushes the boundaries of BlackBerry devices in terms of both hardware and software," said BlackBerry Partners Fund co-manager Kevin Talbot in an interview with FierceDeveloper . "It offers convenient navigation, a great UI and great integration with the device core." Nickel Buddy's game Fierce Towers claimed the runner-up prize package valued at more than $25,000, and Kik, which lets users find, ...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry

RIM introduces BlackBerry Academic Program

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:07:14 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO--Research In Motion announced the launch of its BlackBerry Academic Program here at the BlackBerry Developer Conference 2009 event. The program promises colleges and universities worldwide a curriculum and course content spotlighting mobile application development for BlackBerry smartphones (spanning features and functionality, user interface design, multimedia application development, mobile web application development and Java application development), administration of BlackBerry Enterprise Server and support for BlackBerry smartphones. The BlackBerry Academic Program provides an outline of the content for each course, learning materials including student textbooks and instructor copy, student lab manuals, instructor guides and an academic product suite covering hardware and software. Course content can be offered over the length of a semester, or as individual modules for instructors to integrate into their existing information technology curriculum. RIM adds that the curriculum ...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Research In Motion

New browser, platform enhancements juice up BlackBerry

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:00:18 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO--With an increasing number of developers focusing their attention on the iPhone and Android operating systems-- Android project starts alone jumped 94 percent between September and October, according to analytics provider Flurry--there is growing sentiment that BlackBerry could end up the odd man out. Just last week, The Wall Street Journal asked "Is BlackBerry in danger of becoming the AOL of the mobile device market?" contending Research In Motion has failed to build a robust web browser to compete with rival smartphones while adding that its historical dominance in the enterprise is eroding. But the deluge of developer-friendly initiatives announced here at BlackBerry Developer Conference 2009 makes it clear that RIM has no intention of sliding into irrelevance: The device maker touted an exhaustive series of new services platforms and extensions as well as new and expanded partnerships engineered to make creating BlackBerry apps simpler and more profitable. "We've ...

Find more top technology news, videos, and blogs on TechBlips: Mobile, BlackBerry , Adobe

TechBlips - Latest BlackBerry News Articles

Android, RIM Devices Grow, But Apple Tops Wireless Use

Motorola Buzz` Beats Apple, BlackBerry, Likely Thanks to Droid

Seize Seesmic Twitter app on BlackBerry, Android

New RIM BlackBerry, Sony Phones Offer Big Cameras, Bigger App Stores

Next-Gen BlackBerry Pearl Makes Appearance

Adobe's Acrobat.com reorganizes, gets mobile app

Using E-Mail Message Flags in BlackBerry OS 5.0

BlackBerry security exec warns of smartphone DDoS attacks

ATandT, T-Mobile Get Competitive with BlackBerry Smartphones

Six essential free Blackberry downloads

Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats

Organisations offered build-your-own iPhone app service

Review: New BlackBerry Storm Improves on Original

Blackberry 5.0 Unlocks Enterprise Features

Thoughts On The BlackBerry Bold 9700

Nokia, iPhone drive mobile internet use

Ultimate mobile deathmatch

Smartphone Sales Remain Strong in Third Quarter

Carrier Billing Headed To BlackBerry Apps World

Researchers take aim at iPhone, BlackBerry security

Check Out The Xobni App For BlackBerry

RIM Looks To Woo Developers

RIM Looks To Woo Developers

Smartphone users, keep complaining

DevelopIQ takes top honors in BlackBerry Partners Fund contest

RIM introduces BlackBerry Academic Program

New browser, platform enhancements juice up BlackBerry

Motorola Buzz` Beats Apple, BlackBerry, Likely Thanks to Droid