Exclusive: BlackBerry Z10 Cases [IMAGES] by Research In Motion Revealed!
Well here’s a nice treat I was shared by one of our fellow Berryfication bloggers Kevin Ahoy!
Check out the BlackBerry Z10 Leather Swivel Holster below:
Check out the BlackBerry Z10 Leather Pocket Case below:
Check out the BlackBerry Z10 Transform Hard Shell Case Cover [Black] below:
Check out the BlackBerry Z10 Transform Hard Shell Case Cover [White] below:
Check out the BlackBerry Z10 Pocket Microfibre Case [Red] below:
And there you have it! Big thanks to our own Kevin Ahoy for winning the #BlackBerry10TO Twitter Contest. He wrote a 10 word story showing his excitement over BlackBerry 10! Info about the cases was shared in their #BlackBerry10TO BBM Group via the source below!
Which case(s) will you be buying first! I’d love the 2 Hard Shells,Leather Pocket Case & will hold out for something soft as well!
Source: CB Fourms > www.buytec.co.uk
BLACKBERRY WILL MAKE ITS FIRST EVER SUPER BOWL APPEARANCE!
I have been talking about the importance of RIM getting a Super Bowl commercial for a couple years now. But more recently some friends (fellow BlackBerry enthusiasts) and I have been pondering the chance of RIM making this dream come true with BlackBerry 10.. And they have!
Check out what RIM has to say about it below! Can’t wait to see the new commercial(s), airing in the US and Canada on Super Bowl Sunday.
January 25, 2013 – Today Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM)confirms that BlackBerry 10, its new mobile computing platform that will power the next generation of smartphones and tablets, will be featured in a commercial during Super Bowl XLVII.
This confirmation kicks-off a week of worldwide launch activity for RIM’s BlackBerry 10 platform, along with the first two devices to run on the new platform. These activities are part of a broad integrated marketing campaign to support the global rollout of BlackBerry 10. In addition to the 30 second commercial during the Super Bowl that will air in both the U.S. and Canada, BlackBerry will be integrated into a number of pre- and post-game on-site, digital and social activities, including real time engagement with BlackBerry social fans on Facebook and Twitter, as well as extending and amplifying exposure and fan engagement through Promoted Posts and Sponsored Story ads.
“A Super Bowl commercial, is a great opportunity to show the re-designed, re-engineered and re-invented BlackBerry to tens of millions of consumers on the largest advertising stage of the year,” said Frank Boulben, Chief Marketing Officer, Research In Motion. “BlackBerry has 30 million social media fans, and we’re looking forward to continuing to encourage them and all NFL football fans to see the power of BlackBerry 10 for themselves.”
Source: RIM
RIM Receives Visa Approval for NFC Mobile Payment Solution
Research In Motion recently announced that Visa has approved its Secure Element Manager (SEM) solution for Near Field Communication (NFC) mobile payments. Visa’s approval confirms for carriers that RIM’s backend SEM solution can securely manage credentials for Visa issuing banks and financial institutions for any NFC-capable device.
Research In Motion recently announced that Visa has approved its Secure Element Manager (SEM) solution for Near Field Communication (NFC) mobile payments. Visa’s approval confirms for carriers that RIM’s backend SEM solution can securely manage credentials for Visa issuing banks and financial institutions for any NFC-capable device.
Further details are in the news release below.
[Big Update] Twitter for BlackBerry 4.0 – Now Available
After a nice wave of BlackBerry Beta Zone updates, Twitter for BlackBerry is now sitting at v4.0.0.15 also know as official 4.0! This is by far the closest Twitter BlackBerry has ever seen to the official Twitter many users on Android, iPhone, etc have come accustomed to.
Just check out these features
• Enhanced navigation bar – With Twitter v4.0, you will enjoy an enhanced navigation experience, keeping you connected to your friends and content that matter.
• New tabs with a familiar feel – Twitter v4.0 showcases the ‘Connect’ and ‘Discover’ tabs, which active Twitter users will recognize from Twitter’s website.
• Connect tab – Helping to keep those engaged conversations going, the ‘Connect’ tab shares who has retweeted, favorited and followed you, and gives you the option to filter ‘mentions’ and ‘replies’.
• Discover tab – Twitter v4.0 makes finding the latest news and trends easier and quicker. Discover new friends and favorite things to follow through ‘Who to follow’ or by browsing via ‘Categories’. Catch up on the latest buzz through viewing ‘Trends’.
• Me tab – Access messages and lists under the ‘Me’ tab.
See the Inside BlackBerry Blog post here: http://blogs.blackberry.com/2012/12/twitter-for-blackberry-app-update/#more-15058
Update/Download Twitter for BlackBerry v4.0.0.15 here!
[NEW in App World] BBM 7 with BBM Voice – Now Available
Those of you who love testing BlackBerry official apps aren’t new to the BBM 7 with BBM Voice update. However the latest update is v7.0.0.126 (official), is slightly newer than the last beta version you downloaded from the BlackBerry Beta Zone.
Some fun facts:
1. RIM surveyed BlackBerry users who tried the BBM 7 beta and over 80% said they would recommend it.
2. In the same survey 90% of testers said they would use BBM Voice while traveling to keep in touch.
3. Nearly half of BBM users have international contacts and can benefit from FREE Wi-Fi calls.
NEW in BBM 7 with BBM Voice
- Multi-tasking with Split-screen feature – Customers can do more while they talk, such as check other BBM text chats, check email, or navigate to other apps while engaged on a BBM Voice call. They can start a call in an instant, and switch between texting and talking, or text and talk at the same time. They can also for example, send a picture to a contact while they are talking with them.
- · Clear Visual Indicator – Customers can see when contacts are available for a voice call.
- · Convenient Compatibility with Accessories – Customers can use their favorite accessories, such as a Bluetooth® or wired headset, or use the BlackBerry smartphone’s speakerphone.
- · 16 New Emoticons – Available in the final software released today, customers will see a slate of new emoticons offer them fresh, fun ways to express themselves in text chats.
- · Direct BBM Update Notification – BBM will now notify a customer when there is an update from within the app, and allow them to download it immediately from inside the app.
- · Simple BlackBerry ID Synchronization – A customer’s BBM profile, Groups and Contacts are now linked to their BBID for easy backup and restore. The data will also carry over when they move to BlackBerry 10.
BBM 7 with BBM Voice is now available for all BlackBerry smartphones running the BlackBerry 6 OS or higher. BBM Voice will also be available for BlackBerry OS 5 early next year. The BBM 7 software update can be downloaded for free at appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/3729/.
For more information about BBM, please visit www.blackberry.com/bbm.
* BBM requires a BlackBerry service plan. The BBM Voice feature requires a Wi-Fi connection with access to the Internet and may not be available in all markets. BBM Contacts must also be on BBM 7.0 and connected to Wi-Fi to have a BBM Voice chat.
Quick Links
[VIDEO] BBM on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwJ9QlXwVSU
[VIDEO] “How to Use BBM Voice to Voice Chat” on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXsxzm3rY4M
Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog Post http://bizblog.blackberry.com/2012/12/bbm-7-voice/
Inside BlackBerry Blog Post http://blogs.blackberry.com/2012/12/new-bbm-7-voice/
Press Release on BBM Voice Beta http://press.rim.com/newsroom/press/2012/bbm-now-lets-you have-voice-chats-for-free-over-wi-fi.html
Facebook v3.3 for BlackBerry – Now Available!
A new UI. Tons of new features. With RIM building a new baby, BlackBerry 10, you might not expect so many updates for our current gen. But here’s another one! Check out the update list below. Thanks to RIM, all the beta testers, beta zone and so on. Enjoy!
Facebook v3.3 for BlackBerry smartphones is now available on the BlackBerry App World™ storefront, making it even easier for customers to stay connected to their social and professional networks while on the go.
New Features
Facebook v3.3
The new Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones version 3.3 includes:
• BBM™ Integration – Facebook 3.3 allows you to discover and add BBM friends and initiate BBM chats right from within the Facebook for BlackBerry app. You can now easily share your BlackBerry PIN with Facebook friends and discover which of your Facebook friends also have BBM. By simply clicking on the new BBM Icon within the Facebook app, you can invite a friend to become a BBM contact and then launch a BBM chat right from within the app.
• Un-Friending – In response to requests, with Facebook 3.3, you can now easily un-friend someone directly from within Facebook for BlackBerry. You no longer have to use your desktop.
• Photo Redesign – There are new ways of interacting with your Facebook photos. Facebook 3.3 gives you faster viewing of your photos and at a higher resolution. You’ll also be able to view thumbnails of all of your photos for easier browsing.
• Refreshed Look and Feel – Facebook 3.3 has an exciting new look and feel with refreshed icons for navigation and status publisher to provide easy access to all the Facebook features that keep you connected and help build your social network.
Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones version 3.3 is available for BlackBerry smartphones running OS 5 and above.
Get your Facebook v3.3.0.11 update here!
PRESS RELEASE: BlackBerry 10 Launch Event to be Held on January 30th, 2013
We knew this day would come. And now that we’re just about on top of Thanksgiving (US), people can see it’s really just right around the corner. Soon it will be Christmas, then New Years and finally the BlackBerry 10 launch will fall somewhere between 2013 and tax time for many. Hopefully boosting sales like crazy!
I know we want two of the full touchscreen devices for my wife and I, then I’ll want the qwerty moving forward (soon as it becomes available). For now check out the full Press Release below!! And what a wonderful email to wake up to on my holiday might I add! 
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
BlackBerry 10 Launch Event to be Held on January 30th, 2013
Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announced today that it will hold its BlackBerry® 10 launch event on January 30th, 2013. The event will happen simultaneously in multiple countries around the world. This day will mark the official launch of its new platform – BlackBerry 10, as well as the unveiling of the first two BlackBerry 10 smartphones. Details on the smartphones and their availability will be announced at the event.
“In building BlackBerry 10, we set out to create a truly unique mobile computing experience that constantly adapts to your needs. Our team has been working tirelessly to bring our customers innovative features combined with a best in class browser, a rich application ecosystem, and cutting-edge multimedia capabilities. All of this will be integrated into a user experience – the BlackBerry Flow – that is unlike any smartphone on the market today,” said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of Research In Motion. “Thanks to our strong partnerships with global carriers and a growing ecosystem of developers, we believe our customers will have the best experience possible with BlackBerry 10. We are looking forward to getting BlackBerry 10 in the hands of our customers around the world.”
BlackBerry 10 will offer a large catalog of the leading applications from across the globe and across all categories, including Games, Productivity, Social, Lifestyle and Leisure, Multimedia and Published Content, as well as applications designed for business and enterprise use.
The BlackBerry® 10 platform has recently achieved FIPS 140-2 certification, which means that government agencies will be able to deploy BlackBerry 10 smartphones and BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10 as soon as it is available. This marks the first time BlackBerry products have been certified ahead of their launch. In addition, RIM recently announced that BlackBerry 10 smartphones have now entered more than 50 carrier labs with many more entries expected in the coming weeks.
Some key features of the new BlackBerry 10 devices already unveiled recently include:
BlackBerry Flow and BlackBerry Hub
BlackBerry® Flow is a new user experience that allows seamless navigation across open applications and the BlackBerry® Hub. All messages, notifications, feeds, and calendar events come into the BlackBerry Hub and no matter what the user is doing with the device, with a simple gesture, they can peek into the Hub at any time.
BlackBerry Keyboard
The BlackBerry Keyboard learns how you write and adapts to how you type so you can write faster and more accurately, giving you the kind of legendary typing experience that only BlackBerry can deliver.
BlackBerry Balance
BlackBerry® Balance™ offers the most elegant way to satisfy both customer and corporate needs without compromising on either. With BlackBerry Balance, personal apps and information are kept separate from work data, and the customer can switch from their personal to work profile with a simple gesture. The work profile is fully encrypted and secure, enabling organizations to protect their content and applications, while at the same time letting customers get the most out of their smartphone for their personal use.
Details about BlackBerry 10 can be found at: www.blackberry.com/blackberry10
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
Source: Press.com/newsroom
BlackBerry Dev Meetings: A Peek Under the Hood
As a BlackBerry user, I tend to have a lot of BlackBerry information on my Twitter feed. Sometime last month, Alex Kinsella happened to tweet about a meeting of the Toronto BlackBerry developer Group in Toronto. Not being a developer, I was hesitant to sign up. Eventually, my curiosity got the better of me, and I attended. I’ve been to two meetings so far, and wow, am I impressed.
[Media Alert] 7digital will provide Music Downloading for BlackBerry & BlackBerry 10
By now you should all be aware of 7digital. At least those of you who own a PlayBook tablet. They provide the music store for BlackBerry PlayBook, main store of BlackBerry owners in the U.K. as well as offer a great experience for BlackBerry Smartphones (OS 4.6 to 7.1). I recently re-downloaded the app on my Bold 9930 OS 7.1 and was immediately impressed with the UI changes on v2.04.
So earlier this week at the 7digital Annual Event Ben Drury, CEO of 7digital (the leading digital music technology company) announced they (7digital) will be working with Research In Motion as the official music download provider for the BlackBerry 10 smartphones releases in Q1 2013. Pretty darn exciting if you ask us! Check out the full scoop below.
Check out the Press Release below
[Tablet Update] BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1.0.1088 – Now Available
Ah what a nice treat. Granted this is not a tablet update that will bring a new application, But it should fix some bugs. I did notice that selecting messages to delete/sort now navigates even quicker and the UI has been touched up a wee bit. Over time I’m sure we’ll all see what has been repaired/fixed and we’ll look forward to BlackBerry 10 on our BlackBerry PlayBook. Some users will even go so far as to badger RIM for release dates..
In case you missed it, you can see all of what BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1.0.1032 included per RIM here: http://www.berryfication.com/blackberry-playbook-os-2-1-now-available/
To update your BlackBerry PlayBook simply go to Settings> Software Updates> Select Check for Updates> Once you see the new version select Install. Be sure to keep your PlayBook plugged into a power source during the entire process. Thanks RIM, everyone enjoy!
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 – Now Available
We knew it was coming. And after some very important Tweets last night, we knew it would be here this morning. If you own a PlayBook tablet chances are you know the drill. If not, to update simply go to Settings> Software Updates> Select Check for Updates> Once you see the new version select Install. Be sure to keep your PlayBook plugged into a power source during the entire process.
Update Includes
• Secure all data on the tablet; the enterprise-grade encryption can now be extended to secure personal data stored on the device
• Text via SMS using the new version of BlackBerry Bridge (version 2.1) customers can send a text from their PlayBook through their BlackBerry smartphone; the new version of Bridge is available on BlackBerry App World
• Use the Messages, Contacts and Calendar apps in Portrait mode;
• “Print” documents from a PC to a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet using the Print To Go app even if the PC and tablet are connected to different networks;
• Additionally, PlayBook OS 2.1 offers new features that simplify the deployment of the tablets in the enterprise with BlackBerry Mobile Fusion. These include over-the-air enrollment to the BlackBerry Mobile Fusion server, support for ActiveSync certificate-based authentication, and additional IT Policy controls.
• For developers (and consumers), the In–App Payment system now extends to Android applications.
Can’t wait to see what’s new and improved besides the obvious. The PlayBook has already become one amazing piece of technology. Let us know how you love this new update. Thank you RIM and all the Team BlackBerry supporters. Enjoy.
Check out the RIM’s BizBlog for the full scope on what’s new in OS 2.1 here: http://bizblog.blackberry.com/2012/10/playbook-os-software-update/
[Update] BlackBerry Bridge v2.1.0.26 – Now Available
Oh how we love you BlackBerry. New BlackBerry 10 phones coming soon. PlayBook update coming even sooner.. and now a BlackBerry Bridge update is upon us. You can check your App World as soon as possible. BlackBerry Bridge v2.1.0.26 is showing for a lot of us already. So it shouldn’t be long before yours shows as well.
Note: Text Messages over Bridge will be available after the new Tablet OS 2.1 becomes available or if you’re running the Tablet OS 2.1 beta you will see them right away.
What’s New In 2.1
• View and respond to Text Messages on your PlayBook tablet
• BlackBerry Bridge can now use Wi-Fi to transfer Bridge data when the BlackBerry smartphone & PlayBook tablet are connected to the same Wi-Fi access point
• Improved stability with pairing and includes connectivity bug fixes
• Various improvements to the overall user experience
