According to a revelation made by Research in Motion (RIM), BlackBerry will make its latest phone the BlackBerry Storm 2 available in Australia from this month. The BlackBerry Storm 2 is seen as a major threat to the iPhone market and is expected to face tough competition from its rivals in the touchscreen category namely, HTC Desire, Samsung, Wave and Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X 10.
The makers of BlackBerry Storm 2 after giving due consideration have made some minor changes in its predecessors, the BlackBerry Storm. The company did not make some of the major renewal adjustment in Storm.
However many minor changers in BlackBerry Storm 2 have led to a major impact due to which the phone offers a little more in comparison to its predecessor and many of its competitors. These changes have surely gone into making the device more user friendly.
Talking about the design, the BlackBerry Storm 2 now comes with a trendy touchscreen buttons with improved button control on the side. The battery lid and joints of the handset and been smoothed away to make the grip more handy and user friendly. It also avoids the annoying light that releases on the side of the screen. Hence these little innovative updates in the device are taken very positively making the Storm a visual delight.
Among the new specifications and features of BlackBerry Storm 2 are the stylish sleek look, touch support and interface with touchscreen. Another add on feature is built-in Wi-Fi and bigger keys set in horizontal mode to make sending email lot more simple, error free and fast.
The touchsreen in Storm 2 is now electronic rather than mechanical with a whole lot of features such as faster web browser, third party apps and another feature that helps select the text using 2 fingers and simultaneously with shift button where you can press to capitalize letters.
BlackBerry Storm 2 with its latest features and specifications is truly that phone which can give competition to iPhone. It has 3.2 MP camera with autofocus, flash and video recording that leaves iPhone far behind. Also the users can enjoy its multi tasking features by holding down the menu key and easily switch between many open apps. So, with a BlackBerry Storm 2 be sure that you have an icon in your pocket.
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
RIM, iPhone & Android market share up
Gartner has released a comprehensive report on the list of smartphone platforms sale of mobile phones worldwide. In its reports, gartner has enlisted the iPhone at number three, right behind Nokia's Symbian OS and the RIM software used in Blackberry devices. More importantly, the report reveals that Apple's unit share has more than doubled in the last year, from 11.4 million units in 2008 to more than 24 million in 2009.
Gartner claims iPhone sales made up 14 percent of the smartphone market last year to WinMo's 9 percent, but that still puts Apple behind the other two leaders in the market: BlackBerry manufacturer RIM in third place with 20 percent, Finnish firm Nokia still ahead with a mighty 47 percent.
It's an influential stat when you consider that iPhone is just one handset confronting to the leagues that run WinMo software, but Apple still has some way to go if it wants to reach the zenith.
Android is also on the list, and while it's not quite competing with iPhone yet, that brand experienced even greater growth, from less than a million phones in 2008 up to almost 7 million in 2009. And perhaps the most interesting takeaway is that while Symbian encountered a nearly 10% drop in market share, both its and RIM's totals actually climbed up. While cellphone sales at large have dropped, smartphone sales have jumped across the board. It clearly shows that more people are doing more things with their cell phones than just the usual calling.
According to Gartner's principal research analyst Roberta Cozza, "Android's fourth-quarter growth should continue, but some suppliers had "expressed growing concern about Google's intentions in the mobile market." If this led them to transform their product strategies, "this might slow-down Android's growth in 2010."
Gartner claims iPhone sales made up 14 percent of the smartphone market last year to WinMo's 9 percent, but that still puts Apple behind the other two leaders in the market: BlackBerry manufacturer RIM in third place with 20 percent, Finnish firm Nokia still ahead with a mighty 47 percent.
It's an influential stat when you consider that iPhone is just one handset confronting to the leagues that run WinMo software, but Apple still has some way to go if it wants to reach the zenith.
Android is also on the list, and while it's not quite competing with iPhone yet, that brand experienced even greater growth, from less than a million phones in 2008 up to almost 7 million in 2009. And perhaps the most interesting takeaway is that while Symbian encountered a nearly 10% drop in market share, both its and RIM's totals actually climbed up. While cellphone sales at large have dropped, smartphone sales have jumped across the board. It clearly shows that more people are doing more things with their cell phones than just the usual calling.
According to Gartner's principal research analyst Roberta Cozza, "Android's fourth-quarter growth should continue, but some suppliers had "expressed growing concern about Google's intentions in the mobile market." If this led them to transform their product strategies, "this might slow-down Android's growth in 2010."
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Blackberry Can Now Read E-Books
Amazon says that demand from users led to the development of a software e-reader for BlackBerry.Amazon launched on Thursday (18/02/2010) an application for BlackBerry Kindle. Thus, users of smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM) now have the functionality to read digital books purchased by Amazon’s online store, and synchronize them with the reader Kindle and other devices that support the e-book.
With the launch of the BlackBerry line joins the iPhone and iPod Touch that already have the application. The software also is available for Windows PCs. Amazon has plans to take the same product for Mac and the newly launched iPad.
Electronic books purchased by Amazon’s site can be downloaded to the Kindle via the wireless technology Whispersync. By launching applications Kindle, Amazon paves a way to sell as many books as possible. According to the company, the idea of bringing the application to BlackBerry refers only to meet user demand.
“Since the launch of the iPhone application last year, customers have asked us to provide similar experiences for BlackBerry line, and today we offer this,” said Ian Freed, vice president of Amazon Kindle in a statement.
According to The New York Times Amazon’s 420 thousand e-books available, including 102 of the 112 best-seller. How to use Amazon technology copyright protection itself, the store has less than half of electronic books available on competitors such as Sony and Barnes & Noble, which support a standard e-book open.
Still, the Kindle leads off with the market for e-reader. In presenting the results of the fourth fiscal quarter, last month, the chief executive of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, said that for every ten physical books sold, he sold six e-books.
Source:Ub-News
With the launch of the BlackBerry line joins the iPhone and iPod Touch that already have the application. The software also is available for Windows PCs. Amazon has plans to take the same product for Mac and the newly launched iPad.
Electronic books purchased by Amazon’s site can be downloaded to the Kindle via the wireless technology Whispersync. By launching applications Kindle, Amazon paves a way to sell as many books as possible. According to the company, the idea of bringing the application to BlackBerry refers only to meet user demand.
“Since the launch of the iPhone application last year, customers have asked us to provide similar experiences for BlackBerry line, and today we offer this,” said Ian Freed, vice president of Amazon Kindle in a statement.
According to The New York Times Amazon’s 420 thousand e-books available, including 102 of the 112 best-seller. How to use Amazon technology copyright protection itself, the store has less than half of electronic books available on competitors such as Sony and Barnes & Noble, which support a standard e-book open.
Still, the Kindle leads off with the market for e-reader. In presenting the results of the fourth fiscal quarter, last month, the chief executive of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, said that for every ten physical books sold, he sold six e-books.
Source:Ub-News
Friday, February 05, 2010
WordPress for BlackBerry v1.0 releases officially
The beta days are over.We’ve been following WordPress for BlackBerry for quite sometime now, and were waiting for the new official version to roll out leaving beta behind. 
Many of you may seem to not care for the update at first, but wait til you see the new features in this build:
If you’re browsing via PC or Mac, click here to check out the video demo for WordPress v1.0 to get a better idea of what it has to offer. Convinced yet? You can now download WordPress for BlackBerry from the BlackBerry App World absolutely free.
Source:http://www.pocketberry.com/2010/02/04/wordpress-for-blackberry-v1-0-releases-officially/
Many of you may seem to not care for the update at first, but wait til you see the new features in this build:- Ability to record and upload videos from your phone. We now support both 3gp and 3g2 formats on older generation BlackBerry devices.
- Introducing support for the HD video service VideoPress.
- Streamlined UI and functionality relating to comment moderation
- Overall enhancements to the speed and stability of the app
If you’re browsing via PC or Mac, click here to check out the video demo for WordPress v1.0 to get a better idea of what it has to offer. Convinced yet? You can now download WordPress for BlackBerry from the BlackBerry App World absolutely free.
Source:http://www.pocketberry.com/2010/02/04/wordpress-for-blackberry-v1-0-releases-officially/
Monday, February 01, 2010
BlackBerry Bold 9700 launched in India
Research In Motion has refreshed its Bold smartphone line-up in the country with the launch of BlackBerry Bold 9700.
With a 2.44-inch TFT LCD display, the phone offers a resolution of 480x360 pixels. Featuring a full-QWERTY keyboard touch with sculpted keys and chrome accents, the phone packs a wide range of communication and multimedia features.
Bold 9700 supports 3G HSDPA networks and is equipped with 624 MHz processor and 256 MB on-board Flash memory.
The phone has a built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, 2X digital zoom, flash and video recording. As for battery, the phone supports talktime of upto 6 hours and standby time of upto 21 days/504 hours.
Bold 9700 also supports BlackBerry App World which features a catalog of mobile applications. The phone is available for Rs 31,990.
Source:http://infotech.indiatimes.com/
With a 2.44-inch TFT LCD display, the phone offers a resolution of 480x360 pixels. Featuring a full-QWERTY keyboard touch with sculpted keys and chrome accents, the phone packs a wide range of communication and multimedia features.
Bold 9700 supports 3G HSDPA networks and is equipped with 624 MHz processor and 256 MB on-board Flash memory.
The phone has a built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, 2X digital zoom, flash and video recording. As for battery, the phone supports talktime of upto 6 hours and standby time of upto 21 days/504 hours.
Bold 9700 also supports BlackBerry App World which features a catalog of mobile applications. The phone is available for Rs 31,990.
Source:http://infotech.indiatimes.com/
Friday, January 29, 2010
BlackBerry Magnum hands-on video review
The BlackBerry Magnum has now gain a hands-on video review and we bring you that video review for your viewing pleasure which can be located below courtesy of the guys over at fonefrenzy.
The BlackBerry Magnum video lasts just under the tow minute mark and the reviewer emphasises the BlackBerry Magnum is a real BlackBerry with a clicking screen for any doubters out there, and that RIM has tried to keep the style of the BlackBerry Magnum similar to the old style BlackBerry Bold.
He then compares the BlackBerry Magnum up against the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and BlackBerry Bold 9700 noting the Magnum is similar to the 9000 whereas the 9700 has a changed up keyboard.
Anyway enough of me babbling on, you just want to hit up that BlackBerry Magnum video for yourselves and make up your own minds, so get to it and enjoy.
Source:http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/
The BlackBerry Magnum video lasts just under the tow minute mark and the reviewer emphasises the BlackBerry Magnum is a real BlackBerry with a clicking screen for any doubters out there, and that RIM has tried to keep the style of the BlackBerry Magnum similar to the old style BlackBerry Bold.
He then compares the BlackBerry Magnum up against the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and BlackBerry Bold 9700 noting the Magnum is similar to the 9000 whereas the 9700 has a changed up keyboard.
Anyway enough of me babbling on, you just want to hit up that BlackBerry Magnum video for yourselves and make up your own minds, so get to it and enjoy.
Source:http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Verizon to offer prepaid BlackBerry service?
Verizon will offer a prepaid BlackBerry data plan within the next three months, according to an unnamed source that is said to be historically reliable. The plan will cost $35 on top of a voice plan, though no other details are known at this time. It is likely that only certain BlackBerry devices will be eligible for the prepaid data plan, but this is again unconfirmed.
Thus far, Verizon offer only four handsets in its prepaid scheme, with none of them true smartphones. Three are flips, while one is a candybar, and the prepaid plans are based on daily access rather than a monthly one, as at many other carriers.
Prepaid BlackBerries are increasingly common at other carriers worldwide, most recently Wind Mobile in Canada, but are rare in the US. Most American carriers typically encourage more lucrative monthly smartphone plans that often cost about $70 per month.
Source:http://www.electronista.com/
Thus far, Verizon offer only four handsets in its prepaid scheme, with none of them true smartphones. Three are flips, while one is a candybar, and the prepaid plans are based on daily access rather than a monthly one, as at many other carriers.
Prepaid BlackBerries are increasingly common at other carriers worldwide, most recently Wind Mobile in Canada, but are rare in the US. Most American carriers typically encourage more lucrative monthly smartphone plans that often cost about $70 per month.
Source:http://www.electronista.com/
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Foursquare BlackBerry Client Launches to the Public
We had a chance to check it out in private beta, but today sees the official public launch of Foursquare’s mobile client for BlackBerry users.
The client will work on any BlackBerry device with a trackball — essentially 8000 and 9000 series handsets, plus the Storm — although a special client built for its touchscreen is separately in the works as well.
It’s still officially considered a beta version, so be prepared for perhaps a few rough edges here and there. But as we saw in the private beta, the app is generally stable and provides the typical expected functionality Foursquare (Foursquare) users on iPhone (iPhone) and Android (Android) have come to know and love. Still, Foursquare says new features for the BlackBerry client are still in the works, so if you’re a BB user keep an eye on snagging the latest builds as they come out.
Have you checked out Foursquare for BlackBerry yet? What are your impressions of the app?
Source:http://mashable.com/2010/01/21/foursquare-blackberry-launches/
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
RIM Unveils BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0
RIM has unveiled BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0, a PC application that can sync photos in both directions in addition to music.
The new app lets users pull files and folders down from the PC to the BlackBerry, and optimize photos for the device along the way (allowing for more storage). It also lets users pull photos off the device, and pops up an alert whenever new pictures are detected.
As before, BlackBerry Media Sync also syncs playlists and random music lists, works with iTunes and Windows Media Player, and works with any recent, media-capable BlackBerry smartphone.
BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0 will be available for download beginning at 12:00 PM ET at www.blackberry.com/mediasync.
Source:http://www.appscout.com/2009/11/rim_unveils_blackberry_media_s.php
The new app lets users pull files and folders down from the PC to the BlackBerry, and optimize photos for the device along the way (allowing for more storage). It also lets users pull photos off the device, and pops up an alert whenever new pictures are detected.
As before, BlackBerry Media Sync also syncs playlists and random music lists, works with iTunes and Windows Media Player, and works with any recent, media-capable BlackBerry smartphone.
BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0 will be available for download beginning at 12:00 PM ET at www.blackberry.com/mediasync.
Source:http://www.appscout.com/2009/11/rim_unveils_blackberry_media_s.php
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
New SDK for BlackBerry Widgest Uses CSS, HTML and JavaScript
Research In Motion is offering the BlackBerry Widget Software Development Kit (SDK) to enable third party application developers to build applications for BlackBerry smartphones using common web technologies.
The new BlackBerry Widget SDK allow developers to create web-based applications for BlackBerry smartphones with advanced features and functionality, a capability available for BlackBerry applications written in Java(R) earlier.
A BlackBerry Widget uses the BlackBerry Browser engine to render an application's user interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Developers can easily use existing web content to create BlackBerry Widgets and can extend the capabilities of their web applications using BlackBerry Widget APIs.
Using the new BlackBerry Widget APIs, developers can, for instance, create seamless interaction between a widget and the BlackBerry email and calendar applications, create widgets with the ability to view or edit files and documents stored on the smartphone, access location-based services or the media player, and more. Developers can also take advantage of RIM's unique push technology, enabling dynamic widgets that can run in the background and provide proactive alerts to users in a timely manner.
"BlackBerry Widgets open up a world of opportunities for developers to build and bring to market web applications for BlackBerry smartphones that offer advanced, integrated functionality and an always-on user experience," said Alan Brenner, senior vice president, BlackBerry platforms at RIM. "We are very excited by the prospects of this new widget development platform which combines the ease of development of standard web languages with the rich functionality of Java development."
Support for BlackBerry Widgets will be available on BlackBerry smartphones that run BlackBerry OS 5.0, which will include an enhanced BlackBerry Browser with support for Gears, SQLite and the new BlackBerry Widget APIs.
BlackBerry Widgets can be easily distributed over-the-air, via BlackBerry App World or through BlackBerry Enterprise Server in corporate environments.
The new BlackBerry Widget SDK allow developers to create web-based applications for BlackBerry smartphones with advanced features and functionality, a capability available for BlackBerry applications written in Java(R) earlier.
A BlackBerry Widget uses the BlackBerry Browser engine to render an application's user interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Developers can easily use existing web content to create BlackBerry Widgets and can extend the capabilities of their web applications using BlackBerry Widget APIs.
Using the new BlackBerry Widget APIs, developers can, for instance, create seamless interaction between a widget and the BlackBerry email and calendar applications, create widgets with the ability to view or edit files and documents stored on the smartphone, access location-based services or the media player, and more. Developers can also take advantage of RIM's unique push technology, enabling dynamic widgets that can run in the background and provide proactive alerts to users in a timely manner.
"BlackBerry Widgets open up a world of opportunities for developers to build and bring to market web applications for BlackBerry smartphones that offer advanced, integrated functionality and an always-on user experience," said Alan Brenner, senior vice president, BlackBerry platforms at RIM. "We are very excited by the prospects of this new widget development platform which combines the ease of development of standard web languages with the rich functionality of Java development."
Support for BlackBerry Widgets will be available on BlackBerry smartphones that run BlackBerry OS 5.0, which will include an enhanced BlackBerry Browser with support for Gears, SQLite and the new BlackBerry Widget APIs.
BlackBerry Widgets can be easily distributed over-the-air, via BlackBerry App World or through BlackBerry Enterprise Server in corporate environments.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Enhanced Google Mail Plug-in Now Available For BlackBerry!!!
IM has announced via their BlackBerry Support Forums that the Enhanced Google Mail Plug-in for BlackBerry is now available!
The Enhanced Google Mail™ plug-in for BlackBerry® smartphones introduces an advanced level of email service integration for BlackBerry smartphones. It supports additional Google Mail™ features that provide BlackBerry® Internet Service subscribers with broader access to their Google Mail accounts while on the go. The Enhanced Google Mail plug-in is optional. Existing and new Google Mail integrations will continue to function without it.
Features:
Synchronization only happens from your BlackBerry to your Google Mail account, meaning some changes made through your Google Mail account won’t sync to your BlackBerry. Your BlackBerry must be running at least OS 4.5 (get your latest OS here) in order to download the Enhanced Google Mail plug-in, and your Google Mail account must be associated with BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) through your carrier.
Once you associate your Google Mail account you will receive a PIN with instructions on how to download the plug-in. If you already have your Google Mail accounts associated with your BIS you will need to re-associate them. In addition, your Google Mail account must have IMAP enabled, not POP.
Read More Here:http://blackberryrocks.com/2009/08/22/enhanced-google-mail-plug-in-blackberry/
The Enhanced Google Mail™ plug-in for BlackBerry® smartphones introduces an advanced level of email service integration for BlackBerry smartphones. It supports additional Google Mail™ features that provide BlackBerry® Internet Service subscribers with broader access to their Google Mail accounts while on the go. The Enhanced Google Mail plug-in is optional. Existing and new Google Mail integrations will continue to function without it.
Features:
- Add and remove labels and stars on email messages
- Report spam email messages
- Perform local and remote searches
- Archive email messages
- View related email messages as a single conversation (threaded view)
Synchronization only happens from your BlackBerry to your Google Mail account, meaning some changes made through your Google Mail account won’t sync to your BlackBerry. Your BlackBerry must be running at least OS 4.5 (get your latest OS here) in order to download the Enhanced Google Mail plug-in, and your Google Mail account must be associated with BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) through your carrier.
Once you associate your Google Mail account you will receive a PIN with instructions on how to download the plug-in. If you already have your Google Mail accounts associated with your BIS you will need to re-associate them. In addition, your Google Mail account must have IMAP enabled, not POP.
Read More Here:http://blackberryrocks.com/2009/08/22/enhanced-google-mail-plug-in-blackberry/
Thursday, August 20, 2009
RIM Plans for Flash & Silverlight Support for BlackBerry
According to the Boys Genius Report, Research In Motion has plans to update its browser and future BlackBerry devices by adding Adobe Flash and Microsoft Sliverlight support. 
The future versions of the Blackberry browser (based on the same Webkit framework as Mobile Safari, and Android's Chrome browser) will have FULL Flash support and Full Silverlight capabilities.
With Flash being one of the most sought after features this can only be taken as extremely good news for BlackBerry owners, as at present there are no workarounds or even third party apps that will allow Flash video content on BlackBerry devices.
We all know that when RIM proposes something or plans something, it probably means it’s a while away. According to a BGR's source this won’t happen until next summer as RIM needs to add some time due some to technical restrictions on the current handset offering from the company. RIM than will have access to higher data speeds for this to work effectively (HSPA and LTE). RIM has already achieved over 10Mbps downloads on next generation BlackBerrys in the test labs with test LTE equipment so it’s looking good, folks.
Fierce competition is expected ahead with the presence of other smartphones in the market. As earlier BlackBerry gets a lot of criticism for not producing a browser experience on par with the likes of iPhone. The introduction of this full-blown version, along with Silverlight support can act as a differentiating factor with the iPhone.
The news is likely to scare operators around the world into how they will deliver the possible millions of video and high data streams that flash integration will allow.
The future versions of the Blackberry browser (based on the same Webkit framework as Mobile Safari, and Android's Chrome browser) will have FULL Flash support and Full Silverlight capabilities. With Flash being one of the most sought after features this can only be taken as extremely good news for BlackBerry owners, as at present there are no workarounds or even third party apps that will allow Flash video content on BlackBerry devices.
We all know that when RIM proposes something or plans something, it probably means it’s a while away. According to a BGR's source this won’t happen until next summer as RIM needs to add some time due some to technical restrictions on the current handset offering from the company. RIM than will have access to higher data speeds for this to work effectively (HSPA and LTE). RIM has already achieved over 10Mbps downloads on next generation BlackBerrys in the test labs with test LTE equipment so it’s looking good, folks.
Fierce competition is expected ahead with the presence of other smartphones in the market. As earlier BlackBerry gets a lot of criticism for not producing a browser experience on par with the likes of iPhone. The introduction of this full-blown version, along with Silverlight support can act as a differentiating factor with the iPhone.
The news is likely to scare operators around the world into how they will deliver the possible millions of video and high data streams that flash integration will allow.
Monday, August 03, 2009
BlackBerry App World 1.1 - New Features, More Countries
It seems it was only yesterday that we opened up a world of possibilities with BlackBerry App World™. We’re proud to announce the launch of BlackBerry App World 1.1!
BlackBerry App World 1.1 New Features :
a) You can now view the Top 25 Free and Top 25 Paid applications!
b) When searching for applications, you can now filter by newest, name, price, vendor, popularity and relevance.
With BlackBerry App World 1.1, you’ll now be able to archive your downloaded and purchased applications on a microSD™ Card. Click the “Continue Reading” link to read a brief FAQ and step-by-step guide on how to archive applications on your BlackBerry® smartphone.
Where do my apps go when I install them?
Any app you install on your BlackBerry smartphone (from BlackBerry App World or anywhere else) is installed in flash memory. Each BlackBerry smartphone has a different amount of flash memory – and this is what determines how many apps each device can have installed. With the new archiving feature, you can store the app on the microSD™ card and restore it when you want to use it.
VIA:http://blogs.blackberry.com/2009/07/blackberry-app-world-11.html
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