Not too long ago rumors began to surface that RIM was working on a Bluetooth enabled BlackBerry watch that would give users the ability to preview messages, see who is calling and more without having to whip their handset out.

Today, CrackBerry has gotten their hands on the above pictures of what they are saying is the official BlackBerry watch possibly called the inPulse. This device was apparently manufactured out of house for RIM and features an OLED screen.

We’ll have to wait until more information is made known regarding this device.

Tags: BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Portable Devices, render, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, rumor, Uncategorized, watch

While we’ve heard a lot about the BlackBerry Desktop Manager as of late most of that information was regrding the PC version. Well, considering a large portion of you guys are running Mac OS X, we are happy to let you know that the BlackBerry Desktop Manager has leaked.

This, of course, includes syncing for things such as iCal, iTunes and Address Book along with several other features. Of course, if you want to stay legit, RIM has said the BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac OS X.

Read (CrackBerry)

Tags: address book, blackberry desktop manager, ical, iTunes, leak, Research In Motion, Uncategorized

What you see above is a recently leaked screen shot for the forthcoming Facebook 1.7 BlackBerry app. As you can see, the UI has been almost completely redesigned making for a much cleaner social networking experience.

According to BBNews.pl the update will be pushed out sometime this month and is said to include, among other things, the below features:

• Ability to set filters for information displayed in your News Feed
• Increased loading speed
• View profile option

As of now, that’s all we have to go by so we’ll just have to wait until Facebook makes an official announcement.

Tags: 1.7, app, App World, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Facebook, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Research In Motion, Research In Motion

Those who tether their BlackBerrys are in for a treat as it was recently made known that the latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager, version 5.0.1, includes an option to do just that. With this new version all you do is connect your BlackBerry and click ‘Connect to Internet’ and you’re good to go.

What you see above is a screen shot taken from a leaked version of 5.0.1 which you can download in English, here.

via gizmodo

Tags: BlackBerry, blackberry desktop manager, Cell Phones, leak, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, tethering

Research in Motion (RIM) has been making great strides through the years with its different smartphones despite the stiff competition that Apple via its iPhone is giving. And from the looks of it, the new battle plan will fall in the hands of two people with contrasting personalities. The two people who will be in the limelight are Canadian CEOs, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazardis.

It is believed that two heads are better than one. But that is perhaps the interesting thing about these two; they have so many differences that the eventual beneficiary will be RIM in its efforts to boost the marketability of the Blackberry smartphones.

The strategy for growth by RIM is called “constructive management” as shared by Mr. Balsillie. One of the highlights of this strategy included outsourcing mobile phone manufacturing rather than make them independently. They partner with outsourced companies to do it for them thus resulting in less overheads and flexible options as far as getting various versions of their handsets.

Also, there are the usual targeted products for specific groups of customers. For most smartphone-crazy individuals, a certain mobile phone with features and specifications in mind exists. A clear example here is the social media market who look for easier means to use their smartphones with various social networking sites.

Finally there is the need to serve the global target market. It is no secret that aiming for a global market is the way to go if you really want to succeed. And for RIM, the smartphone demand has gone way beyond the borders of the United States. The regions are endless. It can be seen that Asian and European countries have shown promising opportunities as far as mobile phone requirements are concerned.

With two great minds at the helm of RIM, implement these strategies can only promise brighter days ahead for RIM. Apple may be there to dominate but don’t be surprised if RIM through its Blackberry phones suddenly breathe down their necks.

(Source) CNN

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RIM has today announced that users can now browse the BlackBerry App World from virtually any internet connected computer. While this doesn’t really serve any purpose other than to give people a look at what’s featured in the BlackBerry App World, it’s a welcome addition.

However, RIM does throw in the ability to email an app’s download link to your BlackBerry where you can then download the software, but that’s about as deep as integration goes.

Check out the BlackBerry App World here.

Tags: App World, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Desktop PCs, Laptops, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbooks, online, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, RIM, software

When the first iPhone came out, consumers were generally stunned at the touchscreen’s ease of use which could be attributed to the fact that the device features a capacitive screen. However, while that ease of use was made possible, the use of a stylus was made impossible.

Luckily, RIM has recently filed a patent for a hybrid capacitive/resistive touchscreen that will allow users easy finger control while still being able to use a stylus. This means you will be able to write things on the screen with much greater accurarcy in a future BlackBerry model given this patent goes through.

via Gizmodo

Tags: Capacitive, Cell Phones, Hybrid, Mobile News, patent, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, resistive, stylus

RIM has today announced that version 1.1.0.11 of their BlackBerry App World software is now available for download.

The key feature of this update is the ability to archive apps which means you will be able to save them to the device’s internal storage or an added memory card. You won’t be able to run apps right off the memory card instead only save them for later installation.

Head here to get the download and read more about it.

Tags: 1.1.0.11, App World, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Research In Motion, Research In Motion

It seems that the patent dispute between Visto and Research in Motion has finally come to an end. This is the same patent dispute that has been going on for years but it looks that RIM’s lawyers have found a middle point.

Research in Motion will reportedly pay $276.5 million to bring the lenghty law suit to an end. However, RIM didn’t come out completely empty handed as they have netted themselves a license to use the patents in question along with “some of the plantiff’s intellectual property by way of transferred ownership”.

At least Visto didn’t accuse RIM of conspiring with the Mafia like this troubled man.

via Engadget

Tags: lawsuit, Mobile News, Mobile Software, patent, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, RIM, settlement, visto

BT will plan to integrate the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System (MVS) technology from Research In Motion (RIM) with BT Communications Complete (based on the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series platform).  This new offering will allow BlackBerry smartphone users to take advantage of Wi-Fi networks in the office for voice calls. This solution would enable users to switch from Wi-Fi to cellular networks thus allowing small to medium-sized business to reduce mobile airtime costs.

Business users will be able to utilize the out-of-the-office conveniences of their BlackBerry smartphone such as access to calls, contacts, access and email anywhere when they are in the office, but without the typically higher mobile airtime costs. “The solution will enable the delivery of unified communications tools for small to medium-sized businesses, which previously only benefited larger firms,” said Bill Murphy, managing director, BT Business. “Technologies that better integrate key business processes, reduce costs and keep workers in touch with customers regardless of location, help firms to operate more effectively and to be in better shape for the upturn when it comes.”

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New updates to the Mobile Access 4 has been released by TenDigits Software Inc., adding an enhanced user-interface that leverages the unique capabilities of the BlackBerry Storm smartphone from Research In Motion.

Among the user-interface enhancements include:

• Smooth momentum scrolling
• Effortless multitasking
• Context-sensitive automated virtual keyboards
• Large touchpoint areas for all key application interactions

Additionally, this new release of MobileAccess leverages the BlackBerry Storm smartphone’s built in camera and GPS capabilities.

“Field sales people only use mobile applications if access to data is quick and painless,” says Sean Gocher, CEO of TenDigits Software. “We made significant investments to ensure that the user experience on the BlackBerry Storm would be both productive and rewarding.”

(Source) Press

Tags: BlackBerry, Cell Phones, gps capabilities, interface enhancements, mobile access, mobile applications, Mobile Software, mobileaccess, new release, Research In Motion, smartphone, smooth momentum, software inc, user experience, virtual keyboards

Pictures of the Blackberry Tour 9630, originally called the Niagara, have been circulating for a while now but specs have been no where to be seen. Fortunately, our friends over at MobileSyrup have gotten their hands on a full spec sheet for the device:

Size (L x W x D): 112 x 62 x 14.2 mm
Weight: 130 grams
Memory: 256 MB internal Flash memory
Expandable Memory: microSD located under the battery door cover
Battery: 1400 mAh removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell
Battery Life: TBD
Keyboard: 35 key backlit QWERTY
Display: High resolution HVGA 480×360 pixel
Camera: 3.2 MP camera, flash auto focus
GPS: Assisted, autonomous and simultaneous GPS enabled with preloaded BlackBerry Application for e911 capabilities
Media Player: Video format support MPEG4; Audio format support MP3, AAC AAC+ etc
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V2.0; mono/stereo headset, hands-free, PBAP
Headset: 3.5mm stereo headset capable
USB Port: Enables charging and high-spead data synchronization via USB “A” to micro USB “B” cable
Network Support:
Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks
Single-band: 2100 MHz
UMTS/HSPA networks
Dual-Band: 800/1900 MHz

So, what do you think? Will you be purchasing the Blackberry Tour 9630 when it drops?

Tags: 9630, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, hardware specs, Niagara, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, spec sheet, Tour

Having been initially announced some time ago the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 successful made an appearance on carriers such as T-Mobile and Rogers but other carriers were effectively left in the dark.

Luckily, Verizon Wireless has released a statement saying that the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8230 will be available from them on June 19th for $129.99 after a 2-year contract and $70 rebate. If you aren’t familiar with the Pearl Flip it is essentially a Blackberry Pearl in a flip form factor with RIM marketing the phone to prevent “making calls with your butt”.

Anyways, the 8230 will be running RIM’s 4.6.0 operating system on a 324MHz processor, external and internal displays, 2MP camera complete with flash, GPS, and a SureType keypad. As for me? I’ll settle with a Blackberry Bold.

Tags: 8230, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, flip, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Pearl, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, Verizon

Fractus is a Spanish company which you haven’t really gotten to know so far. Now it’s time for it’s moment of glory! Fractus has decided to sue not one, not two, but ten mobile phone manufacturers which apparently have infringed not one, not two, but nine different patents which concern internal antennas.

These manufacturers are: Samsung, LG Electronics, Research In Motion, HTC, Palm, Pantech, Sharp, Kyocera, Sanyo and UTStarcom. And Fractus is a company which holds more than 80 patents worldwide, 30 of them right in the United States. The suit was filed in the USA and we’ll just have to wait and see what happens next. Fractus’s lawyer said:

It is very brave of Fractus to fight against these cell phone companies, many of whom knew about Fractus and its technology yet still continued to infringe. Fractus’s inventions have added tremendous value to both the cell phone user and manufacturer.

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Research In Motion (maker of BlackBerry) and computer giant Hewlett-Packard have agreed to a strategic alliance to design and sell business software for the popular BlackBerry smartphones. These two companies will produce new software that will increase productivity among business users that need to work while on the go.

One of the new services includes HP’s CloudPrint for BlackBerry smartphones, which will allow users to print emails, photos, documents, and Web pages directly from their devices. HP also plans to launch HP Operations Manager for the BlackBerry Enterprise Server which is software to better manage and control IT. HP said the deal with RIM doesn’t mean that it is planning to abandon its own line of Windows Mobile-based devices

Tags: BlackBerry, Business, hewlett packard, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, smartphone

To help increase the class of the Blackberry, HP and RIM have come together to deliver a portfolio of solutions for business mobility on the BlackBerry platform. The solutions, which include support for BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0, are focused on increasing service levels, reducing operations costs and improving productivity for customers.

HP and RIM plan to design and launch offerings to increase the productivity levels of the growing number of global mobile employees, enabling businesses to extend the return on their investments in mobility.

“RIM and HP are working together to deliver solutions to customers that weave mobility into their daily operations – from innovative new services in the cloud to managed mobile services for the enterprise,” said Jim Balsillie, co-chief executive officer, Research In Motion. “Through our collaboration with HP, businesses will have access to an expanded set of applications and services for their BlackBerry smartphone deployments.”

(Source) Press

Tags: BlackBerry, Business, business mobility, Cell Phones, chief executive officer, collaboration, enterprise server, HP, HP, investments, mobile employees, mobile services, Research In Motion

Bloggers and people caught up in the social networking addiction get a big boost with the release of Cellspin for the latest BlackBerry smartphones to its fully featured live multimedia mobile blogging software.

CellSpin is now available inside BlackBerry App World for the BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Bold smartphones, as well as the BlackBerry Curve and Blackberry Pearl series smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM).

CellSpin is a one-click live mobile blogging application for capturing images, audio, video and text, and then publishing them to one or many of a user’s favorite Blogging, social networking, photo sharing and auction sites simultaneously.

Features:

• Video blogging
• Voice blogging
• Photo blogging
• Text blogging
• Send Free Voice Emails
• Use select media button to post pre-existing media from your device
• Record audio notes and conversations
• Securely post audio, photos, and text to live eBay auctions
• Podcast with a click of a button
• Share media on CellSpin’s community blogs

(Source) Press

Tags: addiction, blackberry curve, BlackBerry Pearl, blogging software, blogs, Cell Phones, free voice, Images, Mobile News, Mobile Software, photo sharing, Research In Motion, smartphones, social networking

By now we are all aware that the Blackberry App World was finally unveiled and it looks like Glu Mobile Inc. will be contributing its own share of software there.

Glu Mobile Inc., revealed that it will deliver 30 titles on BlackBerry App World, the convenient place for consumers to find great applications designed for BlackBerry smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM).

“BlackBerry App World will provide users with a one-stop-shop to find all of their favorite applications,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu Mobile. “We look forward to providing a quick and easy way for consumers to easily access games for their BlackBerry smartphones.”

Titles that will be available at launch include:

• Brain Genius 2
• Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
• Monsters vs. Aliens
• Super K.O. Boxing!
• TRANSFORMERS G1: AWAKENING
• World Series of Poker Pro Challenge

(Source) Press

Tags: aliens, boxing, Cell Phones, genius 2, global publishing, glu mobile inc, madagascar, Mobile Software, monsters, pro challenge, Research In Motion, rim blackberry, smartphones, transformers g1, world series, world series of poker

Ifbyphone has announced the official release of its first Blackberry application which enhances functionality of popular communication devices from Research in Motion. The Ifbyphone application utilizes BlackBerry users’ existing contacts lists, allowing users to create groups of contacts for conference calls or voice-broadcast messages.

Ifbyphone will provide the first 100 minutes of use per month free to users of the application, which is available now at http://www.ifbyphone.com/blackberry and via Handango at http://www.handango.com.

Ifbyphone intends to make its BlackBerry application available at RIM’s BlackBerry Application Storefront when it opens this spring.

To use the new application’s conference-calling function, a BlackBerry user creates a list of participants from among his or her stored contacts and can then initiate an impromptu conference call immediately or schedule a future call, all with one click.

(Source) Press

Tags: blackberry phones, Cell Phones, communication devices, conference call, handango, ifbyphone, iPhone, list of participants, Mobile Software, new application, Research In Motion, storefront

After we’ve seen the Samsung Omnia arriving at T-Mobile Germany, another hot smartphone of this year is going to hit the German market. The BlackBerry Bold has been announced to be available from T-Mobile. So let me get this straight: T-Mobile is going to offer the 3G iPhone, the Samsung Omnia and the BlackBerry Bold so far? I guess the Thunder is going to be offered by them too right?
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Tags: BlackBerry, BlackBerry Bold, Bold, Mobile News, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, RIM