For BlackBerry users who've been patiently waiting for a much needed update to the Facebook, it's finally arrived in BlackBerry World, though it's safe to say most BlackBerry users aren't going to like what they find.

The newest version of the app is not an app anymore. ...

BBM has been updated today for BlackBerry Priv & Android users. This update to v293.12.0.4 brings a limited changelog of bug fixes and performance enhancements. Nevertheless, it is always wise to keep your apps updated to their most recent version.

Have you noticed any additional changes? Let us know in the comments ...

One of the downsides of the Google Play Store that many app developers will tell you is the lack of integration of promo codes to give away paid apps for FREE. That is soon to be a thing of the past, as Google has finally unveiled its plans for app promo codes for Google Play Store.

Developers will be able to create up to 500 ...

In the wake of recent reports that a Dutch forensic team managed to decrypt emails on some of the BlackBerry's most secure smartphones, the Canadian company has issued a formal statement saying they don't have any information related to the method used as well as the phones involved, and ...

It should come as no surprise that BlackBerry is slowly porting many beloved BlackBerry 10 apps to Android for the Priv. The self-diagnostic test app BlackBerry Virtual Expert has now made its way into the Google Play Store for Priv users.

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Priv users have a new awaiting update to one of their BlackBerry Android apps. BlackBerry Camera has received an incremental update, although the changelog seems to be missing, as it is a direct copy/paste from the mid-December app update.

BlackBerry Camera: Now supports 16:9 photos

• Full screen 16:9 image capture
• Overall speed

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Third party Twitter app Twittly received a significant update to its app earlier this week.

The developer, Nemory Studios, has been hard at work, as this latest version contains several fixes and improvements as you can see from the list below.

We know that the majority of you are likely using Blaq for your Twitter needs, but these latest updates should ...

BBM has been updated today for BlackBerry Priv & Android users. This update to v2.11.0.18 brings a limited changelog of bug fixes and performance enhancements. Nevertheless, it is always wise to keep your apps updated to their most recent version.

Have you noticed any additional changes? Let us know in the comments ...

Nemory Studios, the creator of Inst10 has provided an update to the Instagram client for BlackBerry 10. Inst10 has been a favorite for many BlackBerry users for their BlackBerry 10 phones, providing Instagram like features.

If you've purchased Inst10 after the free ...

It wouldn't be the Holiday season without an app sale/giveaway from BlackBerry. BlackBerry has partnered with some amazing application developers to bring you some great discounts on apps for your BlackBerry 10 device! That means that between December 20th and December 26th, you can get apps such as Instant – Track Device Usage, PaperPusher Scanner ...

It's been a while since Blaq has had an update in BlackBerry World or Beta Zone, but Kasai Labs has been beavering away to make sure that the newest version (v1.6.0.93) has some great features lined up.

If you don't have Blaq, you should check it out in BlackBerry World. For just $2.99, it is one of the best Twitter clients on any platform. ...

Priv users have a few awaiting updates to their BlackBerry Android apps this morning. BlackBerry Calendar, BlackBerry Device Search, BlackBerry Hub, Contacts by BlackBerry, Notes by BlackBerry & Tasks by BlackBerry all have received their predicted mid-December updates.

BlackBerry Calendar:

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

BlackBerry Device Search:

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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Priv users have an few awaiting updates to their BlackBerry Android apps. BlackBerry Camera, BlackBerry Keyboard and BlackBerry Launcher have all received updates, coming a few hours after the BlackBerry Services update.

BlackBerry Camera: Now supports 16:9 photos

• Full screen 16:9 image capture
• Overall speed and performance improvements
• New pre-capture indicators for HDR and Low Light

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Priv users have an awaiting update to their BlackBerry Services app. BlackBerry Services is the foundation upon which all of your favorite BlackBerry applications are built. It provides both enhanced security and improved productivity.


No changelog for this update other than "made minor bug fixes", but we can confirm that WhatsApp is showing in BlackBerry ...