A new version of the Desktop Manager software v7 has officially been released. This one is bundle .60, one tick over the .59 that was available in the Beta Zone recently. No change log added with the update but we can assume this version is a lot better than the one that was previously released and then pulled.

• Download Desktop Manager v7 from BlackBerry's Software Downloads

• Discuss BlackBerry 7 devices with us in the forums

SmarTone HK has released an OS update to the BlackBerry Bold 9900. OS v7.1.0.428 is now available, so make sure you get out those USB cords and get to updating! Let us know what bugs and bug fixes you find to help out those who are still undecided whether or not to update.

• Download Official OS v7.1.0.428 for BlackBerry Bold 9900 from SmarTone HK
• How to upgrade your device (pictures and video)
• Discuss any findings/fixes in the forums

• Discuss any findings/fixes in the forums
  
• Download Desktop Software v7.1 in the Beta Zone

During the BlackBerry 10 Jam conference, RIM had released many samples of code for developers to help them get started on their BlackBerry 10 OS apps. However, this list of samples was incomplete and was promised to become a bigger archive for devs to use. Today, the BB DevBlog has posted a nice list of the current samples being offered for BlacKBerry 10 development with the promise of more on the way coming soon. It's nice to see BlackBerry focusing on getting the developers out there the tools they need for the upcoming OS 10. Are you a developer? How do you think BlackBerry has handled so far?

• Discuss and download the BlackBerry 10 sample code in the forum

While this type of OS application isn't too practical, the PlayBook is shown in this video running the Windows Phone 7 operating system. We have already seen the PlayBook running Android operating systems you can see in a demo video.

Update: We have found out that this is just a online demo of the Windows Phone 7 OS that the user is scrolling through on the PlayBook browser. Sorry to disappoint fans of the WP7.

• Discuss the PlayBook with us in the forums

At BlackBerry 10 Jam, Alec Saunders, VP of Developer Relations and Ecosystem Development at RIM, spoke on what's possible with the upcoming BlackBerry 10 platform and what's coming for BlackBerry developer communities. In the video, Alec also talks about certain myths that are being portrayed on the BlackBerry developer experience, and he also invites a few partners to the stage for BlackBerry 10 demos. Hit the link below for a more complete list of BB 10 app demos.

• Check out more demo videos from the BlackBerry 10 Jam keynote

Now that BlackBerry 10 Jam has come and gone, there have been many developers that weren't able to make the event who would like to see a replay of the Jam Keynote. I was able to attend the Keynote myself, but due to strict policy, we were not allowed to record video during this event. However, the official BlackBerry YouTube account has uploaded most of the Keynote in a series of videos that outline the various demos that took place. Below you will find links to each video demo. Be sure to leave us your feedback!

• BlackBerry 10 Jam - Anders Larsson Demos Cascades
• BlackBerry 10 Jam - Xtreme Labs
• BlackBerry 10 Jam - SAP Labs
• BlackBerry 10 Jam - Poynt
• BlackBerry 10 Jam - Macadamian
• BlackBerry 10 Jam - Tim Neil
• BlackBerry 10 Jam - Magmic
• BlackBerry 10 Jam - Marmalade - Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
• BlackBerry 10 Jam - Wikitude

• See the full press release and discuss in the forums

• Discuss BlackBerry 10 OS with us in the forums

Finally, the BlackBerry OS 7.1 is officially released in the Philippines via Globe Telecom, Inc. Although OS 7.1 has been released to some other countries already and can be used by everyone, we cannot blame the others who haven’t got the guts to use it on their devices for some reasons. This is definitely great news to every Filipino BlackBerry fan who has been waiting for this official release for quite some time now.

Filipinos will be able to experience this awesome operating system and utilize cool added features like BlackBerry Tag that can change the way BlackBerry users share information and content. By simply tapping their NFC-enabled BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone against another NFC-enabled BlackBerry smartphone, users can make sharing easier than ever! They can instantly invite a friend to BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), exchange contact information, documents, URLs, photos, apps and other multimedia content, and they can also pair their BlackBerry smartphone with an NFC-enabled Bluetooth device. With BlackBerry 7.1 OS, customers can be productive virtually anywhere. They can now turn their BlackBerry smartphone into a Mobile Hotspot that can be shared by up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices, including laptops and tablets.

• Continue reading article and discuss in the forums

The excitement just keeps on coming! Following today's BlackBerry World keynote session, we were invited to an exclusive hands-on session with the BlackBerry10 Alpha Device!

As many of you may already know, this device is basically a mini-PlayBook. The overall UI is a stripped down version of the PlayBook OS (Alpha Device is running 10.0.4.197). Most of the BB10 features demonstrated in today's keynote are lacking in the developer device, as this device is mainly meant for developer to test their BB10 apps.

OS: BlackBerry 10 Developer Preview V 10.0.4.197
Display: 4.2-inch 1280x768 HD LCD (356dpi) touch screen
Storage: 16GB Internal
Network: Quad Band HSPA+, No LTE support enabled. microSIM
Connectivity: Bluetooth, NFC
Cameras: Front Facing with no flash. Rear Camera with Flash
Ports: 3.5MM Headphone Jack, microHDMI, microUSB
Battery: Non-Removable

• See more pictures and discuss the BB10 Alpha Dev device in the forums