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Kik Messenger sending out "sneak peek" update - OS7 compatible and new UI

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Joe Jerde
Published on 09-29-2011 03:22 PM

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BlackBerry Apps

Looks like Kik is at it again. This time they have released, in what they call a "sneak peek" version, an update that is OS7 compatible. The update also contains a fancy new UI amongst many other improvements. Will RIM try to kick Kik? Or, will the popular cross-platform messaging app challenge BBM once again? Let us know what you think!

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RIM Releases Android App Player Limitations

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ice2921
Published on 09-29-2011 06:46 AM

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BlackBerry News

BlackBerry PlayBook owners have known for quite some time now that they should expect to be able to run Android applications using RIM's Android App Player. We have even been able to get a hands-on demo of the player with a leaked version that came out a few months ago. It looked great, and appeared to be everything that we hoped it would be.

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RIM Now Has 70 Million Subscribers Worldwide

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ice2921
Published on 09-28-2011 02:45 PM

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BlackBerry News

BlackBerry isn't going anywhere. RIM now has over 70 million subscribers worldwide. That's something to take seriously considering all of the turmoil the company has been going through over the past few months. Its clear many people are still choosing BlackBerry as their preferred mobile device.

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VEVO to feature Never-Before-Seen Nirvana Concert, Live At Paramount - See it from your PlayBook

by
Joe Jerde
Published on 09-27-2011 08:42 PM

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Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings,

BlackBerry Apps

Looks like Nirvana fans have something to be exited about as the entertainment platform VEVO is going to show an exclusive commercial-free 24-hour on-demand airing of the band’s 1991 concert, Live at Paramount, which can be viewed right from your BlackBerry PlayBook. Did you live through the Nirvana era? Are you a fan?

Press Release

NEW YORK September 26, 2011 – VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s ground-breaking album,Nevermind, with an exclusive commercial-free 24-hour on-demand airing of the band’s 1991 concert, Live at Paramount. The high definition concert can be seen on-demand in most countries around the globe at VEVO, YouYube and VEVO Mobile on Tuesday, September 27 beginning at 12 Noon ET / 5pm GMT. A 24-hour encore will air Monday, October 31, the actual 20thanniversary of the concert.

VEVO’s 24-hour offering marks the first time portions of the concert, shot October 31, 1991 at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, will be shown online. Live at Paramount is the only known Nirvana concert shot to film.

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Curve 9380 And Bold 9790 Model Numbers Appear In BlackBerry App World Developer Portal

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ice2921
Published on 09-26-2011 08:04 AM

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BlackBerry News

A few weeks ago we learned during RIM's earnings call that they would be releasing a few more OS 7 devices. Two of these new devices are expected to be the Curve 9380, and the Bold 9790. We have already seen a few leaked pictures of the Curve 9380, and the Bold 9790, so we know that these two devices are really close to being officially revealed. To add to the evidence both device's model numbers have officially appeared in the BlackBerry App World Developer Portal. This could mean the devices are close to being officially released.

We do not know much about these two devices. However, we can gather from the leaked photos that the 9380 is eerily similar to the one of the Torch models without the slide out keyboard. The Bold we see is a wee bit smaller than the 9900.

What do you think about these two new devices? Let us know in the forums.

via pocketberry

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BlackBerryOS.com Weekly Recap 9/18 - 9/24

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Joe Jerde
Published on 09-26-2011 12:26 AM

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BlackBerry News,

BlackBerry Rumors

Hello BBOS members and guests, it's time for our Weekly Recap for 9/18 - 9/24, 2011. The links below are the "in a nutshell" of what happened in everything BlackBerry last week. Leave us a comment on what you thought was the most memorable moment of the BlackBerry weekly recap!

Discuss the Weekly Recap with us in the BBOS forum

NOTICE: We are also currently looking for outgoing writers to join the BBOS team - Click here for more information on how to join.

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BBOS Mobile Site Refresh Now In BETA!

BlackBerryOS.com Weekly Recap 9/11 - 9/17
What do you want the first QNX device to look like? [fan made picture]
Official BlackBerry Torch 9810 OS 7.0.0.353 O2 UK Released

Official OS 7.0.0.400 For BlackBerry Curve 9360 via Orange Spain

Jennifer Lopez new video "Papi" shows off her BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930

BlackBerry Bold 9788 Promo Video

Sprint To Launch BlackBerry Curve 9350 October 2nd

BBM Music Launch Party In London Video

Sofia Vergara seen with a new Bold 9900

Official: OS 5.0.0.1078 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 via China Telecom

BlackBerry Torch 9810 shows up on Vodafone UK website

Push Notifications from RIM through BBM?

Official OS 6.0.0.666 For Curve 9300, Bold 9700, 9780, And Torch 9800 from SmartTone Vodafone

Mobilicity Offers Free Curve 3G With New 12 Month Multi-Month Plan

BlackBerry Trade Up Program Now Includes BlackBerry 7 Devices

Video: Resetting Your BlackBerry ID Password

RIM hosting 9 new BBM Hackathon events!

Heidi Klum Spotted Using Her New BlackBerry Bold 9900

BlackBerry App Developers Make More Money Than iOS and Android Developers

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Ocean Hunter Theme
Graffiti Theme

HDV HedoneDesign Carbon Theme

Pristine Theme

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UberSocial Adding BBM Integration in Private Beta

UberSocial For BlackBerry Updated to v1.251

Brew World updated to v2.0.2

RIM's Wi-Fi Geolocation Has Launched For Developers

BlackBerry Payment Service SDK 1.5 Now Available

Kik Messenger v2 working on OS7 devices

Rumor: Ebay app coming to OS 7 before end of month?

Bible updated to v3.5

YouMail for BlackBerry Updated

Ticketmaster for BlackBerry v2.0.0.39 available in Beta Zone

Leaked: Native BlackBerry Apps (from OS 7.0.0.400)

Video: BBM integration with Navita Sports commercial

Start your path to wealth with The 1 Million Plan app

BBM 6.0.1.25 Available in Beta Zone Update

6 Tips To Improve Your PlayBook Browsing Experience

RBC Capital Market Analysts Suggest Fixing Four Key Issues To Get RIM Back On Track

Verizon CEO believes Microsoft will beat out BlackBerry

BestBuy Canada Discounts PlayBook By $100 Starting Today

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Giveaway: Get 1 of 100 BlackBerry Unlock Codes from Horizon Wireless Online

Giveaway: OtterBox Commuter Series Case for Bold 9700/9780 winners announced

iSpeech Bush and Obama Apps - Giveaway Winners Announced!

GIVEAWAY: Win 1 of 5 Free Six Months Subscriptions for Privus Mobile Caller ID - Winners Announced!

Giveaway: Win a free copy of Fightin' Words for BlackBerry - Winners Announced!

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RBC Capital Market Analysts Suggest Fixing Four Key Issues To Get RIM Back On Track

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ice2921
Published on 09-23-2011 10:41 AM

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BlackBerry News

We are well aware of RIM's financial issues this year, and it seems as though just about everyone seems to have an opinion on this. I like most committed BlackBerry users tend to take most "analysts" opinions on RIM's financial future with a grain of salt. It does not mean that I refuse to adhere to any analysts comments, but it proves to be beneficial to sift through the nonsense, and get to the real issues.

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BestBuy Canada Discounts PlayBook By $100 Starting Today

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ice2921
Published on 09-23-2011 08:36 AM

Categories:

BlackBerry Devices,

BlackBerry PlayBook

Best Buy Canada has dropped the pricing for all BlackBerry PlayBook models starting today! Over the past few weeks we have seen quite a few price drops in regards to the PlayBook. It looks like the sale will be going on until 10/06/2011.Now go out there, and get your PlayBook.

Here are the links for pricing:
PlayBook 16 GB
PlayBook 32 GB
Playbook 64 GB

Do you plan on taking advantage of the PlayBook price drops? Let us know in the forums.

via berryreview

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Mobilicity Offers Free Curve 3G With New 12 Month Multi-Month Plan

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ice2921
Published on 09-22-2011 10:08 PM

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BlackBerry News

Earlier this week Mobilicity announced that they will be offering a free BlackBerry Curve 3G with the purchase of a 12-month $55 Multi-Month plan.“To anyone who’s always dreamed of getting a BlackBerry but couldn’t afford or justify the total cost of ownership, we want you to know that with Mobilicity the world of BlackBerry is at your doorstep,” said Chief Customer Officer Anthony Booth.

Yes we know the phone is almost a year old, but the Curve 3G is actually part of RIM's most successful series.

See the list of details on the Curve 3G specifications
Do you own a Curve 3G? Let us know about it in the forums

via nerdberry

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BlackBerry Trade Up Program Now Includes BlackBerry 7 Devices

by
ice2921
Published on 09-22-2011 09:16 PM

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BlackBerry News

Earlier this year RIM announced the availability of the BlackBerry Trade-Up Program. The program allows BlackBerry users to trade their old BlackBerry phones for credit towards a newer BlackBerry phones. At the time the selection was limited to a few devices.

Now RIM has included BlackBerry 7 devices as part of the trade up options. The Trade-Up program may be a good option for those that want a new BlackBerry, but are not eligible for an upgrade from their carrier. As of right now the program only exists for North America, Canada, and Australia.

Have you used the BlackBerry Trade-Up Program? Let us know in the forums.

v ia n4bb

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Leaked: Native BlackBerry Apps (from OS 7.0.0.400)

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TwistMyMind
Published on 09-22-2011 06:43 PM

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BlackBerry News,

BlackBerry Apps

With the recent OS 7.0.0.400 for BlackBerry Curve 9360 that was released, rroyy has decided to extract the updated native apps found within. These leaked apps will ONLY work with OS 6/7, so please DON'T install on OS 5 devices.

Documents to Go v3.0.0.122 (OS7)
Blackberry Messenger v6.0.0.130 (OS7)
WLM for BlackBerry v2.5.94 (OS6 & OS7)
Yahoo for BlackBerry v2.5.94 (OS6 & OS7)
Google Talk for BlackBerry v2.5.94 (OS6 & OS7)
Discuss Findings/Fixes in our Forums
Via:BerryReview

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Sprint To Launch BlackBerry Curve 9350 October 2nd

by
ice2921
Published on 09-22-2011 06:40 AM

Categories:

BlackBerry Devices,

BlackBerry News,

BlackBerry Rumors

If this leaked flyer is right, it looks like Sprint users can expect to see the Curve 9350 available October 2nd. We previously reported that Sprint was to delay the Curve 9350 due to "Unexpected circumstances". So it seems as though things are going according to plan in regards to the October release.

Will you be purchasing the 9350? Let us know your thoughts in the forums.

via berryfix

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BBM Music Launch Party In London Video

by
AgentBlackBerry
Published on 09-21-2011 07:38 PM

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BlackBerry News

[Mobile? Click Here for Video]

Last night in London, RIM hosted a BBM Music Launch Party. Much like with BlackBerry 7 Fan Night in Canada prior to the launch of the BB 7 devices, this launch party pretty much points to Research In Motion getting ready to release BBM Music to the public soon. Youtube user Emkwan was lucky enough to get an invite and was able to get video above for us to enjoy.

Check out the video above and let us know what you think of the BBM Music Launch Party in the forums.

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RIM's Wi-Fi Geolocation Has Launched For Developers

by
ice2921
Published on 09-21-2011 06:56 AM

Categories:

BlackBerry News

RIM has announced the availability of their Wi-Fi geolocation service. This is an in-house technology built by RIM that allows for geolocation via Wi-Fi instead of satellites used by GPS. The way it works is that it anonymously collects data from your BlackBerry from wireless access points that it has associated its self with. In return location-aware applications like foursquare, and Google maps can quickly fix your location.

Wi-Fi geolocation is different than GPS. Wi-Fi geolocation is quicker, and more secure as it utilizes cached data from your BlackBerry. Another plus to Wi-Fi geolocation is that it tends to work when GPS is not available. There are times when GPS is not available, but you may find that you do have Wi-Fi. One caveat is that its accuracy lower than traditional GPS, but the trade off seems to be in its speed.

This is an interesting development in the the world of location-aware applications. Looks like we will be seeing even faster location fixes, and better battery life within those apps that we love.

What are your thoughts on this new technology? Let us know in the forums.

via berryfix

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Kik Messenger v2 working on OS7 devices

by
Joe Jerde
Published on 09-21-2011 06:06 AM

Categories:

BlackBerry Apps

So it looks like the Kik Messenger app that is designed for OS6 is fully functional on OS7 devices as well. The only catch is that the graphics/font are a bit small due to the higher resolution of the OS7 devices. But if that doesn't bother you, this is good news to get us through till Kik officially releases their OS7 update. Be sure to let us know if it works for you.

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