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    BlackBerry 2011 Software Roadmap leaked 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 03-05-2011 07:23 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry Rumors


    We've been bombarded over the last few months with leaked information of upcoming devices. Until recently, the upcoming software roadmap had been absent. That all changed today with N4BB getting a leaked copy of the roadmap.

    Some of the updates/apps have already been released, & have actually been within the timelines on this roadmap.


    One things that stick out to me would be the app updates in May that say OS6.1!

    The updated OS is near? Who knows!

    But November seems to be a clear indication of OS 7, which I personally hope is QNX-based.


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    T-Mobile’s BlackBerry Bold 9700 rumored official OS6 update 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 03-04-2011 07:33 PM
    Categories:
    1. Official OS,
    2. BlackBerry News,
    3. BlackBerry Rumors


    BGR apparently heard from several sources that T-Mobile has launched an official OS6 update for Bold 9700. Like mentioned in the Beta Zone, it seems the version is 6.0.0.448.

    As of right now, users are seeing this update only thru Desktop Manager.

    Have any of you been able to successfully update?

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    NEW: BlackBerry Messenger to launch on Android and iPhone! 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 03-03-2011 02:03 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry Rumors



    An exclusive coming from BGR from their sources is that RIM is planning to bring BlackBerry Messenger app and service to the Android and iOS. This means that Tablets from Google's Android OS and Apple's iOS will be running BBM as well. Sources report that RIM has not yet finalized details surrounding timing or pricing, and might make the software free to all users. Strategy is still being developed, and RIM may end up charging users a one-time fee or even a recurring fee for access to its BBM service on third-party platforms.

    As far as what Android and iOS users can look forward to, well, sources say that RIM will offer stripped down versions of the BBM which means that the potential for millions more users will be able to communicate cross-platform via BlackBerry Messenger. But depending on the limits that RIM puts on a simplified version, they might not be able to share photos, location, or videos, ect. Users who want the full BlackBerry Messenger experience will still need a BlackBerry. BGR also reports:

    Right now, we have heard that Android is definitely a go. But again, we’re not sure on timing, though our sources are confident that it will launch some time this year. RIM chose Android first because of the fact that it could develop and integrate something like this much easier with an open platform, but the plan is to build and deploy an iOS version at some point as well.
    Would bringing BBM to devices other than BlackBerry push you away from RIM, or bring you closer?


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    April 10th: BlackBerry PlayBook launch date?!? 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 03-02-2011 02:45 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry Devices,
    2. BlackBerry News,
    3. BlackBerry Rumors


    Although slightly past the original expected timeframe of Q1 2011, it seems numerous sources are claiming that the PlayBook will see a retail launch on April 10th,2011.

    No word yet if this is a USA or Worldwide launch.

    If this information is correct, it will be coming out exactly a month after the iPad 2. Not exactly an ideal launch date if the market is saturated with Apple's launch.



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    Facebook for BlackBerry updated to version 1.9.0.27/1.9.0.28 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 03-02-2011 02:31 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News



    An updated version of Facebook for BlackBerry was released today, with several bug fixes:

    • email notification improvements
      previously, if you turned on email notifications using the facebook.com website, then logged out and logged back into facebook on your blackberry smartphone, your email notification settings would be turned off.Now, with facebook for blackberry smartphones 1.9.0.28, email notifications are left enabled if you change email notification settings using facebook.com, then log out and log back in to facebook on your blackberry smartphone.

    • Background polling
      previously, if you set the background polling option to never, then logged out and logged back into facebook for blackberry smartphones, the polling setting would be set to 10 minutes instead of never. This issue has been corrected so the background polling option will remain at the never setting.

    • Photo upload freeze fix
      in the past, users may have seen their blackberry smartphone freeze when sending a photo to facebook from the media folder on their blackberry smartphone. This issue has been corrected by this maintenance release so no further freezing should occur
    Seems to be running more smoothly than previous official versions.

    I've heard that some people are seeing 1.9.0.27 in App World, others are seeing 1.9.0.28

    If you'd like to upgrade to the latest release of Facebook on your BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:

    1. Open Facebook on your BlackBerry smartphone
    2. Press the Menu key and select Options
    3. Scroll down and select the option Check for Upgrade Now



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    Canadian Government gives thumbs up to MPs using Social Media on BlackBerry 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-22-2011 05:11 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News


    If Barak Obama gets to keeps his BlackBerry in the White House, why shouldn't Members of Parliament in Canada be allowed to tweet or do a status update from the House of Commons?

    Well, it seems that issue has been resolved. Starting today, MPs can now use Twitter/Facebook installed on their BlackBerry to keep their constituents updated on what's going on.

    Previously, they were only allowed to use web-based applications.


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    Twitter For BlackBerry v1.1.0.16 available in Beta Zone 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-22-2011 04:57 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News


    In the mighty fight for Twitter application supremacy on the old faithful BlackBerry handheld, Twitter For BlackBerry took another step towards tweaking their app, with the release of version 1.1.0.16 in Beta Zone.

    Some of the new features you'll find in Twitter For BlackBerry v1.1.0.16 include:

    • Geo-tagging: You now have the option to attach your location based on neighborhood and city to any tweet, and view others’ geo-tagged tweets in BlackBerry Maps.
    • Push @Mentions: Easily stay up-to-date on who is mentioning you at any given time with push @mentions delivered to your inbox.
    • Tweet Count Notifications: Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones v1.1 allows you to set tweet count notifications, letting you know the number of new tweets that are waiting for you to view. How convenient is that?!
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    BlackBerry Messenger 6.0 leaked online! 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-19-2011 04:28 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News,
    2. BlackBerry Rumors


    The faithful day that you've been waiting for is upon us. Mere days after BBM 6.0 was announced at Mobile World Congress 2011, we are now seeing the first leak of it online.


    Warning #1: Please remember that this IS NOT an official release of BBM. If you wish to install this version keep in mind that this may cause your phone to not function correctly. BlackberryOS and any other BlackberryOS Official sites are not responsible.

    Warning #2: Your old version (5.0) of BBM must be unistalled before installing this newer version. This is only compatible with OS 6 devices.


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    Maple Leafs mobile updated to support OS 6/Bold 9780 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-18-2011 10:47 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News


    Hockey fans rejoice! Polar Mobile has updated the Maple Leafs Mobile App for OS6/Bold 9780 support. No changelog, but I do see Push Updates as an available option within the app.


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    SocialScope offering FREE invites 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-18-2011 09:50 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News


    SocialScope is apparently giving away free invites today to anyone who signs up. It is quite coincidental that they choose to do this on the same day that UberTwitter gets suspended. What do you think?


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    BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.2.11 available in Beta Zone! 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-17-2011 03:15 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News


    Although some of you might be slightly disappointed that it's not BBM 6.0, BlackBerry Beta Zone members can now download the newest version of BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.2.11!

    The updates/fixes include:
    • If you are running BlackBerry® 6.0, a cursor might not have appeared when you scrolled through previous messages in a chat.
    • If you turned on content protection, when you received a new message, you might have seen a "Content protection is enabled" message.
    • If a person invites you to become a contact during a multi-person chat with you, and if you accepted the request, the contact might not have appeared on your contact list.
    **Update 02.18.11: It's now been re-added to Beta Zone**

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    BlackBerry News Feeds v1.0.1.2 available in Beta Zone 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-16-2011 11:03 AM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News


    If you are a BlackBerry Beta Zone member who has been testing BlackBerry News Feeds, you'll be glad to know that an update is available today. Although only available in Canada & USA, Version 1.0.1.2 brings a few key product updates, including:

    • Ability to delete all prior articles when viewing a feed or viewing “All Unread Items”.
    • Ability to mark the list of items as read when viewing a feed or viewing “All Unread Items”.
    • If you swipe left or right in a feed, the screen now moves to the previous or next item in the feed.
    • Ability to zoom in on images and text in feed items.
    • New message, wireless network, and battery (while charging) indicators appear in the app's header.
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    RIM releases BlackBerry Travel 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-13-2011 11:12 PM
    Categories:
    1. BlackBerry News


    When Research In Motion said they'd be introducing Super Apps this year at Mobile World Congress, they weren't kidding. Let me present to you BlackBerry Travel. This application automatically searches your emails & LinkedIn profile for any upcoming trips that you have. It will help you book (within the app) flights, hotels, etc.


    It's seem to currently only be compatible with US, Canada & UK but there is reports of the application being compatible in Spain.

    BlackBerry Travel makes it easy for you to plan, book, manage and share your travel activities. Read below for a detailed list of supported features:

    Itinerary Management
    • The ability to view/create/edit current & future itinerary items including flight, hotel and car rental.

    Email Itinerary Management
    • Automatic trip scanning will recognize the itineraries emailed to you and add them to the BlackBerry Travel application.

    Notifications & Alerts
    • Receive push notifications and alerts for your itineraries, such as flight reminders, flight/gate/terminal changes, flight cancellations and delays.

    Hotel Booking
    • Search and book hotels based on your scheduled destination or future locations, ranked by location, price, and quality.

    Flight Schedules
    • Search flight schedules by city, airport, and date.

    Local Search
    • Search for local POIs such as dining, shopping and nightlife with map views, click-to-call and click-for-reviews.

    LinkedIn Integration
    • Update your LinkedIn status with your new location, share trip details with your contacts or search for contacts traveling to the same location.

    Other Tools
    • Track flights, check the current weather or use the currency converter in preparation for your upcoming trip.

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    Foursquare For Blackberry updated: Now allows photos 

    by
    TwistMyMind
    Published on 02-13-2011 10:26 PM


    FourSquare for BlackBerry received an update today, allowing for photos. This feature has been available on the iPhone version for quite some time. It seems the comments feature has yet to added, but hopefully that will be resolved soon!


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    Design your own BlackBerry Valentine's Wallpaper! 

    by
    Joe Jerde
    Published on 02-11-2011 04:57 PM



    RIM has created a Facebook app via their BlackBerry Facebook page in which you can create your own Valentine's Day wallpapers for your own BlackBerry device. You can even use your Facebook photos to design the wallpaper, and then instantly share your wallpaper with that special someone.




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