News and Rumors

BlackBerry continues to lead on the HTML5 score for the PlayBook with the most recent beta update that was released today. Out of devices in development/beta, the PlayBook tablet OS 2.1 leads with a score of 393, with the closet competitor being iOS 6 at a puny score of 360. ...

Although my PlayBook is Wifi only and not tied to any carrier, the AT&T Family Map app was installed with the latest beta OS update v2.1.0.840. If you aren't aware, the AT&T Family Map is a easy way to keep track of locations of your family via your device or computer. Nice ...

The Ontario government announced today that they have teamed up with Research In Motion, Communitech (a local technology hub), Wilfrid Laurier University and the University Of Waterloo, to help recently laid off tech workers. The new program will assist laid off workers with job placement, ...

A tipster via N4BB has stumbled upon a possible slip-up from RIM. While in the BlackBerry vendor portal, you have the option to set device compatibility when submitting an app. A new device option, 9730, is now showing up that would definitely be a new BlackBerry model number we ...

15 new tropical levels have been added to the Surf n' Turf board in the latest update v2.2 for the Angry Birds for PlayBook game. So get updated and start beating those pesky piggies right away! Or, if you haven't downloaded the game yet, you can pick it up for only $4.99 in BlackBerry ...

Skylab Mobilesystems Limited has recently updated Compass Pro for BlackBerry Smartphone and PlayBook. The new update comes with some great visual improvements for the PlayBook version. PlayBook users can now choose from 6 different compass skins, varying from a pirate-like antique design ...

In a bit of good news for a change, a judge has ruled that the verdict against RIM in the lawsuit filed by Mformation, does not support what the jury found as patent infringement. A little over a month ago, we told you that RIM was hit with a $147.2 Million dollar fine from a lawsuit ...

During the London 2012 Olympic games, we are continuing to hear of stories of athletes which love to use their BlackBerry. The latest celebrity photo we have is of Princess Beatrice (on the right with arm raised who is rocking a white BlackBerry Bold 9900) along with her mother ...

It seems like every major tech giant has put the moves on a wounded RIM. Earlier in the week, Samsung's name returned to the table as a possible licensing suitor for RIM's next generation BB10 platform, but the mega-company once again stated that they are not interested in RIM. ...

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It's no surprise to see Hollywood celebrities and celebrity athletes as BlackBerry users. Not too long ago Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted with his Bold 9900 during the Euro 2012 Football Championship. However, this time around a few Brazilian teammates are spotted near a white BlackBerry ...

As Research In Motion continue to work on the delivery of BlackBerry 10, rumors continue to spread with regards to RIM's future including its upcoming BlackBerry 10 OS.
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Two thousand geeks at the same time and place, with tons of talks, discussions and non-stop activities. That was Campus Party Recife, held for the first time in the Northeast of Brazil, and considered by the organizers to be THE best Campus Party ever. ...