Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. In this instance, it just leaves us wanting more. The image you see above is RIM’s official dev unit for its just launched BlackBerry 10 platform. If it looks familiar, that’s because you’ve seen it not too long ago when leaks of the much anticipated device began [...]
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BlackBerry 10 dev alpha unit unveiled: 4.2-inch screen, 1280 x 768 resolution
Posted: 1st May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Blackberry, Cousin, Engadget, Fella, Fruits, Good Reason, Guts, Internal Storage, Leaks, Nbsp, Packing, Prosperity, Rim, Screen Resolution, Slab, Sports, Titan, Waterloo
Live from the 2012 BlackBerry World keynote with Thorsten Heins!
Posted: 1st May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Blackberry, Ceo, Engadget, Enthusiasts, Heins, Keynote, Marriott, Marriott World Center, May 1, Nbsp, Qnx
It’s the moment many of the BlackBerry faithful (and plenty of other curious tech enthusiasts, for that matter) have been waiting for: the BlackBerry World 2012 general session, with fresh CEO Thorsten Heins taking charge. Will we finally hear more about this QNX-based BlackBerry 10 we’ve been so anxious to see? Is he going to [...]
BlackBerry Music Gateway hands-on (video)
Posted: 1st May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Accessory Market, Blackberry, Bluetooth Enabled Phone, Car Stereo, Close Friends, Dongle, Engadget, Fm Transmitter, Music Gateway, Music Player, Music Video, Nbsp, Pairs, Ports, Price Tag, Rca Cables, Reading Music, Relatives, Rim, Tunes
The music streaming accessory market is immensely saturated, but RIM is hoping to add its own flavor with its latest version of the BlackBerry Music Gateway. We took a brief look at this year’s BlackBerry World in Orlando, and were impressed by both its size and ease of use. A tiny dongle no larger than [...]
In Ticketing increases options for venues and promoters, as long as they’re using iOS
Posted: 26th April 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Blackberry, Box Office Software, Card Merchant Account, Cellphone, Congestion, Credit Card Merchant, Credit Card Merchant Account, Credit Card Reader, Engadget, Festivals, Friction, Gotye, House Party, Iaps, Iphone, Nbsp, Promoters, Receipts, Venue, Windows Phone
Converting a cellphone into a credit card reader is nothing new, but transforming one into a box office for live events could shake things up a bit — or, at least provide a bit of friendly competition for NFC-based alternatives. In Ticketing has just launched InHand Box Office software for use at live events. The [...]
Google Sync for BlackBerry swept away in spring cleaning
Posted: 20th April 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Apps, Blackberry, Blog, Company Announced That, Contact, Engadget, Fans, Fri, Furniture, Google, Motivation, Native Software, Nbsp, Phone Scoop, Photo, Rim, Spirit, Springtime, Sync, Tradition
It’s springtime, and you know what that means for Google: out with the old and in with the new. Unfortunately, many BlackBerry fans might not like how Google’s rearranging the furniture. During its routine tradition, the company announced that Google Sync for the BlackBerry will no longer be available for download as of June 1st. [...]
Spring Cleaning: Google Shuts Down Patent Search Homepage, One Pass, Google Related & More
Posted: 20th April 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Amp, Apis, Blackberry, Ceo, Flu, Flu Vaccine, Google, Google Search, Larry Page, Mobile Web, News Publishers, Patent Search, Payment Platform, Search Google, Spring Cleaning, Sync
Ever since Larry Page took over as Google’s CEO, the company has shut down more and more of its products that were only being used by a limited number of users. Today, the company announced another round of “spring cleaning.” In the process, Google is shutting down a number of APIs, as well as its [...]
Intuit GoPayment goes live in Canada, more rectangular than Square
Posted: 19th April 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Accepting Visa, Android, Blackberry, Borders, Card Reader, Compatibility, Credit Card Payment, Digits, Dongle, Engadget, Godfather, Intuit, Intuit Canada, Live In Canada, Mobile Credit Card, Neighbors, Netsecure, Paypal, Source Link, Swipe
Looks like Canada just scored another mobile credit card payment system within its borders. It was back at CES when Intuit revealed its updated GoPayment dongle for our neighbors up north, and now the company’s announced that the service has officially launched in the region. Once you’re application is approved, you’ll get the card reader [...]
Blackberry flagship store coming to Dubai, hopes you’ll buy
Posted: 17th April 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Axiom Telecom, Blackberry, Business Class, Dubai, Engadget, Execs, Flagship Store, Fortunes, Keyboards, Launch, Middle East, Nbsp, Negotiation Stages, Overseas Trip, Porsche, Porsche Models, Rim, Snap, Square Foot Store, Ties
While RIM’s current fortunes are making plenty of execs nervously tug at their ties, there’s still plenty of people cheerfully tapping away on BlackBerry keyboards — especially in the Middle East. It makes at least some sense, then, to launch a big ole’ flagship shop in Dubai. Teaming up with local carrier Axiom Telecom, the [...]
Samsung will unveil the next Galaxy phone May 3rd in London
Posted: 16th April 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Blackberry, Continuum, Engadget, Focus, Galaxy, Gimmick, Lead, London, Nbsp, Samsung, Samsung Phone, Speculation
After months of rumors Samsung has officially announced the world will meet the next Galaxy phone in London on May 3rd with this invite, first received by Dutch site Tweakers.net. While most speculation will immediately focus around something we’re expecting to arrive as the Galaxy S III, the BlackBerry World-spoiling invite we received is conspicuously [...]
7digital music store offers Windows Phone users 18 million tracks for purchase
Posted: 14th April 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: 7digital, Blackberry, Counterparts, Drm Free Music, Engadget, Eponymous, Fri, Impressive Music, Inquiring Minds, Ios, Metro, Mobile Device, Music Store, Nbsp, Phone Users, Shoppers, Sync, Tiles, Which Allows Users, Windows Phone
In news that can be filed under “better late than never,” 7digital has finally brought its impressive music store to the Windows Phone platform. The company has previously promised a January arrival for its eponymous app, which now offers 18 million song tracks for sale. As you’d expect, it offers shoppers with 30 second previews [...]