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  RIM announced a new software update for BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 at the CES 2012 and we managed to get our hands on it. The PlayBook OS 2.0 is a significant update that takes the maiden BlackBerry tablet to a whole new level. The most missed feature in the PlayBook is now available – [...]

  We’re still a day away from BlackBerry World but it seems folks over at RIM jumped the gun by officially confirming the new BlackBerry Bold on the website. The listing is now yanked but not before eagle-eyed readers took a screenshot. BGR who leaked the very first images of this new Bold device reckons [...]

  As promised, RIM has released its maiden tablet in the United States and Canada. BlackBerry PlayBook can be bought via RIM’s website or various participating retailers for $499 for 16GB and going up to $699 for larger capacity 64GB one. BlackBerry PlayBook is one of the few professional-grade tablets in the market that features [...]

  Research in Motion has announced pre-orders of its first BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The tablet can be pre-ordered now via Best Buy who is the preferred retailer for the PlayBook in U.S. and Canada. The Wi-Fi-only BlackBerry PlayBook will be available from April 19 in both the countries with prices starting from $499 for 16GB [...]

  RIM’s first tablet PC could be out as early as next month. Boy Genius Report who generally has a good track record for BlackBerry-related rumors claim that RIM is looking to launch the PlayBook on April 10. The site also says that the final retail firmware or Gold Master build is to be finalized [...]

  Research in Motion has confirmed at the Mobile World Congress that they’ll launch two new variants of its already announced PlayBook tablet. Expected in the second half of this year, RIM will bring two PlayBooks, one supporting LTE and other HSPA+ network in addition to the Wi-Fi-only PlayBook and Wi-Fi + WiMAX version. Except [...]

  RIM upgraded its Bold line with an all new Bold 9780. At first glance, you’d miss the Bold 9780 as the Bold 9700 but it comes with one major difference – the Blackberry OS 6. The new Bold 9780 comes with RIM’s new eye pleasing OS, making it first the non-touchscreen Blackberry phone to [...]

  There’s no doubt that RIM is banking a lot on its upcoming PlayBook tablet and if the new claim by BGR turns out to be true, RIM will surely win a lot of accolades not only from the BlackBerry community but also from the Android. Apparently, BGR’s sources are claiming that the QNX-based PlayBook [...]

  Research in Motion is laying all apprehensions to rest by confirming that its PlayBook tablet is a “great standalone tablet” and is not “reliant on a BlackBerry.” This is good news for consumers who were worried about PlayBook’s functionality being crippled without a Blackberry phone. Of course, a Blackberry phone will be needed to [...]

  Move over Dakota, Curve and Torch 2 as we’ve got one more Blackberry candidate revealing itself. It’s the Blackberry Storm 3 that will be upgraded this year with some meaty specs. BGR again got their mitts on the detailed info that confirms Storm 3 will have the highest screen resolution found on a BB [...]

  After months of negotiation with the Indian government, BlackBerry maker has allowed the Indian government to access Blackberry users’ Messenger logs. However, it’s a half-hearted attempt as RIM hasn’t allowed to monitor secure corporate emails. Indian government had bargained for access to all BlackBerry services for security and militancy purpose over the internet and [...]

  It’s Blackberry leak fiesta today. Dakota isn’t the only one that has got its first unofficial outing. BGR has posted some exclusive info about the next-generation Curve and Torch 2 as well. The new Curve, codenamed as Apollo will bring exciting specs in the mid-range segment. The 11mm thin Curve will expectedly run Blackberry [...]

  It seems Research in Motion is readying a new device that will sit atop all other Blackberry phones. Behold the Blackberry Dakota that unfortunately, isn’t powered by Playbook’s powerful QNX OS but has the specs that will best other BB devices. The Dakota will feature a Bold styling and will come with some interesting [...]

  If you’re unaware, Research in Motion (RIM) is also in the tablet game and was at hand at the CES to show their latest Blackberry Playbook. We got some hands-on time with the tablet and are certainly impressed by what RIM has managed to do. Despite being a prototype, the Playbook felt really good [...]

  Research in Motion has unveiled the newest Bold device in the Indian market. The Blackberry Bold 9780 is the first Bold device to run Blackberry OS 6 and comes with the same premium design the Bold range boasts. The Bold 9780 features worldwide 3G support, 480×360 resolution display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5MP camera with autofocus, [...]