RIM’s BlackBerry Messenger service that was limited to text, video and audio, has now got the most logical extension – voice calling. RIM has announced the BBM version 7 that will allow users to call other BBM contacts. However, there’s one major caveat – the new feature works only over Wi-Fi and not regular […]
RIM to unveil BlackBerry 10 OS, two phones on January 30
RIM’s anticipated BlackBerry 10 OS has got a launch date. Come January 30, 2013, RIM will launch the BlackBerry 10 OS in multi-country events. Along with the OS, RIM will also unveil two smartphones powered by BlackBerry 10. RIM’s touting BlackBerry 10’s FIPS 140-2 certification and the new features that it will bring to […]
RIM offers 1-year free BBM service to Curve 9220/9320 buyers
RIM is offering something to cheer about this Diwali. BlackBerry Curve 9220/9320 buyers can avail free BlackBerry Messenger Service (BBM) for one whole year. There are of course, some requisites you need to fulfill, which includes you need to buy the device before December 9, 2012. Furthermore, the offer can be availed only on […]
BlackBerry 10 is now FIPS certified
Research in Motion (RIM) has confirmed that its upcoming BlackBerry 10 OS is FIPS 140-2 certified, making it the first ever BlackBerry product to be certified before the launch. FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) certification assures companies that the BB OS can handle the sensitive information with utmost security and encryption, thus making the […]
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 now available for download
RIM has released a new OS update for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The OS now stands at version 2.1 and packs in some new and improved features like updated BlackBerry Bridge that now allows to send SMS when connected to the BlackBerry smartphone; portrait support for email, contact and calendar gets an inclusion; improved […]
RIM signs licensing agreement with Microsoft
BlackBerry maker RIM has signed a patent licensing agreement with Microsoft that enables RIM to use Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) filesystem. There’s no word on the monetary benefit for Microsoft but did confirm RIM to use exFAT “for certain BlackBerry devices,” which presumably could be the upcoming BB10 devices. exFAT improves on its […]
The Bard’s Tale now available on BlackBerry PlayBook
The Bard’s Tale that was limited to iOS is now available for RIM’s BlackBerry platform. Limited to PlayBook, users can get the role playing game for $5.99 or Rs. 222 that promises up to 30 hours of gameplay which includes a detailed world to explore, various enemies to defeat, over 150 choices of weapons […]
RIM announces 4G LTE equipped BlackBerry PlayBook for Canada
RIM has announced the 4G LTE variant of its maiden PlayBook tablet for the Canadian market. Consumers can simply purchase a microSIM from their carrier and enjoy wireless internet connectivity without relying on Wi-Fi network. The new PlayBook will go on sale from August 9 in Canada and will be pre-loaded with BlackBerry OS […]
10-inch PlayBook pictured alongside 7-inch BlackBerry tablet
A larger sized PlayBook has been glimpsed alongside the original PlayBook tablet by RIM. While the complete specs of the 10-inch PlayBook is a mystery, a teardown shot reveals the tablet to have a 7,250mAh battery, SIM card slot indicating mobile data support, a front facing HD camera and an aspect ratio akin to […]
RIM stops producing 16GB Playbook
Research in Motion has confirmed to have cancelled the 16GB PlayBook. While RIM hasn’t revealed the real reason, rumormongers speculate it due to the lower profit margins. RIM says the 16GB PlayBook will be available only till the stocks last and will sell the 32GB and 64GB tablets going forward. [Via Engadget]
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