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RIM Touts BlackBerry Storm2 as Developer Device

October 20th, 2009 | No Comments

Research In Motion (RIM) is touting its new BlackBerry Storm2 as a hot device for developers, as the BlackBerry OS 5.0 is the first smartphone operating system from RIM to support Google Gears and SQLite for BlackBerry Widgets.
– Research In Motion (RIM) is touting its new BlackBerry Storm2 as a hot device for developers, as the BlackBerry OS 5.0 is the first smartphone operating system from RIM to support Google Gears and SQLite for BlackBerry Widgets.
BlackBerry OS 5.0 is expected to be available in the coming months for…

10 Things RIM Must Do to Compete with Apple iPhone

October 15th, 2009 | No Comments

News Analysis: As RIM prepares the public for the BlackBerry Storm 2, it’s important for the company to remember that it’s still battling it out with Apple and its iPhone. And if RIM does a lot of things right, it might have a shot at beating the iPhone at its own game. To succeed, RIM has to make major improvements to its software and applications store while remaining true to the BlackBerry’s established brand identity.
– Now that Research In Motion’s BlackBerry Storm 2 has officially been
announced, the hype is already starting. Some are saying it’s the touch-enabled
BlackBerry that RIM should have released in the first place. Others are saying it
will be the lead contender to take on the iPhone.

The reality i…

RIM BlackBerry Storm2 Smartphone Coming to Vodafone Network

October 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Details about the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone can now be confirmed, as it was officially introduced by Research In Motion on Oct. 15. However, the announcement came in partnership with Vodafone, which will offer it in South Africa and parts of Europe.
– One more smartphone for the holiday shopping lists?

Research In Motion has officially introduced the much-whispered-about BlackBerry Storm2.
And while Verizon Wireless, which supports the original Storm, may
eventually host it in the U.S., RIMs Oct. 15 announcement came in
partnership with V…

RIM Announces New Widget SDK for the BlackBerry

October 6th, 2009 | No Comments

Research In Motion has announced a new BlackBerry Widget Software Development Kit to enable developers to build rich, integrated applications for BlackBerry smartphones using common Web technologies rather than being forced to use Java.
– Research In Motion has announced a new BlackBerry Widget Software
Development Kit to enable developers to build rich, integrated
applications for BlackBerry smartphones using common Web technologies
rather than being forced to use Java.
With the new BlackBerry Widget SDK, announced on Oct. 6, de…

RIM Plugs BlackBerry Security Hole

October 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

Research In Motion fixes a security bug it says left BlackBerry users open to phishing attacks.
– Research In Motion has plugged a security hole that left BlackBerry users open to phishing attacks.
The bug lies in the BlackBerry browser dialog box, which provides information about Website domain names and their associated certificates. While the dialog box informs users when there is a mismat…

BlackBerry Sales Cannot Rescue RIM

September 24th, 2009 | No Comments

BlackBerry mobile device maker Research In Motion reports that its profits dropped and gives an outlook that falls short of analyst forecasts heading into the holiday shopping season. RIM’s quarterly report suggests that the recession and competition from Palm and Apple have taken a toll on its growth.
– TORONTO, Sept 24 (Reuters) BlackBerry maker Research In
Motion said on Thursday its profit dropped and
gave an outlook that fell short of analyst forecasts heading
into the holiday shopping season, sending its shares down
almost 10 percent.
RIM said its quarterly profit dropped 3.5 percent an…

Microsoft, Nokia Partnership To Trouble RIM, Windows Mobile

August 12th, 2009 | No Comments

Microsoft and Nokia announced a partnership on Aug. 12 that will see the rollout of a mobile version of Microsoft Office onto Nokia smartphones, starting with the Eseries line of enterprise-centric devices. The alliance targets Research In Motions BlackBerry in the business market, but it could suggests that Microsoft could be having a crisis of faith about Windows Mobile, its own smartphone OS.
– Microsoft and Nokia’s newly announced partnership, which will see a mobile version of
Microsoft Office loaded onto Nokia smartphones, has a definite short-term
target: Research In Motion’s BlackBerry.

An eWeek interview with Microsoft and Nokia spokespeople
following the companies joint press…

RIM Launches New Blog for BlackBerry Developers

August 11th, 2009 | No Comments

Research In Motion launches a blog to serve as a forum for BlackBerry mobile application developers.
– Research In Motion has launched a new blog site for BlackBerry application
developers.
The BlackBerry Developer’s Blog is quot;focused upon providing solutions
for all stages of the BlackBerry development life cycle. The Developer’s Blog
is a forum [in which] to share best practices, market ins…

10 Ways Android Can Beat BlackBerry in the Smartphone Race

August 4th, 2009 | No Comments

News Analysis: Android is making its way to the enterprise. RIM is still leading the pack. But Google is bringing a lot of potential advantages to the table that might allow it to gradually erode RIM’s lead. Google is sure to press these advantages giving Android a shot at beating RIM in the corporate space.
– Recent reports have suggested that future Android-based devices will soon target the enterprise. Google plans to have more enterprise-friendly apps available to users and integrate Google Docs more effectively into its phones. It’s a worthwhile vision and if done properly, I think Android can beat t…

RIM announces BlackBerry Curve 8520

July 28th, 2009 | No Comments

RIM has announced Curve 8520, its most accessible BlackBerry by far. The 8520 is much the same as previous Curve models in its shape and size and additionally, also has three new multimedia buttons on its top. These are helpful in quick and easy control of the music playback.
According to the RIM, its not just [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8520 officially announced

July 28th, 2009 | No Comments

We’ve been hearing about this handset for a long time but it seems RIM has finally decided its time to let the BlackBerry Curve 8520 out of the bag. This phone will officially feature a 320 x 240 resolution…

Ericsson Wins Auction for Nortel Assets, RIM Still Interested

July 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Ericsson won the auction for Nortels wireless business with a $1.13 billion bid, almost twice the amount initially offered by Nokia Siemens Network in June. Officials with RIM, which makes the BlackBerry handheld devices, are holding out hope that they can still get those and other Nortel assets, saying they want to keep Nortel businesses in Canada while expanding their reach in the wireless space.
– The dismantling of Nortel Networks is continuing, with Ericsson winning the
auction for the bankrupt companys wireless business for $1.13 billion and
Research in Motion officials saying they are still interested in other Nortel
assets.
Ericsson won the bidding for Nortels CDMA (Code Division Mul…

LABS GALLERY: RIM’s BlackBerry Tour 9630 Doesn’t Break New Ground

July 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

Research in Motions latest smartphone #151the BlackBerry Tour 9630 #151fits sizewise between the BlackBerry Bold and the Curve. While not breaking any new ground in smartphone technology, the Tour features many features consumers want and slides easily into enterprise BlackBerry deployments. Available on the Verizon and Sprint networks, the Tour talks CMDA/EVDO Rev A. at home and GSM/EDGE/HSPA in international locations. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi connectivity was sacrificed for world coverage.

By Andrew Garcia
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