BlackBerry too launches online application storeApril 2nd, 2009 TORONTO - Taking a cue from Apple's App Store which allows iPhone users to download applications for their smart phones, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) too launched its online store BlackBerry App World Wednesday. BlackBerry users will now be able to download software, screen backgrounds and games free, though some applications will be charged a minimum of $2.99.
BSNL to launch BlackBerry services by AprilMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will launch BlackBerry services by April, a top official said here Wednesday. 'We have got the required approvals from the government and will launch BlackBerry services by next month,' BSNL chairman and managing director Kuldeep Goyal told reporters on the sidelines of a conference.
BSNL launches BlackBerry servicesMarch 20th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - State-run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Friday launched BlackBerry services in the country. 'BlackBerry services bring together smart phones and software services to provide customers with easy wireless access to email, phone, web and multimedia applications,' BSNL chairman-cum-managing director Kuldeep Goyal told reporters here after the launch.
BlackBerry Bold too hot for Japanese to handleMarch 1st, 2009 TORONTO - The BlackBerry Bold smartphone that was recently launched in Japan is proving to be too hot to handle for the Japanese, literally. Many users have reported that the keyboard of their Canadian smartphone overheated during re-charging just days after its launch in Japan.
Blackberry Tour: A Remarkable 3G phone for businessJune 16th, 2009 In the smartphone range of phones, Blackberry has established its place with its top of the line features like built in speaker, Bluetooth enabled, voice activated dialing, voicemail attachment playback. The Sprint's nationwide 3G network operative in Blackberry Tour smartphone is actually America's most dependable network.
Barack Obama has yet to get his spy-proof BlackBerryApril 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Contrary to previous rumors, President Barack Obama hasn't gotten his super-secure BlackBerry. According to The Washington Times, the American leader will have to long for his souped-up smartphone for a little while, and has instead been forced to use an ungainly hybrid.
BlackBerry Browser to get Flash Support to stay in line with competitionAugust 20th, 2009 Perhaps BlackBerry Browser is one of the worst Browsers in a smartphone. I know it, you know it and RIM also knows it.
India's Blackberry concerns addressed: Canadian ministerFebruary 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian government's security concern over Blackberry phones, manufactured by the Canada-based Research In Motion (RIM), has been 'resolved as far as possible', visiting Canadian Minister of Industry Tony Clement has said. Clement, the fourth Canadian minister to be in India in a month, started his five-day visit from Saturday, and met Communications Minister A.
TiVo unveils BlackBerry app enabling recording of shows on the goSeptember 30th, 2009 TiVo unveils BlackBerry app for show recordingTV viewers can now TiVo using their BlackBerry. TiVo Inc., the maker of digital video recorders that can pause and rewind live programming, unveiled a free application Wednesday for the BlackBerry that lets subscribers set up recording of TV shows from the phones.
Now print from your BlackBerry anywhere!May 5th, 2009 TORONTO - BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) has announced a strategic tie-up with Hewlett Packard (HP) to provide 'a portfolio of solution'' to businesses on its smartphones. Under the tie-up, Hewlett Packard will unveil HP CloudPrint to enable BlackBerry users to print emails, photos, web pages and other documents from their smartphones to the nearest printer - at home, in the office or on the road.
Obama says aide sends prayer every morning to his BlackBerryJuly 3rd, 2009 Obama says he gets daily prayers on his BlackBerryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he gets a prayer every morning on his BlackBerry. Obama told reporters from religious news organizations on Thursday that White House faith director Joshua DuBois sends him a morning devotional every day to his e-mail device.
Blackberry maker tops Fastest Growing Firms listAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - Research in Motion (RIM), the developer of the hit Blackberry smartphone, has been named the world's fastest-growing company, suggests business magazine Fortune. The Canadian wireless device company topped the magazine's latest annual guide to the 100 fastest-growing businesses, beating US chipmaker Sigma Designs to the second place.
World's most expensive Blackberry made of 18-ct gold, covered in 4,459 diamonds!September 30th, 2009 LONDON - The world's most expensive Blackberry is pimped out with 4,459 diamonds and 18 carat yellow gold. Designer Alexander Amosu's device, which is made of gold and dazzles with shiny rocks, is understood to have taken 350 hours to make, reports The Sun.
BlackBerry shares plunge 15 percent on lower revenue forecastFebruary 11th, 2009 TORONTO - Shares of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) plunged by 15 percent on the Toronto Stock Exchange Wednesday after the global wireless communication giant forecast less-than-expected profits for the fourth quarter of 2008. In a statement, the Waterloo-based Canadian company said that it ``expects revenue for the fourth quarter to be at or near the mid-point of the previously guided range.
Blackberry saves Brit skier from 700ft death plungeJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - A 52-year-old skier miraculously survived the harrowing 700 ft fall, courtesy his Blackberry phone. David Fitzherbert was skiing off-piste down a glacier in the Matterhorn and Monterosa peaks in Switzerland when the snow gave way.
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