BlackBerry Tour 9630 Full Specs LeakedJune 6th, 2009 If you thought you will have to wait for Blackberry Tour 9630 to release to have a preview, you are now surprised bittersweetly. We have managed to get the full spec sheet of this Blackberry so that you can make a sensible decision.
TechBits: TiVo while mobile; Motorola's Google phone; AT&T satphone; Verizon ends the HubSeptember 30th, 2009 TechBits packagePHILADELPHIA — TV 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.
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.
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.
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.
Vonage gets a cheap-calling app on the iPhone, BlackBerry; undercuts on international callsOctober 5th, 2009 Vonage releases calling app for iPhone, BlackBerryNEW YORK — Vonage, a pioneer in Internet-based phone service, is launching applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry that undercut the international calling rates of major wireless carriers. When the phones are connected to a Wi-Fi hot spot, the calls go over that link, bypassing the wireless carrier entirely.
Authorities promote blackberry production among Uttarakhand farmersSeptember 9th, 2009 NAINITAL - In an initiative to promote European blackberry production in Uttarakhand, the state government have authorities distributed saplings of the fruit among farmers across the street. Blackberry is not sown in the country, but the prospect of rich dividends from international markets has made the authorities and farmers to adapt to the fruit.
BlackBerry posts $643 mn profitJune 20th, 2009 TORONTO - BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has reported a profit of $643 million for the first quarter of the year, compared to $518.3 million posted during the previous quarter. However, its quarterly revenue was slightly dwon at $3.42 billion from $3.46 billion in the previous quarter.
Research In Motion shares retreat after UBS downgradeAugust 10th, 2009 RIM shares take a hit after UBS downgradeNEW YORK —Shares of Research in Motion Ltd. took a hit Monday after a UBS analyst downgraded the BlackBerry smart phone maker, saying that while the current quarter looks to be going well, the stock is nearing his target price.
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 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.
Barack Obama desperately looking for duck-quack ringtone for his blackberry!July 1st, 2009 LONDON - US President Barack Obama seems to be looking for duck-quack ringtone for his blackberry ever since the bird's sound from a reporter's phone interrupted his recent speech. Obama was giving a talk on homosexuality and civil rights, when he had to pause for the duck-quacking ringtone.
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.
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.
AT&T Confirms Blackberry Bold Release on Nov 4 for $ 299October 23rd, 2008 AT&T is finally coming out with Blackberry Bold on novemever 4. Though it was meant to be a summer release, but delaying it for ages, they are finally here.