BlackBerry 10

Software
January 30, 2013
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BlackBerry 10 Instagram Netflix

BlackBerry says it’s ‘in talks’ with Instagram and Netflix to make BlackBerry 10 apps

By on January 30, 2013 at 3:14 PM.

BlackBerry says it’s ‘in talks’ with Instagram and Netflix to make BlackBerry 10 apps

Say this for BlackBerry — they seem to know they have an app problem and they’re working hard trying to fix it. A BlackBerry spokesperson has told AllThingsD that the company is “in talks” with both Instagram and Netflix (NFLX) to make mobile applications specifically for the BlackBerry 10 platform. However, the spokesperson also added that they “could not confirm when those apps will make their way into the store,” so BlackBerry fans may have to wait a while before they have access to two of the biggest apps in the mobile world. As we noted earlier, Instagram’s absence on BlackBerry 10 is particularly glaring because RIM claims it has a strong partnership with Instagram owner Facebook (FB).

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mobile
January 30, 2013
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BlackBerry Z10 Release Date

BlackBerry Z10 will be available in March on all four U.S. carriers

By on January 30, 2013 at 12:16 PM.

BlackBerry Z10 will be available in March on all four U.S. carriers

Research in Motion (RIMM), now officially known as BlackBerry, announced the availability of its new BlackBerry 10 smartphones at a press event in New York City on Wednesday. The flagship 4.2-inch BlackBerry Z10 will be available on all four major carriers in the United States and will launch in March for $199, on Verizon at least, with a new two-year agreement or $599 off contract. The device will also be released in the United Kingdom on January 31st, Canada on February 5th for $149.99 on a 3-year contract and in the United Arab Emirates on February 10th. Pricing information hasn’t yet been announced for the BlackBerry Q10 QWERTY keyboard smartphone, although the company expects the device to be available to consumers by April.

UPDATE: An earlier version of this article claimed the BlackBerry Z10 was now available for ”preorder” but this is not the case.  Some carriers have launched BlackBerry 10 landings pages, however, that allow customers to sign up for more details.

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Review
January 30, 2013
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Review
BlackBerry Z10 Review

BlackBerry Z10 review

By on January 30, 2013 at 10:57 AM.

BlackBerry Z10 review

BlackBerry is back! Or is it? With a brand new operating system, brand new hardware, and a restructured company with some new people, Research In Motion (RIMM) has done everything possible to make the company’s brand new flagship smartphone a success. It combines the tried and true hardware we all know and love with a new take on the BlackBerry software experience. But is it enough to fight through the sea of iPhones, Android phones, and even Windows Phones? More →

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January 30, 2013
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Live Coverage
BlackBerry 10 Live Coverage

Live from RIM’s BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 announcement

By , on January 30, 2013 at 9:19 AM.

Live from RIM’s BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 announcement

Research In Motion (RIMM) is largely responsible for shaping the modern smartphone, but the company rested on its laurels and sat still while the rest of the industry underwent a major shift. The result is the debacle RIM faces today. The future of the company now rests squarely on RIM’s next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform, and the world will now get its first official glimpse at the two new smartphones that mark the start of RIM’s comeback attempt. We already know plenty about the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry X10 smartphones thanks to a series of leaks, but today we’ll hear all the key details surrounding these two phones straight from the horse’s mouth. We should also find out preliminary launch details during today’s event, as well as with some details about RIM’s sales and marketing strategies. Our live coverage of RIM’s BlackBerry 10 unveiling follows below.

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mobile
January 29, 2013
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BlackBerry 10 Consumer Survey

Survey shows strong consumer interest in BlackBerry 10, but few are willing to buy just yet

By on January 29, 2013 at 3:44 PM.

Survey shows strong consumer interest in BlackBerry 10, but few are willing to buy just yet

The good news for RIM (RIMM): Lots of people are interested in checking out its upcoming BlackBerry 10 platform. The bad news: Few are willing to commit to buying a BlackBerry 10 device at the moment. According to a new online survey of more than 1,100 Americans commissioned by mobile application specialist BiTE interactive and conducted by reputable pollster YouGov, 47% of Americans find “at least one of BlackBerry’s new features appealing,” although only around 13% say they’ll consider buying a BlackBerry 10 device.

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Business
January 29, 2013
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RIM Stock BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry 10 said to be inadequate for helping RIM overcome its ‘demons’

By on January 29, 2013 at 1:13 PM.

BlackBerry 10 said to be inadequate for helping RIM overcome its ‘demons’

After hitting a seven-year low of $6.22 this past summer, shares of Research in Motion (RIMM) have rebounded and climbed more than 100% in the past six months. The company that was previously written off by Wall Street investors has seen a significant boost in recent months as anticipation grows for its BlackBerry 10 operating system. But while a number of analysts have voiced their support for RIM, not everyone is convinced. More →

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January 29, 2013
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Events
BlackBerry 10 Event Live Blog

We’ll be live from RIM’s BlackBerry 10 event tomorrow at 10:00AM!

By on January 29, 2013 at 12:55 PM.

We’ll be live from RIM’s BlackBerry 10 event tomorrow at 10:00AM!

Research In Motion (RIMM) has its work cut out for it as it prepares to unveil its BlackBerry 10 platform on Wednesday along with its first two next-generation smartphones. We’ve seen the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry X10 leak extensively over the past few months, and BGR gave the world an exclusive full walkthrough of the BlackBerry 10 OS last week so there isn’t much mystery left. BlackBerry fans are still excited as RIM gets ready to paint us a picture of the company’s future on Wednesday though, and BGR will be on hand to cover all the action as it unfolds.

Bookmark this link, which will go live shortly before the event begins tomorrow, and make sure to head there for our live coverage of RIM’s press conference! Coverage will begin just before 10:00 a.m. EST / 7:00 a.m. PST.

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January 28, 2013
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BlackBerry World Music Movies TV Shows

BlackBerry World will soon feature an extensive catalogue of music, movies and TV shows

By on January 28, 2013 at 2:15 PM.

BlackBerry World will soon feature an extensive catalogue of music, movies and TV shows

Not only will Research in Motion’s (RIMM) BlackBerry World include more than 70,000 BlackBerry 10 apps, the storefront will also offer “one of the most robust music and video catalogs in mobile today.” The company announced on Monday that the new BlackBerry World will feature an “extensive catalog” of DRM-free music as well as movies and TV shows, a majority of which will be available for download on the same day they are released on DVD, and next day availability for a number of TV series. The BlackBerry World catalog of music, movies and TV shows will be available on the first BlackBerry 10 devices, which the company is scheduled to announce at a press conference this Wednesday, January 30th. RIM’s press release follows below. More →

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Business
January 28, 2013
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BlackBerry 10 Launch Analysis

BlackBerry 10 debuts on Wednesday – strap in for a wild ride

By on January 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM.

BlackBerry 10 debuts on Wednesday – strap in for a wild ride

Research In Motion (RIMM) is set to unveil its next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform on Wednesday along with its first two next-generation smartphones, the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry X10. We’re not really expecting any major surprises at the event considering how thoroughly RIM’s new platform and devices have leaked, but just because we know what’s coming doesn’t make the response any more predictable. RBC Capital Markets analyst Mark Sue recommends that investors “keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times” as the world straps in for what will undoubtedly be a wild ride. More →

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mobile
January 24, 2013
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BlackBerry Z10 Images

Another look at RIM’s BlackBerry Z10 smartphone

By on January 24, 2013 at 4:36 PM.

Another look at RIM’s BlackBerry Z10 smartphone

Research in Motion (RIMM) is scheduled to announce the new BlackBerry 10 operating system and its latest flagship smartphone a press event on January 30th. The BlackBerry Z10 is rumored to come with 4.2-inch HD display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor and an 8-megapixel rear camera. The smartphone is also said to include 2GB of RAM, 4G LTE connectivity, NFC, 16GB of internal storage and an 1,800 mAh removable battery. The not-so-secret device has already appeared in a number of leaked images and videos, and on Thursday it was the subject of yet another leak from Evleaks, which posted two images that it said were press photos of the upcoming handset. More →

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Business
January 24, 2013
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BlackBerry 10 Sales Estimates

BlackBerry 10 said to be overhyped, RIM’s comeback chances remain slim

By on January 24, 2013 at 11:10 AM.

BlackBerry 10 said to be overhyped, RIM’s comeback chances remain slim

Research In Motion (RIMM) will unveil its first two BlackBerry 10 smartphones — the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry X10 — next week during a press conference in New York City. Both smartphones have leaked extensively and we know just about everything there is to know about the new OS, and users are still excited. That is a very, very good sign for RIM as it attempts to stage a comeback. Not everyone is convinced RIM can thrive in the current smartphone market though, and Citigroup analyst Jim Suva cast doubt on RIM’s chances in a recent note to clients. More →

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Business
January 23, 2013
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BlackBerry 10 Analysis

BlackBerry 10 may be ‘a gambit intended to facilitate a sale of RIM’

By on January 23, 2013 at 2:25 PM.

BlackBerry 10 may be ‘a gambit intended to facilitate a sale of RIM’

Research In Motion (RIMM) is hitting the market hard with its next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform. The company is courting carriers, wooing businesses, and it’s getting ready to do everything it can to convince the sizable BlackBerry installed base that the benefits of upgrading to a new BlackBerry 10 phone outweigh the costs. According to a new report, however, every move RIM makes with BlackBerry 10 may be pushing the company one step closer to a sale. More →

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January 23, 2013
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Opinions
RIM Comeback Hopes

Three reasons to root for RIM

By on January 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM.

Three reasons to root for RIM

I have expressed skepticism that RIM (RIMM) will really be able to pull off an epic comeback and reestablish BlackBerry as a legitimate contender with the iPhone and the barrage of Android smartphones that get released every year. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want it to happen. Quite the contrary, I’m hoping that RIM proves all us nasty skeptics wrong, defies the odds and produces a big hit with the BlackBerry Z10 that’s set to be released over the next couple of months. More →

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