Yahoo CEO no longer considers BlackBerry a smartphone
It’s fairly safe to say that RIM (RIMM) won’t be inviting Yahoo (YHOO) CEO Marissa Mayer to the grand BlackBerry 10 launch early next year. …
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Recent RIM rally fueled by ‘false hope’
It has been an interesting couple of weeks for Research In Motion (RIMM). Shares of RIM exploded last week after National Bank Financial analyst Kris Thompson …
Major investor doubles RIM stake on BlackBerry 10 hopes, buys 12.2 million additional shares
Donald Yacktman is known for taking investment gambles with his $19 billion mutual fund. The firm is unique for its support in a number of …
BlackBerry ban looms following loss in Nokia suit
Research In Motion (RIMM) shares were riding high recently until new market share data released by Kantar Worldpanel sent RIM’s stock tumbling on Tuesday. More …
More bad news for RIM: Companies buying iPhones ‘in droves’
And here we thought things might finally be looking up for RIM (RIMM). Per FierceWireless, a new report from IDC Research shows that enterprises will …
The new BlackBerry debacle
We all know BlackBerry is collapsing in America, so the new Kantar Worldpanel data showing its market share slipping below 2% in the United States …
Carrier billing in BlackBerry App World expands to more than 50 wireless providers
Research in Motion (RIMM) on Monday announced that is has partnered with more than 50 carriers to bring direct billing to its BlackBerry App World. …
Yet another analyst touts RIM as 2013’s comeback kid
Shares of Research In Motion (RIMM) are rebounding since falling to a nine-year low this past summer. The BlackBerry maker’s stock has rallied nearly 70% in …
RIM shares surge after another analyst predicts better times ahead
It’s only taken a couple of positive comments from a pair of analysts to set RIM’s (RIMM) stock surging. Bloomberg reports that RIM shares “soared …
‘More money to be made’ by RIM ahead of BlackBerry 10 launch
Research In Motion (RIMM) has taken a beating over the past year, but reports that the end is nigh could be premature. In fact, some …
Thorsten Heins says RIM needs to shape up, seemingly turns to Steve Jobs for inspiration
Research in Motion (RIMM) CEO Thorsten Heins seems to have gone on a public relations binge ever since announcing the BlackBerry 10 launch event in …
RIM’s first BlackBerry 10 phone leaks again, resembles a mini PlayBook
Research In Motion (RIMM) might be late to the smartphone war with its January 30th launch of BlackBerry 10, but at least now we’ve got a better …
RIM loses yet another big government client, this time due to ‘failing’ BlackBerry phones
BlackBerry 10 really can’t come soon enough for RIM (RIMM). AllThingsD reports that the National Transportation Safety Board has thrown up its hands and decided …
RIM isn’t dead yet: Analyst sees light at the end of the tunnel
While some analysts see Research in Motion (RIMM) as dead in the water, others have reevaluated the company and now feel more optimistic than ever …
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins: BlackBerry 10 is a laptop killer
The future of Research In Motion (RIMM) lies squarely on its next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform. While talking up the new OS is certainly among CEO …
The smugness of Apple fans, the delusions of BlackBerry fans, and other Google autofill revelations
What lies in the collective unconscious of the entire global smartphone consumer base? Google (GOOG) knows the most common questions people ponder in their private …
RIM’s first BlackBerry 10 smartphone gets pictured next to an iPhone 5
Research in Motion (RIMM) will formally introduce BlackBerry 10 to the mobile world on January 30th and is said to be launching the first devices …
RIM CEO says things can’t get ‘much worse’ than they’ve been, predicts BlackBerry 10 success
While some analysts believe Research in Motion’s (RIMM) upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system could be “dead on arrival,” the company’s chief executive has boldly predicted …
BlackBerry Messenger update with free voice calling could show RIM is ready to battle
Research In Motion (RIMM) will unveil the finished version of its next-generation smartphone platform next year on January 30th. While BlackBerry 10 is considered by …
RIM says BlackBerry 10 devices will be available shortly after January 30th launch
RIM (RIMM) wants its fans to know that they won’t have long to wait for new devices after it debuts its BlackBerry 10 operating system on January …
RIM refuses to let BlackBerry 10 release slip again – launch event scheduled for January 30th
After multiple delays pushed the highly anticipated launch of Research In Motion’s (RIMM) next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform back to 2013, the company on Monday finally …
BlackBerry 10 gets crucial security certification ahead of launch
BlackBerry 10 will apparently live up to Research In Motion’s (RIMM) reputation for top-notch mobile security right out of the gate. RIM on Thursday announced …
RIM and HTC are Q3’s biggest smartphone losers
Research In Motion (RIMM) and HTC (2498) definitely don’t need any more bad news, but unfortunately the hits keep on coming. Third-quarter smartphone estimates are trickling out …
BlackBerry 10 could be ‘dead on arrival’
Research in Motion (RIMM) will need to do more with its upcoming BlackBerry 10 platform to get Wall Street’s attention. Shares belonging to the troubled …
Pentagon to adopt iPhones, iPads and Android phones in fresh blow to RIM
As if we needed any more evidence that Research In Motion (RIMM) is in big trouble, the Washington Post reports that the Department of Defense …
Samsung and Apple drive huge smartphone growth in Q3
Worldwide shipments of mobile phones grew 2.4% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2012, according to the latest numbers from IDC. Vendors shipped a total …
RIM loses another big customer as major government agency switches 18,000 to Apple
RIM (RIMM) diehards may be showing patience with their favorite company but some other major customers aren’t doing the same. Reuters on Monday reported that …
Who’s in worse shape: RIM or Nokia?
Trying to decide whether RIM (RIMM) or Nokia (NOK) gets the title of “most troubled mobile device manufacturer” is a daunting exercise in a lot …
Government consultant with 25,000 employees dumps BlackBerry for iPhone, Android
More troubling news for Research In Motion (RIMM) as the company continues to struggle ahead of the launch of its next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform: Booz …
Sprint announces support for RIM’s BlackBerry Mobile Fusion MDM services
RIM (RIMM) is making some headway in getting carrier support for its mobile device solution services, as Sprint (S) announced on Thursday that it would …
