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RIM extends the free BlackBerry PlayBook offer for an additional two weeks
A few weeks back RIM had announced that they would be giving free BlackBerry PlayBook tablets to Android developers that submitted Android apps for entry into the BlackBerry App World. And well, while that promotion was set to come to an end, it now looks like it will remain open and in effect until March more »
T-Mobile and BlackBerry will be having a “what’s next” event on March 15th
Judging from an event invitation that was recently posted by the folks over at TmoNews, it looks like BlackBerry and T-Mobile will be having an event on March 15th. The event is titled as “What’s Next” and is being billed as an “exclusive event” that will give a “sneak peak preview of BlackBerry’s latest and more »
BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 promotional sign spotted in UK retail store
We know that RIM is just about ready to release software version 2.0 for the BlackBerry PlayBook however we have yet to see anything in terms of an official release date just yet. But that being said, judging from a recent promotional sign that was spotted in a UK retail store — that release appears more »
Telus looks ready to give end-of-life status to the BlackBerry PlayBook
RIM may be discounting the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in an effort to attract some attention and get some sales. Not to mention, we are expecting RIM to release PlayBook OS 2.0 update fairly soon. And while that is all going on direct with RIM, it looks like one Canadian wireless carrier is getting ready to more »
BlackBerry 10 superphone image surfaces
It looks like an image of a BlackBerry 10 superphone has hit the web. The image, which was made available to the folks over at CrackBerry comes by way of a leaked presentation slide. The handset has been dubbed the BlackBerry “London” and appears to be a slim-looking handset made of metal. In fact, it more »
Samsung makes it clear, they are not interested in buying RIM
Despite the recent (and somewhat believable) rumors about Samsung considering a purchase of RIM, it looks like that will not be happening. The details are coming by way of a recent Reuters report where they offer up the following statement from Samsung spokesperson James Chung; “We haven’t considered acquiring the firm and are not interested more »
BlackBerry Curve 9370 available from Verizon Wireless on Jan 19
Verizon Wireless also announced today the availability of the new BlackBerry Curve 9370 starting Jan 19. This slim and stylish BlackBerry device is ergonomically designed with comfortable and iconic keyboard to let you type faster and with more accuracy. It also has the usual optical trackpad for easy, one-handed navigation of the phone’s menus and more »
RIM (for a limited time) has dropped all PlayBook tablet prices down to $299
If you have been considering, but somehow have not yet purchased a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet — now seems like a good time to make that happen. Effective as of this posting and running through February 4th, all models of the PlayBook will be selling for $299. In other words, the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models more »
BlackBerry Thank You Gift apps must be downloaded before December 31st [Reminder Post]
Just a reminder for those still sporting a BlackBerry, your free “Thank You Gift” apps will need to be downloaded sooner rather than later at this point. The apps will be available to download for free up until December 31st, which means you have a few days left. In terms of the apps, they are more »
RIM responds, issues official statement regarding BBM trademark issues
We mentioned the recent issues that came to light for RIM regarding the use of BBM, and well, it looks like they have since responded with an official statement. “Since its launch in July 2005, BlackBerry Messenger has become a tremendously popular social networking service. In 2010, RIM started to formally adopt the BBM acronym, more »
