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Запуск BlackBerry 10 должен состояться 10 октября Трудно себе представить лучшую дату для запуска новой BlackBerry 10, чем 10 октября: слишком уж много звезд на нее указывают. На протяжении прошедших лет мы в большинстве случаев наблюдали, как выход на рынок новых моделей BlackBerry осуществлялся в весьма хаотичном порядке: разные страны, разные операторы, разные даты. Но в этот раз было бы просто замечательно [...]
With summer just peeking around the corner, what better way to prepare than to download some of our favorite BlackBerry® apps for summer? The BlackBerry App World™ storefront has got you covered for the long-awaited season. Grab your shorts, sunglasses and of course your BlackBerry® smartphone or BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet, and check out these apps:
Wikitude 7.0: This week, Wikitude issued a major update to their popular and super useful augmented reality app. I've been using the new version and the new Panorama UI brings the experience to a new level. It simplifies everything into three main views: Favorites, Featured and Categories. It's definitely a fun way to discover new people, places and things around you using your BlackBerry smartphone. So when you're out and about exploring this summer, be sure to use the Wikitude World Browser to see your surroundings in an entirely new way. Download Wikitude now.
BlackBerry® Travel: Planning to get away for a little rest and relaxation this summer? BlackBerry Travel is a must-try app. It stores all of your essential trip information in one handy spot, plus it automatically scans your inbox for travel itineraries so you don't have to search for things like confirmation numbers, flights, and addresses. It also provides flight status updates, weather information, local search functions and easy booking tools. Take the stress out of travelling – use BlackBerry Travel to keep you organized and informed. Download BlackBerry® Travel here.
Cooklet: Summer wouldn't be summer without fresh food! The smell of the BBQ, picnics in the park, seasonal flavors… Even if you're a newbie in the kitchen, Cooklet has all you need to get cooking this summer. It includes community-reviewed recipes, timers, tips and meal suggestions. If you're as excited as I am about summer cooking, check out Cooklet for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
June is right around the corner, so there's no time to waste – download the BlackBerry apps above from BlackBerry App World today and get ready to have a great summer!
BlackBerry Messenger не выйдет для iOS и Android Когда в январе Торстен Хейнс, теперь уже генеральный директор RIM, взял под свой контроль компанию, было несколько раз сказано, что RIM может выиграть на продаже лицензионных соглашений ряду других компаний. В то время как и сейчас, имели место давние слухи, что BlackBerry Messenger будет лицензироваться на других платформах, в том числе iOS, многие восприняли... Read More
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I was waiting a bit to see how this one panned out before mentioning the release of Desktop Manager v7.0 bundle 60. The last public release of 7.0 Bundle 44 was an unmitigated disaster with "preparing sync preview" issues abound when it came to synching PIM data. RIM fixed that with releases in the Beta Zone and even released a version of Desktop Manager 7.1 beta in the beta zone.
Still its nice to see the official Desktop Manager release fixed at v7.0. You can download it now directly from RIM or check out the change log PDF here. Sadly this version still does not bring PlayBook PIM desktop sync.
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WordPress for BlackBerry v1.6 has been in public beta for awhile now. Piotr @BBNews.pl noticed that the Automattic team has pushed out the new release to all in App World. They have not put up the announcement on the official blog yet but the download is available. Here is the change log Piotr scored:
Update: It looks like this is just a very good theme mimicking BlackBerry 10. If someone spots it in App World let us know! (Kudos to Bla1ze for pointing it out!)
I am not sure what to make of this video demo but it looks legit. A couple readers sent this in (one crediting OSBB but not sure where) and it looks very similar to the BlackBerry tutorial videos and demos RIM has used in the past. The video is titled BB QNX 2.0 Preview 1 which has me wondering how old it is but the date is titled as Tuesday May 29th. It also does not have some of the main UI elements RIM showed off at BlackBerry World such as the messages list. Either way it is fun to watch! Feel free to speculate in the comments.
Have you had trouble connecting your PlayBook to your PC over USB with Desktop Manager giving you error messages like "BlackBerry Desktop Software cannot communicate with the connected device." When I first ran into this issue with the launch of PlayBook I thought it was caused by a custom image of Windows XP that had a critical service turned off. I have since found that quite a few users have had this issue sporadically so I finally got down to addressing it especially since it even made its way to CrackBerry's front page.
What happens is that the USB connection to the BlackBerry PlayBook emulates a network adapter. It makes use of the Microsoft File Sharing and NetBIOS service to connect to the PlayBook. For most people this is setup by default but for some reason that I cannot nail down this is not happening for some users. Well luckily there is a fix and it is an easy one though it was bit crude when I first wrote it up. GH pointed out to me that RIM has their own knowledge base article about this issue that details the main fix in a much easier to follow format:
The following settings need to be enabled in the Research in Motion Network Driver connection located under Network Connections:
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
To enable this setting in Microsoft® Windows® XP, please complete the following steps.
Go to Control Panel in Windows
Select Network Connections
In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, select and right mouse click on the Local Area Connection that is detected as Research In Motion Network Device
Select Properties after doing a right mouse click
Ensure Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks,Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked
To enable this setting in Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Vista®, please complete the following steps.
Go to Control Panel in Windows
Select Network and Internet (in Category View, if in Small or Large icons view, go to the next step)
Select Network and Sharing Center
Under View your active networks, choose the alternative Local Area Connection x (Access type: No Internet access) that is detected as Research In Motion Network Device
In the next window for Local Area Connection x Status, select Properties
Ensure Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks,Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) is checked
NOTE: I have personally found that you also need to enable the TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service for Windows to make everything work. This is disabled on some systems that are tuned for performance. To turn it on open the Services manager by right clicking on My Computer -> Select Manage from the drop down menu -> go to Services and Applications on the left hand side and select the sub option of Services. You will then have to find the NetBIOS service option and click the run button and set its options to startup automatically at boot.
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SRID Games has released another solid free game for BlackBerry smartphones. This time we have Word Craze which attempts to appeal to Scrabble and crossword puzzle lovers. You are simply given five letters and you need to spell the words. The BBM Connected bit lets you challenge a friend for the highest score.
Viber updated their BlackBerry client this week to v2.1.17 which is a small bump. This new update brings bug fixes along with overall performance updates. Sadly most users are waiting for full VoIP support to make calls but this update is still limited to text chatting only.
At BlackBerry 10 Jam in Orlando Alec Saunders announced that RIM would be offering a $10,000 guarantee for BlackBerry 10 apps that meet a quality criteria. Most of the details of this program have not yet been announced, but we do know that in order to qualify for the guarantee an app must reach at least $1,000 dollars worth of sales. This offer will have a direct impact on the apps that are initially available on BlackBerry 10.
Uniform design
Details are not yet out on what the quality criteria will be, but most likely it will involve creating an app following RIM’s design criteria for BB10. This will most likely mean writing the UI for apps in either bbUI.js or Cascades. The end result for users will be a lot of apps with a consistent interface.
Higher percentage of paid apps
The guarantee does not apply to free apps, so developers who are unsure of a business model will be more likely to choose going with a paid app rather than a free app in order to take advantage of this offer. There is no word yet if this offer would apply to free apps that make use of in-app purchases. I would hope that these apps are included, because otherwise it is an incentive to go with the model of separate free/premium apps, which is not as user friendly (or as good for the developer in the long term).
No change on the top end
For most top tier apps $10,000 worth of sales will be easily reached anyhow so there will be no real effect on these apps from the guarantee. The effect of this offer is far more likely to have a greater impact on encouraging more app creation on the mid to low end apps that are bringing in ~$1,000 in revenue per year.
More apps available at launch
The best way to take advantage of this program is to submit apps early, and to be a part of it from the beginning. As a result, this offer will help drive more apps to be available for BlackBerry10 on day one.
More advertising of apps
If spending $300 on advertising brings in an additional $100 worth of sales, then the advertising is a waste of money. However with this offer, it is important enough to get the first $1,000 worth of sales that in some cases spending $3,000 in advertising in order to guarantee that you hit the threshold will be well worth it.
Little incentive to encourage incrementally better sales
With this program, there is a lot of incentive to reach $1,000 in sales. For apps that sell more then $10,000 there is the normal monetary incentive to sell more. For apps stuck in the middle there is little incentive to drive sales. For an app that has already crossed the $1,000 threshold and seem unlikely to surpass ten grand there is no incentive at all. This may result in a good number of apps that don’t receive much in the way of updates or support during their first year.
Let us know what you think!
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FUZZengine from i-Mentalist is an innovative new application for the PlayBook that really won't shine until some developers join in. FUZZengine is a free personalizing application that lets you download wallpapers, wallpaper video loops, and new sounds. The twist is that not only does the app offer up static wallpapers but is working with third party devs to support FUZZengine video wallpaper loops in their apps. The idea is that FUZZengine will provide the sounds, wallpapers, and other customizations for other apps.
You can check out FUZZengine for yourself (currently only for wallpapers) and let us know what you think. When you download the wallpapers you can find them under the pictures folder in a FUZZ folder.
Devs and users who are interested in the concept can read more about FUZZengine at www.fuzzengine.net
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There were two little tidbits that RIM's CEO, Thorsten Heins, slipped into the business update RIM released today. First of all Heins set the stage for the hard facts that RIM will have a rough few quarters and fall short of what Wall Street wants to see. They also confirmed the previous rumor that had them hiring J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and RBC Capital Markets for a strategic review of their business and financial performance. As you can see below they have hired both of them to help RIM identify opportunities through partnerships, licensing, or other business models:
To further enhance our commitment to successfully completing our transformation, after the release of our year-end financial results, we engaged J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and RBC Capital Markets to assist the Company and our Board of Directors in reviewing RIM's business and financial performance. These advisors have been tasked to help us with the strategic review we referenced on our year-end financial results conference call and to evaluate the relative merits and feasibility of various financial strategies,including opportunities to leverage the BlackBerry platform through partnerships, licensing opportunities and strategic business model alternatives.
I am not sure what that will mean in the short term since Heins has stated that RIM first needs to prove BlackBerry 10 before considering licensing it. In other words expect to hear more during RIM's earnings call.
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We have been hearing from sources that RIM has been piling up the hardware capacity and infrastructure upgrades recently. This includes App World updates, database updates, network capacity updates and more leading us to wonder how much of this is in prep for BlackBerry 10. There has been quite a bit of speculation about how heavily RIM will utilize the BlackBerry NOC in BlackBerry 10 and we are eagerly waiting to see what they have in mind especially for App World and BlackBerry Messenger. Only time will tell!
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As promised Thorsten Heins has provided a business update on what is going on at RIM since he took control. The statements are more or less what we expected including them planning on continuing to evaluate their organizational structure to eliminate fragmentation, duplication, and inefficiencies while still hiring in key areas related to launching BlackBerry 10. They have also hired JP Morgan and RBC Capital Markets for financial advice and evaluating strategies.
Heins signed off with a hopeful note stating that:
Although we are facing challenges, we remain excited about BlackBerry 10 and believe that this platform coupled with the results of the strategic review will create long-term value for our stakeholders. We will provide another more detailed business update when we report our first quarter results in June."
Here is the full release:
Research In Motion CEO Provides Business Update
WATERLOO, ONTARIO, May 29, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Research In Motion Limited (RIM), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today provided a business update from Thorsten Heins, the Company’s President and CEO.
"During the Q4 2012 and fiscal year-end financial results conference call on March 29, I said that I would provide our shareholders with candid and timely updates when possible on the progress and challenges RIM is experiencing. While we are no longer giving quantitative financial guidance, I wanted to provide a brief business update at this time, and will provide more details when our Q1 financial results for the quarter ended June 2, 2012 are released on June 28.
In terms of challenges, as I mentioned on the March financial results conference call, RIM is going through a significant transformation as we move towards the BlackBerry 10 launch, and our financial performance will continue to be challenging for the next few quarters. The on-going competitive environment is impacting our business in the form of lower volumes and highly competitive pricing dynamics in the marketplace, and we expect our Q1 results to reflect this, and likely result in an operating loss for the quarter. We are continuing to be aggressive as we compete for our customers’ business – both enterprise and consumer – around the world, and our teams are working hard to provide cost-competitive, feature-rich solutions to our global customer base. On the positive side, we expect to further increase our cash position in Q1 from the approximately $2.1 billion we had at the end of fiscal 2012.
Despite the current challenges, we have made significant progress on a number of fronts in the past few months:
-- Our annual BlackBerry World conference and BlackBerry 10 Jam took place earlier this month and both were tremendously successful. More than 5,000 developers, partners, carriers and enterprise customers from 115 different countries saw the first glimpses of our next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform and their response was encouraging. -- Our developer partners have been enthusiastic with the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha prototype unit we distributed at BlackBerry World and many are well underway in developing applications to be ready for the launch of BlackBerry 10 in the latter part of calendar 2012. -- The support and enthusiasm from our developer community is also reflected in our app growth, where we now feature more than 80,000 apps, which represents a 220% increase from one year ago, and more than 15,000 apps for PlayBook compared to less than 2,000 last year. We believe this bodes well for our ecosystem as we get set to launch BlackBerry 10. -- We are making steady progress with the innovation of our next-generation BlackBerry 10 mobile computing platform, which is still on track to launch in the latter part of calendar 2012. -- Our global subscriber base continued to grow this quarter to approximately 78 million, driven primarily by growth in international markets, which is partially offset by high churn in the United States, and our BBM user base has grown to approximately 59 million users globally. -- Our strong brand internationally was recently enhanced with the successful launch of two new BlackBerry 7 phones in India and Latin America.
We continue to make strategic changes to RIM’s senior management team with the hiring of two key new members to RIM’s executive leadership team. Kristian Tear, our Chief Operating Officer, whose background also includes extensive experience in international sales in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and Frank Boulben, our Chief Marketing Officer, who will provide our team with deep experience in the mobile computing and communications industry. Both will assist me and the existing executive team as we continue to make the organizational changes necessary to position RIM for the future and prepare for the launch of our new BlackBerry 10 platform.
The CORE (cost optimization and resource efficiency) program we told you about previously is focused on delivering key operational savings through various initiatives. The financial objectives for the CORE program are targeted to drive $1 billion in savings by the end of fiscal 2013, based on our Q4 run rate. We are targeting better efficiency and use of resources in our sales and marketing initiatives to effectively leverage marketing windows and evaluate our country portfolio to determine where it makes sense for us to prioritize our efforts. We will also continue to review RIM’s organizational structure and clearly define accountabilities for all key businesses and business processes with a goal of eliminating fragmentation, duplication and inefficiencies. While there will be significant spending reductions and headcount reductions in some areas throughout the remainder of the fiscal year, we will continue to spend and hire in key areas such as those associated with the launch of BlackBerry 10, and those tied to the growth of our application developer community. We will share more details regarding our progress throughout the year as programs are implemented or changes are completed.
To further enhance our commitment to successfully completing our transformation, after the release of our year-end financial results, we engaged J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and RBC Capital Markets to assist the Company and our Board of Directors in reviewing RIM’s business and financial performance. These advisors have been tasked to help us with the strategic review we referenced on our year-end financial results conference call and to evaluate the relative merits and feasibility of various financial strategies, including opportunities to leverage the BlackBerry platform through partnerships, licensing opportunities and strategic business model alternatives.
Although we are facing challenges, we remain excited about BlackBerry 10 and believe that this platform coupled with the results of the strategic review will create long-term value for our stakeholders. We will provide another more detailed business update when we report our first quarter results in June."
Q1 Results Conference Call Details
RIM will be reporting results for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 on June 28, 2012 after the close of the market. The Company will discuss today’s announcement and first quarter fiscal 2013 results on a conference call and live webcast beginning at 5 pm ET, June 28, 2012. The call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-814-4859 or at www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml . A replay of the conference call will also be available at approximately 7 pm by dialing 1-416-640-1917 and entering passcode 4501363#. A replay of the webcast will be available clicking the link above. The replay will be available until midnight ET July 12, 2012. The conference call will also appear on the RIM website live at 5 pm ET and will be archived at http://www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml .
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry(R) solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock MarketRIMM -11.04% and the Toronto Stock Exchange CA:RIM +0.79% . For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com .
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: RIM’s intention to provide shareholders with updates, when possible, relating to RIM’s progress and challenges; RIM’s transformation as it moves towards the BlackBerry 10 launch; RIM’s expectation that the business will continue to be challenging for the next few quarters; the effects of the intense competition in the wireless communications industry, and RIM’s plans and strategies to address competition; RIM’s current expectations regarding its financial performance in Q1 of fiscal 2013, and its anticipated cash position at the end of the quarter; RIM’s expectations and beliefs relating to the support of its developer partners and the development of its ecosystem in advance of the launch of BlackBerry 10; the anticipated timing of the launch of RIM’s BlackBerry 10 platform; the anticipated benefits of recent strategic changes to RIM’s senior management team and the hiring of outside advisors; RIM’s plans and expectations relating to the CORE program; and RIM’s expectation that it will be able to create long-term value for its stakeholders. The terms and phrases "would", "will", "transformation", "move towards", "continue", "ongoing", "expect", "likely", "well underway", "to be ready", "believe", "progress", "still on track", "position RIM for the future", "prepare for the launch", "targeted", "goal", "accelerating", and similar terms and phrases are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to general economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, the timing and success of new product introductions, RIM’s expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, and RIM’s confidence in the cash flow generation of its business.
Many factors could cause RIM’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: RIM’s ability to enhance current products and develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to further delays in new product introductions, such as the Company’s BlackBerry 10 smartphones; risks related to intense competition, including RIM’s ability to compete in the tablet market, strategic alliances or transactions within the wireless communications industry, and risks relating to RIM’s ability to maintain or grow its services revenues; RIM’s reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenue and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; RIM’s ability to manage inventory and asset risk; RIM’s ability to implement and realize the anticipated benefits of its Cost Optimization Program and CORE program; RIM’s ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks and risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; RIM’s ability to attract and retain key personnel; RIM’s ability to adapt to recent management changes and fill vacant key management positions; RIM’s reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; RIM’s ability to maintain and enhance the BlackBerry brand; risks related to RIM’s international operations; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; RIM’s reliance on third-party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; RIM’s ability to expand and manage its BlackBerry App World applications catalogue; RIM’s reliance on third-party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in RIM’s products; risks relating to litigation, including litigation claims arising from the Company’s past practice of providing forward-looking guidance; RIM’s ability to manage its past growth and its ongoing development of service and support operations; potential additional charges relating to the impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets recorded on RIM’s balance sheet; disruptions to RIM’s business as a result of shareholder activism; risks related to intellectual property; and difficulties in forecasting RIM’s financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
These risk factors and others relating to RIM are discussed in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM’s Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" section of RIM’s MD&A (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov ). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM’s forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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We have known OS 2.1 was coming, but, the exact date has been unknown until recently. Michael Clewley, PlayBook product manager at RIM, has confirmed today via his Twitter account that the beta of 2.1 will hit before the end of May, which means in the next 2 days!
The rollout of the 2.1 beta will go exactly as the 2.0 beta where you sign up to get it and its pushed to your Playbook. Michael also confirms that no features that will be on the official OS 2.1 will be removed, blocked or held back, as they were on the 2.0 beta (no PIM)
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Today is the first BlackBerry 10 Jam World Tour for developers in Milan, Italy. There is quite a large showing from what I have heard and it bodes well for BlackBerry 10. Also of interest is a new article by Alec Saunders, RIM's head of developer relations, explaining why RIM loves startups. He explains that as much as RIM wants the hottest titles and games on BlackBerry 10 they very much need startups to bring innovation to the platform.
Wikitude let us know that they have launched v7 of their augmented reality browser for BlackBerry. This new version has a revamped user interface offering you a new way to interact with the world. They take advantage of the screen layout and other improvements. They call out specific changes to:
Favorites: Organize your Worlds according to your preferences & lifestyle
Featured: Updated regularly to highlight what's new and interesting
Categories: Find the Worlds you are looking for in the new category list
These three new screens are available if you slide right or left. Wikitude is launching this new version along with partners including TripAdvisor, Hotels.com, and Yelp along with more. Wikitude 7 is is available now in App World for most OS 6.0+ devices.
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Ronen mentioned last week about Pulsecode working on opening up the PlayBook Bridge via desktop. Well today, the day has come Desktop Bridge is available for purchase in App World. Desktop Bridge allows you to open your browser and access all of your bridge info from your PlayBook. Now keep in mind you need to have your BlackBerry smartphone bridged to your PlayBook for this to work. Grab your copy in App World for $4.99. Let us know what you think down in the comments. Catch a video of it in the works after the break!
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I have a thing for Labyrinth style games that really hooks me. The latest is ChromaSphere which uses the accelerometer in the PlayBook to steer the ChromaSphere to the level end. The faster you do it the better score you get. Its sort of like Super Monkey Ball as far as I can tell.
Features include:
Roll a ChromaSphere using tilt controls and full 3d physics engine!
Get to the end of each 3d level within the bronze, silver and gold times to win medals!
Pit yourself against your last best time with the "ghost" replay mode: an easy way to improve your skills!
Complete 19 3d Levels with many more to come!
Collect 4 colored shards to activate the ChromaSphere colors and open colored doors, activate colored switches and cross colored bridges!
Moving and rotating platforms! Plus more obstacles to come!
Touch-based Camera Controls: Swipe the screen left and right to move the camera. Pinch the screen in and out to zoom in and out.
Matthias let us know that he has updated his free LittleBrother app turning it into "Big Brother." The location app is now BBM connected which allows you to post your location/celltower/wlan or sector in your BBM status field for all to see. That makes it easy for you to leave it on for friends and family to see where you are without eating your battery. The full change log includes:
LittleBrother is now BBM™-connected (You need to install LittleBrother via AppWorld™in order to make use of the BBM™-connected) features).
Post our current CELLTOWER base location to your BBM™-Profile (via LittleBrother Recent Activities)
Post our current WLAN base location to your BBM™-Profile
Post Sector IN or OUT Notifications at your BBM™-Profile.
You can customize the message that will be posted in your BBM™-Profile via the Sector definition settings. When you include the String ‘@@@’ in your customized message then LittleBrother will include human readable location information (WGS84) in your profile update.
If your BBM™ Contacts have also LittleBrother installed, then they can click on any of your LittleBrother BBM™-Profile messages to open the LittleBrother Map Popup Dialog showing the location.
Post foursquare Sector Checkin’s at your BBM™-Profile
Send Sector definitions to your BBM™-Contacts
Define BBM-BlackList Sectors:
When you enable the location updates in your BBM™-Profile you can define additional so called BBM™-BlackList Sectors that will suppress the BBM profile update when you are currently in such a BBM™-BlackList Sector.
Export & Import of Sector definitions (*.lbs files) – By default Sector definitions will be saved in your BlackBerry Home directory in a folder called ‘LittleBrother’ – To import a Sector definition (lbs file) simply open it directly from the eMail attachment or double click on it in FileScout (or FileScoutLite – or any other FileManager)
Thorsten Heins and his team have hinted for awhile now that they have been analyzing the RIM organization and streamlining it. Sadly this means that many people responsible for the devices we love will be shown the door if they do not fit into Thorsten's view for BlackBerry 10. RIM currently has about 16,500 employees and the Globe and Mail is reporting that RIM plans on laying off 2,000 or so of that global workforce before their release their Q1 results on June 2nd. It makes sense and is a sign that Heins is cleaning up shop so he can take the write down this quarter before BlackBerry 10 launches but it still sucks for those who will not be around to release BlackBerry 10 and mount RIM's comeback.
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