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- How Will RIM Differentiate the 6 BlackBerry 10 Models?
One of the recent details that RIM released was that the first two BlackBerry 10 devices are part of a planned lineup of 6 upcoming BlackBerry 10 devices. We already know that the first will be a full touchscreen device and the second will be a QWERTY model but we don't know much about the remaining 4. I have been discussing with a few friends that I really hope RIM has a slider model in the mix but signs are not pointing in that direction.
This has me wondering how RIM will be differentiating the six BlackBerry 10 models in the planned lineup. They have already confirmed that they will all have standard screen resolutions so that takes away one of RIM's common differentiators. They also will all probably be packing things like NFC, GPS, Accelerometer, etc. The only real things I see left to differentiate on are storage capacity, size, and processor speed.
I don't think that storage capacity is enough of a differentiator to warrant different models but that’s a question mark. CPU's have to be dual core but possibly they can be slightly faster or slower though there would have to be a minimum baseline for compatibility. The only real solid differentiator I can think of is size with possibly a lineup of lower cost Curve models that eschew higher end aesthetics like stainless steel banding. On the other hand we have already heard from reporters that got a first hand look at the BlackBerry 10 models that the touch model looks like the Dev Alpha or even the iPhone 5 rumored mockups. Also the QWERTY model is supposed to look like the Bold without the silver metal RIM on the 9900.
So lets throw the question out to all of you. How do you think RIM plans on differentiating the BlackBerry 10 lineup?
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 24, 2012, 5:29 pm. | How Will RIM Differentiate the 6 BlackBerry 10 Models? | Leave a comment |
Переслать - RIM Explains How Recent Contact Manager Works
One of my favorite little improvements that RIM added in the past year or so especially in BlackBerry 7 builds is the ability to have it remember recently used contacts. This meant that the BlackBerry email client would suggest addresses you may have emailed previously even though they are not in your address book. The feature actually worked nicely but RIM never really explained what criteria was used to place an address in your recent contacts list.
Jason pointed out to me that RIM has posted a knowledge base article detailing exactly how an address gets on the recent contacts manager list and how it gets removed. Here is how it breaks down:
In order for a recent contact to expire from the list it will need to match the following criteria:
- If the last time the contact was used (sent or received a message with this contact) exceeds 30 days.
- The average use (number of times per day) of a contact has dropped below 1.
Recent Contact Manager will only allow for the device to maintain a maximum of 250 contacts.
Single contacts in the Recent Contact Manager can be deleted by highlighting the name and hitting the delete key or clicking the menu button and choosing "Delete".
You can also clear the entire list by clicking the menu button and choosing "Clear List".
Nothing groundbreaking but good to know. If you don't already have recent contact manager enabled on your BlackBerry you can check if it is available by firing up Messages –> Menu –> Option –> Message Display and Actions and then selecting the option you see in the image above.
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 24, 2012, 3:46 pm. | RIM Explains How Recent Contact Manager Works | Leave a comment |
Переслать - Skylab Compass Pro for BlackBerry Smartphones & PlayBooks
I was looking for a compass app for my PlayBook and happened to get an email from Skylabs about their updated Compass Pro app. Their Compass Pro app is available both for the PlayBook and BlackBerry smartphones but the native compass on my Bold 9900 does fine. On the other hand Skylabs Compass Pro looks absolutely beautiful on my PlayBoook. Their new update adds 6 different compass skins from pirate antique to modern white and silver for the PlayBook. It also offers up full 3D viewing for the compass which is really slick.
Check out Compass Pro in App World for BlackBerry smartphones and the PlayBook for $0.99
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 24, 2012, 11:56 am. | Skylab Compass Pro for BlackBerry Smartphones & PlayBooks | Leave a comment |
Переслать - Free WiFiCheema Remote Desktop App For BlackBerry Smartphones (PC, Mac, Linux)
Umaircheema let us know about the release of their free Wi-Fi remote desktop app for BlackBerry smartphones that uses their own clients and servers. This is not based on Microsoft's remote desktop but rather requires you to install the WiFiCheema server on your Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop. You can then download their clients for your BlackBerry smartphone or Android device to remotely control the computer over Wi-Fi.
You can check out the free WiFiCheema app in App World or learn more on their website. The server downloads are also available on the WiFiCheema website. I have not had a chance to try it yet but let us know how it works for you!
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 24, 2012, 11:01 am. | Free WiFiCheema Remote Desktop App For BlackBerry Smartphones (PC, Mac, Linux) | Leave a comment |
Переслать - Azkend 2: The World Beneath Released for the PlayBook
Back in July 10Tons brought three of their games to the BlackBerry PlayBook and did quite well. One of those was the first installment of Azkend. They let us know that they have just released Azkend 2: The World Beneath for the Blackberry PlayBook as a sequel to that popular match-3 adventure and it looks like they will have another solid game on their hands.
The game provides you loads of more levels with 20 powerups and more achievements to win. They also threw in two game modes for time and medal based gameplay. This lets you quickly play a game or play out the story.
Features include:
- Eight unique hand drawn & animated scenes
- Three game modes including the adventure and two challenges
- Over 60 levels in the story mode
- Compete on the GC leaderboards in the Time-challenge
- Challenge yourself and replay the levels in the Medals-challenge
- Gain more than a dozen GC achievements
- Professional voice overs in story scenes
- Carefully polished puzzle gameplay
- Universal version available, HD works on all iOS devices
- Cinematic soundtrack by Jonathan Geer
You can find Azkend 2 for $5.99 in App World. Check out the trailer below or the game website to get a better idea of the gameplay:
Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video Link
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 24, 2012, 9:55 am. | Azkend 2: The World Beneath Released for the PlayBook | Leave a comment |
Переслать - WordPress Updated for BlackBerry Smartphones & PlayBook
The Automattic BlackBerry team keeps on pushing out the updates. They just released updated versions of their BlackBerry smartphone and PlayBook clients this week. This brings the PlayBook client to v2.1.5 from v2.1.3 and brings the BlackBerry smartphone version to v1.6.4 which is also a small jump from v1.6.3.
Check out both at the links below and let us know if you spot anything beyond bug fixes:
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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, August 24, 2012, 8:32 am. | WordPress Updated for BlackBerry Smartphones & PlayBook | Leave a comment |
Переслать - RIM Applies for Patent for Automatically Drafting a Blog Entry
It seems like RIM want to make writing articles for BerryReview easier from BlackBerry devices. Engadget spotted a new patent filing from RIM for a "System and method for automatically drafting a blog entry." RIM describes this invention as:
There is disclosed a system and method for automatically drafting blog entries. In an embodiment, the method comprises: defining a triggering event for generating a draft blog entry; detecting the triggering event; and upon detection of the triggering event, automatically generating a draft a blog entry in a predetermined format. The triggering event may comprise, for example, capturing an image, video clip, sound clip, or a browsing a webpage having a URL on the wireless mobile device, and the method may further comprise automatically inserting the captured image, video clip, sound clip, or URL into the draft blog entry in the predetermined format together with automatically generated text. Some of the text may be generated in dependence upon the triggering event.
In other words RIM is trying to patent a faster pre-populated way to create blog posts from a "triggering event." In other words you can take a picture , sound clip, video, or even a url and it will automatically turn it into a blog post draft for you to easily post. I am guessing RIM is thinking of some sort of travel blogging app since that is what the drawing seem to indicate. Also worth noting is that the images seem to be of older BlackBerry Pearls and old BlackBerry interfaces so I wonder how old this filing is…
Check out the full patent filing here
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 24, 2012, 5:07 am. | RIM Applies for Patent for Automatically Drafting a Blog Entry | 2 comments |
Переслать - Angry Birds Seasons Updated to v2.5 With New Levels
Rovio has updated Angry Birds Seasons for the PlayBook to v2.5 today. The last update to v2.3 added 20 new levels and this one seems to do the same. If this v2.5 is tracking with the Android v2.5 then the update includes 20 brand new Schoolyard levels along with:
- Pencils, apples, backpacks, playgrounds — it’s back to school time! But summer’s not over yet: we’ve got some spectacular surprises in store! Brighten your day with 20 brand new schoolyard levels, new bonus levels, and a BRAND NEW BIRD.
- Puzzle through TWENTY brand-new school levels!
- Say hello to the UPLIFTING new bird! She’s cute, pink, and bubbly — but watch out, this girl is no pushover!
- Groove to the new theme music in the fun new playground levels!
Check out Angry Birds Seasons in App World for $4.99
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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, August 23, 2012, 5:39 pm. | Angry Birds Seasons Updated to v2.5 With New Levels | Leave a comment |
Переслать - Running Fred Makes its Way to the BlackBerry PlayBook
@UnionUnity3D let us know that they have just released Running Fred (by Dedalord) for the BlackBerry PlayBook. The fun game has you controlling Fred as he runs to stay alive in this third person platformer. The game is quite fun and the controls are decent. You can see how it plays in the from the Android trailer below:
Running Fred is available now in App World for a cheap $0.99. Let us know what you think if you pick it up!
Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video Link
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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, August 23, 2012, 5:25 pm. | Running Fred Makes its Way to the BlackBerry PlayBook | Leave a comment |
Переслать - Free CandyMare Puzzle Game for the BlackBerry PlayBook
Tripp let us know about a fun and free BlackBerry PlayBook game called CandyMare. The game is a fun puzzler where you have to guide Joey through puzzles of ghosts and monsters to the candy factory. The game is free but very very hard so don't expect it to be a cakewalk. There are 3 chapters and 60 levels of candy
tortureadventure.Check out CandyMare free in App World and let us know what you think!
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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, August 23, 2012, 1:37 pm. | Free CandyMare Puzzle Game for the BlackBerry PlayBook | Leave a comment |
Переслать - Check Your LinkedIn Account From Your PlayBook With inLink
Due to the lack of a LinkedIn client for the PlayBook many people have been using the functional LinkedIn website. inLink is hoping to fill that gap by using the BBUI.js framework to create what starts to look like a BlackBerry 10 app. It allows you to check your latest info on LinkedIn along with finding and applying for jobs. You can also view your mail and quite a few other functions. In short I find it better than the sideloaded Android app I was using until now.
If you want to try another way to access LinkedIn on your PlayBook then check out inLink for $1.99 in App World.
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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, August 23, 2012, 11:37 am. | Check Your LinkedIn Account From Your PlayBook With inLink | Leave a comment |
Переслать - Watch Out for BlackBerry ID Malware Email Trying to Spread PC Viruses
Every year Malware email gets more sophisticated and harder to spot. RedNightHawk let us know about one of the latest malware email campaigns spotted by Websense ThreadSeeker Network. They have been intercepting fake emails that claim the recipient has just successfully created a BlackBerry ID. According to Net-Security the email asks recipients to open an attachment "To Enjoy the full benefits of your BlackBerry ID."
The scary part is that the malicious email seems to be a copy and paste of a legitimate email from BlackBerry with an attachment containing what looks like a PC Trojan. The attachment drops other executable files and modifies the system registry to automatically start them on boot.
If you see one of these emails I highly recommend deleting it or reporting it as spam.
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 23, 2012, 11:14 am. | Watch Out for BlackBerry ID Malware Email Trying to Spread PC Viruses | 2 comments |
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