BlackBerry 10: как будет выглядеть приложение для редактирования фотографий на BlackBerry 10 с QWERTY клавиатурой В предыдущей новости мы рассказывали о новом приложении для BlackBerry 10, напоминающем Instagram, но с гораздо большей функциональностью, на предлагаемых рисунках можно увидеть, как это приложение будет адаптировано для смартфонов BlackBerry 10 с QWERTY клавиатурой (N-Series), которые как и полностью сенсорные смартфоны (L-Series) должны появиться на рынке в первом квартале следующего года.
BlackBerry 10: встроенное приложение для редактирования фотографий Как мы все знаем, RIM работает над многочисленными приложениями и фишками для новой операционной системы BlackBerry 10. В этом видео можно увидеть работу встроенного приложения для редактирования фотографий на BlackBerry PlayBook, и в конечном счете, BlackBerry 10. Смартфоны BlackBerry никогда не отличались функциональностью в редактировании фотографий. Конечно, есть много приложений от сторонних разработчиков, но RIM... Read More
After updating all of their BlackBerry 10 SDK's last week RIM has released a quick refresh to the BlackBerry 10 WebWorks SDK beta. With the help of some devs feedback they identified a sandboxing logic issue that was not working as documented and the blackberry.io.sandbox property could not be set. They have fixed this issue in this small refresh which you can pick up here.
Josep also pointed out to me that the latest BlackBerry 10 WebWorks APIs introduced this new BlackBerry.io API which has an interesting new property. It allows developers to query for the static readonly full path of the SD card folder on BlackBerry 10 devices. At first I thought this might be a layover from the BlackBerry 7 APIs but this one is specific only to BlackBerry 10. Then I thought it might be part of the HTML5 spec but this is separate from that LocalFileSystem API. That means that RIM specifically went out of their way to add an SDcard query for BlackBerry 10.
That makes me wonder if that means RIM is planning on adding an SD card slot to BlackBerry 10 smartphones… That would be a change after not supporting them in the PlayBook or BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha. What do you think?
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RIM's last leg of the BlackBerry 10 Jam World Tour is set to kick off next month in LATAM after one last event in Cape Town, South Africa. Registration is now open for developers to the World Tour in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Sao Paulo. Head on over to the links below to register.
Keep in mind that RIM's Argentina based Developer Evangelist, Bryan Tafel, has confirmed on the devblog that this is just one of more than a dozen developer events planned for LATAM in the next quarter.
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Over the past few months I have been hearing from many CIO's that are seeking reassurances from RIM on the continued availability of RIM's services and network. RIM has been giving the same line to all companies driving home the message that RIM is not going anywhere and they can continue relying on the RIM infrastructure for their key mobile communications.
Instead of just responding to customers requests RIM's Chief Information Officer (CIO) Robin Bienfait, is going public with the answers to many of the hard questions RIM's customers are asking. Robin manages the Enterprise Business Unit, BlackBerry Operations, Customer Service, and Corporate IT functions so this is her bread and butter and the answers should hopefully allay RIM's customers concerns.
I highly recommend heading over to the BlackBerry Business Blog to read Robin's answers to questions such as:
How can enterprises be confident that RIM will be around until the launch of BlackBerry® 10, and beyond, as a stable solution provider?
Will RIM be acquired or bought out, and if so, would this disrupt BlackBerry service for enterprise customers?
It's a CIO or IT administrator's job to ensure that their organization's mobility needs are met. Why shouldn't they be planning for contingencies?
Will the planned layoff of 5,000 RIM employees affect customer service?
RIM has millions of customers waiting for the launch of BlackBerry 10. How do you know that BlackBerry 10 will meet their expectations?
How can I trust BlackBerry Mobile Fusion as an MDM solution when the future of RIM is in question?
It seems that one of RIM's systemic issues has been product delays. How can customers be confident in RIM when BlackBerry 10 has been delayed more than once?
I think even non-enterprise customers will find the answers enlightening. Check them out here.
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I am really curious to see how RIM positions the 4G BlackBerry PlayBook when it comes out. One of the main questions I have is if RIM will launch it as PlayBook OS 2.0 or as a preview of BlackBerry 10. Up until now we have seen leaked pictures of the 4G BlackBerry PlayBook running OS 2.0.1.668 but now BlackBerry-Fr has scored some pics of the device being upgraded to OS 10.0.4 pack 197. I am not sure if that means we will be seeing the 4G PlayBook launching with OS 10 but weirder things have happened.
What do you think will happen? RIM has confirmed many times in the past that the PlayBook will be upgraded to BlackBerry 10 but they had that scheduled for after the BlackBerry 10 smartphone lineup launches.
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Right now on the PlayBook there is a pretty easy gesture from the corner to show and hide the keyboard. On BlackBerry 10 it looks like RIM will be changing that gesture up a bit for the keyboard. According to the design documentation we just mentioned users can show the virtual keyboard by dragging two fingers from the bottom of the screen. The same process in reverse swiping down will hide the keyboard. Obviously the keyboard will still show and hide when you focus or lose focus on a text field.
Personally I am very curious to see what RIM does with gestures in BlackBerry 10. I am really hoping they take it to the next level with the phones. They have already shown some of this off with the peeking gesture but there is definitely room for more. Personally I really hope they keep the swipe from bezel to bezel to unlock gesture.
Thanks Peter for pointing this one out!
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If I am not mistaken some of these draft UI guidelines were around before but Jetp (via BBNews.pl) pointed out to me that they have been updated. These UI guidelines are what RIM provides developers to help make sure BlackBerry 10 apps have a consistent look and feel. What is interesting is that RIM shows us more of how BlackBerry 10 will look in the UI guidelines though they are still a draft.
It is hard to believe that it has been almost six months since we first started hearing rumors of RIM teaming up with the NHL Players Association for a promotion. That promotion launched in late February as the NHL Players PlayBook and is soon coming to a close. TechBC pointed out an interesting recap on the Cantech Letter about the promotion that has had more than 1.5 million viewers since it launched. The NHLPA explained that they chose the PlayBook because it had the best video camera and best ease of use and portability for the players even though the iPad is the market leader "they like the PlayBook for what it is."
The NHLPA pitched the idea to RIM and the rest is history. New York Rangers goalie Marty Biron said he is on board for more and he "Had a lot of fun with the PlayBook" and "was impressed with the quality of the device's video and ease of uploading." As many PlayBook owners have stated before he went on to say "You have to play around with it a bit to realize how good it is."
We saw RIM sharing builds of Desktop Software v2.4 for Mac to Dev Alpha developers and now it is official. Right after I wrote up about the PC software being updated I happened to check that the Mac team has also released an update. The new v2.4.0.16 is now the official build of Desktop Manager for Mac.
The release notes for this build include support "for the new BlackBerry PlayBook tablets." It specifically says that BlackBerry Desktop Software "now supports mobile network enabled tablets." That is one more sign that the 4G PlayBooks are coming soon. Also improved is group to category sync for contacts and the ability to restore a backup created in Desktop Manager for Windows.
RIM has had Desktop Manager v7.1 in the Beta Zone and offered to developers for awhile now. Zooby pointed out to me that AT&T had an updated version of Desktop Manager available on their website. After checking RIM's main download site it seems like RIM has upgraded it across the board. Update: After looking back at the release notes it looks like this version also adds support for “mobile network enabled tablets” just like the Desktop Manager for Mac update. Its looking like the 4G PlayBook is right around the corner.
RIM has been saying for awhile now that they will be launching the 4G BlackBerry PlayBook. It looks like that time might be shortly upon us according to the latest leak courtesy of MobileSyrup. They have scored a document that shows the 4G BlackBerry PlayBook launching via Bell and other Canadian carriers on Tuesday July 31st, 2012. The Bell document shows the device selling for $549.95 outright without a contract. That sort of jives with some rumors we have been hearing of it selling elsewhere for $350 with a contract.
The 4G BlackBerry PlayBook will only be coming in a 32GB flavor and a 1.5Ghz dual core processor. All the rest of the specs are the same. So I have to ask. Will you be picking up a 4G BlackBerry PlayBook? I am also curious to see what features it launches with.
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If you’ve traveled to Europe and attempted to stay connected, you probably went through a lot of hassle. While unlocking your BlackBerry is not difficult you have to pay some exorbitant data fees even with a local SIM card. Well, somebody’s tried to come up with a solution to your troubles and it sort of creative. Tep Wireless has announced a new portable 3G mobile hotspot with 1GB of data for $5.95 a day in 38 countries in europe. That is pretty impressive allowing you to connect multiple devices at a fraction of what US carriers would charge you for roaming.
If this sounds like something that you could use on your trip I highly recommend checking out Tep’s website for details. I know Ronen is looking into it for his trip to Italy next month.
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An official release of OS 7.1.0.569 is making its way across some carriers this week. The latest to get an update are the BlackBerry Bold 9900 (Claro DR) and Bold 9790 (Telstra) along with the Curve 9320 (Telstra). No word on what is new in these updates but it looks like a solid upgrade. You can download them from the links below:
Warning: This OS will NOT install on any other BlackBerry besides the one mentioned above. If you do not know how to upgrade your BlackBerry OS please start by reading this step by step guide. Don't forget to delete the vendor.xml file located in c:program files>common files>research in motion>apploader to install it on a different carriers device. Don't forget our usual warnings: do not download and install these updates if you don't know what you're doing. Incorrect procedure or just bad luck could render your BlackBerry inoperative or unstable.
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Spotify officially came out of beta for select BlackBerry devices about a month ago. Now they have released a new update in App World though they neglected to provide a change log. I am hoping this new version solves some of the login issues I have been hearing about and running into sometimes.
A bit back RIM released a slick new free accessibility app called the BlackBerry Screen Reader. The app does a really nice job of making BlackBerrys more accessible to users with visual impairments. One of my main complaints about the app is that the app was only available for the Curve 9350, 9360, & 9370 at launch. RIM's accessibility team has now expanded that a tiny bit further with support for the Curve 9220 and 9320 in the latest update. I am not sure what the hold up is for adding this to the higher end BlackBerry 7 devices like the 9900 but I hope they are working hard on it. I want some talking caller ID action on my Bold 9900!
RIM also threw in a bunch of updates to the Screen Reader app in the latest release:
Basic Browser Support – BlackBerry Screen Reader is now revised adding the ability to have a loaded webpage read to you.
Help Menu – Through BlackBerry Screen Reader settings, you can now access an English help menu to provide you with additional assistance.
Additional Shortcut Features – Previously, the application shortcut (Right Convenience Key + Send) only supported email messaging. The updated shortcut is now designed to allow you to re-read a loaded webpage without refreshing your browser; it also allows you to easily read SMS and BBM messages, from the most recent to least recent message.
Additional Caller ID Screen Support – The first version of the BlackBerry Screen Reader would only read the number that was calling. The functionality has now been extended to the caller ID screen to also identify the contact's name (if available).
Unified Inbox improvements – The unified inbox feature has been updated and now identifies Facebook® and Twitter® messages. You can now differentiate between your e-mail and social media messages.
BlackBerry Screen Reader Demo – If you've been wondering what the application is all about before giving it a try yourself, check out the video below, which includes a walkthrough and some tips to help get you started:
It took awhile for Automattic to bring a WordPress client to BlackBerry smartphones but that does not seem to be the case for BlackBerry 10. On the WordPress for BlackBerry Blog lead developer Danilo posted up some screenshots of his port of the Android client to BlackBerry 10 with custom styles for the device which works nicely. You can download it yourself here and sideload it. Danilo said he is also planning on working on a native Cascades version of the WordPress client after trying his hand with WebWorks.
Danilo has also updated the WordPress for BlackBerry smartphones app to v1.6.2. The change log simply states that the update brings reliability improvements across the board. Check it out here in App World.
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RIM's web team just released an update to their slick bbUI.js user interface framework. This new update brings loads of improvements for BlackBerry 10 including feedback from the BlackBerry 10 Jam World Tour. The goal of this release according to RIM's Tim Neil is "to further close the gap between what is being offering in the Cascades UI framework and what's available in bbUI.js."
The change log is pretty impressive and quite a few bugs were squashed in the making of v0.9.3. Tim thankfully highlighted the following notable improvements:
Additional JavaScript interfaces for Title Bar manipulation
Added checkbox styling and JavaScript interface for BlackBerry 10
New scroll panel for master/detail type of views on BlackBerry PlayBook tablet
New sliding screen transitions for BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry PlayBook tablet styling
Font adjustments now look better when emulating in Ripple
Tim also detailed the changes you may need to make it your code to accommodate the update. They also set the milestone for v0.9.4 which "contains additional BlackBerry 10 controls but also includes more JavaScript interfaces for dynamic screen creation and manipulation." Check out the details at the BlackBerry DevBlog.
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Good morning everyone! News is emerging this morning that RIM Board Member and Fairfax Holdings CEO, Prem Watsa, has doubled Fairfax Holdings stake in RIM to the tune of 9.9%, up from 5.1% in January. There is a nice writeup at the Globe and Mail about his doubled investment. That makes Fairfax Holdings the largest known investor in RIM and is making people wonder what he knows that they might be missing. Prem Watsa is definitely putting his money where his mouth is. This larger stake is almost the same as RIM’s founding CEO’s combined as of February where each owned about 5.1%.
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This ongoing patent feud between Kodak and RIM looks like it has finally come to a close. It has been going on for years (Jan 2010) and was struck a serious blow in when it was deemed invalid by one of the judges on the commission earlier this year. Kodak asked for the whole commission to hear to review the decision but instead the ITC made the decision final. That means that Kodak's patent on taking a picture and showing the picture on a screen (Kodak Patent 6,292,218) is invalid.
From what I hear this is the reason most patent lawsuits do not go to trial. Companies don't want their patents invalidated since they are more useful to waive around as scare tactics. Either way that is one more lawsuit RIM can put behind them. The full press release from RIM is below:
ITC Decision: Kodak ’218 Patent is Invalid In Case Against RIM
IRVING, TEXAS–(Marketwire – July 20, 2012) – Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today learned that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has terminated its investigation after making a determination in favor of RIM that the only asserted claim of Kodak’s U.S. Patent No. 6,292,218 for electronic cameras (Kodak’s ’218 patent) is invalid.
On January 14, 2010, Kodak filed a complaint with the ITC alleging that RIM’s camera-enabled products infringe Kodak’s ’218 patent. On May 21, 2012 Judge Pender reaffirmed the earlier finding of then-presiding Chief Judge Luckern that Kodak’s ’218 patent is invalid. Kodak requested that the full Commission review and modify that finding, but instead the ITC made final the decision that the Kodak ’218 patent is invalid.
"RIM is pleased that both former ITC Chief Judge Luckern and ITC Judge Pender, and now the full Commission, have confirmed that the Kodak ’218 patent is invalid," said Barbara Parvis, RIM Vice President of Litigation. "RIM respects the valid intellectual property rights of other companies, but will vigorously defend itself against improper claims."
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Research In Motion have released a well awaited service pack for their Mobile Fusion 6 suite.
Fixed issues covers most aspects of the installed suite but here are some key fixes that stand-out from the original known issues list that I have seen many installs being affected by:
When an Android device was activated with the Universal Device Service and started communicating with the server, traffic was high and could exceed 60 MB per day. (DT 3238713)
When you logged in to the Administration Console using the username “admin”, you received an error message. (DT 3165140)
If you installed the Communication Module as a standalone module and the SSL certificate was invalid, you did not have the option to go back in the Universal Device Service setup application. (DT 2972356)
When you assigned an IT policy to a group, the Universal Device Service might have assigned the policy to only some of the user accounts in the group.
New features include:
Additional iOS 5 support
iOS enterprise app distribution (via web-client)
iOS enrollment improvements
You can pick up the service pack here and release notes here.
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Since RIM released the new OS update for the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha we have learned a few new things that RIM has baked in. We now have a solid indication that RIM is building in on device voice search and command capabilities to compete with Apple's Siri and Google. The version of voice search built into the dev alpha is very rough around the edges and you can tell that it is hampered by the fact that the Dev Alpha OS is locked down from consumer features. Right now it also interchanges between a woman and man responding to your requests along with you having to wait for a beep to say your command. Hopefully that gets ironed out nicely.
The voice recognition allows you to say commands to the Dev Alpha like "search BerryReview" for searching the web or the device and "Go To BerryReview.com" to browse to a website. You can also tell the device to message (SMS) or call someone but right now it is not working because we don't have address books on the Dev Alpha. The Search option pulls up a universal search which has some built in options right now that hint to Bing being the search engine though sometimes it pulled up Yahoo. It also showed searching App World, Wikipedia, Music, YouTube, and a few others.
While the commands still need some work I am really impressed with the voice recognition capabilities on the device. It seems to get me with my Californian accent and I even tried tripping it up a few times. Hopefully we hear more about this soon and RIM allows devs to build the voice commands into their apps and tie in their own voice handlers for custom commands that work from any other app.
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