BlackBerry Passport - Video Review

Its been nearly 2 years since the full touch BlackBerry Z10 was launched, with BlackBerry 10 OS. With the BlackBerry Passport, the company is going back to what it does best, QWERTY keyboards and gives us a modern vision of what BlackBerry can be.

[Android app] BBM update lets you retract messages and more

BBM for Android has been updated, and brings some useful features and enhancements to the messaging client. Now when you send a message by mistake, you can simply tap the retract button. This works both before or after the text has been viewed.

You can download the update directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store or by using the link which follows.

[Windows Phone app] BBM (beta) updated; public launch coming soon

BBM for Windows Phone (beta) has been updated to version 1.2.0.9 with improved perofrmance. According to the changelog, the major issue addressed by the update is "the slow initial launch time on a fresh install". With this release BlackBerry also says it is close to the public launch of BBM on Microsoft's mobile platform.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

BlackBerry Classic gets caught on camera

Following the release of the BlackBerry Passport, the canadian manufacturer has yet another device in their pipelines. However, unlike the BlackBerry Passport, which is the company's top shelf business-centric phone, the BlackBerry Classic is suited for long time BlackBerry users who are more interested in merging the old-school features like a trackpad and function keys, with the latest version of BlackBerry 10.

BlackBerry Passport for Rogers receives 10.3.0.1418 update

The BlackBerry Passport on Rogers is currently receiving a software update v10.3.0.908 (also known as OS v10.3.0.1418). Rogers was the first carrier to roll out an update before the device was fully officially announced, and it seems they will stick to the trend of offering quick updates.

BlackBerry Passport is now available

Today the BlackBerry Passport was officially made available with its unique design, combining a large square touchscreen with a touch-enabled keyboard. The device is designed with the mobile professionals in mind and promises to keep its users more productive.

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 officially announced with BlackBerry 10.3 and BlackBerry Assistant

Yesterday BlackBerry announced the Porsche Design P'9983, which became to first smartphone from the company to run the new BlackBerry 10.3 update. With BlackBerry 10.3 you also gain access to the BlackBerry Assistant, the company's own virtual assistant.

[BlackBerry app] BBM updated with easier photo sharing, voice calling and more

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) has been updated (10.4.4.8) for the BlackBerry platform with a more more streamlined attachment sharing that makes it easier to share files such as photos and documents between users. Audio calling has also been added. This brings the cross-platform messenger app in line with other competitors in the field such as Whatsapp and Viber.

You can download the update directly on your device through BlackBerry World or by using the following link:

Angry Birds Stella now available for Android and iOS

Amidst the rush of devices at IFA 2014, Rovio has released Angry Birds Stella for iOS and Android. Join Stella and her super adventurous friends Dahlia, Poppy, Willow and Luca in their battle to defend the Golden Island from Gale and her band of portly pigs.

BlackBerry devices on AT&T receive 10.2.1.3014 software update

AT&T is now rolling out the 10.2.1.3014 OS update (also known as 10.2.1.3337 update) to the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q10 on its network. The update doesn't seem to bring any new features over the BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 update, so we assume it contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements for the carrier devices.

Get the BlackBerry Z10 on Verizon for just $100 off contract

Thinking of purchasing a BlackBerry Z10 on Verizon without being tied down to a contract? If you have a local Fry location near where you live, you can take part in a special clearance deal and get the former flagship for just $100 without the need of a Verizon contract.

[Windows Phone app] BBM no longer in 'beta'

BBM for Windows Phone has been and has been released as a stable version on the store, dropping the 'beta' from its title. BlackBerry opened their proprietary messaging service BBM to Android, iOS and Windows Phone in order to raise the value of the platform.

You can download the latest version of BBM directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[DEALS] Get 30% off BlackBerry 10 smartphones and accessories

Are you planning on purchasing a BlackBerry 10 device ? Well BlackBerry is now giving you a chance to pick up one of their BlackBerry 10 smartphones and their accessories at 30% off their retail price. The deal does not apply to older BlackBerry devices like the BlackBerry Bold 9900, but its still a great chance to pick up one of the newer handsets.

BlackBerry OS 10.2.2.1531 released for compatible devices

While most customers are likely waiting for the release of the BlackBerry 10.3 update, the company has starting rolling on the BlackBerry OS 10.2.2 (more specifically software version 10.2.2.932, version 10.2.2.1531) to devices in Germany and surrounding regions. While no specific information is available on what the update has to offer other than that it covers security enhancements for some Enterprise customers with specific requirements.

[Windows Phone app] BBM (beta) updated with bug fixes and improvements

BlackBerry has released its first update to the beta version of BBM for Windows Phone which brings version 1.0.0.16 along with several bug fixes and performance improvements to the messaging application.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the link which follows:

[Windows Phone app] BBM (beta)

BlackBerry released a private beta of BBM for Windows Phone earlier this month, giving potential testers an early opportunity to try out their messaging app on Windows Phones. Now the company has opened up the beta to the public, allowing any interested user to download and try out BBM for Windows Phone.

You can download the app directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link

BlackBerry reveals its own digital voice assistant

After what seems like years of speculation, BlackBerry has finally unveiled its own digital voice assistant, which will serve as BlackBerry's version of Siri. Known simply as BlackBerry Assistant, this service will search through your email and calendar, and tell you what is trending on Twitter.

BBM now available on the Windows Phone Store as a private beta

BBM has been available on iOS and Android for some time now, and BlackBerry promised that they will release a Windows Phone version as well. It looks like the app's development has progressed well, as a beta version has been released on the Windows Phone Store. 

Unfortunately it is still in a private beta state, so you will require an invitation in order to use the app. However given that it is in beta, it likely won't be long before the public will get to enjoy BBM on their Windows Phones.

BlackBerry CEO unveils BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Classic

BlackBerry is currently working on two high end smartphones, which BlackBerry CEO John Chen unveiled on  Thursday during a conference related to BlackBerry's latest earnings report. One of them is the BlackBerry Passport (formerly BlackBerry Windermere) and the other is the BlackBerry Classic (formerly BlackBerry Q20)

The most popular smartphones in North America

iQmetrix, has released an infographic on the phones sold in North America (U.S. and Canada) in the past six months (December 2013-May 2014). The dta has been collected from its RQ Retail Management system, which is used by independent wireless retailers across North America to process an estimated 14.5 million handset transactions each year.

The information includes data from 15,000 store locations across North America, identifying interesting trends for the most popular mobile phone manufacturers in a variety of cities, and also for North America as a whole.