Back around the launch of BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express, there were rumblings of a security app called Shield that would be launched at the same time. Though that didn’t happen at Mobile World Congress, additional details have bubbled up regarding features. Remote Device Wipe – in case of loss of the terminal, just log in…
BlackBerry Internet Service 3.0 Rolling out to North America March 28
BIS 3.0 is coming to North American BlackBerry users after its EMEA launch, including modest upgrades like WMA and OpenOffice file support, and the more sought-after feature of two-way Gmail sync soon thereafter, according to an internal update notice. “There will be scheduled network maintenance by Research In Motion (RIM) affecting BIS customers between 0100…
China Telecom, China’s 3rd largest operator, confirms Palm Pre coming in July, BlackBerry in May
Way back, in November of 2009, we told you that China Telecom may be, might be, could possibly, bring the Palm Pre to their network. Today, during China Telecom’s full year results conference call, the company took the opportunity to announce that not only will the Palm Pre be coming to China’s 3rd largest network…
BlackBerry OS Updates: OS 5.0.0.411 Available for the Curve 8900, OS 5.0.0.626 for the Curve 8530
Over the weekend I noticed a few OS updates that BlackBerry users may want to take note of. I’ve included the download links at the bottom of this post, but will continue to give you the skinny on device and OS right here. First off we have OS 5.0.0.411 for the BlackBerry Curve 8900. This…
BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Poses in Venezuela
Those who are hurting for more BlackBerry Pearl 9100 eye candy can be sated today by easily the most high-quality pictures of the unreleased device we have seen to date. There’s not much more to report – the media keys on top are very much like the Curve 8520 and 8530, the keyboard is SureType,…
RIM Announces BlackBerry Storm2 for India
The good folks in India will have a new BlackBerry to get their hands on real soon. Which model? Well, if for some reason you missed the headline, I’m talking about the SurePress-packing BlackBerry Storm2. The Storm2 features RIM’s 5.0 touchscreen operating system, SurePress technology, a 3.2″ display (360×480), 3.2 MP camera with video, 256MB…
Rumor: MTS Set to Launch BlackBerry Storm2, Tour2, HTC Hero?
Here’s a quick one for all of my friends, family and colleagues in Manitoba. Word is some new devices are coming to Bison-land, and the lineup, in all honesty, sounds quite good… Especially when you consider MTS has never exactly been on the ‘cutting edge’ when it comes to new devices. HowardForums member ‘codwif’ received…
Push-to-Talk hits Verizon BlackBerrys
Looks like the rumors were right, as Verizon Wireless has rolled out an application that gives BlackBerry smartphones unlimited Push-to-Talk capabilities for $5 a month. The app is free to download but there’s the aforementioned service fee. It’s geared primarily at enterprises because you can make group calls with up to 50 participants, and there’s…
BlackBerry Messenger Barcodes Now Shareable on Facebook
BlackBerry users can now share get friends to add them to Messenger via QR barcode scanning on Facebook, thanks to a new application. Your BBM barcode can be applied onto a faux-Berry in your profile’s sidebar, or it can be overlaid onto your profile picture in a variety of colour schemes. With that posted, any…
WIND Enables Tethering and Streaming on BlackBerry Bold 9700
WIND Mobile is now allowing PC tethering for mobile internet access and media streaming on their BlackBerry Bold 9700. Understandably, these were big features that people were expecting and nagging about after enjoying them on any of the Big Three Canadian carriers, but it’s good to see WIND was listening (true to their tagline) and…