Ruh-roh. RIM has issued notice of a medium-level threat for the native BlackBerry browser that, if you’re not careful, could make you the victim of a phishing attack. The bug basically makes it so a special null character isn’t recognized by the certificate reader, enabling a clever coder to masquarade their site as a usually…
ToneConcept Releases ‘Sticky Notes’ Theme for the BlackBerry Storm
Earlier this afternoon my bud Artem over at ToneConcept let me know about a new theme he’s put out. It’s setup for the BlackBerry Storm 95xx, and it looks kinda cool… thought I’d share it with you all! Called ‘Sticky Notes’, the concept behind it is quite self-explanitory. Artem also made sure to tell me…
‘Clarity’ Theme for the BlackBerry Storm
It’s been a little while since I’ve shared any BlackBerry Storm theme love, so here we go. Earlier this morning I noticed a new theme arrive from the good folks at WJD Designs. Called ‘Clarity’, this one brings sliding screens and a customizable dock to your Storm. Other features include: 5 Custom on Screen Docked…
RIM Q2 Results Miss Expectations Due to Visto Case
Research in Motion posted their second quarter financial results yesterday, narrowly missing analyst expectations by about $0.17 per share. If it weren’t for the $112.8 million RIM owed Visto due to patent disputes, the BlackBerry-maker would have made off with $588.4 million in income, which would have reasonably in-line with forecasts. Here’s a quick run-down…
Citysearch for BlackBerry Updated
If you’ve ever used the Citysearch app for BlackBerry, you’ll know how handy it can be… it delivers local business listings, shows you where to grab a bite to eat, where to shop, gives you reviews and ratings on local restaurants and a whole lot more. Super handy. Of course, depending where you live will…
AT&T BlackBerry Bold 9700 Caught on Camera!
User bestncheap over at the BBOS forums has posted some delightful pictures of the upcoming BlackBerry 9700, aka ‘Onyx‘, aka BlackBerry Bold II. Not too much else to say here, but I do encourage you to bask in the second coming of the Bold’s goodness. Note the ‘Bold’ branding on the back and the helpful…
BlackBerry Arrives in Kenya on Orange
Looks like the BlackBerry is coming to Kenya. The other day, Orange, together with RIM officially announced the launch of BlackBerry in the country. When asked to comment on the development, a BlackBerry spokesperson commented: “The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and services to allow easy wireless access to email, phone, calendar, web, multimedia…
New BlackBerry Bluetooth Headset Coming Soon
We had heard that RIM was going to be making a new mono Bluetooth headset after it passed through the special interest group last month, and based on its “Coming Soon” listing in the official accessory store, it seems like the HS-500 is well on its way. The description boasts automatic volume adjustment, support for…
More Screenshots of BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac
Some of you in the cross-section of Mac/BlackBerry users have been slobbering over the screenshots of Desktop Manager for Mac since the June announcement. Well, how about some fresh eye candy? Functionally, it doesn’t seem like there’s much new going on – sync contacts, media, backup data, manage applications, yadda-yadda. The newish feature in this…
AT&T Re-releases BlackBerry Bold Firmware with Visual Voicemail
OS 4.6.0.297 for the BlackBerry Bold on AT&T is once again available after an initial release followed quickly by some technical difficulties and a retraction of the firmware earlier this month. The big deal with this particular patch is the addition of a free visual voicemail application, allowing subscribers to cruise through their voicemail without…