The Blackberry Blog http://getmyblackberry.com It was fun using Blackberry! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:51:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Comcast’s DVR App Is Coming to Android and BlackBerry [Comcast] http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/30/comcasts-dvr-app-is-coming-to-android-and-blackberry-comcast/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/30/comcasts-dvr-app-is-coming-to-android-and-blackberry-comcast/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:51:07 +0000 blackberry Gizmodo-5600091 You can already manage your Comcast DVR from your iPhone, but soon you'll be able to do the same with BlackBerry and Android as well. No date announced, but it's coming. [Comcast] More »
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You can already manage your Comcast DVR from your iPhone, but soon you’ll be able to do the same with BlackBerry and Android as well. No date announced, but it’s coming. [Comcast] More »

]]> http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/30/comcasts-dvr-app-is-coming-to-android-and-blackberry-comcast/feed/ 0 Video: BlackBerry OS 6 running on the 9780 http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/30/video-blackberry-os-6-running-on-the-9780/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/30/video-blackberry-os-6-running-on-the-9780/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:26:05 +0000 blackberry tag:www.blackberryblast.com://ed5b32450c141b4bc31b4be9b803a46a RIM and ATT have scheduled an event for next Tuesday and the world is expecting the launch of OS 6, and the Slider. If you can't wait until Tuesday you can grab some OS 6 goodness from this video review of the BlackBerry 9780. Driphter has put together a nice five minute review of the 9780 showing off the WebKit browser and app switcher among oth...]]>
RIM and ATT have scheduled an event for next Tuesday and the world is expecting the launch of OS 6, and the Slider. If you can’t wait until Tuesday you can grab some OS 6 goodness from this video review of the BlackBerry 9780. Driphter has put together a nice five minute review of the 9780 showing off the WebKit browser and app switcher among oth…

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This isn’t an official video from Research in Motion, however, this video reveiw of the BlackBerry 9780 does show BlackBerry 6 and the WebKit BlackBerry Browser running on a device with a QWERTY keyboard and no touchscreen.  I will say that, since this is the BlackBerry 9870, I am a bit concerned about how BlackBerry 6 will run on The Bold 9700 which only has half the memory, 256 Mb, compared to the 9870′s 512, however, the operating system and the WebKit browser, from what we can tell, appears to be the same experience as what we’ve seen on the 9800… Just less screen real estate…

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]]> http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/30/video-blackberry-9870-running-blackberry-6-and-webkit-browser/feed/ 0 MobileCity Taking Preorders for BlackBerry 9800 ($599) http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/mobilecity-taking-preorders-for-blackberry-9800-599/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/mobilecity-taking-preorders-for-blackberry-9800-599/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:53:33 +0000 blackberry http://www.berryreview.com/2010/07/29/mobilecity-taking-preorders-for-blackberry-9800-599/ If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:]]> 9800 preorder I always love when small online retailers offer unreleased/unannounced devices for preorder. The latest to join the fray is MobileCityOnline which is listing the BlackBerry 9800 for $599.99 on their website for preorder. The funny part is that they are using leaked pictures for the product description… :)

There is no ETA for delivery at this time though they do state “Status: Rumored. Exp. release 2010, 2Q.” Hopefully we will hear more about it at the August 3rd event next week… I am excited. It has been awhile since RIM has managed to build some serious hype for a device launch.

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]]> http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/mobilecity-taking-preorders-for-blackberry-9800-599/feed/ 0 BlackBerry App World 2.0 Beta Released – Users Crash RIM Servers… http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/blackberry-app-world-2-0-beta-released-%e2%80%93-users-crash-rim-servers%e2%80%a6/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/blackberry-app-world-2-0-beta-released-%e2%80%93-users-crash-rim-servers%e2%80%a6/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:44:45 +0000 blackberry http://www.berryreview.com/2010/07/29/blackberry-app-world-2-0-beta-released-users-crash-rim-servers/ If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:]]> baw23I guess nobody ever schooled RIM in anticipating demand. They just opened up the beta program for App World 2.0 for all users in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. The problem is that the bum rush of users trying to download the app has crashed RIM’s servers or at least overloaded them. Somebody from Akamai needs to give RIM a few lessons on using their CDN to handle load bursts like they do for App World.

In case you still want to try when things are back up you can pick up the beta in the beta zone at www.blackberry.com/beta. Currently you will just get a “Proxy Error” but try back in a few minutes or hours.

Proxy Error RIM

As a reminder App World 2.0 adds:

  • Split Top 25 Themes and Top 25 Apps
  • BlackBerry App World Barcode Scanning for easily grabbing apps by just taking a picture
  • More Billing Options
    • Credit cards – varies by region
    • Carrier billing – just pay for an app on your wireless bill
  • BlackBerry ID – a new device independent user identification for downloading apps and easily switching devices

Let us know what you think!

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]]> http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/blackberry-app-world-2-0-beta-released-%e2%80%93-users-crash-rim-servers%e2%80%a6/feed/ 0 RIM Opens First BlackBerry Retail Store in China http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/rim-opens-first-blackberry-retail-store-in-china/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/rim-opens-first-blackberry-retail-store-in-china/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:03:00 +0000 blackberry http://www.berryreview.com/2010/07/29/rim-opens-first-blackberry-retail-store-in-china/ If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:]]> 8910 ChinaUPDATE: A spokesperson for RIM confirmed that this is not a RIM run store but rather it was opened by Digital China. That makes more sense because RIM is not in the habit of entering the retail space.

RIM has really had a slow rollout heading into China. It was only last month that they released the absolutely cutting EDGE BlackBerry Curve 8910 equipped with their latest technology. I kid but the device does at least have Evolved-EDGE but no Wi-Fi and a trackball instead of a trackpad.

RIM thinks that this BlackBerry Curve 8910 is such an amazing value proposition for the mainland Chinese market that they have opened up a Beijing store that they call an “experience center” for them to play with BlackBerry devices. I can imagine potential BlackBerry users lining out the door to try the latest 8910… Or even better yet they are also carrying the BlackBerry Curve 8310.

Here is to hoping they at least get some update love when BlackBerry 6 comes out…

PS: I am still trying to figure out if the store was actually opened by RIM or by Digital China. I will let you know if I find out.

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]]> http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/rim-opens-first-blackberry-retail-store-in-china/feed/ 0 BlackBerry News From The Wire for the Week of 7/26/2010 http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/blackberry-news-from-the-wire-for-the-week-of-7262010/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/blackberry-news-from-the-wire-for-the-week-of-7262010/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:48 +0000 blackberry http://www.bbgeeks.com/?p=5931 Not only did we get a glimpse of a new device this week, but we saw it in many different forms. You know it’s not a major device when we get initial pictures, video, and more sets of pictures in the same week. Still, it’s something up RIM’s sleeve. We have that, plus what should amount to some big news about the 9800.

RIM working on the Bold 9780 w/ OS 6

That’s the first image we saw of the BlackBerry Bold 9780, courtesy of Salomondrin, who has been on a roll lately. We heard about this device a few months ago, and as expected it looks like a Bold 9700 refresh. The reason? The Bold 9700 has just 256MB of RAM, meaning it can’t run OS 6. As you can see from the home screen in this picture, the 9780 runs OS 6.

Later in the week Driphter came in with more pics. But it wasn’t until later in the week that they hit us with some additional excellence. They found some nice, full-body shots of the 9780, plus a video.

We haven’t heard when the Bold 9780 will drop, but I can’t imagine it’s too far behind the 9800.

Tip of the week: Speed up your BlackBerry browser. Because no one wants to deal with the load bar crawling along.

Signs point to 9800 announcement on August 3

When you get one of these in your email, you tend to get quite excited.

AT&T and RIM? Can it be anything other than the 9800? Sure, I guess it could be. But considering all the hype we’ve consumed over the last couple of months, and with the hints RIM itself has already dropped, it seems like a fair enough bet. We’ll be there, city rats that we are, and will try to get information out as it is announced. Given the number of places I’ve seen this invitation posted, I imagine it will be quite a crowded scene.

Want another sign that the 9800 is close? As BBLeaks reports, developers have been given the green light to submit their 9800 apps for App World. We’ve heard that there are plenty of 9800 demo units floating around to developers, so this makes plenty of sense.

The OS 6 home screen

There is plenty new going on in OS 6, but thankfully we have people on the inside bringing us that information. At Inside BlackBerry, Douglas Soltys talks to director of UX research Joey Benedek, who discusses, at length, the OS 6 home screen. It’s definitely worth the read — it reveals so much.

To me, the best part comes at the end when Benedek mentions that the Notification Dropdown is his favorite aspect of the new home screen. I love the notification dropdown on my Nexus One. It’s one of the best features of the Android platform. I’m going to love having that on my BlackBerry, too.

And if you’re a 9650 fan, you can check out some screenshots of OS 6 on a non-touch device.

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This post originated at BBGeeks.com - home to all things Blackberry! Also a great source of info about AT&T BlackBerry.

BlackBerry News From The Wire for the Week of 7/26/2010

This post originated at BBGeeks.com - home to all things Blackberry! Also a great source of info about AT&T BlackBerry.

BlackBerry News From The Wire for the Week of 7/26/2010


]]> Not only did we get a glimpse of a new device this week, but we saw it in many different forms. You know it’s not a major device when we get initial pictures, video, and more sets of pictures in the same week. Still, it’s something up RIM’s sleeve. We have that, plus what should amount to some big news about the 9800.

RIM working on the Bold 9780 w/ OS 6

That’s the first image we saw of the BlackBerry Bold 9780, courtesy of Salomondrin, who has been on a roll lately. We heard about this device a few months ago, and as expected it looks like a Bold 9700 refresh. The reason? The Bold 9700 has just 256MB of RAM, meaning it can’t run OS 6. As you can see from the home screen in this picture, the 9780 runs OS 6.

Later in the week Driphter came in with more pics. But it wasn’t until later in the week that they hit us with some additional excellence. They found some nice, full-body shots of the 9780, plus a video.

We haven’t heard when the Bold 9780 will drop, but I can’t imagine it’s too far behind the 9800.

Tip of the week: Speed up your BlackBerry browser. Because no one wants to deal with the load bar crawling along.

Signs point to 9800 announcement on August 3

When you get one of these in your email, you tend to get quite excited.

AT&T and RIM? Can it be anything other than the 9800? Sure, I guess it could be. But considering all the hype we’ve consumed over the last couple of months, and with the hints RIM itself has already dropped, it seems like a fair enough bet. We’ll be there, city rats that we are, and will try to get information out as it is announced. Given the number of places I’ve seen this invitation posted, I imagine it will be quite a crowded scene.

Want another sign that the 9800 is close? As BBLeaks reports, developers have been given the green light to submit their 9800 apps for App World. We’ve heard that there are plenty of 9800 demo units floating around to developers, so this makes plenty of sense.

The OS 6 home screen

There is plenty new going on in OS 6, but thankfully we have people on the inside bringing us that information. At Inside BlackBerry, Douglas Soltys talks to director of UX research Joey Benedek, who discusses, at length, the OS 6 home screen. It’s definitely worth the read — it reveals so much.

To me, the best part comes at the end when Benedek mentions that the Notification Dropdown is his favorite aspect of the new home screen. I love the notification dropdown on my Nexus One. It’s one of the best features of the Android platform. I’m going to love having that on my BlackBerry, too.

And if you’re a 9650 fan, you can check out some screenshots of OS 6 on a non-touch device.

Roundup

This post originated at BBGeeks.com – home to all things Blackberry! Also a great source of info about AT&T BlackBerry.

BlackBerry News From The Wire for the Week of 7/26/2010

This post originated at BBGeeks.com – home to all things Blackberry! Also a great source of info about AT&T BlackBerry.

BlackBerry News From The Wire for the Week of 7/26/2010



]]> http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/blackberry-news-from-the-wire-for-the-week-of-7262010/feed/ 0 Mystery Store Display Showing Up in AT&T Stores for BlackBerry 9800 Launch? http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/mystery-store-display-showing-up-in-att-stores-for-blackberry-9800-launch/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/mystery-store-display-showing-up-in-att-stores-for-blackberry-9800-launch/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:21:14 +0000 blackberry http://www.berryreview.com/2010/07/29/mystery-store-display-showing-up-in-att-stores-for-blackberry-9800-launch/ If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:]]> attmonolith Bold 9800 Now here is a real head scratcher. AT&T has been shipping a large monolith display box to many of their stores. Gizmodo got a picture of the display but managers and store workers have no idea what is inside the big black box. They have dubbed it the “Hero” display and Gizmodo is guessing that it is either for the BlackBerry 9800 launch or the Dell Streak.

Out of the two my money is on the BlackBerry 9800 Slider since the Streak is not much of a secret. On the other hand RIM has been trying to channel Steve Jobs with the 9800 launch and all the secrecy. The people in the stores are being threatened with termination if they even joke about looking inside the box.

Anybody want to guess what is inside it?

Hopefully we will find out next week Tuesday at the joint AT&T & RIM event.

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]]> http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/mystery-store-display-showing-up-in-att-stores-for-blackberry-9800-launch/feed/ 0 Music WithMe Wireless iTunes Sync Application Updated http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/music-withme-wireless-itunes-sync-application-updated/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/music-withme-wireless-itunes-sync-application-updated/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:08:47 +0000 blackberry http://www.berryreview.com/2010/07/29/music-withme-wireless-itunes-sync-application-updated/ If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:]]> MusicWithMeParkVu’s Music WithMe is an awesome app/service that lets you sync your iTunes collection with your BlackBerry wirelessly. We told you when the app launched in June and since then they have processed over a million iTunes songs. The cool part about the service is that it is not a subscription but rather a one time $14.99 cost after a free 30 day trial.

The new features added to Music WithMe today add some refinement that the app was missing before. They include:

  • Support for iTunes playlist folders – sync your playlist folder on your BlackBerry and any subsequently added playlists to the folder are automatically synced to the device
  • New playlist info – In playlist screen, select ‘playlist info’ to view the number of tracks in the playlist that can be played, the number of unsupported tracks due to format or DRM protection as well as the number of tracks in the cloud, tracks needed from iTunes and tracks that can’t be found
  • Support for network attached storage/media servers
  • Support for playlists with duplicate names – user added "audiobooks" or "recently added" playlist
  • Playlist selection preserved across devices and if app is reinstalled

From the app you select which iTunes playlist you want synchronized with your BlackBerry and it does it for you wirelessly. The new version of Music WithMe is available at BlackBerry App World now. Let us know what you think of the update!

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]]> http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/music-withme-wireless-itunes-sync-application-updated/feed/ 0 RIM Creates Cute Paper Cutout Promotional Video for Enterprise Use http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/rim-creates-cute-paper-cutout-promotional-video-for-enterprise-use/ http://getmyblackberry.com/2010/07/29/rim-creates-cute-paper-cutout-promotional-video-for-enterprise-use/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0000 blackberry http://www.berryreview.com/2010/07/29/rim-creates-cute-paper-cutout-promotional-video-for-enterprise-use/ If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:]]> I guess RIM is trying to simplify the BlackBerry’s value proposition in their latest video spotted by BBNews.pl. In this video RIM describes why businesses need to buy into the BlackBerry “Platform” instead of just a smartphone. It actually makes some good points but has some fun along the way.

Its good to see that the marketing teams at RIM get to have some fun every once in awhile. What do you think of the video? Do you think they should do one for consumer users?

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