Archive for the ‘BlackBerry News’ Category

Interactive BlackBerry Answers open for BIS support

Friday, November 21st, 2008

RIM has activated its latest support product for consumers, called BlackBerry Answers. BlackBerry Answers Desktop Edition provides support for BlackBerry Internet Service customers. You'll get personalized interactive help in real time to solve BlackBerry Internet Service questions. Screenshots, a link and more after the jump...

Enough Storms for Tomorrow’s Launch Day?

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Some are specluating there may not be enough Storms to go 'round tomorrow on Verizon Wireless' launch of the long-awaited 9530 touch screen device. ChannelWeb is reporting "The tipsters said a security flaw was found in the operating system and the devices had to be re-flashed, delaying shipments to stores and ...

Updated 4.7 beta JDE available

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

According to BlackBerry.com, a new build of the beta 4.7 Java Development Environment is available for download. This beta update includes the final accelerometer APIs and simulators have been updated to run software that is closer to the builds accepted by Vodafone and Verizon. Using the latest and greatest will ensure ...

Storm OS Update Available Now

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

RIM has made available its web-based upgrade service for the Storm 9500. We have had reports that even though this is the shipping release of the BlackBerry Storm OS doing a fresh installed has solved many issues and improved performance. Using Internet Explorer, take your PC browser to:  http://worldwide.blackberry.com/update/blackberrystorm.jsp After you reinstall ...

Desktop Manager v.4.7 on BlackBerry.com

Monday, November 17th, 2008

BlackBerry.com has posted the latest version of Desktop Manager (version 4.7) for the PC. Four flavors are included to choose from, with or without additional languages other than English, and with or without Media Manager. The downloads greatly vary in size according to the Media Manager being included. As usual, the ...

VIP Verizon Storm Launch Events Arrive

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Some Verizon VIP customers are beginning to find their VIP Storm launch invitations in the mail today. Slated for November 17-21, the VIP private sale invitation will ensure you will be one of the first with the 9530 Storm in your hands. Are you a VIP? Click for more pictures and ...

RIM “not immune” to weak economy, says Balsillie

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Co-CEO of Research In Motion Jim Balsillie stated yesterday that even though the Bold is selling "really well", the current market environment is rife with challenges and requires careful planning of strategy, according to a report from Reuters. "He also reiterated his belief that even as the economy sputters, users ...

BlackBerry Media Sync updated for the Storm

Friday, November 14th, 2008

BlackBerry Media Sync has been updated to version 1.0.1, to make way for the Storm. This is the sync tool that used for transferring media files from a BlackBerry smartphone user's iTunes® music collection to the BlackBerry smartphone. Get the details, view a demo, or download the application here. The sad part ...

New Storm Tips & Shortcuts, direct from RIM

Friday, November 14th, 2008

The BlackBerry Technical Solution Center has posted up several great documents for the new Storm user. Ranging from shortcuts and tips for the Storm, tips for using the browser, how to use the touch screen keyboard, to Home Screen tips for the Storm, these band new Knowledge Base articles bring us ...

VZAppZone available to OS 4.5 BlackBerry devices

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Verizon Wireless recently made its VZAppZone available for OS 4.5 devices. Until recently, only OS 4.3 and below BlackBerry devices could access and install the AppZone. What is VZAppZone? It is Verizon's mobile market place for browsing and purchase of add-on applications, ringtones, music, and real-time news, weather and support options. ...