iPhone overtakes BlackBerry to become top phone for business users
If the results of a new survey are to be believed, the BlackBerry is no longer the must-have mobile for the majority of business users.
RIM unveils BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380
Research In Motion just announced the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and BlackBerry Curve 9380 — two relatively boring handsets. But a brand new BlackBerry sporting the improved BBX operating system may be right around the corner.
Google drops Gmail app for BlackBerry
Shortly after backing away from a Gmail app for iOS devices, Google says its Gmail app for BlackBerry is done: instead, the company will focus on making Gmail work in the mobile browser.
RIM partners with lockmaker Assa Abloy on NFC, faces Barclays downgrade
Lockmaker Assa Abloy says it's working with RIM to build keycard technology into future BlackBerries...while investment firm Barclays significantly downgrades its forecast for RIM.
Android hardware failure rate higher than iPhone and Blackberry
Of the four leading smartphone operating systems Google's Android has the highest rate of hardware failure, and costs cell phone carriers $2 billion a year in repairs and returns.
RIM officially launches BBM music service
Research In Motion is the latest to introduce its own dedicated music service, BBM Music.
RIM: Buy two PlayBooks, get one free
Research In Motion is now offering customers a free PlayBook - but only if they buy two of them. The offer runs until the end of this year and is aimed at businesses.
Porsche Design P’9981 Blackberry Smartphone
Check out the collaborative efforts of between Porsche and Rim with the new Porsche Design P’9981 Blackberry Smartphone.
Report: RIM operating surveillance facility in India
Remember when India was threatening to shut down BlackBerry service unless it could tap user's communications? Reports have RIM operating a wiretapping facility in Mumbai to help with that.
RIM delays PlayBook OS 2.0 update until next year
Research In Motion's senior vice president announced on Tuesday that the release of the PlayBook OS 2.0 update has been delayed until February at the earliest.
BlackBerry trade-ins reach all time high
Due to the recent BlackBerry outage and the iPhone 4S announcement BlackBerry owners are trading-in their devices more than ever before.
DT pick: Best apps of the week
Check out our favorite apps for the week, including games, productivity tools, and the ever-popular photo-sharing platforms.
BlackBerry maker facing possible legal action over BBX name
A trademark claim by another company over the name of BlackBerry’s new operating system, BBX, is probably the least of Research In Motion’s worries after last week’s service outage fiasco. It could, however, signal the onset of another headache it could do without.
Over 30 percent of BlackBerry users in large companies plan to switch phones
With the recent BlackBerry service outage taking a toll on consumer confidence in the brand, employees at extremely large enterprises are starting to mull other options for business phones.
BlackBerry outage not all bad, helped improve Middle East road safety
At least there was an upside to the BlackBerry service outage - apparently drivers in some parts of the Middle East fond of using their phones while driving were, for three days last week, able to concentrate on the road instead of the content of a phone message, resulting in a dramatic reduction in traffic accidents.
Ford automobiles will read text messages aloud with SYNC upgrade
While the irresponsibility of texting while driving still contributes to many car wrecks despite state laws against the practice, Ford has come up with a way to listen to text messages while on the road.
Can RIM’s new BBX OS keep BlackBerry from going sour?
RIM is betting the future of its smartphone, tablet, and embedded systems on a new operating system: BBX. But there's no word when it'll be available, or what devices it will support.
RIM leaks BlackBerry Bold 9790 Bellagio, Curve Touch 9380 specs
Research In Motion has released new details about the displays of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9790 Bellagio and Curve Touch 9380 handsets.
RIM offers free apps and games as consolation for service outages
RIM offers the Sims 3, Shazam Encore, and a number of other apps/games as a gift to users who had to put up with 1-5 days of service outages.
One in five considering ditching BlackBerry after service problems
Following a three-day global service outage of the BlackBerry network, a survey has revealed that almost one in five owners of BlackBerry smartphones may move to another phone manufacturer.
RIM co-CEO apologizes for BlackBerry outages
RIM founder Mike Lazaridis has issued a video apology explaining the recent BlackBerry outages and when service may be restored.
RIM issues BlackBerry update, warns of hoax message
Research In Motion posted a service update on Wednesday afternoon saying that its email, BlackBerry Messenger and Internet browsing services were finally returning to normal following an outage that started on Monday.
BlackBerry outages spread to the United States and Canada
BlackBerry service outages have spread to North America, affecting users in the United States and Canada.
RIM breaks its silence and explains why services are down for millions of users
BlackBerry services are down again in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere with no indication as to when it will be restored. This is the second day in a row that BlackBerry services have been unavailable.
Work or play: AT&T’s new ‘Toggle’ app lets Android users choose
AT&T's new Toggle app for Android smartphones and tablets lets users switch between 'work' and 'play' modes. But corporations may be the only winners here.
Nearly 7 percent of U.S. traffic comes from handheld devices
With more consumers breaking out smartphones and tablets to browse through the Web, the percentage of U.S. traffic that's attributed to handheld devices is on the rise.
BlackBerry outage still affecting millions, though email returns
Research In Motion engineers are desperately trying to sort out a server crash that is affecting users of its BlackBerry smartphones in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Quirky Ray solar charger packs convenience with suction cup and kickstand
Keep a full battery cahrge on-hand at all times with this clever suction cup solar charger.
Adobe rolls out Flash 11 and Air 3.0
Nipping on the heels of Apple's iPhone 4S announcement, Adobe had a bit of interesting news regarding the development of its Flash and Air products earlier today.
BlackBerry more popular than iPhone in India
Despite its plummeting prominence elsewhere in the world, BlackBerry remains a highly popular smartphone brand in India, where wireless technology lags a generation behind the US.
Does Adobe Flash 11 have a future on the Web?
Adobe promises amazing graphics performance and 3D gaming in Flash 11, but how bright is Flash's future on the Web, particularly without Apple's iOS and Windows 8 Metro?
RIM slashes price of PlayBook for Rogers employees, sign of things to come?
It may be a sign of things to come - RIM has started offering its PlayBook tablet at a heavily discounted price to employees of Canadian cell phone carrier Rogers, a long-time partner of the Ontario-based electronics company.
RIM blames “lower than expected demand” as a reason for poor quarterly results
RIM's quarterly earnings barely make projections due to lower than expected interest, RIM shipped fewer phones and Playbooks than expected.
RIM investor urges company to consider sale
An investor in Canada's struggling Research in Motion is urging the company to create a committee of independent directors to explore the sale of the
Samsung to launch own ChatON instant messaging service
Samsung is getting ready to launch its own IM service called ChatON - and in addition to Samsung's Bada and Android, it'll support BlackBerry, iOS, and PCs.
UK gov’t will not ban social networks during civil unrest
In the wake of the London riots, the UK government has said it will not seek "additional powers" to block citizens from accessing social networks like Twitter and BlackBerry Messenger during periods of social upheaval.
BBM Music service unveiled by RIM
Research In Motion has released details of its new cloud-based music service, BBM Music. The new service should be commercially available to BlackBerry users later this year.
RIM launches new BlackBerry Curve, lacks touch
RIM has unveiled a fourth BlackBerry 7 OS phone, and this time it's a new Curve. Pictures and specs on the newest BB are inside.