App RIM Will Give BlackBerry 10 Prototype Device to Developers at Jam Conference

RIM Will Give BlackBerry 10 Prototype Device to Developers at Jam Conference

RIM said they would eventually offer developer devices for the BlackBerry 10 platform. Today, RIM has announced they will not only launch the BlackBerry 10 developer tools in beta, but developer attendees will receive a limited edition developer prototype device â€" the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha. However, RIM makes it clear that this is not a BlackBerry 10 smartphone â€" it is a prototype running a modified version of the PlayBook OS which will help developers design their apps for the BlackBerry 10 smartphone form factor.  It’s not the final hardware or OS â€" it’s a device to help developers get started with designing for what’s coming.

The prototype devices will only be offered to BlackBerry 10 Jam developer attendees, as it is a prototype testing device meant specifically for them. It will not be a commercial product and will not be seeded to end users or attendees of BlackBerry World. There is limited capacity for BlackBerry 10 Jam, so developers should register as soon as possible to be part of this amazing opportunity.

Register for BlackBerry 10 Jam at www.blackberryjamconference.com

App BlackBerry Messenger 6.2.0.24 Now Available in Beta Zone

BlackBerry Messenger 6.2.0.24 Now Available in Beta Zone

Research In Motion has been updating their programs in BlackBerry Beta Zone quite frequently this week. BlackBerry Messenger has now been updated to version 6.2.0.24, with the following changes and known issues:

Fixed Isses

User is returned to the contact list after sending a voice note via the convenience key if the chat is opened from the Messages application.Virtual keyboard does not appear automatically when editing personal messageWhen trying to switch chat from switch chat menu within conversation, user information is partially cutoffSend picture dialog is displayed as a vertical bar for device font size 14.

Known Issues

Highlighting a BBM contact displays a different contact’s display picture.Pressing the convenience key while the menu is open in a chat returns the user to the contact list if the chat is opened from the Messages application.Scrolling quickly in the inline edit view allows the focus to move out on to the user’s avatar.Pressing the Enter key while the focus is on the user’s avatar initiates the inline edit view.Some smileys remained as text in a message sent to a multiperson chat for all participants.Send voice note dialog buttons are cut off in landscape mode when the virtual keyboard is displayed.

You can download BBM 6.2.0.24 from Beta Zone here.

App RIM Confirms Issue with PIN Messages in BlackBerry 7 Devices

RIM Confirms Issue with PIN Messages in BlackBerry 7 Devices

Research In Motion officially confirmed today in a Knowledge Base article that certain devices are experiencing an issue with PIN messages. The problem lies with the PIN messages option not even appearing for some users. However, receiving PIN message, reply to, and forward will still function as per normal.

According to RIM, the problem affects the following devices:

BlackBerry ® Bold 9930BlackBerry ® Bold 9900BlackBerry ® Bold 9790BlackBerry ® Bold 9780BlackBerry ® Curve 9380BlackBerry ® Curve 9370BlackBerry ® Curve 9360BlackBerry ® Curve 9350BlackBerry ® Torch 9860BlackBerry ® Torch 9850BlackBerry ® Torch 9810Porsche Design P’9981The problem appears to be only with OS7 devices. RIM states they currently have no time-frame for a fix. Did you or have you ever used PIN messages? Personally, can’t say I’ve ever used this feature much. Sound off in the comments if you think this feature should be continued or killed off.

via BBNews.pl

App RIM Seeking to Hire iOS Developers

RIM Seeking to Hire iOS Developers

Research In Motion is undergoing tribulations. In an effort to retain enterprise customers, they’ve released their Mobile Fusion service. The Mobile Fusion service lets iOS and Android devices to be managed on the BlackBerry Enterprise Service.

The company now appears to be in the market for iOS developers of, “an experienced iOS/Objective-C developer capable of architecting, designing, developing and testing complex applications for iPhone and iPad devices.” RIM is requiring the iOS developer to have at least 2yrs experience and have apps within the iTunes App Store to demo during a candidate interview.

Perhaps, RIM is looking to iOS developers in an effort to build a Mobile Fusion app for the iPhone and iPad. Or, could RIM seriously be considering the option of making BlackBerry Messenger a cross-platform messenger? Check out the full recruitment ad below:

via AllThingsD

App Quick Look: Sketch with Friends for BlackBerry PlayBook (Video) – a HIGHLY Addictive Game!

Quick Look: Sketch with Friends for BlackBerry PlayBook (Video) â€" a HIGHLY Addictive Game!

Currently, there is a very popular title among iOS and Android users called ‘Draw Something’. The game is a type of pictionary or charades with images. Xlabz Technologies have created a similar experience, but made it multiplayer with users who you might not know personally. Whereas, Draw Something is usually with just your Facebook friends.

Sketch with Friends is a real-time, multi-player, virtual game where your artistic, creative and vocabulary skills are put to the ultimate test. You get to join a “game room” and compete with players from all over the world. You draw something while others guess what you sketch and vice-versa. All you need to do is call upon your wits and your doodling skills and its game on.

The app does cost $1.99, but it is well worth it if you’re into highly addictive games. Sketch with Friends is also cross platform. So, you’ll see users with Android and iOS devices playing alongside you. Check out the video below and download Sketch with Friends from BlackBerry App World here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZA6UA9rK1o

On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

App BeWeather HD Now Available for BlackBerry PlayBook

BeWeather HD Now Available for BlackBerry PlayBook

The very popular, and N4BB Readers Choice Winner 2011, BeWeather application has now been brought to the BlackBerry PlayBook. BeWeather HD brings a ton of customization options to modify its looks, and default weather parameters. Set custom background images or stick with the eye-candy high definition animations portraying current weather conditions.

BeWeather HD features include:

100% Ad-FreeWeather data provided by Weather Underground, includes 7 day and hourly forecastsVisually stunning display of weather information using high definition animations (experimental)More accurate conditions by switching to a nearby weather stations for any locationWeather advisory notifications (US only)Built-in animated radar (US only) and IR/Vis satellite mapsReplace/extend the default radar/satellite maps with your preferred weather service’s radar maps!Add custom web cams and other media links (weather radio, video, HTML etc)Sunrise/Sunset times and moon phaseCompletely customize BeWeather using fonts and colors

BeWeather HD is available for $4.99 in BlackBerry App World here.

App Leaked: BlackBerry Curve 9380 OS 7.1.0.336

Leaked: BlackBerry Curve 9380 OS 7.1.0.336

BlackBerry Curve 9380 users are getting a bump today, as OS 7.1.0.336 has dropped. There’s no word on what is new for this build, so be sure to let us know what you might find.

Download Curve 9380 OS 7.1.0.336 from:

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