Download N4BB App Onto Your BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha!(May,2012)

If you’ve just received your BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device, chances are you’ve been side-loading all sorts of apps and whatnot. Why not try out the N4BB app! Our app works perfectly on the Dev Alpha and is just as responsive and quick as it is on the PlayBook. Download the .BAR file and let us know what you think!Download N4BB app .BAR file for Dev Alpha

Occipital Demos 360 Panoramic Camera App for BlackBerry 10 (Video)(May,2012)

At the General Session, Occipital took the stage to showcase what they’ve been building for the BlackBerry 10 platform. They debuted a 360 panoramic camera app which is truly stunning. Check out the video and let us know if you think this 3rd party app will be wild once released.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGFxBbes3dgOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

Pacemaker Demos DJ App for BlackBerry PlayBook (Video)(May,2012)

Pacemaker is bringing the DJ app for the BlackBerry PlayBook. We saw a demo of this amazing app during the General Session at BlackBerry World. Pacemaker says they first tried many Android tablets until they discovered the PlayBook. The QNX operating system allowed Pacemaker to build a DJ app with zero latency, which is crucial for a DJ during performances. Check out the video below and let us know what you think.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcWI4kaScm4On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

BlackBerry 10 Phone OS Preview at BlackBerry World 2012 (Video)(May,2012)

During the keynote at BlackBerry World 2012, Research In Motion’s CEO, Thorsten Heins, showed a preview of the BlackBerry 10 operating system. The short clip gives you some mild insight into how the BB10 operating system will run on a phone. Of course, the BlackBerry 10 operating system will not be limited to just phones. RIM will continue to utilize the BB10 platform in the automotive, aircraft, and other key industries. Check out the video below and let us know what you think.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr4OvppWb2oOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

Silent Foto for BlackBerry Smartphones – Silence that Shutter Sound for Free!(May,2012)

S4BB Limited let us know that they just released a new app for BlackBerry® Smartphones called Silent Foto. This app, available for free, allows users to take photos with their BlackBerry smartphones without any shutter sound at all. This is one app that I will definitely download!Silent Foto is available for all BlackBerry smartphones running OS 6.0 or higher and currently available in the BlackBerry App World, like I said, for free!Download Silent Foto from the App World>>

imo Now Available in BlackBerry App World(May,2012)

imo instant messenger has been released in the BlackBerry App World and is available for you to download, for free! imo is a multi IM application that lets you chat with your friends on Skype, Google Talk, AIM, Facebook, MSN, ICQ, Jabber, Yahoo Messenger and more. Other features include:
Voice IMs: Send instant voice messages instead of typingFile sharing: Send audio, video, and picturesSleep mode: Turn off sound notifications for a set period of timeLocation sharing: Let your friends know where you are by sharing your locationChat history: Search your chat history quicklyMultimedia attachments: Share files and imagesMorse code: Know who messages you without looking at your phoneThis release also includes an early beta of the imo network, with which you can talk to your friends and make new ones. You can find imo in the App World or here.

RIM Announces the 2012 Wireless Achievement Award Winners(May,2012)

RIM announced yesterday this year’s Wireless Achievement Award Winners. Here are the winners and finalists:Attendee Choice Awards.
Winner: Cines Unidos
Venezuelan movie goers can now buy tickets and get news on upcoming features with the click of a button, thanks to Cines Unidos’s app for BlackBerry® smartphones. As well as buying tickets and obtaining receipts and confirmations, the easy-to-use app, developed in partnership with Mobile Media Networks, gives users a 40-minute show-time warning and the ability to share movie schedules with friends and book dates over BlackBerry® Messenger (BBMâ„¢). Cines Unidos makes the appâ€"which now has about 1.5 million usersâ€"available for download on BlackBerry App Worldâ„¢, and by scanning QR codes in theater lobbies, on posters and popcorn dispensers.Finalists:
Banesco Banco Universal, C.A. â€" in partnership with Synergy Global Business C.A.®
OK! Magazine UK â€" in partnership with Refresh Mobile Ltd. (Mippin) Business Impact AwardWinner: Nomura International plcNomura International plc (Nomura) is a leading financial services group. Mobile users based in the London, UK office represented 14% of the workforce but accounted for two-thirds of the telecommunications spend. Mobile call costs were rising by 18% annually. Also, Nomura needed to comply with the UK’s Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) Policy Statement 10/17, which made call recording mandatory on mobile devices. Nomura implemented BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (BlackBerry® MVS), to assist with its regulatory compliance. It also helped reduce the call spend among BlackBerry MVS users by nearly 36%. Fifty per cent of all mobile calls at Nomura’s UK office now go out over BlackBerry MVS.Finalist:
Eversheds LLP â€" in partnership with Polaris Financial Technology Limited. Innovation in Private Sector AwardWinner: Cablevisión S.A. ArgentinaCablevisión S.A. Argentina (Cablevisión) provides cable TV and broadband Internet service for more than 3.5 million customers in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. In the past, Cablevisión’s 5,000 field technicians had difficulty staying connected with their support teams and had to log their work and inventory of supplies used by hand. Needing a reliable solution, the company deployed BlackBerry smartphones and the Mobile II application, developed by Sensebyte Mobile. The solution allows technicians to confirm work orders, report on service in near real-time and enter inventory updates even if offline. Cablevisión has significantly decreased calls to the support center while improving productivity and service.Finalist:
IA Clarington Investments, Inc.â„¢ Innovation in Public Sector AwardWinner: Ministerio de Desarrollo Social
To help meet its mission of providing humanitarian aid and social assistance, Argentina’s Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, or Ministry of Social Development, turned to BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry® PlayBookâ„¢ tablets. The organization equipped 400 of its field operators and personnel in regions across the country with the devices in order to better capture and share information on situations, including natural disasters and health and food -related crises. Replacing the need for projectors, computers, and photo and video cameras, the solution allows the Minister and senior ministry officials to quickly respond to community needs, speeding up decision-making while improving information accuracy.Finalist:
Gwent Frailty Consortium â€" in partnership with DevelopIQ Ltd. and LAN2LAN Ltd.Head over to www.blackberryworld.com/waa for more info on this award.

BlackBerry 7.1 Now Available for Customers in the UK(May,2012)

RIM has just announced that the latest BlackBerry OS 7.1 is finally available for consumers in the UK. The update is available for the BlackBerry Bold 9900, Torch 9810 and 9860, Curve 9360 and 9380, and the Porsche Design P’9981. Users can upgrade over the air or through Desktop Manager for free starting today.Press Release03 May 2012 – BlackBerry® 7.1, the latest version of the BlackBerry® smartphone OS, is now available for customers in the UK. The update is available for the BlackBerry® Boldâ„¢ 9900, BlackBerry® Torchâ„¢ 9810 and 9860, BlackBerry® Curveâ„¢ 9360 and 9380 smartphones, and the Porsche Design P’9981 smartphone from BlackBerry.[1] Starting today, customers can upgrade their smartphones to BlackBerry 7.1 for free over the air[2] or using BlackBerry® Desktop Software.BlackBerry 7.1 incorporates BlackBerry® Tag, a new way to share content with other BlackBerry customers using near field communications (NFC) technology. By tapping two NFC-enabled BlackBerry smartphones together, customers can share contact information, pictures, a URL from the browser or documents. BlackBerry Tag can also be used to invite a friend to BBMâ„¢ or to pair their BlackBerry smartphone with an NFC-enabled Bluetooth® device.With BlackBerry 7.1, customers can be productive from virtually anywhere. Now they can turn their BlackBerry smartphone into a mobile hotspot that can be shared by up to 5 Wi-Fi®-enabled devices, including laptops and tablets[3].A new Battery Saving Mode feature has been added which allows customers to extend the battery life of their BlackBerry smartphone when it is most needed. The new feature provides customers the option to have their smartphone settings automatically adjusted when the battery power reaches a level pre-defined by the customer. Some of the settings the Battery Saving Mode will automatically adjust include the brightness level, backlight timeout, and the mobile hotspot auto shutdown timer.Customers with a BlackBerry Curve 9360 or 9380 smartphone will find a nice surprise with the BlackBerry 7.1 OS update in the form of an FM radio. The FM radio is already built in to the Curve 9360 and 9380 models and BlackBerry 7.1 adds a new app that allows them to tune in and enjoy local FM radio stations. Listening to the FM radio does not require a data plan or use data services.BlackBerry 7.1 is available for download today. For more information about the BlackBerry 7.1 OS update, visit http://uk.blackberry.com/ update/ 1  The BlackBerry 7.1 OS update is subject to carrier certification. Please check for availability with your service provider.2  Please check with your service provider for update options. Data charges may apply for customers on a limited data plan.3  Mobile hotspot feature requires BlackBerry 7.1 and may require an additional data plan. Please check with your service provider.

Mippin to Power BlackBerry 10 App Generator(May,2012)

During the General Session at BlackBerry World 2012, Mippin showcased their app generator for BlackBerry 10. Mippin is the largest app generator, having large clients such as OK! magazine in the UK and others. Their app generator will allow users to create a free BlackBerry 10 application.Press ReleaseOnline publishers can build apps for BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook in minutesBlackBerry World 2012 / BlackBerry 10 Jam â€" Orlando, FL - - Mippin today announced that the Mippin app creation platform will power BlackBerry® App Generator â€" a simple to use online app-builder, allowing online content owners to build fully branded apps for BlackBerry® smartphones and BlackBerry® PlayBookâ„¢ tablets. The new online app creator is powered by Mippin’s award-winning app creation platform, which allows content owners to build great-looking apps in minutes.In the last 18 months more than 50,000 apps have been built using Mippin’s app-creation platform. This includes apps for the Daily Express, Daily Star and OK! Magazine UK. The OK! Magazine UK app has proven to be particularly popular, racking up 280,000 downloads in just six months â€" 65 percent of which were on BlackBerry devices.With today’s announcement, online publishers can now take their content and build it into an app for BlackBerry smartphones and the BlackBerry PlayBook in less than 10 minutes, without having to pay any registration or submission fees. Apps can also be fully integrated with BlackBerry® Messenger (BBMâ„¢), allowing publishers to create a unique social content experience and encourage content sharing with other BlackBerry customers.Publishers will also be able to generate revenue from apps built using the BlackBerry App Generator through in-app advertising using the BlackBerry Advertising Service.“With the BlackBerry App Generator it’s now easier than ever for publishers to build and launch an app on BlackBerry App World,” said Nick Barnett, CEO, Mippin. “Whereas creating an app from scratch can cost thousands of pounds and take several months, BlackBerry App Generator is completely free and can deliver a stunning app in less than 10 minutes. Plus, with BBM integration available, publishers can make consuming content a truly social experience.” “With the launch of BlackBerry App Generator Mippin and RIM are tearing down the barriers and finding new ways to encourage content publishers to create apps,” said Martyn Mallick, Vice President, Global Alliances and Business Development at Research In Motion. “For customers, this means that even more of their favourite published content will soon be available to download as apps.”BlackBerry App Generator is available as a free download today at: blackberryappgenerator.comApps can be created for smartphones running the BlackBerry® OS v5.0 and higher and BlackBerry Playbook tablets. Support for BlackBerry® 10 will be added shortly.

Gameloft Announces Lineup of 11 Games for BlackBerry 10(May,2012)

During the opening General Session at BlackBerry World 2012, Gameloft unveiled 11 titles they’ll be bringing to the BlackBerry 10 platform. Thus far, Gameloft has brought quite a few titles to BlackBerry PlayBook. Gameloft will be bringing Shark Dash, N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Ice Age Village and Oregon Trail: American Settler, to name a few. Check out the press release below for more information:Press ReleaseSan Francisco, CA – May 1, 2012 â€" -  Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, is announcing a lineup of 11 games coming to the BlackBerry® 10 platform. The games are being optimized for the new platform using the BlackBerry® 10 Native SDK (software development kit), and include Shark Dash, N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Ice Age Village and Oregon Trail: American Settler, to name a few.“We are thrilled to be able to bring some of our most popular titles to the BlackBerry 10 platform,” said Ludovic Blondel, Vice President of OEM at Gameloft. “BlackBerry 10 customers can look forward to enjoying a slew of high-quality games of all genres , including the tremendously successful Shark Dash and Ice Age Village, with an improved gaming experience all around.”“The BlackBerry 10 platform allows game developers to deliver a high performance mobile gaming experience for customers,” said Martyn Mallick, Vice President Global Alliances & Business Development at RIM. “We have a long and productive relationship with Gameloft and we are pleased to work with them to bring a number of their most popular games to BlackBerry 10 customers at launch.”The games are designed to take advantage of key BlackBerry 10 features including the Scoreloop social gaming tools and multiplayer functions, and will range from freemium to $6.99 per app. Shark Dash, N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Ice Age Village and Oregon Trail: American Settler will be available on BlackBerry App Worldâ„¢ at launch, with more games to follow.For more information, please visit Gameloft’s website at www.gameloft.comAbout GameloftA leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron’s Avatarâ„¢, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphaltâ„¢, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation and N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers.Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).####The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.

BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Hands-on!(May,2012)

After the BlackBerry World 2012 General Session keynote, we got to go hands-on with the BlackBerry 10 developer alpha device. We’ll still be getting a unit ourselves, since we’re also developers. It should first be noted that this is not a BlackBerry 10 phone. This device is only a developers device, and will never see the light of day.The BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha feels great in your hand. Just imagine if you could shrink the size of a PlayBook and that’s the Dev Alpha. As RIM has said, the first BlackBerry 10 device will look nothing like the Dev Alpha. It will also have a different UI, as demonstrated in the videos shown at the keynote.The Dev Alpha currently only has the browser and camera app available for developers. We’re hoping developers will be able to port other apps to it, as the Dev Alpha is only running a modified PlayBook OS 2.0 version. Check out the rest of photo sets below:

Facebook for BlackBerry 3.1 Available in BlackBerry Beta Zone(May,2012)

RIM has been hard at work updating their apps and running them through the process in the Beta Zone. They have just released Facebook for BlackBerry 3.1 to be tested and it brings highly requested features such as liking comments and group support.Liking Comments
You spoke and we listened! A very popular feature request is now available in Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 3.1 as you can now like/unlike comments from within the comment screen. The new version of Facebook for BlackBerry also gives you the ability to see the Facebook users who have liked a post.
Feature Breakdown:
Ability to like/unlike each comment from within the comment screen
If a user likes/unlikes a comment, an outgoing notification is populated in their notification list
News Feed like rendering
If someone has liked my comment, the current user will be notified through pre-fetching or background polling.
The likes list allows users to see the Facebook users who have liked a post
Split of the single comments and likes field in details screen, to separate comments and likes fields. Comment count is not focusable in details screen.
Ability to open likes list screen from posts, photo posts, and comments by clicking on likes field
Up to 25 likes are retrieved
Ability to click on a user in a likes list screen and view the user’s profile
Ability to view menu options of each user in likes list
Removal of detailed like names from details screenGroup Support
The new Facebook for BlackBerry also allows you to view and interact with Facebook Groups. Users can now view their Groups from within the application as well as write, comment and like posts on the Group Wall.Feature Breakdown:
Opening a group notification will open the group screen
Group screen will display the group name, privacy, wall, and description.
Users’ can write on the group wall, comment, and like group posts.
Group List Screen: From the navigation grid, the Group List screen is opened when a user clicks on the Groups icon. The Group List screen will contain a list of groups the user is a member of, according the bookmark order specified by Facebook. Each group will contain a profile photo and the group name.
Group Screen: From the Group List screen, or from a Group notification, a user can open the Group screen. The Group screen will show the group profile photo, group name, and privacy settings. A user can see the group wall, and post text messages to the wall. A user can see the group description, and also open the Group Members screen.
Group Members Screen: From the Group screen, a user can open the Group Members screen. The Group Members screen will show a list of members of the group in alphabetical orderThis program is only for Beta Zone members so if haven’t done so yet, you can sign up here.

Galaxy on Fire 2 HD blazing onto BlackBerry PlayBook(May,2012)

Fishlabs announces its award-winning sci-fi space shooter Galaxy on Fire 2â„¢ HD for the BlackBerry PlayBookBlackBerry World 2012, Orlando, FL, USA / Hamburg, Germany â€" May 2nd, 2012 â€" A leader in open-world mobile sci-fi gaming is coming to the BlackBerry® platform: At the BlackBerry Worldâ„¢ keynote yesterday, Galaxy on Fire 2â„¢ HD was demoed live on stage on the BlackBerry® PlayBookâ„¢ tablet. Fishlabs Entertainment plans to release its high-end flagship title for the BlackBerry PlayBook on BlackBerry App Worldâ„¢ at the end of May.“Thanks to the straight forward developer tools, the solid operating system and the premium quality hardware, it took us only one day to get a first version running on the BlackBerry PlayBook. It also took only three lines of code to implement the full audio features through the audio middleware fmod available on the BlackBerry PlayBook OS,” says Michael Schade, CEO of Fishlabs Entertainment. “We are extremely excited to be releasing our flagship title on the PlayBook at end of this month. With the tight integration of BlackBerry App World and its premium user base we would not be surprised that BlackBerry becomes one of our most important platforms in a very short time.””The gaming category on BlackBerry App World is consistently one of the top categories and we think Fishlabs games will be very well received amongst BlackBerry users,” said Martyn Mallick, Vice President, GLOBAL Alliances and Business Development at Research In Motion. “Fishlabs apps are stunning and rich and we’re thrilled that they will be launching soon for the BlackBerry PlayBook.”With elaborate 3D assets for all space crafts, space stations and carefully painted space backgrounds in high definition as well as spectacular post-, explosion- and special effects, Galaxy on Fire 2â„¢ HD will bring an amazing gaming experience to the BlackBerry gaming community as well. Since its debut in October 2011, the complete graphical overhaul of Fishlabs’ popular outer space adventure has been a great success on iOS with users all over the world giving it 5-star-ratings as well as writing glowing reviews for the outstanding visual quality and extraordinary gaming experience. The title has also been listed as an ambassador for AAA gaming on the new iPad on IGN, PocketGamer, Toucharcade and other leading gaming sites.About Galaxy on Fire 2â„¢ HD:    In Galaxy on Fire 2â„¢ HD, the gamer is able to explore a vast universe with more than 20 star systems, 100 different space stations and over 30 fully mountable space ships, as well as follow an exciting story line with full voice acting and take on an infinite number of diversified freelance missions. The title’s epic plot puts the gamer right in the middle of the hard-fought struggle for survival of the galaxy’s four major factions, namely the Terrans, Midorians, Nivelians and Vossk. Due to a malfunction of his ship’s hyperdrive, Keith T. Maxwell, the hero of the first instalment of the series, is catapulted through space and time. 35 years into the future, he awakens at the far end of the galaxy and quickly realizes that a lot has changed during his absence. An aggressive alien menace known as Voids is lurking on the edge of known space and using sophisticated wormhole technology to raid cargo ships and convoys of all four factions. The unstable peace between the factions is on the line and Keith is the only one who can save the universe from its impending descend into chaos.Features of Galaxy on Fire 2â„¢ HD:• All 3D models rebuilt from scratch for console-quality visuals and a crystal-clear gaming experience on the BlackBerry PlayBook• Assets, such as jump gates and asteroids, feature even more textures and up to four-times the original resolution• Individual texture sets for all 30 spaceships including diffuse, normal, and specular maps in High Definition• Enhanced background images and resolution on space environments and planets for a crystal-clear gaming experience on the BlackBerry PlayBook• Additional OpenGL shaders and post effects as well as heavily revised explosion, engine flare and muzzle flash special effects

RIM Unveils Action-Packed First Day At BlackBerry World(May,2012)

Today, Research In Motion kicked off BlackBerry World 2012 in Orlando, Florida. RIM provided an in-depth look at the company’s vision and future to the 5,000 or more attendees.  They also announced new partnerships and talked about what’s on the horizon for developers. Here are BlackBerry World’s Day 1 highlights:First Look BlackBerry 10: RIM unveiled its vision for the BlackBerry 10 platform and released the initial developer toolkit for native and HTML5 software development. The toolkit is available as a free download from http://developer.blackberry. com .  “BlackBerry 10 builds upon the core values and exceptional user experiences that have attracted more than 77 million BlackBerry customers around the world today,” said Alec Saunders, Vice President, Developer Relations and Ecosystems Development. “Developers building for BlackBerry 10 will be able to easily create the kind of cutting-edge apps that deliver truly engaging experiences and ‘wow’ customers, whether through integration with native features and other apps like BBM or by leveraging the new signature design elements of this new and powerful mobile computing platform.” Read the full press release here.Developer Momentum Around the BlackBerry 10 Platform: Developers and top brands are already beginning to commit to the BlackBerry 10 platform for their mobile application development. Today at BlackBerry World, RIM revealed endorsements from a number of key partners who have already confirmed their excitement for the upcoming launch of the BlackBerry 10 platform. These include Endomondo, Wikitude, Gameloft, Mippin, Occipital, PixelMags, Poynt and Truphone. Read the full release here.Pacemaker DJ on BlackBerry PlayBook: BlackBerry World delegates and attendees had the opportunity to see a demo of the new Pacemaker DJ app for the BlackBerry PlayBook. In collaboration with RIM, the Pacemaker DJ app offers effects like auto beatmatching, vinyl mode with scratching, digital mode, looping, loop travel, pitch control, beat skip and “pro level.”BlackBerry World Keynote Presentation: President and CEO Thorsten Heins unveiled details about the BlackBerry 10 mobile computing engine and provided his vision for the future of BlackBerry. If you missed it, you can catch the keynote online â€" and a sneak peek video on what to expect on BlackBerry 10.What do think of all this? Excited about BlackBerry 10?

Insights From Government Leaders at BlackBerry World Government Day(May,2012)

Government Day was a well received success at BlackBerry World. Not only was it a great place to hear from some industry leading experts from RIM, but it also gave government leaders a rare opportunity to network and learn from the presentations made by agencies from Brazil, the UK, and the US. These agencies have used mobile technology in innovative ways, not only deploying devices or administering servers, but helping achieve organizational goals around improved public servant productivity, increased accessibility of government programs, and enhancing public safety.Check out the video below to see what attendees had to say about Government Day:
via BB Biz Blog

Wikitude Announces Augmented Reality Support for BlackBerry 10(May,2012)

Wikitude announced they’ll be bringing their popular augmented reality application to the BlackBerry 10 platform. We’ve already heard they had a great demo session at BB10 Jam, and are moving in a great direction. Look out for the BlackBerry 10 Wikitude version at the time the first BlackBerry 10 device releases.Press ReleaseBlackBerry World 2012 / BlackBerry 10 Jam â€" Orlando, FL - - Yes, it’s that time of the year again, BlackBerry World and BlackBerry 10 Jam are happening this week in Orlando, Florida. Bringing together BlackBerry partners, developers, customers and enthusiasts alike, Wikitude is excited to be part of this big annual event. Wikitude is pleased to announce its support  for the upcoming BlackBerry® 10 platform. The world’s first and leading Augmented Reality platform will be first of its kind on this new platform.“We are really excited by the possibilities provided to us by the BlackBerry 10 platform to bring immersive and interactive Augmented Reality experiences to BlackBerry customers,” said Wikitude CEO, Martin Herdina.Going far beyond the AR possibilities of yesterday, Wikitude is carving out the Augmented Reality experience of tomorrow.  Based on the Wikitude ARchitect engine, Wikitude for BlackBerry 10 will give consumers and developers a wide range of interactivity including multimedia support, field of vision triggers and animations to name only a few. And best of all, Wikitude ARchitect for BlackBerry 10 will enable AR developers to utilize simple yet powerful web technologies like HTML5, JavaScript and CSS for the creation of engaging and exciting AR Worlds. Wikitude looks forward to introducing the Wikitude World Browser to BlackBerry 10 users later this year.“Augmented Reality applications have gained a lot of exposure and interest in the market, and Wikitude has done an amazing job of bringing AR to mobile,” said Martyn Mallick, Vice President Global Alliances and Business Development at Research In Motion. “With support from innovative companies like Wikitude, the BlackBerry 10 platform will be a content sharing powerhouse.”

BlackBerry 10 Camera App Demoed at BlackBerry World 2012 (Video)(May,2012)

BlackBerry 10 will feature a new camera app. The live demo if the camera app in BlackBerry 10 looks incredible. The crowd was definitely wowed by the way you could edit photos from within the app. RIM has truly built a revolutionary camera app for BlackBerry 10. Check out the video below and let us know what you think.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztFimQiJRWIOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

Truphone’s New BlackBerry 10 App Will Enable Mobile VoIP and Low-Cost Global Roaming(May,2012)

Truphone’s Positive Experience as a BlackBerry 10 DeveloperIllustrates the Platform’s Programming Capabilities and Other Benefits London, U.K. (May 1, 2012): Truphone today announced it’s developing a global roaming application based on RIM’s BlackBerry 10 platform. The new application will let BlackBerry 10 users make international calls and send text messages over Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE at rates up to 90 percent cheaper than mobile operator tariffs.BlackBerry 10’s advanced APIs, new programming tools, intuitive programming environment and developer features are enabling Truphone to slash development time and create market-differentiating features. As a result, the new Truphone app will provide a superior user experience, including reliable, high-quality Wi-Fi and 4G/LTE calling and other over-the-top (OTT) services that take advantage of the BlackBerry 10 platform.“RIM has got it right with the BlackBerry 10 platform.  They have really streamlined the app-development process,” said Adam Linford, Truphone Head of Labs and Mobile Applications. “The platform’s support for open-source components flattens the learning curve enabling us to build a new application quickly and cost-effectively and have it ready to go when the first BlackBerry 10 devices debut.”The BlackBerry 10 app also will enable Truphone to accelerate its efforts to offer converged voice and data services to BlackBerry users over Wi-Fi and 4G/LTE networks. Truphone’s industry firsts include the first commercial release of a Wi-Fi calling app on Nokia N and E series smartphones in 2006. Truphone released its current BlackBerry app in 2008 to provide dial-around and callback capabilities and low-cost SMS, minimizing the cost of international communications.“Truphone’s BlackBerry 10 application will be the product of two things: Our leadership in being first to market on new platforms, and RIM’s visionary approach in developing a platform that’s developer-friendly,” Linford said. “Our new BlackBerry solution will debut at a time when Wi-Fi offloading and other OTT services begin to reach the tipping point to become the business traveler’s must-have options for reliable, global and cost-effective communications.”About TruphoneTruphone is the world’s first truly global wireless carrier, helping people and businesses around the world thrive.Founded in 2006, the company uses innovation to drive convenience up and costs down. The company is a pioneer and innovator in the mobile VoIP space. It launched the first downloadable mobile VoIP app for Nokia in 2006 and has since been the first on the iPhone, iPod and iPad devices.  Tru supports all leading mobile platforms and devices including Blackberry, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Nokia E and N series, and Android.The company’s flagship GSM service, Tru, helps international business by delivering significant savings via local rates while abroad and Tru’s least cost roaming. Tru service works in over 200 countries around the world. Truphone is currently selling its service in the UK and will be broadly selling in the US and several other countries this year. Truphone offers multiple local numbers on one SIM card, allowing customers and contacts to reach each other without footing the bill of high international call charges.

BlackBerry 10 Cascades Now Available(May,2012)

Can’t wait to start building BlackBerry 10 apps? Well get even more excited now. BlackBerry 10 Cascades SDK is now available, along with simulators, tutorials and everything else you need to get started with making awesome BlackBerry 10 Cascades apps.  Here are some of the features:Native UI elementsDevelop using both QML declarative and C++Animations!Flawless user experienceFantastic visualization and design toolsGet started making those awesome looking apps, head over to the BB10 Cascades site here and download everything you need.via BB Dev Blog

BlackBerry 10 Keyboard Demoed at BlackBerry World 2012 (Video)(May,2012)

While Thorsten Heins unveiled the BlackBerry 10 developer alpha device at BlackBerry World 2012, he demoed the new 3D keyboard. You may recall, we broke exclusive information on this new keyboard back in February. The new keyboard in BlackBerry 10 features a new swipe to type and other amazing gesture-based typing features. Check out the video and let us know what you think.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOwcIuq_TUUOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

RIM Introduces the BlackBerry App Generator(May,2012)

RIM has introduced their new tool, the BlackBerry App Generator, with which you can build an app for BlackBerry smartphones or the PlayBook in under 10 minutes without needing any technical or programming knowledge. You can build cool looking super apps in just a few minutes and even have BBM integration in them. Those of you interested can go to blackberryappgenerator.com/blackberry/ and sign up for an invite to get access when its available. 

Thorsten Heins Unveils BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Device (Video)(May,2012)

During the BlackBerry World 2012 keynote in the General Session, Research In Motion’s CEO, Thorsten Heins, unveiled the BlackBerry 10 developer alpha device. As you can see, the BlackBerry 10 operating system will use a tiling format. BlackBerry 10 will have a new keyboard, which we broke the news to you exclusively in February. A new camera app will also be built into BlackBerry 10, look for the demo video coming up soon.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGEAyD2CE0MOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

BlackBerry 10 Sneak Peek from the BlackBerry World 2012 Keynote(May,2012)

And finally what you’ve all been waiting for! Thorsten Heins has shown during the BlackBerry World 2012 keynote general session a first look at some of what RIM is building for the BlackBerry 10 platform. The short BlackBerry 10 sneak peak video shows a pretty cool new UI on emails, calls, keyboard and typing, and video. Check out the video below!

BoxTone Extends Support to BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0(May,2012)

PlayBook deployments to benefit from BoxTone’s innovative approach to Mobility ManagementCOLUMBIA, Md. â€" May 1, 2012 â€" BoxTone, the innovator in Automated Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), today announced it has extended its management platform to provide enterprise IT operations, support and security professionals with unified management and control of BlackBerry® PlayBookâ„¢ tablets running PlayBook OS 2.0. By delivering real-time management, monitoring and support for the new PlayBook OS, large organizations — especially those in regulated industries such as financial services, government and healthcare — can better ensure high service quality and security at the lowest cost and risk.“Before they can fully mobilize their workforce, regulated organizations and mission-critical mobile scenarios require both superior mobile data security and superior service quality,” said Brian Reed, chief product officer, BoxTone. “That’s why so many large enterprises turn to BoxTone whenever they choose to roll out new mobile devices, apps and services, like the PlayBook. BoxTone’s EMM platform automates management, monitoring and support, enabling the rapid operationalization of devices and apps while freeing up IT to focus on the more strategic aspects of mobility,”Featuring an integrated email client with a unified inbox, calendar and contacts with social integration, enhanced Web browsing and updated Documents To Go® and new Print To Go® apps, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 delivers the tools enterprise users need to be productive while on the go.  And with support from alliance partners like BoxTone, enterprise users of the PlayBook can achieve their full productivity potential in a secure, easily managed and supported environment.BoxTone enables the enterprise to mobilize safely, reliably and efficiently by delivering an automated EMM platform that simplifies the delivery of mobile services from a single point of control. BoxTone is the industry’s only automated EMM platform to span the full mobile lifecycle of security, support and operations across all mobile users, devices and apps for enterprise mobile deployments. With this release, BoxTone empowers IT to more efficiently operationalize a PlayBook deployment with role-based capabilities for:IT operations to proactively monitor real-time mobile services, respond rapidly to service issue, and optimize performance, helping to maintain service quality at the lowest costSupport staff to remotely look up real-time status and to auto-diagnose & fix issues fast, helping to reduce trouble tickets, escalations and support costsInformation security and IT management to automatically track & control inventory, ensure policy compliance and optimize utilization, helping to ensure full compliance and reduce cotsIn addition to the PlayBook, BoxTone supports all BlackBerry® smartphones and operating systems â€" including the latest BlackBerry® 7 OS handsets, such as the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 and 9930 with touch display and keyboard, BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810 with touch display and slide-out keyboard, and the all-touch BlackBerry® Torch™ 9850 and 9860 â€" as well as any other device platform, OS and applications chosen by the enterprise.The BoxTone EMM solution will be on display in Booth #134 at BlackBerry World™ 2012, being held May 1-3, 2012 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. BoxTone will also be in the BlackBerry World Demo Theater on Tuesday, May 1 at 4:30 p.m. presenting: “From a 500 device MDM pilot to 50,000 in production: Best practices for managing an enterprise mobile deployment at scale.”About BoxToneBoxTone is the innovator of automated Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). With millions of devices under management, BoxTone’s automated EMM platform is trusted by more of the world’s leading enterprises, Managed Service Providers and government agencies than any other â€" including 41 of the Fortune® 100 and 8 of the Top 10 MSPs â€" to ensure maximum mobile performance and security at the lowest cost and risk. Only BoxTone’s single unified mobile management platform powered by patented real-time automation technology addresses the entire mobile lifecycle: mobile device management, application management, support management and operations management. And only BoxTone delivers real-time centralized control of all mobile smartphones and tablets including iPhone and iPad, Google Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone, as well as the enterprise apps that run on them. Learn more at www.boxtone.com, or call+1 410.910.3344. Follow BoxTone on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

BlackBerry World 2012 General Session Live Blog!(May,2012)

BB World 2012 General Session

Free Top Gear News App for BlackBerry Now Available(May,2012)

A new app has been released in the App World. Top Gear is a news application with which you can get all the latest news, videos and some other random content. Best part is that it’s absolutely free. Here are some other features:All the latest news, rants and opinions from Top GearVideos and photo galleriesBehind the scenes exclusives from the teamYour favourite clips from the Top Gear showPreviews of upcoming Top Gear stuffThe latest cars driven and reviewedTop Gear is available for BlackBerry smartphones and PlayBook for free.

Join N4BB for Live Blog of BlackBerry World 2012 General Session at 9am EST(May,2012)

Niko and I are live at BlackBerry World 2012 and gearing up for today’s general session with its kick off keynote by Research In Motion’s CEO, Thorsten Heins. We’ll be live blogging the event, which starts at 9am EST and ends at 11am. Be sure to join our live blog to chat with us and other BlackBerry fans while you watch the Live Stream, available here.

RIM and QNX Initiative Encourages Young Talent in China to Develop Apps on the BlackBerry Platform(May,2012)

Beijing, China and BlackBerry World 2012, Orlando, FL - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and its subsidiary, QNX Software Systems, today announced a new initiative to encourage university students in China to develop more apps and services on the BlackBerry® platform. RIM and QNX are working with a number of universities in China to launch an app development competition at the end of May, providing further incentive for student software developers in the country to turn their creative ideas into apps and services that can be commercialized on BlackBerry® smartphones and BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets.The initiative aims to nurture the spirit of innovation among young Chinese developers and provide a means for students to gain technology know-how and expertise in taking an idea from concept to market. The competition will focus on two categories: “Mobility Lifestyle Use” and “Automotive Experience”.RIM and QNX will provide BlackBerry devices, software development tools, technical support and other resources. RIM has also been working with universities in China to provide training courses for developing apps on the BlackBerry platform.“We are pleased to expand our work with universities in China to provide students with more opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge in the exciting and rapidly growing fields of mobile computing and automotive infotainment,” said Urpo Karjalainen, Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Research In Motion.
The winning apps will be made available on BlackBerry App Worldâ„¢ and winners of the competition will have the opportunity to participate in internship programmes at leading Chinese and multinational companies.About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.About QNX Software Systems Limited
QNX Software Systems Limited, a subsidiary of Research In Motion Limited, is a leading vendor of operating systems, development tools, and professional services for connected embedded systems. Global leaders such as Audi, Cisco, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens depend on QNX® technology for vehicle infotainment systems, network routers, medical devices, industrial controllers, and other mission-critical applications. Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems Limited is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada; its products are distributed in over 100 countries worldwide. Visit www.qnx.com. For more information on QNX Software Systems’ automotive work follow @QNX_Auto on Twitter or visit http://qnxauto.blogspot.com/.Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”,  “may”,  “will”, “should”, “intend,” “believe”, and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause RIM’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of RIM’s Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM’s forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. QNX is a trademark of QNX Software Systems Limited, and is a registered trademark and/or used in certain jurisdictions. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM and QNX Software Systems Limited assume no obligations or liability and make no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.

RIM Introduces New BlackBerry Music Gateway(April,2012)

RIM will be introducing a new accessory tonight at the BlackBerry Solutions Showcase from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Palms Ballroom. The new accessory, BlackBerry Music Gateway, lets you play music to your home or car stereo wirelessly from your BlackBerry smartphone, PlayBook or any other bluetooth enabled device.Those of you going to BBW will be able to check out the showcase for the duration of the event. Here are some other features:Connections Made Simple â€" Using NFC, simply tap your NFC enabled BlackBerry to connect to the BlackBerry Music Gateway**, or connect via standard Bluetooth for universal connectivity of any Bluetooth enabled device such as smartphones, tablets and computersEnjoy Wireless Freedom - Play music from your BlackBerry smartphone, BlackBerry PlayBook, orany other Bluetooth enabled device. BlackBerry Music Gateway connects to any existing home stereo equipment or car stereo using the RCA or 3.5mm cables included in the boxWireless Remote Control â€" Use your device as the remote for complete control of playback, track changes, and volume.Multitasking â€" Access other applications or surf the web while playing music. Music automatically pauses when an incoming phone call is received and continues when the call is ended without skipping a beat.The BlackBerry Music Gateway will begin shipping in June 2012 and will be available onwww.shopblackberry.com for US$49.99.

N4BB is Live at BlackBerry World in Orlando!(April,2012)

We’re live in Orlando, Florida for BlackBerry World and BB10 Jam. We’re super excited for the upcoming keynotes and sessions. More importantly, as a developer, looking forward to the Dev Alpha. Niko is here with me to hold it down. Spirits are high and we’re pumped to see what RIM announces.Keep it locked to N4BB for all news that comes out of BlackBerry World!

Twitter for BlackBerry Updated to v.3.0.0.24(April,2012)

Don’t you just love Monday morning app updates? I know I do. This morning RIM rolled out a minor update to Twitter for BlackBerry no doubt to fix various bugs.Be sure to refresh your app list or clear the cache using ALT + R S T to force the update to show if it’s not.Download Twitter for BlackBerry from App World here.

Leaked: BlackBerry Curve 8520 OS 5.0.0.1075(April,2012)

Here’s something we haven’t seen in quite sometime, a leaked OS 5 build. Nevertheless, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 has received OS 5.0.0.1075 leaked for it by user radewa in the N4BB forums. We’re not sure what is in this build, so if you’re still rockin’ a Curve 8520, let us know how it is.Download Curve 8520 from:Jeruknipis Discuss this in the forums >>Make sure you join our community to share your thoughts on this!*DISCLAIMER* â€" This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! N4BB.COM is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur. If you have never loaded a leaked OS before, we highly recommend you read the tutorial listed below:How to: load an OS on your BlackBerry

Now Available: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for BlackBerry PlayBook(April,2012)

Last year at DevCon we first heard there would be a Laura Croft game released for the PlayBook and now after months of hearing nothing, Laura Croft and the Guardian of Light has been released.Here’s the synopsis straight from App World:The wait is over! Fully optimised for the BlackBerry® PlayBookâ„¢, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is here, bringing the award-winning downloadable action/adventure to the palm of your hands.AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE BEGINSJoin Lara as she ventures deep into the jungles of central America in search of the Mirror of Smoke, a powerful artefact from a lost age. Whoever wields this item holds the future of mankind in his hands, with the power to rid the world of light. With the Mirror now in the hands of Xolotl, the God of Darkness, Lara and Totec, the Guardian of the Mirror, have until sunrise to defeat him or else plunge the world once again into an age of darkness.Take-on Xolotl and his armies of creatures with an all-new intuitive and accessible touch-screen control system, letting you explore the world and solve the puzzles at your own pace.FEATURES
• Fast-paced action/adventure gameplay
• Breathtaking environments
• Focussed puzzle solving
• Player upgrades and unlockable weapons
• Console-quality HD graphicsYou can find more information or purchase from App World here.Share your thoughts and gameplay experiences with us in the comments or forums.

More BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Photos Surface(April,2012)

You probably already saw the first BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha photos we told you about a few days back, but if you wanted a clearer view of the device, then look no further. CrackBerry has gotten a some more photos of the dev alpha device, and though the images don’t really show anything we haven’t already seen in the other set of photos, these have better quality. Check out the photos below and don’t forget to let us know what you think.via CB

Official: Porsche BlackBerry P’9981 OS 7.1.0.342(April,2012)

At last, the Porsche design BlackBerry P’9981 has received an official 7.1 OS. Mobily has officially released OS 7.1.0.342 for the P’9981. We’re not sure how this build runs. If you’re a lucky owner of the $2k BlackBerry, let us know how it runs.Download BlackBerry P’9981 OS 7.1.0.342 from MobilyMake sure you join our community to share your thoughts on this!How to: load an OS on your BlackBerry