RIM Applies for More Fuel Cell Patents (May,2012)

Previously, we reported that Research In Motion had applied for a fuel cell patent. The technology would essentially allow a BlackBerry device to re-charge itself by various methods.RIM appears to be very serious about fuel cell technology, as they’ve applied for new patents. The new patent is geared towards a fuel cell within the frame of a device. While RIM may be planning for re-chargeable BlackBerry devices in the future, don’t keep your hopes up to see it being utilized in any upcoming BlackBerry 10 devices this year.via Engadget

RIM to Open 15 BlackBerry Stores Across India (May,2012)

Research In Motion isn’t just targeting Indonesia with BlackBerry stores. The company intends to open at least 15 BlackBerry stores across India by the year’s end.“We will be launching almost 10 to 15 BlackBerry premium stores by the end of the year covering all the top metros including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bangalore,” Sunil Dutt, managing director, RIM India, told IANS. ”These stores will offer holistic consumer experience on BlackBerry consumer and enterprise services,” he added.The BlackBerry stores will offer special zones featuring consumer and enterprise applications along with product service and a demo zone to highlight the qualities of BlackBerry smartphones.According to data by IT research firm CyberMedia, smartphone sales in India surged 87 percent at 11.2 million units in 2011 over the previous year, with RIM garnering 3rd place by a 15 percent share.via NYDN

Capptalog Service Launched, PlayBook App Available (May,2012)

A new catalog service has just been released. The name is Capptalog and it allows the sales teams to create dynamic, digital, media enriched catalogs of products or services through Capptalog’s web platform. These products can be viewed on mobile devices through their app, available now for the PlayBook and will be available for BlackBerry 10 devices when they are released. Here are some of Capptalog’s features:Integrate all their products’ (or services) information in one single repository.Include all the associated media for each of the products (videos, images, PDFs, HTML5Manage an extremely flexible catalog structure (in terms of required levels, sublevels, sub-sublevels, and so on)Include custom attributes for each of the products.Showcase the catalog offline.  Each one of the users of the sales team can use Capptalog in one tablet and one smartphone (of our supported platforms).Manage in an easier way the versions of the catalog.  Whenever an update to the catalog is performed by the Administrator, it is broadcasted to the whole sales team.Download Capptalog for the BlackBerry PlayBook >>

Otterbox Announces Cases for Curve 9220 (May,2012)

Otterbox has announced that they are releasing new Commuter Series cases for the Curve 9220! So if you want to make sure your new BlackBerry Curve 9220 is fully protected from almost everything, then this is the case you need. More info on the press release below.Press ReleaseFORT COLLINS, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Premium case manufacturer OtterBox® revels over the recent innovations from Samsung and RIM (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and seeks to maximize use anywhere, anytime with Commuter Series® and Defender Series® cases for the Samsung Galaxy Note™ and BlackBerry® Curve™ 9220 smartphones.“Both Samsung and RIM have set benchmarks for the appearance and performance of handheld technology,” said Curt Richardson, OtterBox founder and CEO. “Our engineers took cues from the basic styling of the new Galaxy Note and BlackBerry Curve and adapted them to our designs, providing the most intuitive functionality possible.”With affection for Android™ or bravado for BlackBerry®, users can trust the multilayer protection of OtterBox to keep either device in pristine condition.Commuter Series: Sleek, stylish and ideal for the hazards of the daily commute. The Commuter Series is the mid-level option for protection from OtterBox. It features a silicone inner layer with plugs protecting any exposed ports. It’s finished with a sturdy polycarbonate shell that gives it a smooth texture that’s perfect for sliding into a pocket or bag. Also included is a self-adhering screen protector, microfiber cleaning cloth and installation card for easy assembly. Available now for the Samsung Galaxy Note and BlackBerry Curve 9220.*Defender Series: Unmatched protection for the most unforgiving of environments. The Defender Series’ first line of defense is a built-in, scratch-resistant screen protector. Layer two consists of a hi-impact polycarbonate shell that’s custom molded to fit the device and lined with a foam cushion. A shock absorbing layer of silicone skin finishes the case, ensuring protection against drops and bumps. The Defender Series also includes a holster-style swivel belt clip that doubles as a media viewing stand. Available now for the Samsung Galaxy Note.**

Share Lap Times with Friends in New BBM-Connected Stopwatch Feature on BlackBerry 7 Phones (May,2012)

While out jogging today, I decided to time myself on a 3.8km route. Naturally, I used my BlackBerry 9860 as my tunes, GPS and timing machine. When I was finished, I stopped the stopwatch and noticed a neat feature when I pressed the BlackBerry menu key.We’re not sure when this new feature was added or if its very new, but the stopwatch feature now allows you to share your stopwatch time by email, BBM, FaceBook, Twitter text message and more. With each update of BlackBerry 7 OS, there have been a number of surprising features that we’ve encountered. Many apps like Twitter and FaceBook are now BBM-connected. Why not the stopwatch?This feature has been there since at least OS 7.1.0.247, but its most likely been around before that. This means you can now send your stopwatch times to your friends and family super easily, any way you want!By pressing the BlackBerry menu button after you’ve started and stopped the stopwatch, you have option to send the time and share it. This could be a great feature to have in a jogging-oriented BBM-group to keep track of times. What other uses can you think of?

Win 1 of 20 Copies of BrainWave Tuner 3.0 in Celebration of Mother’s Day! (May,2012)

To celebrate Mother’s Day this May 13th, we’re giving away 20 copies of BrainWave Tuner 3.0 by iMoblife! But first, what is BrainWave Tuner? If you have trouble concentrating, relaxing or just want to learn faster, then this is the app for you. This is a brain wave stimulation app that generates tones which can change your brain frequency to achieve one of the results I mentioned before.To win a copy of BrainWave Tuner 3.0, all you have to do is login and leave a comment to this post. If you haven’t signed up already, then do it here! The contest starts today and we will be announcing the winners next Friday the 18th. If you don’t want to chance it in the contest then you can get it from App World for only $3.99. Good luck everyone!

Nobex Radio Premium for Free Compliments of BlackBerry for South America New Curves (May,2012)

RIM has launched a pretty nice promotion for new Curve users in South America, a free copy of Nobex Radio Premium with FM Tuner. If you’ve got a Curve 9360, 9320 or 9220 then you can go get your free premium app from App World. Nobex Radio is a radio app which has over 16,000 stations across the world and works with WiFi or BIS. What are you waiting for? Go get your copy from App World!

Official F1 Timing App Now Available for the PlayBook (May,2012)

Rejoice F1 fan as today the official F1 timing app makes its way to the PlayBook.  The app is already available for the BlackBerry smartphones and you can find it in App World. I personally had a conversation with their support department when the original app released and they told me that eventually it will make it to the PlayBook and today that became true.  I am very excited since I am a huge fan of F1! Let’s go Alonso! Read the press release below.Press Release10th May 2012, Oxfordshire, UK. The only official F1T Timing and Track Positioning App is now available for the BlackBerry® PlayBookT. Demoed at last week’s BlackBerry World event, the app includes an array of great features and over 130 hours of live racing action, making it a must-have for any fan. It is more than just a timing screen; it provides access to the all the minutiae of a race weekend, from free practice on a Friday to the live race on a Sunday afternoon, all for less than £1 a race weekend.Each and every race in the FIA Formula One world ChampionshipT is brought direct from the track to the tablet in less than two seconds and represented by both live 3D tracking maps and via a selection of live leaderboards and timing screens. Live Pause allows users to quickly replay action as soon as it happens, while a vast database of information on the whole season can be accessed at any time and in perpetuity.Great features include up-to-date tyre information as choices are made, the inclusion of DRS Zones and all the latest F1T news as well as real-time track positioning, live timing data and more.Speaking about the addition of the BlackBerry PlayBook to the portfolio of devices which can run the App, Softpauer’s Chief Technical Officer Alex Powell said: “We are pleased to introduce the BlackBerry PlayBook to the Formula OneT experience and give F1T fans another platform with which to enjoy the sport.”

How To Make Phone Calls from BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha (May,2012)

Developers just recently received the BlackBerry 10 Developer prototype if they attended the BlackBerry 10 Jam conference in Orlando, Florida. The Dev Alpha has a modified PlayBook OS, but currently has no phone or messaging functionality. Although, the resources are there, the front-end has been closed by RIM.That means, people are capable of calling the Dev Alpha, and you can hear it ring, but cannot answer. However, we’ve learned a super easy way to do so that will make you wonder how you didn’t think of it yourself. Use a Bluetooth headset! By pairing a Bluetooth headset or connecting the Dev Alpha via Bluetooth to your car, you can make and answer phone calls. So there you go developers, if you need to test incoming and outgoing calls, just connect the Dev Alpha to a Bluetooth enabled device and have at it.Thanks for the tip Nick!

BlackBerry Messenger Group for Child Abuse Reports (May,2012)

The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has announced the launch of a BlackBerry Messenger group where you can report cases of child abuse.  The group is por those who are interested in these types of cases and aims at gathering information and support. KPAI secretary Ihsan said:“Due to long and convoluted processes in handling child abuse cases, related individuals and institutional representatives need an effective communication method to help them work effectively”Ihsan also said that connected through this groupd are representatives of NGO, human rights commissioners and local administration officials. They intend to increase the amount of child abuse cases that can be solved. Anyone interested in this, Ihsan said the PIN to be contacted is 2262A577. Remember this is a serious, delicate issue and you should only add the PIN if you think you can help or need help with anything related to the subject.

RIM Introduces New App World Payment Service (May,2012)

RIM has announced that in the upcoming months they will be rolling out a new payment service to help enhance the distribution of apps via App World. Here are some of the new service’s features:A seamless transaction for customers to deal directly with Research In Motion E-Commerce which improves the overall experience, provides a simplified and flexible payment process and in turn drives customer loyaltyEnable a wider variety of payment types to tailor and personalize how customers buy products and services demonstrating that we understand and cater to their needsResearch In Motion E-Commerce will bring new and innovative payment types to customers increasing their choice, flexibility and ease of transactingAll transaction history will be maintained by Research In Motion E-Commerce allowing customers to re-download purchased items and enabling management of customer concerns and questions effectivelyFacilitate compliance with the tax requirements of many countriesThis new service will make things a lot easier for vendors and buyers, specially with the new “re-download purchashed items” feature. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

RIM Announces Department of Defense Approval for Use of BlackBerry 7 smartphones (May,2012)

Press ReleaseTAMPA, FLORIDA–(Marketwire – May 9, 2012) – DISA Mission Partner Conference – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced DoD-wide approval for the use of BlackBerry® 7 smartphones. Working with U.S. Army and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) sponsors and partners, BlackBerry 7 smartphones have undergone successful testing through Army labs leading to a subsequent listing on DISA’s Unified Communications Approved Product List (UCAPL).The approval allows all DoD customers to use the following BlackBerry 7 smartphones on DoD networks:BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 (touch screen with keyboard)BlackBerry Torch 9810 (touch screen with slide out keyboard)BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 (full screen touch screen)BlackBerry Curve 9360 (keyboard)“The Army introduced a wide range of new apps and capabilities for their BlackBerry users last year, and these new BlackBerry 7 smartphones will now enable Army users, and all DoD users, to experience an even greater level of performance on new smartphones that include features such as voice activated universal search, Near Field Communications, Augmented Reality, and Social Feeds 2.0 just to name a few,” said Scott Totzke, SVP, BlackBerry Security Group at RIM. “RIM’s unwavering focus on security and RIM’s achievement of key security certifications including FIPS 140-2 validation and Common Criteria EAL4+ accreditation continue to be very important to many of our DoD and enterprise customers, but leveraging the full power of BlackBerry smartphones is also important as it helps them realize the full potential of their investment in the BlackBerry platform.”For more information about BlackBerry 7 smartphones and features, please visit:www.blackberry.com/bb7.

Review: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for BlackBerry PlayBook (May,2012)

After the release of this popular title at BlackBerry World Conference 2012, Lara Croft has made her way to the BlackBerry PlayBook OS platform with  a new installment, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. This is a third person gaming experience that contains PlayBook worthy graphics, a great  storyline and it delivers a great game play experience. Square Enix has delivered a great game for the BlackBerry PlayBook.The Guardian of Light opens up with great visual HD graphics that start to engulf you in the story as to the reason why Lara Croft has taken on this  adventure. Even the actual game play graphics are great. At the start of the first level you are given a introduction as to how to move and manipulate  Lara and her weapons, easy. As you go deeper into these ruins you are met with more difficult challenges and you make contact with these creatures.  The game doesn’t leave you on your own to figure things out, you are give reminders as to what to do in certain situations and how to get through each  level. This game also challenges your skills with puzzles before allowing you to progress further into the game.As I mentioned before, the graphics for this game are amazing. The visuals used to tell the story, and the actual game play graphics are stunning. The  developers, Square Enix have done a great job at maintaining a the graphical aspect of the game. It’s not only at the start of the game, but throughout  your game play you are introduced to cut-scenes to continue unveiling the story to you.The game controls are good, but they can be better. The only issues that I saw with the joystick style touch controller is the changing and use of  different weapons in Lara’s artillery, and always having to keep looking down to see where the jump button was. As far as navigating through the game, it couldn’t be any easier. The controller is just the righ fit for this style game. You don’t lose any visual space and yet your able to get through  each level with the easy navigation controls. Another feature is the bird’s eye view gaming style. This style let’s you take advantage of your  surrounding and is easy to see where you are going.In the end, the game play, storyline, and great HD graphics fit for a PlayBook makes this new take on the Lara Croft installment a great choice to  download on your BlackBerry PlayBook. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light can be downloaded for $3.99 from BlackBerry App World.App World purchase and Download Link: http://appworld.blackberry. com/webstore/content/105361/? lang=en
Square Enix Website URL: http://www.square-enix.com/eu/ en/

RIM Patents Trapezoidal Keyboard for Users with Big Thumbs (May,2012)

We all know and love RIM’s qwerty keyboards, they are by far the best and most comfortable I’ve ever used, but even then there are still users with large hands that have some trouble typing in these devices. That’s why RIM has patents on a new trapezoidal design for qwerty keyboard with keys bigger than the other regular designs. The keys were made wider to increase accuracy when typing. Who knows, we may one day be seeing this on a BB10 device, not the first one though. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.via Engadget

RIM Announces the BlackBerry Curve 9320 (May,2012)

RIM has announced the new BlackBerry Curve 9320, a BlackBerry for the BBM and social addicts! Like we told you before, this device has a dedicated BBM key for quick access to the BlackBerry Messenger. There’s no info on pricing or carriers that might be having the device, but keep it locked to N4BB for more info. Check out the promo video and press release below.On a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile video viewPress ReleaseRIM Introduces the BlackBerry Curve 9320-A Stylish, New Smartphone for the Socially-Connected
WATERLOO, ONTARIO – May 9, 2012) - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced a stylish new smartphone for socially-connected customers. The new BlackBerry® Curveâ„¢ 9320 smartphone features all the core BlackBerry messaging and social-centric features that keep people connected, and it offers global 3G connectivity backed by long battery life to allow users to make the most of their day.“The new BlackBerry Curve 9320 is designed to make it incredibly easy for users to stay socially-connected,” said Carlo Chiarello, EVP, Smartphone Business at Research In Motion. “The new BlackBerry Curve 9320 will be especially popular with customers upgrading to a smartphone for the first time and existing Curve customers looking for a step up in speed and functionality.”The BlackBerry Curve 9320 has everything a customer needs to stay in touch with the people and things that matter most to them. It features a dedicated BBMâ„¢ key, bringing the power of RIM’s popular mobile social network up in an instant, as well as the best keyboard in its class for quick and easy typing. It includes a built-in FM radio, allowing users to tune into their favorite local stations, and listening to the FM radio does not require a data plan or use data services. Designed to allow both 3G connectivity and long battery life, customers can get up to 7 hours of talk time or up to 30 hours of FM radio listening or music playback with
headphones.Customers can easily interact with their social network in real time, using preloaded apps for Facebook® and Twitter®. The new Social Feeds 2.0 app is also preloaded, allowing users to post updates to multiple social networks simultaneously and capture updates from news
sources (RSS), social apps and instant messaging apps all in one consolidated view. The integrated camera includes a flash and supports video recording, and pictures can be tagged with their location thanks to the smartphone’s built-in GPS.The BlackBerry Curve 9320 comes with the new BlackBerry® 7.1 OS, which supports features such as Mobile Hotspot and Wi-Fi® calling where available.* Parental Controls is a brand new, on-device features that provides parents and guardians with simple options to help protect
children by restricting access to specific functions, features and applications.Pricing and availability of the BlackBerry Curve 9320 will beannounced in conjunction with RIM’s distribution partners. For more information please visit:http//worldwide.blackberry.com/blackberrycurve/9220-9320.* Please check with your carrier for availability.About Research In MotionResearch 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.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 orwww.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. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All
other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marksare the properties of their respective owners. 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.

Official: BlackBerry Bold 9900 OS 7.1.0.391 from Rogers (May,2012)

A new official OS for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 has been released from Rogers Wireless. No word on what’s new, but make sure you let us know what you find if you choose to try this one out.Download BlackBerry Bold 9900 OS 7.1.0.391 from RogersMake sure you join our community to share your thoughts on this!How to: load an OS on your BlackBerry

PayAnywhere Mobile Payments App and Credit Card Reader Now Available in BlackBerry App World (May,2012)

PayAnywhere is now available for BlackBerry! The leader in mobile payment announced the availability of their application and credit card reader for BlackBerry smartphones. PayAnywhere includes a variety of features, such as:In-app ability to process sales, refunds, voids, pre-authorizations and forced transactionsEasily accept credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) transactionsSend customer receipts by email with transaction details and merchant logoAdjustable settings for default tax and tip optionsSet up inventory catalog with categories and product images for easy and fast salesIn-app sales tracking and reportingFree online Merchant Portal with access to detailed account activityCheck out the full press release below.Press ReleasePayAnywhere brings enterprise-grade mobile credit card processing solution backed by 24/7 customer support to BlackBerry smartphone users across the U.S.NEW ORLEANS and TROY, Mich., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — International CTIA Wireless® 2012 — PayAnywhere ( www.payanywhere.com ), a leader in mobile point of sale solutions, today announced availability of its highly anticipated mobile payment application and credit card reader for BlackBerry smartphones. With a complete set of mobile payments features, around the clock customer support and an online Merchant Portal, PayAnywhere is the most comprehensive mobile payment solution available in BlackBerry App World. Vendors and merchants using BlackBerry smartphones can use PayAnywhere, the payment industry’s only enterprise-grade, no compromise, “pay-as-you-go” mobile payment solution suited for any merchant. Created after two decades providing credit card processing to merchants of all sizes, PayAnywhere’s mobile point of sale (POS) technology helps merchants improve cash flow, boost sales and help save money with keyed transactions.“One in six U.S. smartphone users rely on BlackBerry, with the majority of them using their phones for business purposes,” said Marc Gardner, founder, president and CEO of PayAnywhere. “PayAnywhere is committed to helping business prosper by offering the most complete set of tools and features, simplifying the transaction process and arming merchants with business intelligence and enterprise-grade support. PayAnywhere has taken great care to ensure our app, payment service, online Merchant Portal and customer care address merchants’ payment needs so they can focus on growing their businesses.”Setting up a PayAnywhere account is fast and easy. A merchant simply visits BlackBerry App World to download the free PayAnywhere app, and follows the in-app instructions to sign up for the payment service and to receive the free card reader accessory.With PayAnywhere there are no hidden fees; no setup, monthly or cancellation fees. For smaller merchants, PayAnywhere also offers a pay-as-you-go pricing plan with no monthly minimum processing requirement. Merchants using PayAnywhere enjoy a low 2.69% transaction fee and the fastest payouts in the industry, with transaction funds typically deposited in merchant accounts within two business days.The new PayAnywhere BlackBerry app includes: In-app ability to process sales, refunds, voids, pre-authorizations and forced transactionsEasily accept credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) transactionsSend customer receipts by email with transaction details and merchant logoAdjustable settings for default tax and tip optionsSet up inventory catalog with categories and product images for easy and fast salesIn-app sales tracking and reportingFree online Merchant Portal with access to detailed account activityPayAnywhere supports more BlackBerry models than any of its competitors. Current supported BlackBerry models (OS 4.7 or later) include:Bold 9000 on AT&TBold 9650 on SprintBold 9650 on VerizonBold 9700 on T-MobileBold 9700 on AT&TBold 9780 on T-MobileCurve 2 8520 on T-MobileCurve 2 8520 on AT&TCurve 2 8530 on SprintCurve 2 8530 on VerizonCurve 2 8530 on U.S. CellularCurve 3G 9330 on VerizonCurve 3G 9330 on SprintStorm 2 9550 on VerizonTorch 9800 on AT&TTour 9630 on SprintTour 9630 on VerizonPayAnywhere is also available to merchants using iPhone®, iPad® and Android(TM). Merchants looking to accept mobile payments should visit PayAnywhere at www.PayAnywhere.com/accept-credit-cards for more details.About PayAnywhereCreated by a multi-billion dollar credit card processing company with more than two decades of merchant payment processing experience, PayAnywhere is powering a payments revolution with its enterprise-grade, “pay-as-you-go” mobile payments system. PayAnywhere’s mobile point of sale (POS) technology combines the industry’s most comprehensive enterprise-grade features with 24/7 customer support. From billion dollar enterprises to the neighborhood garage sale, merchants of all sizes turn to PayAnywhere for highly secure, feature-rich, affordable mobile payments systems that expand and enrich their ability to conduct business. For more information visit www.payanywhere.com .PayAnywhere is a registered trademark of PayAnywhere. iPad® and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple® Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android(TM) is a trademark of Google Inc. BlackBerry® is a property of Research in Motion Limited.Twitter: @PayAnywherePress Kit: www.payanywhere.mobilitypr.comSOURCE PayAnywhere

Review: BerryReader – Google Reader Client for BlackBerry (May,2012)

Most of you probably use Google Reader a lot to keep track of all those sites you read constantly (especially N4BB, right?). I work on a desk, therefore I’m always on my work computer, but some people are usually always out and rely a lot more on their BlackBerry. What do they need to keep their RSS feeds at hand? BerryReader. Bellshare’s always been known for making awesome apps, and BerryReader is no exception.With BerryReader you can access your feeds just like you would on Google Reader. You can access all items, your starred items, shared items, read by folder or single feed. You can manage your feeds right from your BlackBerry since BerryReader lets you add and remove subscriptions from your Google Reader account.On single articles, you can star, like, mark as unread or a read, and edit tags. On touch devices, you can slide to mark as unread and star, which is pretty cool and works smoothly. It’ll also let you share the feeds via email, Twitter or Facebook. If you were to lose your internet connection on your BlackBerry smartphone, that wouldn’t be a problem. You can read the downloaded feeds even if offline, and any changes you make to it will be saved on the phone to be uploaded later when you get back online. BerryReader can let you setup all updates to be done automatically in the background or just refresh when the app is opened for better battery life. It will let you set the amount of articles you want to be downloaded on every refresh. If you do decide to let it refresh in the background because you just HAVE to read the news as soon as they come out, then BerrReader notifies you when new articles are downloaded.To make it a little more customizable, BerryReader has options to make the article list view full or compact, which is almost the same except you can’t read the full article title on compact mode. There are two themes you can set, a white background/black font and a black background/white font. You can also set the font size and hide the shortcut bar. It will also let you hide the articles you already read and just show the unread ones.Best part of it all is it doesn’t show much effect on battery life. Of course, if you set it to constantly check for updates you will see a difference, but it still won’t be too much. You can try out BerryReader for free for 7 days, and purchase for only $9.99 from the N4BB store or App WorldDownload BerryReader free 7 day trial >>Buy BerryReader for $9.99 from the N4BB Store >>Buy BerryReader for $9.99 from App World >>

RIM Announces Partnership with TomTom (May,2012)

TomTom announced a partnership with RIM. The BlackBerry maker will be using TomTom’s HD Traffic in their BlackBerry Maps and BlackBerry Traffic apps.  Check out the full press release below:NEW ORLEANSâ€"(BUSINESS WIRE)â€"TomTom today announced that Research In Motion(RIM) is using TomTom’s award winning real-time traffic services for BlackBerry® applications. BlackBerry® Traffic is now powered by TomTom HD Traffic, giving customers access to the most accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date traffic information on the market. Additionally, TomTom maps and location content is used in BlackBerry® Maps, and for BlackBerry® Locate Services, which gives 3rd party software developers access to the mapping and traffic information for their own apps.“TomTom’s market-leading real-time traffic information will provide BlackBerry customers with the best mobile travel experience.”“Through our strategic relationship with RIM, we are enabling the future of mobile travel with powerful location content and real-time information, including HD Traffic,” said Nuno Campos, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for TomTom Licensing. “TomTom’s market-leading real-time traffic information will provide BlackBerry customers with the best mobile travel experience.”“We’re thrilled to work with TomTom to leverage their industry-leading traffic and travel content for BlackBerry Traffic and BlackBerry Maps, and to enable access to those capabilities for BlackBerry developers as well,” said Martyn Mallick, Vice President, Global Alliances and Business Development at Research In Motion.According to a recent study, TomTom’s traffic information saves commuters 50 minutes of travel time per week or approximately 40 hours per year. With HD Traffic, BlackBerry customers will be able to select the best route to their destinations in an effort to not only save time but also fuel.

Frank Boulben and Kristian Tear Join Research In Motion as CMO and COO (May,2012)

Thorstein Heins is working hard on transforming RIM, and like he said before, he has brought aboard a new COO and CMO to the company to be part of the new era RIM is about to start. Here’s what CMO Frank Boulben said:I could not resist the opportunity to be part of that transformation.Check out the full press release below! Wireless Industry Veterans Kristian Tear and Frank Boulben to Join RIMWATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – May 8, 2012) – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced key additions to its executive leadership team with the hiring of Kristian Tear as Chief Operating Officer and Frank Boulben as Chief Marketing Officer.With deep experience in the mobile computing industry, Mr. Tear and Mr. Boulben will complement RIM’s existing executive team as the company continues to focus on expanding its global customer base and prepares for the launch of its new BlackBerry 10 platform.“Kristian and Frank bring extensive knowledge of the rapidly changing wireless global market and will help RIM as we sharpen our focus on delivering long-term value to our stakeholders,” said Thorsten Heins, RIM’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Most importantly, both Kristian and Frank possess a keen understanding of the emerging trends in mobile communications and computing.” Mr. Tear joins RIM from Sony Mobile Communications, where he served as Executive Vice President. He previously held a variety of operational leadership positions with Ericsson in Europe, Asia and Latin America. At RIM, Mr. Tear will serve as Chief Operating Officer overseeing all operational functions for handhelds and services, including research and development, products, global sales, manufacturing and supply chain.“RIM is an important player in the mobile industry and I am excited to be a part of its future,” said Mr. Tear. “I look forward to working with the talented RIM employees and harnessing their ingenuity and creativity for the benefit of more than 77 million BlackBerry users around the world. I also look forward to helping RIM attract a brand new generation of BlackBerry users.” Mr. Boulben is the former Executive Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Sales for LightSquared. He joined LightSquared after serving as Global Director of Commercial Strategy for Vodafone Group and Executive Vice President of Brand and Consumer Marketing for Orange Group. Mr. Boulben will oversee global marketing efforts at RIM.“RIM is a pioneer in the mobile world and the BlackBerry brand is a global icon,” said Mr. Boulben. “We all know how fast the mobile arena evolves and with the BlackBerry 10 platform, I believe RIM will once again change the way individuals and enterprises engage with each other and the world around them. I could not resist the opportunity to be part of that transformation.” About Kristian TearKristian Tear brings almost 25 years of wireless experience in general management, sales and marketing, services and operations within the telecommunications, infrastructure and consumer industries. Most recently, Kristian served as Executive Vice President at Sony Mobile Communications AB, a subsidiary of Sony Corp. Kristian served as a member of the Executive Management Team, as Chairman of the Board of Sony Mobile Inc Americas and Sony Mobile International AB. He was also Chairman of the Product Business Council, Chairman of the Accessories Business Unit, Board member of Sony Mobile Japan and China.Previously, Mr. Tear also served as the Corporate Vice President of Sony Ericsson Western Europe based in Munich, with responsibility for the region Western Europe and Global Customer Accounts. Prior to that, he served as Corporate Vice President at Sony Ericsson Headquarters in London. From 1999-2005, he served as President and CEO of Ericsson in various regions and markets, including in South East Asia, Germany, Switzerland and Austria and Central America.Mr. Tear holds a Masters Degree in Science from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and completed the Ericsson Executive MBA program at Columbia University in New York.About Frank BoulbenFrank Boulben brings to RIM more than 20 years of international experience in the wireless industry with senior marketing and sales roles at global wireless carriers such as Vodafone and Orange. Most recently, he was the Executive Vice President for Strategy, Marketing and Sales for LightSquared. He was recruited as employee number two to create a new 4G-LTE nationwide wireless network in the United States.Previously, Frank was the Director of Commercial Strategy for Vodafone Group, responsible for strategic marketing, customer insights and segmentation, pricing, customer investment optimization and roaming. Prior to Vodafone, Frank was the Executive Vice President for Brand and Consumer Marketing for Orange Group, responsible for brand and communications, consumer propositions, value-based marketing, which included pricing and customer investment optimization, customer insights and segmentation, CRM, product marketing and devices portfolio management.Before joining Orange, Frank spent eight years working for Vivendi Universal, occupying several strategy and marketing roles for SFR and then as CEO of Vivendi Universal Internet division with a focus on mobile services. During 2005-2006, Frank served on the Board of the GSM Association (the world’s largest trade association representing more than 800 wireless carriers in 219 countries) and was the Chairman of the Strategy Committee.He holds diplomas from the École Polytechnique and from the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, where he studied mathematics, physics and economics.

Interview with Truphone on BlackBerry 10 Mobile VoIP and Low-Cost Global Roaming Service (Video) (May,2012)

During BlackBerry World 2012, Truphone 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.We had the opportunity to sit down with Adam Linford, Truphone’s Head of Labs and Mobile Applications. At BlackBerry World 2012, Adam said “RIM has got it right with the BlackBerry 10 platform. 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.” Check out the interview below. You can learn more on Truphone’s services by visiting http://www.truphone.com.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfMR_eEQXuAOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

BlackBerry PlayBook QNX Integrated Police Cruiser (Video) (May,2012)

The QNX team was in full force at BlackBerry World 2012, once again showing off the Porsche we saw at CES. This time, they had a second car to showcase. A BlackBerry PlayBook integrated police cruiser with a real-in-the-force officer on hand to tell how the PlayBook and QNX have helped him and the other officers in his division.The police cruiser was nearly fully controllable via the PlayBook. Using the PlayBook, the officer could control the sirens, lights, and even pull up information on any person. An I.D. swipe attachment and bluetooth keyboard were attached. The officer said the PlayBook integration was much better than a laptop. Check out the video below and let us know what you think.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD795JHwYBIOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

RIM Hit with Patent Lawsuit over BlackBerry Music Playlist (May,2012)

The patent lawsuits have been piling up lately for Research In Motion. The latest comes from Seattle-based Hunter Point Ventures, who claims that RIM’s handsets violate its “method for musical playlist selection in a portable audio device.”The original patent holder was Interactive Objects, who filed the US Patent 7667123 in 2001, but have since transferred it to the shell company. The playlist feature allows users to create a personal list of songs, and are common features of smartphones. It will be interesting to see how this patent lawsuit turns out.via GigaOm

Viber for BlackBerry Now Available in Beta! (May,2012)

Way back in November of last year, we told you that Viber announced they would soon support BlackBerry. Many, many users were in eager anticipation for its release, which seemed like never. We’re happy to report that Viber has officially released for BlackBerry today.Viber is an application that lets you make free phone calls and send text messages to anyone who also has the application installed. You can call or text any Viber user, anywhere in the world, for free. Viber integrates seamlessly with your existing address book, has great sound quality and once activated, does not require a PIN, username or any additional “in application” purchase.Viber for BlackBerry Beta is available for all BlackBerry devices with OS 5 and above from BlackBerry App World here or directly from Viber at www.viber.com/blackberryPress ReleaseLONDON, May 08, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Viber, the leading mobile communications platform offering free HD-quality phone calls, text and photo messages, today announced the availability of Viber for BlackBerry Beta and Windows Phone 7 Beta. Attracting more than 69 million registered iPhone(R) and Android(TM) users in 17 months and growing by more than 200,000 new users a day, Viber is the fastest-growing mobile VoIP and messaging company.“We believe if you’re connected to the Internet, you should be able to enjoy a free, high-quality communications experience, and Viber is working to make it possible for users of all mobile products to communicate with each other,” said Talmon Marco, Viber Founder and CEO. “We are delighted to add BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 to our growing list of interoperable platforms, providing a universal messaging experience for millions of new Viber users.”Both Viber for BlackBerry Beta and Viber for Windows Phone 7 Beta initially offer Viber Messaging, allowing users to exchange text and high-quality photo messages and share locations with other Viber users. Viber seamlessly integrates with the devices’ interface, instantly identifying existing contacts who already have Viber installed so users do not need to go through a “friend request” process. The full release for both platforms, including Viber’s signature HD-quality free voice calling, will be released as soon as it meets Viber’s quality standards.Each month, Viber users talk for more than 1 billion minutes and send more than 1 billion messages. Users choose to share their locations in approximately 10% of their messages. Viber users make more than 7 million calls every day and send more than 40 million messages daily worldwide, with the numbers steadily increasing.Viber for BlackBerry Beta is available for all BlackBerry devices with OS 5 and above from BlackBerry App World or directly from Viber at www.viber.com/blackberry .Viber for Windows Phone 7 Beta is available for all Windows Phone 7 devices via the Windows Phone Marketplace and from Viber at www.viber.com/wp7 .About Viber MediaViber is developed by Viber Media, the pioneering mobile VoIP and messaging company. First released on December 2, 2010, Viber lets everyone in the world connect. Freely. Viber users can make free, HD-quality calls, and send text and photo messages, and share locations anywhere in the world, on iPhone(R), Android,(TM) BlackBerry(R) and Windows Phone 7 devices over a 3G/4G or WiFi connection. With more than 69 million users in 193 countries, Viber is constantly innovating by introducing new features, platforms and possibilities.Visit Viber at: www.viber.com Facebook: Facebook.com/viber Twitter: Twitter.com/viber

KakaoTalk 2.0 Released for BlackBerry – Text for Free (May,2012)

A popular free texting application, KakaoTalk, has been updated to version 2.0 for BlackBerry. The new update looks to position KakaoTalk world-wide and go head-to-head against WhatsApp. Check out the new features below:Key features of official version KakaoTalk 2.0 on BlackberryKakaoTalk is a free applicationBlackBerry KakaoTalk was in beta phase with version 1.0KakaoTalk allows users to chat with friends either one-to-one or one-to-many across four different mobile platforms (iOS, Android, Blackberry & BADA / Windows phone in development).‘Friends’/’Chats’/’Friends?’/’Settings’ tabs have been redesigned to simple iconThe biggest strength KakaoTalk 2.0 boasts is the shortkeys that has integrated BlackBerry devices’ QWERTY keypads.Four menu tabs on main screen, Friends/Chats/Friends?/Settings are locked in to Q,W,E and R for swift and easy use.There are more than ten functions which can be used with shortkeys.Users can now experience stable and fast transfer speed of messages with Ignite Engine, which was built by Kakao TeamDeveloper, Kakao, is positively considering delivering other feature such asPlus Friend, Animated Emoticons and other extra feature that will keep users hooked to KakaoTalk. KakaoTalk BlackBerry compared to Whatsapp BlackBerryKakaoTalkWhatsAppFreeUnlimited number of people in group chatShortkeys supporting more than 10 functionsProfile photos and status updatePaidLimited group chat (10 people)Only few shortkeys availableDoes not support Profile photos & status updateDownload KakaoTalk 2.0 for free in BlackBerry App World here.

Hands-on with New BlackBerry Music Gateway (Video) (May,2012)

Research In Motion recently announced a new BlackBerry Music Gateway, which now features NFC capability. While we were at BlackBerry World, we caught up with James Poulson to have a demonstration of the BlackBerry Music Gateway and how you can connect a BlackBerry smartphone to the gateway via NFC. Check out the video and let us know if you think one of these bad boys is worth the $49.99 (we do!).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaitE18ZztMOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

RIM Launches BlackBerry Screen Reader for Customers with Visual Impairments (May,2012)

Press ReleaseWaterloo â€" - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today launched BlackBerry® Screen Reader, a free software application that helps customers who are blind or visually impaired operate their BlackBerry® smartphone. BlackBerry Screen Reader provides an audible output based on visual information displayed on a BlackBerry smartphone.“We are excited to introduce BlackBerry Screen Reader as part of our suite of accessibility solutions for BlackBerry smartphones,” said Greg Fields, Senior Product Manager. “BlackBerry Screen Reader helps customers with visual impairments stay connected with the people and information that matter most to them, and is representative of RIM’s continuing commitment to support customers with disabilities.”Key features of BlackBerry Screen Reader include:Support for core applications â€" Users can easily access core BlackBerry applications including email, calendar, phone calls and more.Speech settings â€" users can customize the text-to-speech settings (volume, pitch and speech rate) and preferences for punctuation, verbosity and password security.Keyboard shortcuts â€" Users can set speech and audio preferences quickly and easily through (physical) keyboard shortcutsAccessible documentation â€" User Guide available in accessible HTML through a desktop web browser.BlackBerry Screen Reader is available now as a free download from www.blackberry.com/screenreader for the BlackBerry® Curveâ„¢ 9350, 9360 and 9370 smartphones. The application is available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.For information about BlackBerry accessibility solutions for customers with disabilities, visit www.blackberry.com/accessibility.

Mippin Shows Us Their App Generator for BlackBerry 10 (Video) (May,2012)

After Mippin’s impressive keynote at the BlackBerry World General Session, we caught up with its CEO, Nick Barnett, and co-founder, David Mannl. The two showed us how Mippin is transforming the app development industry with their app generator.In a matter of 5 minutes, Mippin’s app generator created an amazing application for N4BB. It pulled all of our news into a beautifully designed template, which allowed for social network sharing of articles.Once an application has finished compiling, the creator and easily submit the app to BlackBerry App World directly from within the Mippin app generator. It is a very easy to use service with lots of customizations. Check out the video below and be sure to visit http://www.mippin.com to create your own app today.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gin-ymeKegEOn a BlackBerry? Click here for mobile YouTube video

BlackBerry 10 Home-Screen and Media Player Look Great (May,2012)

In these leaked slides, we get a glimpse at the BlackBerry 10 home-screen and media player UI. The slides detail how when you first unlock the BlackBerry 10 device, you see the last four running applications. Messaging is said to be the core of the home-screen. To the left you see all of your apps that you can start, and to the right those you have running in the background.The media player has a nice skin. It also shows a smart feature and will have support for DLNA. On the same slide, it shows how the recent contacts list looks like. As you can see, the video chat capabilities will have deep integration with those who also have the capability appearing with a video chat icon in the list.via CB Forums

BlackBerry 10 Will Have a Stylish Clock (May,2012)

In a leaked slide for BlackBerry 10, an example is shown of a new clock. The slide is showing charm through pure craftmanship. The clock looks great and the level of detail that BlackBerry 10 developers are building is fantastic. We’re excited to see things such as this and cannot wait to see more of the BlackBerry 10 UI.via CB Forums

BlackBerry 10 Video Editing Software by J-Cut Shown in Slide (May,2012)

Research In Motion acquired J-Cut video editing software company not too long ago. Many have been wondering when we might see the feature debut on BlackBerry. A slide has leaked showing what could be the native video editing feature we’ll see in BlackBerry 10. As shown in the slide, the J-Cut video editing feature is showcased on a BlackBerry PlayBook. It will be interesting to see when this feature arrives. Are you looking forward to it?via CB Forums

BlackBerry 10 Lock-Screen Layout Slides Leaked (May,2012)

Been wondering what the lock-screen might look like on BlackBerry 10? Newly surfacing slides show what the layout should be like for the lock-screen in BlackBerry 10. The layout looks to have many customization options. You will be able to have a minimal notification version and one with calendar appointments, peek icons show notifications for certain apps, and shortcut to the camera.The second slide shows the way the BlackBerry 10 device can be unlocked. The device can be unlocked by swiping upwards from the bottom bezel or by pressing the hardware lock/unlock button and then swiping upwards. The third slide shows what is called ‘BlackBerry 10 Cinnamon Toast’, which shows levels of information for a notification depending on the where the device is positioned upon picking it up. Things are really looking great for the BlackBerry 10 platform. What do you think of the possible lock-screen layout?via CB Forums

Native BlackBerry 10 Twitter & Facebook App Details (May,2012)

Slides of what show Facebook and Twitter native apps for BlackBerry 10 have leaked out. The slides show the Twitter app will have slide to refresh, timeline gaps, conversation view for details, and much more as you’d expect in a Twitter app. Facebook app will have a nice UI in BlackBerry 10 that we haven’t seen in any PlayBook version. Check out the slides below:via CB  Forums

BlackBerry 10 Screen Sharing Feature Slides Leak (May,2012)

Slides of what purportedly show a screen sharing feature for BlackBerry 10 have surfaced. The feature will apparently allow you to share what is on your screen with another contact during a messaging or video call.During a BB10 Jam session, it was demonstrated that a user could have the left side of a book open on one device and another person could be sharing the book by having the right side open. This showed a deep social interaction that will be capable in BlackBerry 10. Check out the rest of the slides below and let us know what you think.via CB Forums

BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha OS Reveals Upcoming Devices – Naples, Nashville, Winchester2, & More! (May,2012)

The BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device has been a solid strategic move for RIM. By releasing the Dev Alpha, RIM hopes to position developers in a way that allows for the BlackBerry 10 platform to have a plentiful amount of apps and games once released. The current Dev Alpha is running on a modified PlayBook OS, although it is labeled ‘OS 10′.With any OS, fans will search through its files to see what lies beneath. Our friend J. Duke from OSBB let us know he has stumbled upon a treasure trove of goodies found within the Dev Alpha’s viewable file system. Here are some upcoming BlackBerry 10 devices found in the code:# R044 – Nevada 0x8400270A,1# R051 – Winchester2 LTE 0x0c001a06,1# R052 – Winchester2 HSPA+ 0x0d001a06,1# R053 – Winchester2 LTE HSPA+ 0x0e001a06,1# R061 – Colt 0×04002307,1# R072 – London 0×04002607,1# R073 – Blackforest 0×04002706,1# R084 – Nashville 0x8500270A,1# R085 – Naples 0x8600270A,1This information can be viewed by typing file:///radio/etc/sv.numbers in the browser on a Dev Alpha. There are a few familiar names in the list. For instance, ‘Colt’ is the codename for the Dev Alpha. ‘London’ is a second revision of the Colt. ‘Blackforest’ is said to be the mythical 10″ PlayBook. The Winchester2 is likely to be the 3G and 4G PlayBook, but don’t quote us on it. What we’re really intrigued by are the devices called ‘Naples’ and ‘Nashville’. Perhaps, they will be in the same family as the ‘Nevada’.Nonetheless, it is interesting to see this list floating in the Dev Alpha’s operating system. We now know the names and internal model numbers of devices which will run on the BlackBerry 10 OS. What kind of devices are you hoping these will be? Keep it locked to N4BB as we’re digging for more info on them all!