Rabu, 27 Juli 2011

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RIM Explains PlayBook FIPS Government Certification & More

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 02:36 AM PDT

 FIPS Certification PlayBook Interview

The BlackBerry PlayBook became the first and only FIPS US government certified tablet this month which is a pretty big milestone for RIM. While their smartphones are certified RIM has already had the BlackBerry PlayBook cryptographic kernel certified for government use which opens up the doors for the biggest tech consumer in the US to purchase them.

RIM has thankfully posted a video interview with Michael K. Brown, Director of Security Product Management at RIM, to explain a bit about what FIPS certification is and why it is so important. He also explains why this kind of security certification is essential for government clients alongside healthcare and financial clients. Check out the video below including the golf carts driving by in the background… :)


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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, July 27, 2011, 5:36 am. | RIM Explains PlayBook FIPS Government Certification & More | Leave a comment |


Facebook v2.0 for Smartphones & PlayBook Released

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 04:59 PM PDT

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In one fell swoop RIM has updated both Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones and for the BlackBerry PlayBook to v2.0. This new version brings different features to the different devices along with some BBM integration for smartphones and Facebook Places and Events for the PlayBook. Definitely worth a download if you are a heavy Facebook user.Download the app in BlackBerry App World: www.blackberry.com/appworld (note: it may take up to 24 hrs for the apps to appear in BlackBerry App World)

Facebook v2.0 for the BlackBerry PlayBook adds: (App World Download Link)

  • Facebook Places
  • Facebook Event viewing
  • Ability to view 'Likes'
  • Privacy control on status updates

Facebook v2.0 for BlackBerry Smartphones adds: (App World Download Link)

  • Brand New User Interface
  • Facebook Chat
  • Improved News Feed
  • Enhanced Profiles
  • Core integration including BBM sharing info between the apps

Keep in mind that App World is as slow as Snail Mail when it comes to updating so it may take up to 24 hours for the update to show up for you.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, July 26, 2011, 7:59 pm. | Facebook v2.0 for Smartphones & PlayBook Released | 14 comments |


ScoreMobile v1.8.1 Adds BBM Integration & Bug Fixes

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:47 PM PDT

ScoreMobile push

The popular ScoreMobile sports app just got a small update to v1.8.1 today. This new version fixes some bugs along with adding some BBM integration. I did not see the change log myself but that is a pretty nice update. Let us know what the BBM integration does if you download it. Keep in mind you need BlackBerry Messenger 6 Beta for it to work!

Pick up ScoreMobile 1.8.1 free in App World

Thank Jason for the tip

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, July 26, 2011, 5:47 pm. | ScoreMobile v1.8.1 Adds BBM Integration & Bug Fixes | 7 comments |


Reminder: Win a BlackBerry Bold 9900 in Our July Rewards Contest!

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 01:02 PM PDT

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Time just flies by when you are having fun. The month of July is in its final stretch and our BlackBerry Bold 9900 July Rewards Giveaway is soon coming to a close. If you were looking for a solid way to win a BlackBerry Bold 9900 when it comes out then there is still time to get your entries in! You can win either a BlackBerry Bold 9900 (when available) or a $500 Amazon/PayPal gift certificate as the prize so read on for the details!

All you have to do to enter the BerryReview Rewards Contest for July is simply leave a comment, forum post, and/or tip submission during the month of July 2011. We are also including all "Retweets" of BerryReview articles on Twitter as extra entries to win! The selection process involves us choosing a finalist from each of the categories (comments, forum posts, tips, Retweets) and then having our judge select the winner out of those four. Every comment, forum post, Retweet, and/or tip submission counts as another entry so get cracking!

You must be registered and logged in to BerryReview when leaving comments for them to be included in the contest and the winner will be chosen by the BerryReview staff in the beginning of August 2011. You can check out all the details and official rules in the announcement post. If you have any questions comments leave a comment on that post.

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So what are you waiting for? Get cracking!

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, July 26, 2011, 4:02 pm. | Reminder: Win a BlackBerry Bold 9900 in Our July Rewards Contest! | 32 comments |


App World Insider Event with Alex Kinsella on Wednesday July 27th

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 11:03 AM PDT

App World Insider Event

RIM is really reaching out to the community in new innovative ways. The latest is coming in the form of a Community Insider Event for App World on Wednesday July 27th at 9AM EDT. This insider event will let you ask questions and see what is happening with App World. Alex Kinsella, the Project Manager for App World, will be hosting the event so it should be interesting. Right now the thread is closed but you can read more about the event and register with the community to join at the link below:

BlackBerry Community Insider Event for App World with Alex Kinsella

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, July 26, 2011, 2:03 pm. | App World Insider Event with Alex Kinsella on Wednesday July 27th | One comment |


Verizon Accidentally Posts BlackBerry Bold 9930 Demo Video

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:59 AM PDT

Verizon Bold 9930

Well if there were any doubts in your mind about Verizon carrying the BlackBerry Bold 9930 then consider them quashed. Bla1ze over @CrackBerry noticed that Verizon accidentally posted a demo video of the BlackBerry Bold 9930 on the BlackBerry Bold 9650 page. The leaks keep coming but hopefully we will get announcements with release dates today! Check out the video on Verizon's website by going to SHOP –> BlackBerry Bold 9650 –> Demo Video or the ripped video Bla1ze got below:


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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, July 26, 2011, 9:59 am. | Verizon Accidentally Posts BlackBerry Bold 9930 Demo Video | 7 comments |


Foursquare v3.1 Adds BBM Integration Back!

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:29 AM PDT

Foursquare 3.1

Foursquare teased us with BBM integration in their Alpha build a bit back but then pulled the feature in the full v3.0 release. Now mere days later BBRocks noticed that we have Foursquare 3.1 with BBM integration. The most interesting part is that it is available on Foursquare’s website AND App World. This is unusual because RIM has yet to release BBM6 and said they would not publish apps using BBM6 in App World until it was publically released.

Either way if you like the BBM integration check out v3.1 from Foursquare’s website or App World

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, July 26, 2011, 9:29 am. | Foursquare v3.1 Adds BBM Integration Back! | 4 comments |


RIM Website Confirms Both 9810 & 9850/9860 to Carry Torch Name

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:19 AM PDT

BlackBerry Website Showing Torch Branding

While it makes sense for the BlackBerry Torch 2 9810 to carry the Torch name we have still been a bit confused by the all touch 9850 and 9860. We heard rumors before that RIM would simply include them in the Torch line but that does not sound like RIM. I understand why they want to forget the Storm name and I understand capitalizing on the Torch name but shouldn’t an all touch device with no keyboard have a different name? At the very least something like the Torch HD for the bigger screen?

Well one of CrackBerry’s tipsters noticed that RIM’s accessories website has the 9810, 9850, and 9860 all carrying the plain vanilla Torch name. What do you think of that?

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, July 26, 2011, 9:19 am. | RIM Website Confirms Both 9810 & 9850/9860 to Carry Torch Name | 3 comments |


Smarter Apps InstaPhoto for Smartphones Brings Photo Fun & Effects

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 06:01 AM PDT

InstaPhoto

Smarter Apps released InstaPhoto for the PlayBook last month and has added support for BlackBerry smartphones. The InstaPhoto apps allows you to apply special effects to your photos and share with your friends on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. It also has a slick Quick Post feature that allows you to set a one click action to fire up your favorite filter and quickly share your pic on your favorite social networks.

Check out the full app details for InstaPhoto in App World ($2.99)

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, July 26, 2011, 9:01 am. | Smarter Apps InstaPhoto for Smartphones Brings Photo Fun & Effects | One comment |


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