Kamis, 19 April 2012

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RIM Asks Attendies to Vote for BlackBerry 10 Jam “Unconference” Topics

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 01:56 AM PDT

BlackBerry 10 Jam Unconference

RIM made a appeal to developers a bit back asking them to suggest topics for their first "unconference" at BlackBerry 10 Jam in May. Now they have compiled the most requested topics and set them up into a poll that you can use to vote for your favorite topic. There are 8 available topics and 5 of them will be covered so cast your votes!

Personally I am voting for "All things Cascades, bring your questions." Cast your own vote here on Twtpoll

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, April 19, 2012, 4:56 am. | RIM Asks Attendies to Vote for BlackBerry 10 Jam “Unconference” Topics | Leave a comment |


Get a Quick Laugh With the Free Moron Finder App

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 02:44 PM PDT

Moron Finder Moron Finder2

I feel bad mentioning this one since I am usually all about productivity on my BlackBerry but this one had me rolling. The Moron Finder by SRID Games is true to its name with its unscientific Moron Radar and Moron Meter. I am not sure how much I need to stress that this app cannot actually identify morons but you can definitely make it more effective by pointing it in the right direction. Just make sure your boss does not see you doing it…

Moron Finder3 Moron Finder4

Check out the Moron Finder free in App World

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, April 18, 2012, 5:44 pm. | Get a Quick Laugh With the Free Moron Finder App | Leave a comment |


PlayBook OS Takes Current & Development Tablet Browser Crown at HTML5Test.com

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 12:54 PM PDT

HTML5test

We have told you quite a few times that RIM is really pushing for making the PlayBook browser a desktop class Browser. Bill pointed out to us that HTML5Test.com now has both the PlayBook OS 2.0 and OS 2.1 taking the top spots for tablet browsers in both the current and beta/development categories. It has a heavy lead in both categories. RIM is now working on improving the ancilliary features of the browser so hopefully it keeps on getting better!

Check out the stats here. Its also interesting to note that RIM is making some great headway in pushing their WebKit port back upstream so that development is even faster.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, April 18, 2012, 3:54 pm. | PlayBook OS Takes Current & Development Tablet Browser Crown at HTML5Test.com | 6 comments |


RIM Splitting Off Beta Zone for Business Into New Sub-Site

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 10:33 AM PDT

Beta Zone

I am not sure what the main purpose of this split is but RIM claims it is necessary. RIM sent out an email to many beta zone participants saying that they are creating a new sub-site called BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business specifically for business software and services. These programs were already in the regular all encompassing beta zone but RIM seems to want to focus them.

The two sites will soon be:

Here is the email RIM sent out:

BlackBerry Beta Zone has grown significantly since its launch nearly three years ago and we are pleased to inform you that it will be evolving soon to better suit both consumers and business members who participate regularly in BlackBerry beta programs. BlackBerry Beta Zone will soon have a brand new sub-site, BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business, focusing on beta programs for business software and services. BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business will offer:

  • Business specific beta programs and content
  • An improved mobile browsing experience
  • Updated community features

The update is expected to occur in the coming weeks and requires no action on your part. While logged into BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business, you will be able to access all your business beta programs on behalf of your organization. Your existing BlackBerry Beta Zone account remains valid for consumer beta programs as well.

After the update, the URLs for BlackBerry Beta Zone will be as follows:

Once logged in to either site, switching between business and consumer is simple, seamless, and will not require another login.

We are very excited for the changes coming to BlackBerry Beta Zone and we look forward to your continued participation in BlackBerry beta programs.

Should you have any questions, please reply or contact us at enterprisebeta@rim.com.

Best regards,

BlackBerry Beta Programs

Thanks ofutur for the tip!

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, April 18, 2012, 1:33 pm. | RIM Splitting Off Beta Zone for Business Into New Sub-Site | 3 comments |


BlackBerry Curve 9220 Now Official for India Launching April 19th

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 08:37 AM PDT

 Curve 9220 Dedicated BBM Button Apps

I think this is the first time RIM has released a phone specifically for India but it seems like the Curve 9220 is exactly that. RIM calls it the easy to use and easy to own BlackBerry Smartphone for India. It is packing OS 7.1 along with its new dedicated BBM key. This is also the first BlackBerry to ship with a built in FM Radio which is being touted as a way to listen to the radio without a data plan or services. It offers up 7 hours of talk time and up to 28 hours of music playback or FM radio listening.

Curve 9220 FM Radio

RIM is also throwing in some goodies in the form of free applications for the BlackBerry Curve 9220:

As part of the launch in India, BlackBerry Curve 9220 customers can download a selection of apps from BlackBerry App World worth 2500 Rupees, for free(i). The offer is valid until June 30, 2012 and includes a wide range of apps that will roll out in a phased manner, including utilities, games and other apps. Pencil Camera, Photo Studio Pro, Horoscope Oracle – Follow Your Lucky Stars, Drive Safely Pro and Ultimate Cricket are just a few of the popular apps that will be available through this promotional offer.

The BlackBerry Curve 9220 is set to launch April 19th at authorized retailers and distributors across India. Other markets are expected to get it "in the coming weeks." More info can be found at: in.blackberry.com/Curve

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, April 18, 2012, 11:37 am. | BlackBerry Curve 9220 Now Official for India Launching April 19th | 2 comments |


BlackBerry Mobile Voice System 5.1 SP1 MR1 Released With Siemens OpenScape Voice Support

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 08:04 AM PDT

How It WOrks MVS

RIM has released another update for their BlackBerry Mobile Voice System (MVS) to v5.1 Service Pack 1 Maintenance Release 1. This new update "includes a subset of the fixes to enhance the MVS experience as well as support for Siemens Enterprise Communications customers." Check out the details at www.blackberry.com/mvs.

RIM announces BlackBerry Mobile Voice System Support for OpenScape Voice from Siemens Enterprise Communications

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – April 17, 2012) – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced that BlackBerry(R) Mobile Voice System (MVS) 5.1 now supports OpenScape Voice V6 from Siemens Enterprise Communications. The solution allows customers to access desk phone functionality on their BlackBerry(R) smartphone.
BlackBerry MVS, together with OpenScape Voice, can be used to provide a comprehensive Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) solution for BlackBerry smartphone users. Siemens Enterprise Communications customers will now be able to place and receive desk phone calls on their BlackBerry smartphones and enjoy the convenience of single number reach, extension dialing and phone features such as hold, transfer and ad-hoc conferencing.
For connection with OpenScape Voice, customers can use AudioCodes Mediant Gateway, which will allow BlackBerry MVS to be used with mobile as well as Wi-Fi(R) networks, such as the Enterasys Wireless solution from Enterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications company. With BlackBerry MVS, calls are routed through the company’s phone system, and administrators can set IT policies and controls to take advantage of least-cost routing and save on long-distance and international roaming charges. Call routing through the corporate phone system can also help with adherence to company policies and regulatory compliance requirements.
Alan Panezic, VP, Enterprise Product Management & Marketing at RIM, said, "Mobile and flexible working is now commonplace around the world and BlackBerry MVS gives companies the means to further leverage their corporate phone system and better support employees while they are away from their desks. Giving users a wireless extension of the corporate phone system via their BlackBerry smartphones can improve workforce productivity, save costs on long-distance and international roaming charges and reduce employee cell minute usage by allowing Wi-Fi-based phone calls from work, public hotspots and at home."
Rick Puskar, Senior Vice President, Global Portfolio Management at Siemens Enterprise Communications, said, "Siemens Enterprise Communications is pleased to add BlackBerry MVS support to our rich OpenScape UC portfolio. Mobility continues to be an area of innovation for us, and BlackBerry MVS will help our joint customers increase their mobile productivity and simultaneously drive overall cost-efficiencies. This solution provides a simplified communications experience which ultimately benefits both IT departments and their end-users."
In addition to support for Siemens Enterprise Communications, BlackBerry MVS supports corporate phone systems from Mitel, Avaya, Nortel and Cisco. For more information about BlackBerry MVS, please visit www.blackberry.com/mvs.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, April 18, 2012, 11:04 am. | BlackBerry Mobile Voice System 5.1 SP1 MR1 Released With Siemens OpenScape Voice Support | Leave a comment |


Free ScrapBook PlayBook App Gets New Cut-Outs Pack

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 06:58 AM PDT

ScrapBook

RIM's TAT team is doing a nice job of continuously updating their ScrapBooking app for the PlayBook. The free app now has yet another free content pack called Cut-Outs. Hopefully they get a new Mothers Day pack soon!

Check out the ScrapBook app here

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, April 18, 2012, 9:58 am. | Free ScrapBook PlayBook App Gets New Cut-Outs Pack | One comment |


BlackBerry Desktop Manager v7.0 Bundle 59 Released in Beta Zone

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 05:48 AM PDT

BlackBerry Desktop Software Mac and PC

The BlackBerry Beta Zone just revived BlackBerry Desktop Manager v7.0 with the release of Bundle 59. RIM released v7.0 of desktop manager and then pulled it due to PIM sync issues. These issues are supposedly resolved in this latest version. Here is what they have to say in the Beta Zone:

In response to prior customer feedback with the Organizer (PIM) Sync feature in Desktop Software 7, we have made numerous improvements to address issues and improve the sync experience. A new version of Desktop Software 7 is now available through BlackBerry Beta Zone that contains these improvements. As we move towards the official launch, we ask that you please help us test this version by focusing your testing efforts on the Organizer sync functionality.

Be on time with Organizer sync!

Want to always be on track, on time, and prepared? Try the Organizer (PIM) sync! This feature allows you to sync your Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes calendar, contacts, tasks, and memos with your BlackBerry so you are always prepared for the next task no matter who, what, when, or where it is! To learn more about this feature click here!

Check out the latest release at www.blackberry.com/beta and let us know if it works for you!

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, April 18, 2012, 8:48 am. | BlackBerry Desktop Manager v7.0 Bundle 59 Released in Beta Zone | Leave a comment |


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