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Sage Fusion is now “Built for BlackBerry”

@sleepy2009 — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:03:06 +0000

Back at the begging of the month we let you know about Indie game developer Kidalang bringing their popular game Sage Fusion to BlackBerry 10. Well Kidalang has sent us an email to let us know that their game has been approved for “Built for BlackBerry” Status. Currently the application is not showing in BlackBerry World as Built for BlackBerry as of yet.

Fusion has received an average 4.5 stars user review on Apple App Store in the US market and several positive reviews from iOS game reviewers.

iFanzine (5.0/5.0) : “Sage Fusion is a title that easily contends for the role of most intelligent literature on an iDevice that doesn’t also happen to be an eBook.”
Capsule Computer (7.5/10): a game that “has a great visual style, a nice battle system and is quite long considering it’s just ‘Chapter 1.’ All in all, I recommend exploring the Galactic Union.”
GameSaku (5.0/5.0), a review from Indonesian website: According to the reviewer, Sage Fusion’s strong points are “very good hand-drawn graphics quality,” “suitable genre for midcore gamers,” and “full of interesting story and conversations.”

Sage Fusion features turn-based battle system, more than 70 hand-drawn background and story illustrations, and an engaging space opera storyline that is told through the gameplay. Explore the futuristic city of Capistad, the capital of the Galactic Union.

What’s unique about Sage Fusion:

The story is the most important aspect of the game.
A lot of character interactions and dialogue.
RPG with science fiction setting.
RPG-style turn-based battle system with no random enemy encounters.
Optimized for touch screen – no virtual joystick.
The gameplay borrows elements from RPG (e.g. battles, exploration), graphic adventure (e.g. puzzles), and visual novel (e.g. deep storyline with a lot of dialogue).
No in-app purchase.

Let us know in the comments what you think about Sage Fusion.

Head on over to BlackBerry World to pick up Sage Fusion for $2.99

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NY Times App, Download It Now, Get Free Content From Now Until June

NerdoKimbo — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:07:50 +0000

The New York Times is offering a fantastic promotion in order to get new BlackBerry 10 users to its app. The app itself isn’t new, it has been around since BlackBerry 10 first launched. But not everyone knows about its features and why they should download it.

Features:
Videos
Slide Shows
Articles
Share articles via BBM

NY Times for BB10 is offering all content to new users who download the app up until June 26th. That gives you a chance to test it out and decide if you want to subscribe after the promo is over.

Get the free app from BlackBerry World.

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BlackBerry Doing Really Well In The Canadian Market

NerdoKimbo — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:21:07 +0000

I am sure that there are a ton of people who called it, and others who doubted that it was possible. But BlackBerry is turning around their Canadian market share.
You can see in the chart that they hit their peak in Q32011. And from there it was a decline. Since the release of BlackBerry 10, and the new devices, they are headed upwards again.
BlackBerry put a lot into BlackBerry 10 and it shows. As BlackBerry increases their market share, others are in the decline. This includes Apple, who still are in a top position, but this allows for BlackBerry to hold a respectable #3 position.

Source:BR

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Bleacher Report Team Stream Released for BlackBerry 10

@MrBrennen — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:20:49 +0000

Bleacher Report stated a while back that they would be releasing an app specific to the new BB10 devices that were being released. Team Stream has been released and is now available for free from App World. The app is getting rave reviews from the people that are downloading it. The app gives you access to all of your favorite teams in one place without having to go to multiple websites or open multiple apps. It stretches across all of the major sporting leagues allowing to access everything in one place.

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Hp ePrint App Coming to BB10 Soon

@MrBrennen — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:53:17 +0000

HP was one of the many vendors that were at the BlackBerry Live and they told attendees that they would be releasing their popular ePrint app for BB10 very soon. This app is available for legacy BlackBerry Devices but there has not been an app developed for BB10 but the reps did state that the BB10 app is in development at this time and should be released shortly.

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Great Big War Game for BlackBerry Q10

@MrBrennen — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:47:53 +0000

The release of the Q10 has been moving along nicely thru the Canadian carriers and with that comes the need for apps for the core users. A lot of things from the Z10 are compatible with the Q10 as well as apps that are specific to just that device. One of the games that is shared across the platform is Great Big War Game. This is your classic Army Strategy game released by touch gameplay that allows the user to control an Army and General as you use “strategery” to defeat your enemies. This game is very affordable at $2.99 and is available for both the the Z10 and the Q1o.

We have included a trailer of the game play for you to get a feel before you purchase.

Mobile Link

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Learn More About BBM Channels – Add the @NerdBerry Channel

@sleepy2009 — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:58 +0000

Are you still wondering what BBM Channels are or do? Well BlackBerry has recently uploaded the above video showcasing some of the features offered with BBM Channels. BBM Channels is a great way to connect and learn about people, businesses, blogs and much more. It is a social network for BBM! You can add our channel by using this Pin: C000F0BF2 or by scanning the below bar code.

Introducing BBM Channels, the new social engagement platform within BBM™. With the social landscape constantly changing, BlackBerry® is making it easier to discover and connect to the brands, artists, people and communities you love in real time within BBM. Discovering compelling channels is as easy as scanning a QR code, searching for a channel, entering a channel PIN or browsing the featured channels carousel.
Subscribe to your preferred channels and stay up to date on your favorite things with instant and relevant updates. You receive notifications when new posts are available and can choose how you’d like to be notified. Participate in the experience by commenting, liking and sharing with your BBM friends. With 1-to-1 chat, you can create a direct and private dialog with the brands you love.
You can also create your own channel to broadcast with the immediacy and reliability of BBM. Easily create, edit and publish in an instant. Build an intimate and loyal following through precisely targeted posts and 1-to-1 chats, and monitor and measure all the interactions in your channel. BBM Channels. Tune in and share.

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GWAVA Announces the Expansion of Retain Mobile to Support BlackBerry 10

@sleepy2009 — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:32:34 +0000

Montreal, Quebec, Canada – May 15, 2013 — GWAVA announces the expansion of Retain Mobile Unified Archiving to include BlackBerry® 10. With Retain Mobile, organizations can securely archive mobile communications for BlackBerry® smartphones. This expansion continues to reinforce the strong relationship between GWAVA and BlackBerry. GWAVA and BlackBerry have been working together for more than five years to provide security and archiving value to BlackBerry enterprise customers.

Thousands of organizations use Retain Mobile for BlackBerry to ensure compliance with archiving regulations, monitor and archive SMS/MMS, PIN, BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™) and phone usage data. This archived data can be instantly searched, retrieved and published from one unified archive.

“With the expansion of Retain Mobile, organizations that have migrated to the BlackBerry 10 platform can rest assured that they can maintain compliance with all regulations and monitor and archive mobile communications,” said Ken Muir, Chief Executive Officer of GWAVA.

“BlackBerry values the ongoing relationship with GWAVA as well as their commitment to bringing a high level of data retention capabilities to our enterprise customers,” said Martyn Mallick, VP of Global Alliances and Business Development at BlackBerry.

Many organizations that need to comply with electronic communications regulations, such as FINRA, NCAA, SEC, HIPAA, SOX, FERPA and sunshine laws, are also using the BlackBerry enterprise solution within their organization. Retain Mobile has enabled universities to remain compliant with NCAA regulations. The policy states, “Evolving technology presents unique challenges in recruiting. The NCAA position states new technology can be used so long as it complies with the spirit and, where updated, the letter of already existing guidelines. For example, schools cannot text prospective student-athletes at any time…” Because of these policies, many NCAA universities have completely banned athletic department staff from texting on mobile devices. With Retain Mobile, universities have turned texting back on, and employees can once again communicate effectively and appropriately via text.

For more information on Retain Mobile for BlackBerry, visit www.gwava.com/Retain_for_BlackBerry/index.php

About GWAVA

For more than a decade GWAVA has built a solid reputation as a leader in messaging security, unified archiving and messaging continuity. Millions of users in over 60 different countries trust GWAVA to secure and protect their messaging and collaboration infrastructure. GWAVA has offices in the United States, Canada, U.K., Australia and Germany and maintains a network of hundreds of authorized partners. Information on GWAVA can be found atwww.GWAVA.com

BlackBerry and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.

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Torys selects BlackBerry 10 for Mobile Computing

@sleepy2009 — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:18:32 +0000

TORONTO, May 15, 2013/CNW/ – Torys LLP announced today that the firm will roll out BlackBerry® 10 smartphones with BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10. Torys is a long-standing BlackBerry customer and is excited to continue optimizing their client services with the new BlackBerry 10 platform. The firm’s new investment in BlackBerry 10 will see BlackBerry® Z10 and BlackBerry® Q10 smartphones deployed across the firm this summer.

Les Viner, Managing Partner at Torys LLP said, “Torys is excited to adopt the new BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10 smartphones. BlackBerry is a true leader in its field and a technology partner we have trusted for many years. They consistently deliver innovations that keep pace with our own drive to continuously improve our high level of client service.”

On Torys’ new investment in the platform, Andrew MacLeod, Managing Director, BlackBerry Canada, commented that “BlackBerry is committed to remaining the gold standard for mobile security, management and control. We understand the complex technological requirements Torys employees face. BlackBerry is thrilled with Torys’ commitment to deploying BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry Z10 smartphones to their workforce. BlackBerry continues to work hard to provide the best development tools, support and app ecosystem to top-enterprise customers like Torys.”

BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 provides device management, security and app management, and includes support for BlackBerry® Balance™ technology, a key feature for Torys. BlackBerry Balance offers effective, user-friendly management of professional and personal data. Personal content is separated from work apps and information, and with a simple swipe, users can toggle between their personal and work spaces. Customers can rely on safe control of their work space, which is fully encrypted, managed and secured, while getting the most out of their smartphones for personal use.

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ABOUT TORYS

Torys LLP is a highly respected international business law firm with a reputation for quality, creativity and teamwork. The firm’s record of experience combined with the insight and imagination we bring to our work has made us our clients’ choice for their large and complex transactions, projects and major disputes on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border and internationally.

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CHARGE Anywhere Launches EMV MPOS Solution at BlackBerry Live

@sleepy2009 — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:03:57 +0000

May 14, 2013 (Orlando, Florida and South Plainfield, NJ) – During the BlackBerry Live® Conference, CHARGE Anywhere® LLC, a leading developer of award-winning, secure mobile payment (MPOS) applications and payment gateway technology, is demonstrating smart phone EMV payment acceptance by converting a BlackBerry® phone into an EMV point of sale terminal.

The CHARGE Anywhere Mobile Payment solution combines powerful tools to enable secure EMV mobile payment acceptance; any BlackBerry and a Bluetooth enabled EMV/Chip & PIN smart card reader. The CHARGE Anywhere MPOS Payment Application for BlackBerry enables business owners to securely process credit and debit cards anywhere their business takes them. Now, merchants operating on the new BlackBerry 10 platform and BlackBerry legacy devices can accept EMV payments in a mobile environment.

Eighty countries globally are in various stages of EMV chip migration, including Canada and countries in Europe, Latin America and Asia according to EMVCo, the organization responsible for maintaining EMV specifications. Migration towards EMV in the U.S. is expected to begin in 2014.

“In integrating a Bluetooth enabled EMV/Chip & PIN smart card reader with a BlackBerry smart phone, CHARGE Anywhere, continues to lead the way in providing secure, innovative payment solutions. Our experience with the Blackberry platform is evident as we are the first to deliver a MPOS payment acceptance solution for the Blackberry 10”, said Paul Sabella, CEO of CHARGE Anywhere. “CHARGE Anywhere has a legacy of supporting mobile payments on BlackBerry devices dating back to the original RIM 950 two-way pager.”

CHARGE Anywhere provides a turn-key white label mobile payment and payment gateway technology platform that can be leveraged by processors, banks and telecommunication companies. As financial inclusion progress takes hold around the world, CHARGE Anywhere’s white labeled solutions become mission-critical for these organizations to enable such an ecosystem for their consumers (issuing) and payment acceptance (acquiring) merchants.

About CHARGE Anywhere: CHARGE Anywhere is the developer of Payment Card Industry PA-DSS certified CHARGE Anywhere® v2.0.0 Mobile Payment/POS software solution designed for use with QuickBooks® and Windows, Smartphones, Tablets, POS Terminals and e-commerce, web terminal and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant ComsGate® Payment Gateway services. CHARGE Anywhere offers the most secure and robust selection of industry specific and custom payments solutions and services, including: Payment Gateway, Mobile Payment Applications, POS Software, End to End Encryption and Data Security services, Closed Loop Card Management and Merchant Billing Services. For more information visit CHARGE Anywhere at http://www.chargeanywhere.com, or (800) 211-1256.

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