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AT&T Says Pre Loaded Video Chat Apps Work On Their Cellular Network

NerdoKimbo — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:46:19 +0000

AT&T released a statement today saying that you are able to use pre loaded video chat apps on your phone, on their network. This instead of the standard “wifi only” video chats that we are used to. By the end of this year, all video chat apps should work on their network too. BlackBerry is among the group of manufacturers who have enabled this featured to be used already. After all, one of their biggest draws is BBM Video Chat.

The statement is below, which also details who has access to use the video chat as not everyone’s plan would cover it.

For video chat apps that come pre-loaded on devices, we currently give all OS and device makers the ability for those apps to work over cellular for our customers who are on Mobile Share or Tiered plans. Apple, Samsung and Blackberry have chosen to enable this for their pre-loaded video chat apps. And by mid-June, we’ll have enabled those apps over cellular for our unlimited plan customers who have LTE devices from those three manufacturers.

Throughout the second half of this year, we plan to enable pre-loaded video chat apps over cellular for all our customers, regardless of data plan or device; that work is expected to be complete by yearend.

Today, all of our customers can use any mobile video chat app that they download from the Internet, such as Skype.

So those with a Z10 and on AT&T and the right plan should be able to use it.

Source: Engadget

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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.

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Did you miss the BlackBerry Live Keynote? Watch it now!

@sleepy2009 — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:24 +0000

If you missed the BlackBerry Live keynote, you are in luck! BlackBerry has published a four part series on the blackBerry Live keynote on their YouTube channel. Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of BlackBerry was the first on stage to talk about BlackBerry and their amazing accomplishments over the past year. Make sure you check out the videos below!

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BlackBerry OS 10.1 now available in Australia

@sleepy2009 — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:32:35 +0000

During the keynote at BlackBerry Live this week Thorsten Heins let us all know that BlackBerry OS 10.1 would start rolling out this week for everyone except the US which is set to start rolling out at the end of the month. BlackBerry OS 10.1 has landed in Australia. Let us know what you think about the update in the comments.
The new BlackBerry® 10.1 Operating System (OS) is now available for download by BlackBerry Z10 smartphone customers in Australia. The BlackBerry 10 update includes new features for the BlackBerry Hub alongside updates to notifications, cursor control and camera.

How to download the operating system update
To update your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone to BlackBerry 10.1, look for the alert in the notifications section of the BlackBerry Hub. You can also check for software updates through the settings menu by visiting the software updates section. The download will happen in the background, so your information remains safe. However, as always, we recommend you have a current backup of your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone readily available. For more information on how to update your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, visit www.BlackBerry.com/update

New BlackBerry 10.1 OS features include:

BlackBerry Hub

The BlackBerry Hub lets you access all your messages and notifications in one place. With BlackBerry 10.1, the BlackBerry Hub supports PIN to PIN messages for direct communication between BlackBerry smartphones. Plus, improved attachment support in the BlackBerry Hub makes it easier to view emails which have been sent as attachments to other messages.

Notifications

Your BlackBerry 10 smartphone keeps you connected to the people who matter to you with BBM, text messages, personal and work email, social networks and more. With BlackBerry 10.1, you can personalise the notifications for your accounts and contacts so you always know what is happening around you. Customise ringtones, vibration and the LED light by contact or by account for more personalised notifications.

Fine Cursor Control

BlackBerry 10.1 makes it easier and more accurate to pinpoint exactly where you want to type. Tap once to bring up the cursor. Grab the blue circle and drag it around to place it exactly where you need it. Tap either side of the circle to move left or right by just one character. It’s easy to move around with speed and precision.

Camera

BlackBerry 10 lets you create the perfect shot by moving parts of your picture backwards and forwards in time with Time Shift mode. BlackBerry 10.1 adds an HDR shooting mode for beautiful images in tricky lighting conditions. A standard image takes a picture at one exposure level. Where you have high contrast between light and dark areas of the photo, fine details can be lost. High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode takes multiple pictures at different exposure levels and layers them automatically to produce a single photo that combines the best of the dark and light areas.
Lots more to discover: You’ll find lots of new improvements across the BlackBerry 10 OS like landscape support for the calendar, easier international dialing, improved red eye reduction in the picture editor and much more. The first step to discovering these new features is to update your BlackBerry 10 software.

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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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Navita announces 12 new apps for BlackBerry 10

@sleepy2009 — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:27:22 +0000

Mercado Livre, Itaú, Exame, Porto Seguro and Porto Vias are few of the brands that have already developed applications with Navita for the new BlackBerry 10 platform.

May 15, 2013 - BlackBerry Live 2013, Orlando, FL – May 15, 2013 – Following the launch of the BlackBerry® Z10 in Brazil, the first BlackBerry® smartphone with the highly anticipated BlackBerry® 10 platform, Navita, a Brazilian software house specializing in telecom and mobility, announced 12 new applications developed especially for the new BlackBerry platform to support notable brands including Mercado Livre/Libre (Portuguese and Spani

sh version), Itaú, Exame, and Porto Seguro.

This development reinforces a strategic relationship between the two companies. Navita has been a essential partner for the development of more than 40 successful applications for BlackBerry smartphones in the past five years. “Today we have a new platform on the market and we are ready to help companies to take full advantage of the potential of BlackBerry 10,” said Fábio Nunes, COO of Navita.

For Mr. Nunes, the new smartphones recently launched in Brazil by BlackBerry brings significant improvements in usability with a new graphical user interface, and greater developer support and possibilities with new sophisticated resources and APIs. “We are speaking not only of physical resources for the smartphones, but new programming languages that bring new opportunities and enable developers to code very advanced applications. I see this moment as a new step for BlackBerry,” said Nunes.

“It is valuable for us to have developer partners like Navita in key market like Brazil. Navita is fully aligned with our business strategy and business objectives, and they have proven capabilities to deliver amazing applications and experiences on the new BlackBerry 10 platform,” said Angel Aldana, Head of Strategic Alliances & Business Development for Latin America at BlackBerry.

About Navita:

Navita specializes in multiplatform enterprise mobility solutions and services to telecom management. With customers in over 20 countries, is a partner of manufacturers of smartphones and tablets, in addition to leading operators in Brazil and Latin America. Navita is a member of the GEMA (Global Enterprise Mobility Alliance) – a joint venture between seven international companies, with Navita only Brazilian representative and responsible for Latin America – to offer comprehensive coverage of managed services for mobility and telecom. Navita’s services are: Navita SGM (Managed Services Mobility), to manage corporate smartphones and tablets; Navita SGT (Managed Services Telecom), for managing, preventing and reducing telecom costs in real time; Navita Mobile platform for developing enterprise applications and the end user. More information: www.navita.com.br | @ NavitaBR | facebook.com / NavitaBR

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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