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BlackBerry Dev Alpha devices get a new lease on life!

@sleepy2009 — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:07 +0000

In a very interesting turn of events BlackBerry has decided not to kill off the BlackBerry Dev Alpha devices come June! BlackBerry has posted the following information on their BlackBerry Dev Blog:

For those developers who’ve been part of the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha program with either a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha A or BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha B, there’s a date upon which you may have been keeping a watchful eye: June 30^th, 2013… the day the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha testing devices are set to be deactivated. Or are they?

The BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha testing devices were seeded to our development community in advance of the BlackBerry 10 launch to ensure hardware availability to our devs well ahead of launch. Now that launch has come and gone (and so too has the date for the BlackBerry 10 Limited Edition device!), those BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha testing devices start falling into the category of unsupported hardware since they were never intended to be a full commercial product nor do they support the full OS builds. But really, they still work, so why throw away a perfectly good device? Good news! You don’t have to.

If you saw the blog post advising devs of the BlackBerry 10.1 SDK OS update (SDK OS indicates that it’s not a full OS release, but rather an OS build that features a reduced set of apps – basically what you need to develop and build against), then you’ll be pleased to learn that the 10.1 SDK OS also had the side benefit of removing the date that was to disable the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha testing devices. In other words, for any BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha owners, if you’ve updated to the 10.1 SDK OS build, your device will continue to work beyond the June 30^th date, with no imposed expiry date embedded in the OS.

The BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha A hardware will continue to be officially unsupported and the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha B hardware will join those same ranks on June 30^th, but if you want to continue to developing apps against those devices beyond that date, you’re welcome to do so.

For more info on the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha program and to view other FAQs, please visit the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha web page.

Make sure you get the 10.1 SDK loaded befor it is too late and you have an paper weight. Let us know what you think about BlackBerry giving the Dev devices a new lease on life in the comments!

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Videotron lists the BlackBerry Q10 as “coming soon”

@B_ren8 — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:15:17 +0000

The BlackBerry Q10 has received a lot of attention since it was released in the UK and Canada. For those of you on Videotron that have been eagerly awaiting their release of the Q10 have some good news today. The Canadian carrier has now listed the BlackBerry Q10 as “coming soon”, and have also put up a sign-up page for those customers interesting in getting the Q10.

If you are a Videotron customer looking to get your hands on the Q10 you can click on the source link below to enter your info to be kept in the loop for the Q10 release.

Via:Videotron

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BlackBerry 10.2 OS update will bring some missed features back to BlackBerry

@sleepy2009 — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:56:34 +0000

As we still wait for BlackBerry OS 10.1 to launch here in the US, we can’t help but think about what OS 10.2 will bring. Michael Clewley, product manager at BlackBerry set up a BlackBerry Messenger Channel and post in the very channel some of the missing features we will se in OS 10.2. These features are standard unicode emojis, multiple alarms and level 1 notifications. The OS 10.2 SDK is said to land by sometime in June, You can join Michael Clewley by enter his channel pin:C00014277.

Let us know your thoughts on OS 10.2 in the comments!

Source: Crackberry

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Mireo Offline GPS Navigation Updated – Adds Q10 Support and a FREE Trial

@sleepy2009 — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:49:05 +0000

Mireo Offline GPS Navigation has received an update, this update includes support for the BlackBerry Q10 as well as offering a FREE 7-day trial of the application. Mireo DON’T PANIC is a premium offline turn-by-turn GPS navigation app designed to run natively on BlackBerry 10.
It features TomTom maps and foursquare integration.

Download the 7-day FREE trial.
Get the Best Routes • Avoid Traffic • Discover New Places
Complete and seamless professional navigation maps are stored on your BlackBerry device so you can always get to your destination with no roaming costs and regardless of cell coverage.
Go to the Mireo DON’T PANIC In-App Store for more info on pricing and availability of maps, TMC Live Traffic and other content.

AVAILABLE MAPS (All maps feature free, unlimited updates!)

Head on over to BlackBerry World for the update.

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NY-Based Leading Mobile Application Development Company Introduces Blackberry Application Development Services Focused on SMEs Across New York

@sleepy2009 — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:08 +0000

Asahi Technologies, the pioneer application development and design company, today rolled out Blackberry mobile application development services by leveraging the capabilities and functionalities of the OS for developing high-performance, compelling mobile applications.

Infinite demands. Empowering solutions.

Our blackberry app developers render uniqueness in promoting business on mobile by delivering splendid user experiences that drive business value for our clients.

New York (PRWEB) May 23, 2013- Market reports indicate that the release of the new BlackBerry Z10 has helped the company to more than double its market share in its home country during the first quarter of 2013 from 6% to 13.5%. To bring this alive, Verizon Wireless, the biggest American carrier reported that BlackBerry’s new touch-screen smartphone, the Z10, has already turned in strong sales for Verizon, according to a recent analysis. With the sudden spurt in demand for BlackBerry devices, the demand for BlackBerry applications for simplifying the regular tasks of business and general users has also increased. And to help businesses reach out to a larger group of mobile users via intuitive and user friendly applications, the New York-based firm has launched Blackberry mobile application development services at affordable cost.

BlackBerry is a powerful Internet device which is more concerned about security and efficiency more than any other device around .With the mobile app market growing faster than ever, it has become imperative for businesses to connect and collaborate with target audiences with interactive and superior performing Blackberry applications. BlackBerry is still considered as the business staple, and the Balance software on the new BB10 operating system allows a partition to be created between work and personal applications and data. By providing tools for delivering work apps to mobile devices, the new OS aims to resolve many of the issues associated with the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend of SMBs.

Blackberry’s launch of Z10 device early this year had garnered more than 50 percent momentum compared to any other launch day in its history. And now, with BlackBerry’s second BB10 handset, recently introduced in Canada, the technology company is poised to reclaim even more ground in its homeland. In response to the growing demand, marketers are turning to highly resourceful mobile application development companies to develop apps that create compelling user experiences for BlackBerry’s new platform.

At Asahi Technologies, the developers leverage a myriad of web technologies to support Blackberry application development services comprising JavaScript, Java Programming, HTML, J2ME, CSS, C++, and SQlite. Offering end-to-end BlackBerry Application Development services ranging from retail to enterprise customers, the company delivers impressive user interfaces, in addition to developing powerful web and native applications for the Blackberry platform. “Our blackberry app developers render uniqueness in promoting business on mobile by delivering splendid user experiences that drive business value for our clients”, stated Mr.Vinod Subbaiah , soon after the launch of the services. The key services offered by the firm include:

Consulting Services
Custom Application Development
Enterprise Application Development & Integration
Business and productivity applications
System Applications
GPS and Navigation Applications
3D solutions for games and apps

To help businesses know more about blackberry app development services, Asahi Technologies provide a free online consultation to clients letting them understand their development options.

About Asahi Technologies

Asahi Technologies is a New York based web design and development firm that provides software consulting and Web solutions to small and medium level businesses all across North America. Asahi Technologies specializes in responsive design, cloud computing, online marketing, mobile application development and open source technologies. Under the leadership of Mr. Vinod Subbaiah, who himself started his career as a software programmer, Asahi Technologies’ team comprises of experienced software professionals having extensive knowledge of technology with B2C and B2B operations. The firm’s headquarters is located in New York City, NY.

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Leaked: OS 10.1.0.1916 for the BlackBerry Z10

@B_ren8 — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:01:52 +0000

For those of you with a BlackBerry Z10, either STL100-2 or STL100-3, there is a new leak for you to try out. We saw a leak of 10.1.0.1880 only last week, so it good to see that BlackBerry is working hard on new builds.

This specific build is signed as of May 16th, so you can imagine that there are already some newer builds floating around out there. As always with a leaked OS you need to know what you are doing and always make a backup. You can grab the leaked OS and instructions for using it below.

Download leaked OS 10.1.0.1916

Installation Instructions if needed:

Turn off your BlackBerry Z10.

Run the file that you just extracted.

Connect your Z10 to your usb cable and quickly turn it on.

The autloader should connect to your Z10 and start the process.

Sit back, have a coffee or a tea and wait until the process is finished.

When the autoloader has written 100%, the program will terminate and the window will close.

Disconnect your BlackBerry Z10 and wait for it to reboot.

Please note that we do not accept any responsibility for anything this does to your device. Please do not attempt to load this unless you are comfortable with what you are doing. You will need a Windows machine to use the loader, but if you do load it drop us a comment letting us know how it runs.

Via:CrackBerry

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Need More to Fill Your BlackBerry Channels Fix

@MrBrennen — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:51:29 +0000

For those of you addicted to the channels of BBM you can get on Twitter and look at the tweets of @ChannelPin to get your fix. ChannelPin’s goal is to promote BBM channels and increase the exposure of your channel to the twitter-sphere. Since the announcement of the BBM channels at BlackBerry Live last week, they have exploded and you are able to get personal channels or interest specific channels to fit your needs.

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BlackBerry Jam Asia And BlackBerry Jam Europe Gets Dates

NerdoKimbo — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:41:12 +0000

BlackBerry Jam Asia is coming Sept 26-27 2013 in Hong Kong. BlackBerry Jam Europe will be happening in Barcelona January 14-15th 2014. That’s pretty much all the information that is available now.
But you can sign up for more details as they come, BlackBerry Jam Asia here, and BlackBerry Jam Europe here.

Source:BR

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Got a Telsa Model S? Control it With a BlackBerry Z10

@MrBrennen — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:31:42 +0000

In car integration is something that all smartphone users have been looking for since the first smartphone was released. There have been alarm systems with mobile phone integration and Onstar integration as well. Tesla has released an application that allows users to control their Model S from their Z10 or Q10.

Tesla had offered this app for the iOS and android platform but never developed the application for BlackBerry. Marcus Adolfsson moved the code over to the BlackBerry platform. The application is said to be as good as if not better than the iOS and Android counterparts.

Some of the features available in the App are:

Battery Level and Range remaining (ideal, rated, estimated)
Vehicle Status (Opened Doors etc)
Lock and Unlock Doors Sunroof (Close, Vent, Open)
Climate Control (Set temp, On/Off)
Honk Horn, Flash Light
Charging Status
Charge time remaining
Charging data (volt, amps)
Car Location on Map
Active Frame that shows Battery Level when app is minimized

With all of the features that are available in the app you would think that you would have to pay for this application but the app is free thru App World.

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BBM Money Registration Fairing Well, Over 60,000 Users Have Registered Since It Launched

NerdoKimbo — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:23:47 +0000

BBM Money launched less than three months ago in Indonesia and it has been gaining a lot of users. More than 60,000 people have joined, which has exceeded the original predictions. BlackBerry hopes to have 200,000 by the end of the year. Which is totally possible if people keep registering at that rate.

BBM Money is a real time payment app. You can send money to users on BBM and transfer money to accounts in real time. This is a joint venture between BlackBerry and Bank Permata (Indonesian bank).

More details below

BBM Money service exceeds 60,000 registrations within 90 days of launch

Service launched with BlackBerry creates low-cost customer acquisition opportunities for PermataBank

22nd May 2013. Mobile Money leader Monitise (LSE: MONI.L) has announced the early success of BBM Money, the P2P mobile payments service launched through its Joint Venture with Astra International (AGIT Monitise Indonesia) in partnership with Indonesian financial institution Bank Permata(PermataBank) and BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB). Since going live at the end of February 2013, the service has attracted more than 60,000 registered users towards its end of 2013 target of 200,000.

BBM Money gives BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) customers in Indonesia the ability to instantly create and access a Mobile Money account from their BlackBerry smartphone and make real-time payments to their BBM contacts who are also signed up to the service, at any time from wherever they are.

The simple and secure service also enables users to buy mobile airtime credit and transfer money to bank accounts.

Uniquely the service is integrated with BBM itself, allowing the user to be in a chat, make a peer-to-peer payment and return to the same conversation.

BBM Money can be used by consumers with access to the service regardless of whether they have a PermataBank bank account.

PermataBank Retail Banking Director Lauren Sulistiawati commented, “We are delighted with the level of customer adoption that we have experienced so far.”

“The popularity of the service is another indication that mobile plays a key role in the future of the banking and payments industry across Indonesia.”

“We have also been particularly excited by the way in which BBM Money has quickly opened up a new, direct route to new-to-bank customers.”

“The ability to engage with new customers and significantly lower the cost of customer acquisition is a real advantage for any financial institution.”

Calvin Lim, Director of AGIT Monitise, commented, “We are encouraged by the adoption trend and customer usage to date. The service can only become more popular as more functionalities are added in the near future.”

Indonesia has a mobile penetration of 111 per cent 1.

BlackBerry is the Number One selling mobile smartphone, constituting more than half of all smartphones sold in market.

Darren Sugden, CEO of Monitise Asia Pacific, said, “It is great to see such a positive early response to BBM Money.”

“As the first comprehensive Mobile Money service in the world to be integrated with any messaging platform, pioneering the approach of turning a social network into a payments network, BBM Money brings second-to-none convenience to Indonesian consumers and businesses.”

“The success of the service in a major world economy which is ideally suited to this type of innovation is a great example of how the financial industry can capitalise on the fast-growing mobile, payments and banking space to meet the day-to-day needs of the consumer.”

Alastair Lukies, Chief Executive of Monitise Group, said, “Monitise stands by its belief that the evolution of Mobile Money has the power to transform lives.”

“This is increasingly becoming a reality with the launch of mass-market services like BBM Money.”

“By working closely with our trusted partners we have created a service that meets the exact needs of consumers in this market whilst also supporting key strategic business objectives of the bank.”

“We look forward to continuing to help financial institutions move beyond mobile banking to enable their customers to also pay and buy via their phone.”

More information about BBM Money here.

Notes

1. Business Monitor International’s Asia’s Risk/Reward Ratings analysis for the telecoms sector

Source:BR

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