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Top 10 tips for the BlackBerry 10 keyboard

Posted by Simon Sage on 14 Feb 2013 1:55 pm
BlackBerry really brought its A-game when designing the BlackBerry Z10 keyboard. A smart, established prediction engine, signature style, and unique interface all meld to create an absolutely awesome touchscreen keyboard. As much as you may fall in love with it right off the bat, there a subtle touches that aren't as obvious which will only enamour you further to BlackBerry 10. Z10 owners, hit...
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Thinking of switching from BlackBerry 7 to BlackBerry 10? Here's what you need to know

Posted by Adam Zeis on 14 Feb 2013 11:50 am
Okay, so before we dive in, yes - I know many of you are already planning to switch from BlackBerry 7 to BlackBerry 10. Yes, I also know that BlackBerry 10 is not yet available in many regions (including the US). That being said, this article is for those of you who still may be on the fence when it comes to ditching your BlackBerry 7 device -- when it becomes available to you -- for a new...
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Top 10 tips for BlackBerry 10 e-mail

Posted by Simon Sage on 13 Feb 2013 5:56 pm
Though we've already rounded up a lot of tips for the BlackBerry 10 Hub, and e-mail is technically a part of it, there are a lot of nuances about setting up and using e-mail on the BlackBerry Z10 that are good to know.  E-mail is very much at the heart and soul of BlackBerry, so let us help you get the most out of that experience. Dig into our Top Ten BlackBerry 10 e-mail tips below! TEN...
How to add a speed dial for a contact in BlackBerry 10
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How to add a speed dial for a contact in BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 13 Feb 2013 4:06 pm
I'm not a big phone user as I'd prefer to email or BBM my contacts, but having speed dials for my favorites does come in handy. BlackBerry 10 makes it easy to add speed dials for contacts and leaves them just a tap away for making quick calls. You can add as many as you want (although it gets messy after a while) and they'll appear in the phone app with their contact picture. Keep reading to see...
How to delete an application on BlackBerry 10
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How to delete an application on BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 13 Feb 2013 1:25 pm
On prior BlackBerry devices, removing an application was a bit of a chore. You had to go deep into the settings, uninstall the app, then reboot the device to completely remove it. On the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10, this process is way easier and takes no time at all. Best of all? No reboot either. I go through a ton of apps and remove them quite often (I never like to have apps I don't...
How to set the default accounts on BlackBerry 10
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How to set the default accounts on BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 13 Feb 2013 11:44 am
To make sending emails and adding calendar appointments easy, you can set your default accounts on the device so you're instantly ready when adding new items. Instead of having to choose an email address or scroll through a list of calendars, you can set your default accounts on BlackBerry 10 for the ones you use most. This feature has been around on BlackBerry for a while and it comes in handy...
How to change the lock screen message on BlackBerry 10
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How to change the lock screen message on BlackBerry 10

Posted by DJ Reyes on 13 Feb 2013 8:51 am
BlackBerry devices have had the ability to display a lock screen message for some time now and with BlackBerry 10 that feature is still around. By default, there is no lock screen message set on your device. It's not something everyone likes to do but the option is there if you want to. Follow me after the break to see how to set your own lock screen message. Tap the Settings icon or swipe...
How to reload your BlackBerry 10 smartphone operating system
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How to reload your BlackBerry 10 smartphone operating system

Posted by Bla1ze on 12 Feb 2013 5:49 pm
With BlackBerry 10 out there in the hands of consumers there have been a lot of people asking how re-installation of the OS is handled should things go wrong. Looking into it further, it turns out that despite the fact it's a whole new operating system we're dealing with here, the process for re-installation isn't all that much different from BlackBerry OS. You'll still need a computer, a USB...
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Top 10 Tips for the BlackBerry 10 Hub

Posted by Simon Sage on 12 Feb 2013 4:03 pm
So you just got your brand new BlackBerry Z10 and are already knee-deep in the Hub. At first, there's an awful lot that's familiar here to BlackBerry veterans, but there are a whole bunch of tips and tricks that old-schoolers and noobies alike may miss at first. BlackBerry always had a unified inbox, but the BlackBerry 10 Hub is much more than that. Seeing as this is where every kind of...
How to change notification profiles on BlackBerry 10
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How to change notification profiles on BlackBerry 10

Posted by DJ Reyes on 12 Feb 2013 1:29 pm
On BlackBerry 10, notification profiles are still around, though the Loud and Medium profiles are now gone. It also isn't as simple as selecting a speaker icon on the homescreen to change the profiles either. In order to change them you have to dive further into the settings -- although going between Normal and Silent is quick and easy. Contiinue reading see how to change Notification Profiles...

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