Contest Winners: BlackBerry Z10 battery doors!

Contest Winners: BlackBerry Z10 battery doors!

Here are the winners from last weekend's contest. If you won you will be receiving an email from us in the next few days. If for some reason you don't receive an email within 7-14 days (be sure to check your spam/junk folder just in case, and verify your registered address associated with your CrackBerry account) you can email us at sitesupport(at)crackberry.com and we'll be sure to get you...

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With an awesome browser running on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone, you'll no doubt agree that it's a great experience to use. Buttery smooth and all, I've used the browser on my BlackBerry 10 phone more than on any other BlackBerry smartphone I've owned. While most of your favorite websites might have an app (just like the awesome app that is CB10) there are times you might just want to use...

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One of the many BlackBerry-banded accessories that launched alongside the BlackBerry Q10 was the official BlackBerry Hard Shell Case. Despite the name, the entire edge which circles the device is made of soft rubber, which adds solid grip compared to the relatively glossy rear. The hardware keys remain fully covered (though accessible), and every port has breathing room: the two secondary mics...

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BlackBerry Gaming - Then and Now

It's not secret that gaming on BlackBerry hasn't been the greatest. For years we were limited to games like Brick Breaker and Tetris as the older BlackBerry devices weren't intended for gaming. There was a decent selection of mediocre games, but nothing that could be considered "great" by anyones standards.  With the arrival of the BlackBerry PlayBook however, that began to change. We saw...

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Can mobile gaming kill the consoles? - Talk Mobile

Can mobile gaming kill the consoles? - Talk Mobile

Presented byBlackberry Talk Mobile Gaming Can mobile gaming kill the consoles? Five years ago if you’d told anybody mobile phones and tablets stood even the chance of challenging dedicated home gaming consoles, you’d have been laughed out of the living room. After all, the state of the art of mobile back then included the...

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May is over...

I don't think any company, or any person for that matter, sets a deadline with the intent of missing it. Now that May is over, BlackBerry fans and critics in the USA are reminding me -- in the forums, via email, on Twitter, on BBM Channels -- that the company just "missed" two key deadlines.  The understanding by most was that May would be the month that delivered both Q10s and a Z10 OS 10.1...

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BlackBerry Maps for BlackBerry 10 updated with performance and stability improvements

Although I've not really had much to complain about while using BlackBerry Maps on any of my BlackBerry 10 devices, improvement updates are certainly always welcome. A new update to BlackBerry Maps is now appearing in BlackBerry World with a short but seemingly important change log which calls out improved performance and stability improvements. If you've had any issues with BlackBerry Maps in...

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I miss my BlackBerry charging pod!

I miss my BlackBerry charging pod!

For as long as I can remember, my absolute favorite BlackBerry accessory was the BlackBerry charging pod. I had one for almost all of my devices over the years - from my Tour 9630 all the way up to my Bold 9900. I keep my phone on my nightstand when I go to bed and I loved being able to simply drop my phone into the pod and call it a night. Bedside mode was set to come on automatically so I...

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Deal of the Day: Save 40% on the Qmadix S Series Cover for BlackBerry Z10

Today Only: Buy the Qmadix S Series Cover for BlackBerry Z10 and save $9.99! The S Series cover integrates shock-absorbent inner material with a hard outer shell to provide sophisticated protection for your BlackBerry Z10. This case combines colors in a slim and attractive design, featuring access to the screen, camera, ports and buttons of the device. Comes in black, red and white. List...

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It's catapult time with Propel Man for BlackBerry 10

Propel Man for BlackBerry 10 is a super game which delivers a bunch of fun as well as fantastic graphics and game play. The idea of the game is quite simple - just use the catapult to get Propel Man across the finishing line and ensure he opens his parachute prior to landing. Sounds easy doesn't it? It isn't! Once starting the game for the first time you will be given on-screen instructions...

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We need your comments... Leave a bunch on this article for your chance to win the device of your dreams!!

We need your comments... Leave a bunch on this article for your chance to win the device of your dreams!! One of the most exciting parts of Talk Mobile 2013 is that, for the first time, we have the ability to unite all of our communities in the discussion with our specialized cross-site commenting system. The article you're reading right now is...

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From the Editor's Desk: Let the fun begin!

As I write this blog post I'm *really* excited for FOUR reasons. I know, I know, we have been keeping with the TEN theme around here in honor of BlackBerry 10, but I'm telling you straight... there are precisely four things happening right now that have me really excited for the next seven days. And for my From the Editor's Desk post this week, I'm going to quickly touch on each of them. 1....

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I wanna know... does price difference fall into your own Z10 vs Q10 decision making process?

When it comes to the great debate of Z10 vs. Q10, I'm still personally undecided. Honestly, I like both. A lot. I've been switching back and forth between them every few days and I get along just fine on either. Each phone has its benefits over the other of course. People who love having a physical keyboard are going to be drawn to the Q10 no matter what, but I love the touch keyboard and bigger...

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If you're looking for a fun packed racing game with a twist for your BlackBerry Z10 then QuBit could get your juices flowing. QuBit is your robot (although there are many variations to choose from - each with different strengths) and the aim of the game is to collect as many colored crystals as possible. To start with QuBit will have two colored cubes spinning around him and these are the...

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Weekend Coder: Navigating developer resources

Weekend Coder: Navigating developer resources

There are plenty of resources out there to help you develop apps for BlackBerry. The usual go-to spot is BlackBerry’s developer site. The next best place for getting help is from other developers. Developers tend to be willing help other developers, however to receive help you need to go about it in the correct manner. When you go looking for help there are certain do’s and don’ts you should...

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Download the latest Flickr images to your BlackBerry with Wallpaper Sky by MMMOO

With the introduction of BlackBerry 10, theme addicts such as myself funneled our passion into other outlets for customizing our device. I use Z Theme combined with Wallpaper Changer HD to switch wallpapers and modify select elements of the display to make it pop. Popular theme developer MMMOOO has thrown their hat into the mix by letting us know about their own cross-platform wallpaper gallery...

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Customize your BlackBerry Z10 with a new battery door! Enter to win one free from ShopCrackBerry!

I chose to get my BlackBerry Z10 in black, and then soon after had some envy seeing how cool the white one looked. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can customize your device these days. The CrackBerry store has a pretty big selection of cases, and you can find other options around like skins and custom decals if you want something different. Not everyone likes to use a case or skin though,...

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When I'm sitting at my desk on my laptop my BlackBerry sits next to it, like I'm sure many of you do. While your BlackBerry is just there however, why not put a screen saver on it so it doesn't just sit there idly waiting for the next notification to come through? Let it cycle through your favorite pictures to help get you through the day.  Okay, so that sounds cheesy but there's a pretty...

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Help out Monkey with Go Bananas for BlackBerry 10

Go Bananas is another one of those games which is a perfect time killer for on a train or bus. The concept is real simple - you control a slingshot and must fire rocks at the bananas that are scrolling along the top of the tree canopy. Of course - things get spiced up a bit as among the bananas are coconuts. Hit one of these and you lose a life. Hit three and it's game over I'm afraid....

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How the Crack Team made the most of their BlackBerry smartphones at BlackBerry Live

BlackBerry Live seems like it was almost an age away, yet the Crack Team were there in full force just a couple of weeks ago. We had some great news from BlackBerry regarding new products and features but that's not what this post is about. As you will see from the below Story Maker video - one of the highlights for us was Kevin's birthday and we celebrated well into the early hours in true...

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