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Vining for attention

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 5 May 2013 4:32 pm
Vining for attention

I confess. I like Vine. I used it yesterday for the first time and have been having some fun the past 24 hours making my own Vine creations (yes, I've been walking around the past 24 hours with 3 phones in my pocket... Z10 / Q10 / iPhone 5). You can check out my first Vine attempts below. The roof top one is pretty epic. *Note - It appears embedded Vines don't seem to play too nice on the CB10...

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Get your cowboy boots and hats ready for the gunslinging RPG Six Guns

Posted by DJ Reyes on 5 May 2013 2:11 pm

We recently saw the popular western RPG, Six Guns land on BlackBerry 10 and it wouldn't be CrackBerry if we didn't bring you a video demo of the game play. I don't often play RPG games but the free game from Gameloft was too awesome to pass up. There are many missions to keep you busy, ranging in difficulty and occasionally encounter some supernatural enemies. You collect coins and stars...

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Get space news, video, images, and more with Space TV Plus for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 5 May 2013 9:24 am

For the kid in all of us who love gazing up at the stars and marveling at the wonders that grace the night’s sky there is Space TV. Not too long ago we told you about this application for the BlackBerry PlayBook and how you could access podcasts, video, and news feeds directly from NASA right from your tablet. I’m happy to say that this wonderful application is now available for BlackBerry...

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BlackBerry R10 spotted in black, coupled with some rumored specs

Posted by Bla1ze on 5 May 2013 2:56 am
BlackBerry R10 spotted in black, coupled with some rumored specs

Right then, here we go again. After having saw the device leak out in white, then red we now have a more visually pleasing black version to look at. Yes, the BlackBerry R10 as its known, has popped up once again and this time it has some specs to go along with it. They're certainly not on the same level as the BlackBerry Q10 or the BlackBerry Z10 but that's been pretty much known for a while now...

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Drunken Drop Test with the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 4 May 2013 12:46 pm

Since posting our BlackBerry Q10 Review, I have been using both the Z10 and Q10 as I try to determine which phone I actually want to use as my main BlackBerry 10 phone for the months ahead.  All week I've been working on a longer Which Should I Buy: BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10? editorial piece that will be hitting the CrackBerry blogs in the next few days, so I've been putting the Z10...

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Here's one for you cooking fans - Chef's Recipe Box for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 4 May 2013 11:10 am

We've seen a few cooking applications arrive for BlackBerry 10 and I recently stumbled upon Chef's Recipe Box which is quite a beauty. The application is a native BlackBerry one, which always pleases me. Not that there is anything wrong with the Android ports - but I just prefer native. The UI of the app is kept pretty plain and simple with black writing on a white background but the...

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Asset Selector: Designing for the Z and Q [Weekend Coder]

Posted by Brian Scheirer on 4 May 2013 7:56 am
Asset Selector: Designing for the Z and Q [Weekend Coder]

As we can all plainly see, the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 have different screen sizes and aspect ratios. This is obviously because the Q10 has the full QWERTY. More often than not this presents a challenge for app developers. Luckily when coding in Cascades it is easy to code for both aspect ratios using the asset selector. Before jumping into the asset it should be noted that Cascades will try to...

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BlackBerry automatically updating some developer created apps with BlackBerry Q10 compatibility

Posted by Bla1ze on 3 May 2013 9:25 pm
BlackBerry automatically updating some developer created apps with BlackBerry Q10 compatibility

Remember back when BlackBerry was getting things ready for the BlackBerry 10 launch and they updated some specific PlayBook apps for BlackBerry 10 without any need for developers to make changes? Well, they're doing it again only this time around it's BlackBerry Z10 apps that will be automatically updated with BlackBerry Q10 compatibility. According to the email sent out, specific apps that have...

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Thorsten Heins includes a special note with new employee devices

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 May 2013 4:55 pm
Thorsten Heins includes a special note with new employee devices

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins is a stand up guy all the way. We've seen him in person and in numerous interviews and appearances -- each time he continues to impress us. We're fairly sure that the employees at BlackBerry have taken a liking to him in the last year or so as well, especially after receiving their new BlackBerry 10 devices.  Included with their new corporate devices, Mr. Heins...

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BlackBerry Q10 Buyer's Guide - Canadian edition

Posted by Simon Sage on 3 May 2013 4:02 pm
BlackBerry Q10 Buyer's Guide - Canadian edition

The BlackBerry Q10 is now in stores across Canada, and we’ve cracked open boxes from Rogers, Bell, and TELUS. The device doesn’t change much from carrier to carrier (unless a white paint job is a big deal to you), but what really matters here is the service and how much it costs. We’ve broken down what you’ll be looking at when buying a Q10 in the UK, so let’s do the same for Canada. First off:...

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The CrackBerry Crunk Case for the BlackBerry Z10 is here!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 3 May 2013 2:41 pm
The CrackBerry Crunk Case for the BlackBerry Z10 is here!

CrackBerry readers have been bugging me for years that we should have our own line of CrackBerry cases, so with BlackBerry 10 phones now here we are finally doing it! Our first batch of CrackBerry Crunk cases just arrived to our ShopCrackBerry store (will be hitting the Canada store soon) and they are HOT! If you own a BlackBerry Z10 and love CrackBerry, you can now pick up the custom-fit ...

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ShopCrackBerry Update: The BlackBerry Z10 Charging Bundle is back in stock!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 3 May 2013 2:28 pm

Hallelujah, the Battery Charger Bundle for the BlackBerry Z10 is back in stock at ShopCrackBerry! For the BlackBerry Z10 this has proven to be one of those must-have accessories, to the point where the demand vastly outstripped supply.  The good news is that all backorders are shipping out the door today, and there is actually in store stock once again. If you haven't ordered a Battery...

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Vote for CB10 in the 2013 BlackBerry Developer Community Awards!

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 May 2013 12:55 pm
Vote for CB10 in the 2013 BlackBerry Developer Community Awards!

The voting is now open for the 2013 BlackBerry Developer Community Awards. The finalists have been announced across various categories with our own CrackBerry App (aka CB10) landing a spot in the finals as a Best Built for BlackBerry App. Now it up to you to do the rest! All you need to do is head to this page and cast your vote for your top picks (making sure you pick CB10 for Best Built for...

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Get ready for it... the CrackBerry Live Show will be coming to you from BlackBerry Live!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 3 May 2013 12:28 pm
Get ready for it... the CrackBerry Live Show will be coming to you from BlackBerry Live!

BlackBerry's biggest show of the year -- BlackBerry Live -- is coming up fast, and as always the CrackBerry team will be on location to report back all the news. With BlackBerry 10 phones now here and the BlackBerry Jam Americas developer conference happening as part of BlackBerry Live, we're expecting it be an awesome week in Orlando the week of May 13th to 16th. This year we're taking our...

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How to reload the OS on a BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 May 2013 11:47 am
How to reload the OS on a BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10

There are certain times when you may geek out more than you should with your BlackBerry 10 phone and run into some issues. Whether it be a poor-running OS leak, an interrupted security wipe or a somehow nuked device, you may want to downgrade or reload the stock OS. Thankfully, just as in the past, you can still do so on BlackBerry 10.  With older BBOS devices there was a high chance of "nuking...

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Taking BlackBerry Maps for a test drive

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 May 2013 10:30 am

BlackBerry Maps has been available on BlackBerry for years, however it never quite did the trick for most users. While it did work - it wasn't loaded with features worthy enough of making it a "must have" app. Over the years it has evolved and thanks to the new BlackBerry 10 platform it's finally and app we can be proud of. Keep in mind here that I did most of my testing on a BlackBerry Z10...

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Carphone Warehouse in the UK offers up a great BlackBerry Q10 deal

Posted by James Richardson on 3 May 2013 9:51 am
Carphone Warehouse in the UK offers up a great BlackBerry Q10 deal

Carphone Warehouse in the UK has a super deal on the BlackBerry Q10 running from May 3rd - 6th. For this time period only, customers can pick up the Q10 with unlimited data and double minutes all for £33 per month. This great deal means customers will have a monthly allowance of 1000 minutes (normally 500), 5000 texts and unlimited data, for no additional charge. In addition customers will also...

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Deal of the Day: Save 63% on the Ventev Colorclick Pro Case for BlackBerry Z10

Posted by ShopCrackBerry on 3 May 2013 9:35 am

Today Only: Buy the Ventev Colorclick Pro Case for BlackBerry Z10 and save $18.99! This case is made from a durable plastic which protects the corners and sides of your BlackBerry Z10 from drops and impacts. There's access at the top and bottom of the case, as well as the buttons on the sides. Included with the hard case is a swivel clip holster, designed to carry your BlackBerry Z10 while...

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White or black not enough? Check out the BlackBerry Q10 in 24kt gold

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 May 2013 8:51 am
White or black not enough? Check out the BlackBerry Q10 in 24kt gold

If for some reason plain old white or black isn't your thing, perhaps you want to opt for something a bit more flashy. Well thanks to Gold & Co. London you can do just that. As has been with many devices before it like the Bold 9900 and P'9981, the BlackBerry Q10 is receiving the gold treatment. It's not as over the top as some others have been, but this 24kt gold Q10 is still a head turner...

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BlackBerry R10 caught once again, this time in red

Posted by Bla1ze on 3 May 2013 4:45 am
BlackBerry R10 caught once again, this time in red

The funny thing about Instagram is that a lot of folks post things to it without giving it a second thought really. If you go looking, you'll find all sorts of things that people most likely should have kept to themselves instead of broadcasting. Such is the case with this unannounced BlackBerry 10 device more commonly known as the R10 or R-Series. We've seen it before a few times now but it's...

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