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What tens of millions of Q10 sales mean for BlackBerry

Posted by Chris Umiastowski on 29 Apr 2013 6:42 pm
What tens of millions of Q10 sales mean for BlackBerry

If you haven’t yet watched the interview with Thorsten Heins on Bloomberg, you should definitely watch the short clip. Adam already posted a summary here and the video is embedded. “We expect several tens of millions of units”, said a confident BlackBerry CEO on camera. That’s a huge statement to make, and from what we’ve seen of the man so far, he is a man of action. He is not one to exaggerate...

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Thorsten Heins talks BlackBerry Q10 with Bloomberg

Posted by Adam Zeis on 29 Apr 2013 3:14 pm
Thorsten Heins talks BlackBerry Q10 with Bloomberg

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins sat down with Bloomberg in Los Angeles to talk a bit about the BlackBerry Q10, Z10 and some of BlackBerry's current business strategy. Thorsten was all smiles as the interview started on a high note on the news that the Q10 is now the fastest selling tech product ever at Selfridges. When asked about the higher price tag of the Q10 over the Z10, Thorsten noted that "...

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How to set custom ringtones and notifications for a contact on the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 29 Apr 2013 2:11 pm
How to set custom ringtones and notifications for a contact on the BlackBerry Q10

With BlackBerry OS 10.1 on the BlackBerry Q10 you have the option to set custom ringtones and notifications for specific contacts. While BlackBerry 10 let you choose a ringtone and message tone, OS 10.1 also adds BBM to the mix.  This feature is useful if you want to assign a different tone to your friend, spouse, boss or whoever fits the bill so you always know who's calling. Also available now...

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Contest Winner: BlackBerry Z10 from Expansys UK

Posted by Michelle Haag on 29 Apr 2013 1:58 pm
Contest Winner: BlackBerry Z10 from Expansys UK

Last week Expansys UK was kind enough to sponsor a contest for those of you in the UK looking to get your hands on a BlackBerry Z10. The time has come to announce the lucky CrackBerry member who will be giving that new phone a loving home. Don't see your name below? Don't be sad, there is always another opportunity to win a fantastic prize here at CrackBerry. Without further ado, the winner of...

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Carphone Warehouse promises more BlackBerry Q10 stock to handle demand

Posted by DJ Reyes on 29 Apr 2013 12:24 pm
Carphone Warehouse promises more BlackBerry Q10 stock to handle demand

We saw the BlackBerry Q10 launch in the U.K. on Friday 26th April 2013 and while it was only available exclusively from Carphone Warehouse within Selfridges in London there was huge demand. We saw queues of people lining up to get their hands on one and also reported that stock had run out within 90 minutes of the doors opening -- a record it seems for Selfridges.  Following the huge sell out of...

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Deal of the Day: Save 44% on the Incipio Feather Hard Case for Bold 9930 and 9900

Posted by ShopCrackBerry on 29 Apr 2013 9:49 am

Today Only: Buy the Incipio Feather Hard Case for Bold 9930, 9900 and save $10.99! Measuring less than 1mm thin, Incipio's Feather Case is ideal for the Bold 9930 or 9900 user seeking inconspicuous, first-class protection. The feather case is made of an ultra light, ultra strong polymer for light as a feather, form-fitting durable protection without the added bulk. It features a soft touch...

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ISEC7 offers BlackBerry Readiness Services for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 29 Apr 2013 9:04 am
ISEC7 offers BlackBerry Readiness Services for BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry announced that they have teamed up with ISEC7 to offer BlackBerry Readiness Services to customers for BlackBerry 10. ISEC7 will offer various services including Change Management and Planning with Migration Services, Change Management and Planning with Remote Installation, and BlackBerry 10 Application Development Services.  The services are geared toward helping organizations make a...

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Now that's what I like to see... Apple telling you to buy a BlackBerry

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 29 Apr 2013 8:04 am
Now that's what I like to see... Apple telling you to buy a BlackBerry

Well, not quite. But close. The illustrious Rene Ritchie, Editor in Chief or our iOS sibling site iMore, pointed out this morning that if you visit Apple's Youtube channel, there are Verizon BlackBerry 10 ads running on it. Sure enough, I clicked over to Apple's Introducing iPhone 5 video, and upon hitting play was greeted by this Verizon BlackBerry 10 ad. This is pretty funny (to me at least),...

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T-Mobile BlackBerry Q10 registration page for business customers has gone live

Posted by Bla1ze on 29 Apr 2013 1:22 am
T-Mobile BlackBerry Q10 registration page for business customers has gone live

If you're a T-Mobile business account holder who is interested in picking up the BlackBerry Q10, now would be a good time to head on over to the T-Mobile website. As noted earlier, T-Mobile has set up a registration page for those interested and it has now gone live. You can drop in your email address, which T-Mobile will then use to keep you updated on the BlackBerry Q10 release. Much like the...

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The Game of Life now available for BlackBerry 10 - Where will your choices take you?

Posted by Bla1ze on 28 Apr 2013 11:59 pm
The Game of Life now available for BlackBerry 10 - Where will your choices take you?

Electronic Arts is back with another fine release for BlackBerry 10 and this time around they've posted up a classic for the masses by way of The Game of Life.  Adding a new twist to the old classic, The Game of Life features 'Pass n' Play' allowing you to play along with up to 3 others or if you wish, play solo and see how far you can go in life.  Enjoy endless hours of replay fun and re-...

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Herocraft brings Ant Raid to the BlackBerry PlayBook

Posted by Michelle Haag on 28 Apr 2013 4:36 pm

We're always on the lookout for new games to play, and this week Herocraft released their popular iOS game Ant Raid for the BlackBerry PlayBook! You control a colony of ants who have to defend their queen against giant mutated bugs that are attacking from all sides. Form a strategy and work together to squash the baddies and protect your home before it's too late. Features GORGEOUS...

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What BlackBerry 10 videos do you want me to do / redo this week?

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 28 Apr 2013 10:03 am
What BlackBerry 10 videos do you want me to do / redo this week?

We had a crazy week at our temporary NYC HQ office doing a bunch of prep work for #TM13 (more on that in my next From the Editor's Desk post). After going day and night for five days straight, we finished the work week off Friday afternoon with a portrait session for everybody from the team who was on location. Above is one of the photos taken, featuring what I refer to as my Future Member of...

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ReadItNow gets updated for the BlackBerry PlayBook, Z10 and Q10

Posted by James Richardson on 27 Apr 2013 6:06 pm
ReadItNow gets updated for the BlackBerry PlayBook, Z10 and Q10

We reviewed ReadOnTouch Pro for the PlayBook some time ago and the developer took onboard some of your comments regarding the user interface and has now re-launched the application as ReadItNow with full BlackBerry 10 support as well as the PlayBook. ReadItNow is a simple application that allows you to save articles from your browser to view later - even offline. To be honest I haven't tried...

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Add a touch of color to your images with Colorize for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 27 Apr 2013 3:48 pm

If you even want to see how times change all you need to do is walk along a city street. Over the past seven years I’ve noticed a trend. Gone are the days of tourists using disposable and compact cameras to create lasting memories. Now smartphones are being used to capture that special moment everywhere I go. That being said, the shutterbug in all of us aims for more than just the standard...

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If you liked Pac-Man you will love EVAC for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 27 Apr 2013 10:29 am

EVAC for BlackBerry 10 reminds me of the old school Pac-Man game from back in the day. This one's a bit more up to date and with some extra features thrown in for good measure. Much like Pac-Man you must maneuver your character around the neon mazes collecting treats and avoiding the evil bad dudes that will peruse you. There various ways of fending off the bad guys - such as moving the...

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Weekend Coder: HelloWorld

Posted by Brian Scheirer on 27 Apr 2013 6:37 am

CrackBerry strives to cover topics that appeal to the full range of the BlackBerry community, whether it be consumer, enterprise, games, apps, news, etc. So today we are happy to announce a new topic on CrackBerry geared toward developers. These posts will be aimed at not just the seasoned coder but also anyone who has wanted to take a little peak behind the curtains of how apps are actually...

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Heading to BlackBerry Jam? Show some platform love with these developer wallpapers!

Posted by Bla1ze on 26 Apr 2013 9:18 pm
Heading to BlackBerry Jam? Show some platform love with these developer wallpapers!

This year, BlackBerry Live and BlackBerry Jam are being held together in Orlando, Florida starting on May 14th and running until May 16th. To help celebrate the activities, Pootermobile has whipped up some awesome wallpapers. They've been put together for everyone but ultimately; they're a shout out to all the great developers out there who are working hard on making great apps for the...

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Real Football 2013 rolls into BlackBerry 10

Posted by DJ Reyes on 26 Apr 2013 9:09 pm
Real Football 2013 rolls into BlackBerry 10

Love a bit of footie? Then you'll be pleased to hear that Gameloft had dropped Real Soccer 2013 for BlackBerry 10. Pick your favourite team and manage them to reach the top. The game includes a new trading card system where you can trade players, skills, boosters and a whole lot more. One thing to note is that it is only available in certain regions at the moment. Doesn't seem to be available in...

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Download Skype for the BlackBerry Z10 ahead of official release

Posted by Bla1ze on 26 Apr 2013 7:19 pm
Download Skype for the BlackBerry Z10 ahead of official release

As you all know, Skype has been released for the BlackBerry Q10 officially but those of you with a BlackBerry Z10 will have to wait. If you're the adventurous type though and don't mind sideloading an app, you can have Skype on your BlackBerry Z10 right now. It's the same build as what is on the BlackBerry Q10 but it works fine on the BlackBerry Z10 all things considered. If you're looking to...

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Plants vs. Zombies returns from the dead on BlackBerry 10

Posted by Simon Sage on 26 Apr 2013 6:58 pm
Plants vs. Zombies returns from the dead on BlackBerry 10

After a bit of a false start, the classic strategy game Plants vs. Zombies is available for BlackBerry 10 again for $2.99. It's only out in Canada, Japan, and the U.S. for the time being, but it's safe to assume wide geographic reach shortly. Sorry, no Q10 support by the looks of it.  For those unfamiliar, Players Plants vs. Zombies puts players in the defense of their home during a zombie...

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