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AT&T trade-in program offers up BlackBerry Z10 for $99.99

Posted by Adam Zeis on 30 Apr 2013 3:08 pm
AT&T trade-in program offers up BlackBerry Z10 for $99.99

AT&T is stepping things up for potential BlackBerry Z10 buyers. Thanks to their new trade-in program, if you trade in your current smartphone you can receive at least $100 off a number of new devices including the BlackBerry Z10.  Most devices will net you $100 credit for a new phone, while some newer models can get you even more. So that means if you trade in your current smartphone you can...

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How to scan a barcode in BlackBerry World on BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 30 Apr 2013 2:54 pm
How to scan a barcode in BlackBerry World on BlackBerry 10

When seeking out an app or game in BlackBerry World, you have the ability to scan a barcode using your BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10 to quickly access the application on your device. For example, if you're cruising around the BlackBerry World store on your computer and find something you want to download, you can just fire up BlackBerry World on your phone, scan the barcode on your device and...

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EE adds more towns to their 4G roster

Posted by DJ Reyes on 30 Apr 2013 1:43 pm
EE adds more towns to their 4G roster

Right now, in the U.K., EE is the only carrier providing 4G. With the BlackBerry Z10 and the Q10 both 4G ready, if you want 4G speeds you'll need to jump on to the EE network to get those speeds. While there isn't U.K. wide coverage yet, EE are slowly adding more and more cities and towns to their 4G list and have recently added 12 towns, making it a total of 62 4G areas.  The 12 new towns are ...

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ShopCrackBerry Update: BlackBerry Z10 Cradle, Charging Bundle, and Q10 accessories galore!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 30 Apr 2013 11:31 am

With the BlackBerry Q10 set to hit Canada tomorrow, I caught up with our ShopCrackBerry E-Commerce Team this morning to check that all systems are a go and to get an update on how things are coming along on the accessories front with the Z10 (I know a bunch of you are waiting on your Z10 Charging Bundles to ship!). BlackBerry Q10 Cases and Accessories Turns out eager soon to be BlackBerry Q10...

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Thorsten Heins sits down with Fox Business and discusses U.S. release of the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by DJ Reyes on 30 Apr 2013 11:29 am
Thorsten Heins sits down with Fox Business and discusses U.S. release of the BlackBerry Q10

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins has been busy with interviews of late. We saw him sit down with Bloomberg, talking about the BlackBerry Q10 and how it became the fastest selling handset at Selfridges, amongst other things. Thorsten was asked about when we should see the BlackBerry Q10 launch in the U.S., following the successful week launch in the U.K. and he states that the U.S. should expect to...

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How to access your PC files from your BlackBerry 10 device

Posted by Simon Sage on 30 Apr 2013 10:20 am

One of the hidden gems in BlackBerry 10.1 is a new feature for Link that allows you to remotely access files on your PC from your BlackBerry Q10 or BlackBerry Z10. Yes, you can do this when you're on the cellular network, far away from your home's Wi-Fi. This, in a nutshell, is awesome. Sure, there are a few reputable third parties that provide this kind of service, but having the...

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Deal of the Day: Save 55% on the Incipio SILICRYLIC Hard Case for BlackBerry PlayBook

Posted by ShopCrackBerry on 30 Apr 2013 10:10 am

Today Only: Buy the Incipio SILICRYLIC Hard Case for BlackBerry PlayBook and save $21.99! With a high quality polycarbonate plastic exterior embedded in a shock absorbing silicone core, the SILICRYLIC case provides sturdy protection without sacrificing style. Equipped with a durable built-in stand allowing for the ultimate viewing experience, this case allows you to gain stability for...

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We have a winner in our BlackBerry Q10 contest!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 30 Apr 2013 10:09 am
We have a winner in our BlackBerry Q10 contest!

We've been loving the all-touch BlackBerry Z10, but we know for many long-time BlackBerry fans the physical keyboard is where it's at and the Q10 is the BlackBerry 10 phone they've been longing for the most. So in true CrackBerry fashion we decided to give a lucky CrackBerry reader the chance to win a free BlackBerry Q10. As promised we've picked the winner of our contest the day before launch....

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From the Editor's Desk: A week to remember

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 30 Apr 2013 8:05 am

  I'm a little late getting up my weekly From the Editor's Desk post, but you can't blame me - it was a CRAZY week. Between having a good chunk of the Mobile Nations team in NYC for #TM13 at the same time as we had to work on our BlackBerry Q10 Review, it made for a non-stop week of action. No complaints from me though. I love being BUSY, and we had some special guests join us last week which...

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BlackBerry theme roundup - April 30, 2013

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 30 Apr 2013 7:33 am
BlackBerry theme roundup - April 30, 2013

Welcome to another edition of our theme roundup my fellow theme addicts. I hope you all had a great weekend! Now it's time to get back to work and I have some great themes to show you in the roundup this week. Be sure to click on the jump and check them out. If you developed a theme you want to share or see featured in the contest or discovered a really great one out there by all means shoot it...

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Max Mobile Security gets updated with Q10 support as well as other new features

Posted by James Richardson on 30 Apr 2013 7:30 am
Max Mobile Security gets updated with Q10 support as well as other new features

We told you about Max Mobile Security when it was first released for BlackBerry 10 and the application has now been updated to its fourth version bringing new features and improvements as well as BlackBerry Q10 support. As I mentioned in our initial post of Max Mobile Security - with BlackBerry 10 having the ability to run Android applications I presume that there is now some risk of malware...

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UK Traffic Information gets updated with a host of new features including BlackBerry Q10 support

Posted by James Richardson on 30 Apr 2013 3:31 am
UK Traffic Information gets updated with a host of new features including BlackBerry Q10 support

We showed you UK Traffic Information on video a while back and it's great to see that the developer is adding new features to the application. For the good folk of Great Britain this BlackBerry 10 app is a must have if you are setting off on a long car journey. After all, what is worse than getting stuck in a traffic jam for ages? As we told you before - the application provides all delays on...

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BlackBerry Travel v3.0.2.5 now available - Language additions, trip scanning enhancements and more included

Posted by Bla1ze on 29 Apr 2013 11:55 pm
BlackBerry Travel v3.0.2.5 now available - Language additions, trip scanning enhancements and more included

It has been a while since the last update to BlackBerry Travel for BlackBerry 10 rolled out but it seems BlackBerry has been showing the app some love behind the scenes. A new update is currently filtering through BlackBerry World that, aside from bringing in some bug fixes, also adds additional language support and battery optimizations as well as enhancements to trip scanning. As a fan of the...

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Remember The Milk officially arrives for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 29 Apr 2013 10:12 pm
Remember The Milk officially arrives for BlackBerry 10

Looking for the ultimate to-do list? Remember The Milk is known for being just that and it has now arrived on the BlackBerry 10 platform. For the uninitiated, Remember The Milk offers a ton of features that other to-do lists just can't accomplish. It's pretty much a to-do list that knows no bounds when it comes to helping you get organized. The app is free to download and free to use with an...

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Leaked OS 10.1.0.1609 for the BlackBerry Z10 STL100-1

Posted by Bla1ze on 29 Apr 2013 9:01 pm
Leaked OS 10.1.0.1609 for the BlackBerry Z10 STL100-1

Although there has been plenty of leaks for several of the the BlackBerry Z10 variations, non of them have really targeted the STL100-1 versions out there. That appears to of have changed now though as a new release is making its rounds. OS 10.1.0.1609 has now appeared online and is ready for testing. At this point, we don't have an STL100-1 to test it on, so you really are flying on your own...

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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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