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Koodo offering folks a chance to win 1 of 10 BlackBerry Q10 smartphones

Posted by Bla1ze on 25 Apr 2013 12:41 am
Koodo offering folks a chance to win 1 of 10 BlackBerry Q10 smartphones

If you're Canadian and over 18, Koodo wants you to have a BlackBerry Q10 smartphone and to help you obtain one they're giving away 10 of them. You'll have to head on over to their Facebook page, give them a like and fill in some personal details but after that it's smooth sailing. In addition, if you opt to share your entry with the world, you can gain one bonus entry as well. As it stands,...

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League of Heroes arrives for the BlackBerry PlayBook

Posted by Bla1ze on 25 Apr 2013 12:15 am

I love it when new things seem to pop up out of nowhere. With that in mind, I was quite a bit overly excited to see that League of Heroes has arrived in BlackBerry World for the BlackBerry PlayBook. The game which gained popularity on iOS, Android and Facebook is pretty awesome and one of my all time favorite time wasters. If you're not familiar with the game, it's a pretty epic action...

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WordPress for BlackBerry 10 and PlayBook updated with new UI

Posted by Bla1ze on 24 Apr 2013 9:02 pm
WordPress for BlackBerry 10 and PlayBook updated with new UI

A nice update for those you out there making use of WordPress as your blogging platform of choice. The latest release of WordPress for BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry PlayBook has now landed and while it remains and Android port, it adds plenty of welcomed changes to the mix including an updated UI. Realistically, it's the same update the Android version received not all that long ago minus some...

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Blaq for BlackBerry 10 updated to v1.0.1

Posted by Bla1ze on 24 Apr 2013 8:27 pm
Blaq for BlackBerry 10 updated to v1.0.1

Although an update to Twitter for BlackBerry 10 is slowly appearing for some folks in BlackBerry World, we're more impressed with the fact there is an update to Blaq for BlackBerry 10 already available as well. The update is showing as v1.0.1 and Kisai Labs has laid out the full change log for everyone. If you've not already grabbed the update, here's what has been changed and fixed within v1.0....

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Attend BlackBerry Live 2013 and get a free Z10!

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 Apr 2013 3:49 pm
Attend BlackBerry Live 2013 and get a free Z10!

Here's one more thing that may convince you to head to Orlando in a few weeks for BlackBerry Live & BlackBerry Jam. All registered attendees will be given a brand new BlackBerry Z10 as their "conference tool" courtesy of Brightstar. Just like a few years back when BlackBerry shelled out PlayBook's to everyone at the event, they are again sweetening the pot with new devices for all. You can...

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The full list of BlackBerry Q10 keyboard shortcuts

Posted by Bla1ze on 24 Apr 2013 2:06 pm
The full list of BlackBerry Q10 keyboard shortcuts

When the announcement of the BlackBerry Q10 came long ago, one key question keyboard loving BlackBerry fans had was whether or not BlackBerry had included the classic keyboard shortcuts everyone had come to know and love. Those shortcuts, most would say, help make a BlackBerry a BlackBerry and removing them would disrupt the experience. Luckily, we don't have to wonder what a QWERTY BlackBerry...

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Skype for the BlackBerry Q10 now available in BlackBerry World

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 Apr 2013 1:33 pm
Skype for the BlackBerry Q10 now available in BlackBerry World

If you're one of the lucky ducks that happens to have a BlackBerry Q10 or Dev Alpha C, you'll be happy to know that Skype is now available for download in BlackBerry World. It looks like it's still in somewhat of a beta for now as it's called Skype (Preview) but it should be pretty solid overall. We did get a chance to check it out on our BlackBerry Q10 review unit and it's running great overall...

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T-Mobile to offer BlackBerry Q10 pre-order for business customers on April 29th

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 Apr 2013 12:27 pm
T-Mobile to offer BlackBerry Q10 pre-order for business customers on April 29th

T-Moible has announced today that they will be offering up pre-orders of the BlackBerry Q10 to business customers starting on April 29th. It's not really much to go on but it's a step in the right direction.  Sadly T-Mobile doesn't note anything about a release date, availability or even a price - so you'll just have to hang tight until a "later date" when the details show up. Nothing yet from...

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BlackBerry opens its first tech center in Argentina

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 Apr 2013 11:40 am
BlackBerry opens its first tech center in Argentina

BlackBerry announced that they have opened their first BlackBerry Tech Center in Argentina. As part of the BlackBerry Academic Program, the tech center will serve for students and developers to learn about BlackBerry while creating and testing new applications. Technicians will be on-hand to help out with support for anyone working on the BlackBerry Platform. The new tech center is located at ...

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Skype to be available for the BlackBerry Q10 at launch

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 Apr 2013 10:24 am
Skype to be available for the BlackBerry Q10 at launch

Well as if the hint of Skype from our BlackBerry Q10 review unit wasn't enough, we just got word from BlackBerry that Skype will indeed be available for the BlackBerry Q10 at launch. With just about a week to go before the Q10 hits Canada, BlackBerry fans all over can rest easy knowing that we'll soon enough be able to Skype on the go from the Q10.  We tested out the Android-ported Skype a bit...

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Deal of the Day: Save 44% on the iGrip PerfektFit Charging Dock for Bold 9930 and 9900

Posted by ShopCrackBerry on 24 Apr 2013 9:41 am

Today Only: Buy the iGrip PerfektFit Charging Dock for Bold 9930/9900 and save $21.95! Keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road when driving your car with this new stylish PerfektFit Charging Dock, a car mount exclusively designed for the BlackBerry Bold. When driving, simply insert your device into the car mount holder, and your phone begins charging! The dual-support suction...

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Share your Story Maker creations and you could win a prize!

Posted by Michelle Haag on 24 Apr 2013 9:32 am

Rumor has it that someone once said that nothing creative has ever come out of BlackBerry. I think several people around the CrackBerry community would disagree with that, and in fact take offense to such a statement. As such, this is the perfect time to launch our latest ongoing contest! Those of you with a BlackBerry Z10 or a developer unit have surely had the opportunity by now to explore...

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Pick up the BlackBerry Q10 SIM free this week from Selfridges

Posted by James Richardson on 24 Apr 2013 8:07 am
Pick up the BlackBerry Q10 SIM free this week from Selfridges

If you are holding out to pick up the BlackBerry Q10 it appears that Selfridges in the UK will have stock from this Friday, which will be the first place in the country to sell the new BlackBerry 10 device with its glorious hardware QWERTY keyboard. If you head on over to their website you can grab the Q10 and orders will be dispatched on 26th April. BlackBerry UK sent out the announcement on...

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Give your BlackBerry 10 device some extra goodness with Motion Avatars for BBM

Posted by James Richardson on 24 Apr 2013 6:33 am

Motion Avatars for BBM is the perfect way to spice up your favorite instant messaging client - BlackBerry Messenger on BlackBerry 10. The app is free to download and comes packed with 100 avatars which you can set as your BBM profile picture. From within the app you can purchase extra ones if you like which will give you a total of 900 to choose from! The avatars are split into categories...

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BlackBerry Q10 Review

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 23 Apr 2013 11:30 pm
BlackBerry Q10 Review

The BlackBerry Q10 is the first BlackBerry 10 phone with a physical keyboard. It stays true to the BlackBerry of years past and will attract BlackBerry fans all over who refuse to give up their real, physical keyboard. The Q10 combines the iconic form factor of older BlackBerry phones with a new, sleek design that is powered by the all-new BlackBerry 10 operating system. The BlackBerry Z10 set...

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BlackBerry Q10 pricing set for $249 on US carriers

Posted by Bla1ze on 23 Apr 2013 7:58 pm
BlackBerry Q10 pricing set for $249 on US carriers

With the BlackBerry Q10 release date quickly approaching, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the pricing of the first QWERTY BlackBerry 10 device. As we know from previous confirmation, carriers in Canada have set the pricing at $199 with a three-year contract but their US counterparts are looking to price the device higher. According to Bloomberg and confirmed by BlackBerry, US carriers...

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Latest patent shows off what could be a new BlackBerry 10 slider

Posted by Adam Zeis on 23 Apr 2013 3:54 pm
Latest patent shows off what could be a new BlackBerry 10 slider

With the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 winning us over at full force, the next round of BlackBerry 10 devices could soon hit the rumor mill. BlackBerry Live is right around the corner and we are hoping to hear plenty more on the BB10 front. That being said, BlackBerry was just awarded a patent filed in December of 2011 for a portrait-style device with a slide out keyboard that could very well be the...

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BlackBerry Q10 launching in Canada on May 1st

Posted by Adam Zeis on 23 Apr 2013 2:38 pm
BlackBerry Q10 launching in Canada on May 1st

If you're in Canada it looks like the wait to get your hands on a BlackBerry Q10 won't be much longer. We got word today that Rogers, TELUS, Bell and a handful of other Canadian carriers will be offering up the full-QWERTY Q10 starting May 1st. While pre-orders have been available for a few weeks now, just a few more days and you'll be able to grab one for yourself in stores and online.  The Q10...

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