AlphaWave now available on BlackBerry 10

AlphaWave now available on BlackBerry 10

AlphaWave is a winner for anyone out there that loves old school arcade shooters. I first played this game last year on my BlackBerry PlayBook, and since then the developers at Hardline Studios have made a ton of updates and additions that only make the game more and more fun. In addition to the updates, you can now play AlphaWave on your BlackBerry Z10! This is the perfect pick-up-and-play type...

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While many prefer to leave their device naked, unfortunately that is not an option for me. Less than twenty four hours after receiving my LE, I somehow managed to drop it from my desk at work onto the floor. In this instance there were no scratches but I immediately navigated to the ShopCrackBerry page and picked up the Ventev Colorclick Pro Case for the BlackBerry Z10. I prefer holsters, so...

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App Developer? Take the Vision Mobile Developer Economics Survey!

App Developer? Take the Vision Mobile Developer Economics Survey!

Our friends at Vision Mobile reached out to let us know they're once again running their Developer Economics survey.  The Developer Economics research series, now in its 5th year, examines top mobile platforms, app monetization & many more key issues for developers today. The results from the surveys are released as publicly available reports. If you're an app developer, take the new...

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Leaked OS 10.1.0.1429 for the BlackBerry Z10

Leaked OS 10.1.0.1429 for the BlackBerry Z10

Earlier this week, we saw OS 10.1.0.1483 roll out to developers. Many non-developers loaded on their device only to discover that it wasn't exactly a full OS. Now though, lbfe from the CrackBerry Forums has either found (or put together) a full version of OS 10.1.0.1429 for several of the BlackBerry Z10 variations out there. In any case, we're going to treat this as a leaked version and give the...

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If you are looking for a funky ToDo app for your BlackBerry 10 smartphone you should really take a look at Workahol. The built for BlackBerry application is made up of three sections: Notes, Lists and Expenses - so it's more than just a note taking app like some others we have seen. Using the app is dead simple. Just tap which of the three sections you wish to use and create the note/list...

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It's 420 and here's how your BlackBerry can help keep you buzzin'

Let's face it, there are a lot of people out there who enjoy cannabis culture for any number of reasons and because of that, 4/20 is a day of celebration for a lot of folks. No one really knows the origin of the 4/20 & 4:20 celebrations but Wikipedia has some interesting background on the matter if you're interested in learning more. If you plan on partaking in the events (Come on, we know...

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UK drivers - check out RingGo for BlackBerry 10

UK drivers - check out RingGo for BlackBerry 10

Here's one for you folk in the UK who struggle to find enough loose change in your pockets to pay for parking. RingGo is the number one UK phone parking service and their application is now available for BlackBerry 10 devices. Accessible at over 4000 locations across the UK this one will certainly come in very handy for many drivers. The app is an Android port but I've tested out a few of the...

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Princess Leia joins the Rebels in Angry Birds Star Wars

Princess Leia joins the Rebels in Angry Birds Star Wars

Angry Birds Star Wars received an overdue update that will have loads of BlackBerry geeks rejoicing. Princess Leia has finally joined up with Luke, Han and the rest of the gang and is ready to take on the evil Empire. If you haven't tried this one yet, now is the time - it's an awesome game and still free so you have no excuses. It is a dark time for the Rebellion. Evading the dreaded Imperial...

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Bell document shows BlackBerry OS 10.1 to include custom message notifications, BlackBerry 7 data transfer and more

We've been hearing all kinds of things on the rumor mill about BlackBerry OS 10.1. While some features like HDR camera and PIN messaging have already popped up on the SDK OS, a leaked document from Bell shows off even more features that are expected to arrive with the new OS.  The document outlines plenty of information about the upcoming BlackBerry Q10 and OS 10.1. While there is no release...

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Canadian Tire chooses BlackBerry 10 for corporate team members

Canadian Tire chooses BlackBerry 10 for corporate team members

The Canadian Tire Corporation has announced that they will be using BlackBerry 10 devices as their official smartphone for corporate team members across Canada. Beginning in April, all Canadian Tire companies will deploy a mix of BlackBerry Z10s and Q10s to their corporate teams that will number in the thousands.  “We are thrilled to work with Canadian Tire to bring innovations to its...

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Can you help the chef with Pancakes for BlackBerry 10

Fancy helping the chef make some pancakes? You can with Pancakes for BlackBerry 10 and its a sweet little game. The idea is to use the tilt mechanism on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone to catch the toppings he tosses at you. It isn't quite as simple as it sounds though as the cheeky chap also throws items at you that you don't want to collect - get one of these on your pancake and it's game...

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Deal of the Day: Save 65% on the Amzer Hybrid Case for Bold 9930 and 9900

Today Only: Buy the Amzer Hybrid Case for Bold 9930/9900 and save $12.95! The Amzer Hybrid Case features not one, but two layers of advanced hybrid protection. The first layer is a durable silicone cover that's a perfect fit over your your BlackBerry Bold. The second layer is an impact resistant hard shell that easily wraps around the silicone layer. All buttons are easily accessible for...

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AT&T Mobile Minute with the BlackBerry Z10

Recently AT&T put together a Mobile Minute video for their newly-released BlackBerry Z10. The ad is used by AT&T on social media sites like YouTube, Twitter and Facebook to show off the Z10 and highlight some features in just 60 seconds. The Mobile Minute runs through a bit about the keyboard, display, BlackBerry Hub, BBM Video and Time Shift camera. It's actually a really good video...

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Are you musical? Own a guitar or similar? Tuner for BlackBerry 10 could come in rather handy for you. As the name suggests it is a simple instrument tuner that utilizes the microphone on the BlackBerry and shows you which key the noise is in. This is the free version of the application and for basic tuning this one suits me down to the ground. Purchasing the full edition can be done from...

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The Dark Knight Rises for BlackBerry 10 now available

After having teased its arrival several times now, Gameloft has finally made The Dark Knight Rises for BlackBerry 10 available. As you may have guessed by the title, the game is entirely inspired by the movie itself and brings along with it a ton of action filled gameplay. If you're not familiar with the role you'll be playing, it's that of Bruce Wayne and you've given up crime fighting for...

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Snooby - A fantastic Reddit client for BlackBerry 10

Snooby - A fantastic Reddit client for BlackBerry 10

Looking to talk politics, technology or Doctor Who? Maybe you just want to see some rather hilarious GIF's or some lolcats? If so, Reddit is the place to check out and perusing the front page of the internet as it's called, is simple with Snooby. Snooby is a native Reddit client built specifically for BlackBerry 10 and offers pretty much all that you will need to get your Reddit on. You can...

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Is your contact list in disarray? Give Contact X a try!

Is your contact list in disarray? Give Contact X a try!

For as far back as I can remember, my contact list has always been a disaster. I've tried several times to get things back in order but it never really seems to work out so in the end, I just give up trying. As long as the contacts I need can be found I'm perfectly fine with that.  At this point, it's hard to say where the problem comes from because it's not 'just a BlackBerry thing' for me. It...

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CrackBerry's BlackBerry Developer Podcast - the 1/3 told story

The unthinkable happened. We screwed up. On Friday, April 12th, we recorded an awesome video podcast with a very special guest. BlackBerry's VP of Developer Relations and Ecosystem Development, Alec Saunders, joined myself, Chris Umiastowski and Rene Ritchie to talk all things BlackBerry 10 app related.  We spoke for over an hour. All was great. We talked about his role and the structure of...

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LIME Jamaica live streaming their BlackBerry Z10 launch

LIME Jamaica live streaming their BlackBerry Z10 launch

Starting on April 23rd, LIME Jamaica will be releasing the BlackBerry Z10 to their customers and to help kick off the celebration, they're hosting a live launch party. The event, taking place via their Facebook page on April 18th at 7:30pm (That's tonight!) will feature plenty of demos and talks from BlackBerry representatives and one luck fun who tunes in will win themselves a BlackBerry Z10 by...

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