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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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Leaked OS 10.1.0.1483 for the BlackBerry Dev Alpha C

Posted by Adam Zeis on 26 Apr 2013 6:18 pm
Leaked OS 10.1.0.1483 for the BlackBerry Dev Alpha C

One more for the road today courtesy of lbfe in the forums. Dev Alpha C owners can get in on the action as well with a fresh new leak of OS 10.1.0.1483. We saw this one drop for most Z10's already and it seems pretty smooth so far.  As a friendly reminder, you can of course screw up your device when installing a leaked OS so use extreme caution. Always perform a full backup first and don't yell...

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Free-to-play Six-Guns western RPG saddles into BlackBerry 10

Posted by Simon Sage on 26 Apr 2013 6:13 pm
Free-to-play Six-Guns western RPG saddles into BlackBerry 10

Gameloft has released their excellent western-themed role-playing game Six-Guns on BlackBerry 10 today, and is available to download for free. Players roam an open world, take on missions, visit townsfolk, and put a occasionally put a bullet into supernatural menaces that plagues the land. Players level up, get new gear, and yes, new horses to ride. Since it's free to play, you'll encounter a...

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CrackBerry 10 App now available for the BlackBerry Q10!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 26 Apr 2013 4:56 pm
CrackBerry 10 App now available for the BlackBerry Q10!

It's HERE! Our Built for BlackBerry-approved CrackBerry 10 app has been fully optimized for the new BlackBerry Q10, including a battery saving dark theme, keyboard shortcuts and auto collapsing headers/action bars to fully take advantage of the Q10's compact screen size. If you have not experienced CB10 yet, you are in for a treat. This fast and native app gives you full access to all the...

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Selfridges sells out BlackBerry Q10 in 90 minutes

Posted by Adam Zeis on 26 Apr 2013 4:32 pm
Selfridges sells out BlackBerry Q10 in 90 minutes

Earlier today we saw the huge crowds that were drawn to Selfridges to pick up a new BlackBerry Q10 and as it turns out they were a bit bigger than we originally thought.  According to Seeking Alpha, Selfridges completely sold out of Q10's today. They had 2,000 units at the start and ran through their entire supply in just 90 minutes -- that's about 22 phones per minute. We do have to factor in...

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Sideload Android apps to your BlackBerry 10 device using Google Chrome

Posted by Adam Zeis on 26 Apr 2013 2:50 pm
Sideload Android apps to your BlackBerry 10 device using Google Chrome

If you're not a fan of the process to sideload Android apps to your BlackBerry from a Windows PC or Mac, there is an alternative way that is a bit easier to manage. A simple Google Chrome extension can have you sideloading apps galore in just a few minutes. This method is really the easiest we've found and, aside from some time setting it up, loading up apps takes just a minute or two. While we...

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Top ten typing and keyboard tips for the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Simon Sage on 26 Apr 2013 12:56 pm
Top ten typing and keyboard tips for the BlackBerry Q10

If the BlackBerry Q10 is becoming well-known for anything, it’s the keyboard. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the Q10 is the only phone for anyone really invested in a strong typing experience. Over the years, BlackBerry has amassed a wide range of subtle optimizations that have really defined the experience, and many of them found their way to BlackBerry 10. We’re going to plow...

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Selfridges draws a crowd for the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 26 Apr 2013 11:21 am
Selfridges draws a crowd for the BlackBerry Q10

UK department store Selfridges brought in a huge crowd today as they were the first to offer up the newly-launched BlackBerry Q10 for sale. While the device doesn't go on sale in Canada until next week, Selfridges was the first off the line offering up the Q10 SIM free for £579.99. While it's a pretty hefty price to pay outright for a device, it didn't seem to stop crowds of BlackBerry fans...

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New app for BlackBerry Server admins released

Posted by Adam Zeis on 26 Apr 2013 10:45 am
New app for BlackBerry Server admins released

A new app simply called IT Manager has been released for BlackBerry Server administrators. The app allows admins to manage their BES on the go right from their BlackBerry devices. IT Manager can be downloaded now from BlackBerry World and supports the BlackBerry Z10, Q10, Bold, Curve and Torch devices. This is a very handy app for making changes to your BES without having to go into the office...

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Deal of the Day: Save 40% on the BlackBerry Leather Holster for Z10

Posted by ShopCrackBerry on 26 Apr 2013 9:44 am

Today Only: Buy the BlackBerry Leather Holster for Z10 and save $15.99! The BlackBerry Leather Holster is hand-crafted in genuine leather and has a soft inner lining for added protection. It also integrates power saving technology to help extend battery life. A durable 360 degree rotating belt clip and secure magnetic flap closure allows for personal wearing preference. List Price: $39.99...

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Skype offers up free 3-month Skype Unlimited World subscriptions for BlackBerry 10 users

Posted by Adam Zeis on 26 Apr 2013 9:40 am
Skype offers up free 3-month Skype Unlimited World subscriptions for BlackBerry 10 users

Skype finally landed in BlackBerry World for the BlackBerry Q10 a few days back, but today the "official" news came down the wire along with a cool promo. To celebrate the release, Skype is offering up a bunch of free 3-month Skype Unlimited World subscriptions for BlackBerry users. The subscription nets you a voucher to make free Skype calls to over 60 countries. While Skype is up and running...

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Law firm Clifford Chance set to roll out 1,600 BlackBerry 10 devices this summer

Posted by Adam Zeis on 26 Apr 2013 8:46 am
Law firm Clifford Chance set to roll out 1,600 BlackBerry 10 devices this summer

In another bit of great news, international law firm Clifford Chance has announced that the will be rolling out 1,600 BlackBerry 10 phones to employees starting this summer. Clifford Chance has been a long-time BlackBerry customer and are looking forward to using the updated BlackBerry 10 devices soon. The company will issue a mix of both the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10. Paul Greenwood,...

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Gaming on the BlackBerry Q10. Is it up to the job?

Posted by James Richardson on 26 Apr 2013 5:06 am

Gaming has been one of the most important things for BlackBerry when they made the transition from OS7 to BlackBerry 10. It's what consumers wanted and on older devices gaming just wasn't the same experience as on other operating systems. We all know that this has now been rectified with BlackBerry 10, but how is gaming on the Q10? If games are important to you then you may be thinking that...

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Flixster rolls out BlackBerry Q10 support, adds BBM integration to the mix

Posted by Bla1ze on 25 Apr 2013 10:47 pm
Flixster rolls out BlackBerry Q10 support, adds BBM integration to the mix

Flixster was ready for the launch of the BlackBerry Z10 back in January and as we roll on into BlackBerry Q10 release, they're once again ready. A new update for movie lovers is now available in BlackBerry World. In addition to the BlackBerry Q10 support added this time around, you'll also find that Flixster has added some BBM integration to mix thus allowing you to share movie reviews, show...

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AMC Mobile makes its way to BlackBerry 10 smartphones

Posted by Bla1ze on 25 Apr 2013 8:38 pm
AMC Mobile makes its way to BlackBerry 10 smartphones

Like Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead or Comic Book Men? The AMC Mobile app and BlackBerry 10 have you covered. If you're looking to stay up-to-date on all the news, clips and even episodes then there really isn't a better way than making use of the AMC Mobile app. Having now arrived in BlackBerry World for BlackBerry 10 devices, the AMC Mobile app offers access to sneak peeks, behind the...

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BlackBerry Link updated for Windows and Mac - Brings sync enhancements and remote file access

Posted by Adam Zeis on 25 Apr 2013 3:52 pm
BlackBerry Link updated for Windows and Mac - Brings sync enhancements and remote file access

Today BlackBerry Link has received another update for both Windows and Mac. The new version includes some small tweaks and fixes to get things in line with BlackBerry OS 10.1. Sadly there is still no two-way sync for Outlook as many were hoping however.  BlackBerry Link v1.1 allows you to remotely view and download files on your computer using your BlackBerry 10 device. You can sync and share...

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Leaked OS 10.1.0.1483 for the BlackBerry Z10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 25 Apr 2013 3:09 pm
Leaked OS 10.1.0.1483 for the BlackBerry Z10

As if you thought the day was almost over - another OS has popped up in the forums. lbfe is at it again and this time has OS 10.1.0.1483 for the Z10 models STL100-2/STL100-3/STL100-4 only, no STL100-1 love this time around. From what we've heard this is a pretty solid build so if you've been thinking about hopping on the 10.1 train this may be the time to do it.  You'll again need a Windows PC...

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