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CrackBerry Live: Hookflash brings open-source cross-platform video chat to BlackBerry 10

Posted by Simon Sage on 15 May 2013 2:02 am

One company we bumped into at BlackBerry Live 2013 was Hookflash. Using their OpenPeer SDK, they've managed to get video chat working between BlackBerry 10 and iOS in relatively little time. Given it's still in a rough beta state, and we've seen video chat solutions on BlackBerry 10 before, what's really cool here is that the wholething is open-source. This opens the doors wide open to...

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New Instagram leak works great on BlackBerry 10!

Posted by Michelle Haag on 14 May 2013 11:14 pm
New Instagram leak works great on BlackBerry 10!

There were a lot of official announcements made today at BlackBerry Live 2013, but here is an unofficial one for you. There is a new Instagram .bar file floating around that is a newer version than the last working one, that actually works quite a bit better than the last one. This leaked version seems to fix that annoying Facebook work around we had to use to get the last one to sign in, so no...

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CrackBerry Live Podcast: BlackBerry Live 2013 Tuesday Edition

Posted by Simon Sage on 14 May 2013 9:18 pm

The first official day of BlackBerry Live 2013 (and our second in Orlando) kicked off with a bang - a big general session ripe with announcements. A new device, new apps, new initiatives, and a reinvigorated attitude from BlackBerry. Kevin, Adam, Bla1ze and Simon run through all of the news while trying to stay on topic, not go obnoxiously long and thereby irritate our insanely patient...

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CrackBerry Live: Interview with the inventor of BBM, Gary Klassen!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 14 May 2013 7:28 pm

On the day when BlackBerry announced that BBM is going cross platform to support both iOS and Android, we had the lucky opportunity to sit down with Gary Klassen. If you're not familiar with Gary Klassen, you should read this article we posted back in 2011, where we gave Gary the CrackBerry salute for being the Inventor of BlackBerry Messenger. That's right, Gary literally wrote version 1.0...

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Endomondo now available for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Michelle Haag on 14 May 2013 5:48 pm
Endomondo now available for BlackBerry 10

We'd heard last week that Endomondo might have some news for us during BlackBerry Live, and though I haven't seen an official announcement, Endomondo is now available for BlackBerry 10 devices in BlackBerry World. Endomondo is ideal for running, cycling, walking and any other distance-based activity. You can head on over and download it from the link below. At this time, the Endomondo app is an...

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From the Third Screen to the First Screen: Mobile Media and BBM Channels

Posted by James Richardson on 14 May 2013 5:39 pm
From the Third Screen to the First Screen: Mobile Media and BBM Channels

I popped along to the above session here at BlackBerry Live earlier today to check out what the panel of BlackBerry staff as well as a couple independent business owners thought about how BBM Channels would affect marketing. With 60 million BBM users currently, things are going to grow massively once BBM rolls out to iOS and Android - which means BBM Channels is going to go the same way. The...

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BlackBerry Jam heading to Hong Kong and Barcelona!

Posted by Richard Devine on 14 May 2013 4:57 pm
BlackBerry Jam heading to Hong Kong and Barcelona!

BlackBerry Live is in full swing in Orlando, but looking to the future BlackBerry has announced the next two stops on the BlackBerry Jam calendar for BlackBerry Jam Asia and BlackBerry Jam Europe. For those of you who are regulars to either conference, the venues have been changed up for the next conferences. BlackBerry Jam Asia will take place this coming September 26 and 27 in beautiful Hong...

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Songza going native for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 4:18 pm
Songza going native for BlackBerry 10

One of the most popular streaming music services out there is Songza. As most folks know, their app in BlackBerry World right now is an Android port. That said though, it won't be for long. During the BlackBerry Jam keynote today, Eric Davich, from Songza took the stage to let everyone know they'd be making the switch to native for several reasons. BlackBerry users that make use of Songza are...

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CrackBerry Live: BlackBerry Live General Session Debrief with BlackBerry Product Manager Michael Clewley

Posted by Simon Sage on 14 May 2013 3:45 pm

  Our good buddy Michael Clewley swung by the CrackBerry Live booth at BlackBerry Live 2013 to run through the whirlwind of announcements coming out of the general session. He and Kevin talked about BBM going cross-platform, BES 10.1, and the BlackBerry Q5.  If you want to follow the show as it happens, head on over to crackberry.com/live! We'll be doing interviews throughout the show, and...

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BlackBerry and Flurry announce Flurry Analytics for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 3:36 pm
BlackBerry and Flurry announce Flurry Analytics for BlackBerry 10

For developers, having insight as to how people use their apps is essential. It allows developers to better understand their customers, where they're coming from and how they're engaging. To offer BlackBerry developers greater tools, BlackBerry has now teamed up with Flurry Analytics and the Flurry Analytics dashboard services will be available to BlackBerry 10 developers. Those interested in...

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BlackBerry developer roadmaps updated - 10.2 SDK beta coming in June

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 2:39 pm
BlackBerry developer roadmaps updated - 10.2 SDK beta coming in June

Sitting in on the BlackBerry Jam keynote, BlackBerry has announced a few updates for developers and laid out their plans for some upcoming updates. All of the BlackBerry developer roadmaps have been updated, BlackBerry 10.2 will see a beta SDK roll out and in June and for those who've been wondering about the Android app player, BlackBerry once again confirmed the update to Android 4.2.2 is...

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Thorsten Heins and Nick Fry from Mercedes AMG PETRONAS team up for a chat

Posted by James Richardson on 14 May 2013 2:36 pm
Thorsten Heins and Nick Fry from Mercedes AMG PETRONAS team up for a chat

One of the sessions that took place earlier at BlackBerry Live in Orlando was where Nick Fry - the CEO of the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS team got together with BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins to discuss the relationship between the two companies since BlackBerry made the decision to sponsor the Formula 1 team. We had Lewis Hamilton on stage at the keynote this morning - although he had to make a swift...

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BlackBerry Q5 photo gallery

Posted by Simon Sage on 14 May 2013 2:19 pm
BlackBerry Q5 photo gallery

We've had the quick video tour of the Q5 at BlackBerry Live 2013, but let's take a closer look in this photo gallery. We've got shots of the white, black, and red version, but unfortunately the pink one was locked away under glass for the time being. Like I said in my original hands-on, the Q5 has a very glossy finish, but that's perfect to show off the eye-popping paint jobs. The keyboard sits...

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Gameloft unleashes Modern Combat 4 for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 1:51 pm
Gameloft unleashes Modern Combat 4 for BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry gave everyone a heads up that it was arriving last week and now the wait is over. The epic first person shooter Modern Combat 4 has arrived for BlackBerry 10 and is jammed packed with visual goodness to push your device to its limits. Just in case you're not familiar with the game, you get to take on the role of an elite soldier who must track down and protect the worlds leaders and...

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Watch the CrackBerry Live Show!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 14 May 2013 1:39 pm
Watch the CrackBerry Live Show!

Live from BlackBerry Live 2013, it's the CrackBerry Live Show! BIG DAY TODAY: With the BlackBerry Live Keynote behind us, we have LOTS to talk about today. The Q5 is announced, as is BBM Channels and we even got word that BBM will soon be going cross-platform. A BIG day for BlackBerry. Be sure to tune in live!

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Recording Now: CrackBerry Live at BlackBerry Live 2013!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 14 May 2013 1:34 pm
Recording Now: CrackBerry Live at BlackBerry Live 2013!

Take your seats ladies and gentlemen, for another day of CrackBerry Live! We'll be firing up the cameras around 2:15pm ET and keep things rolling past 5pm. Be sure to join in on the live chat below!

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BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote Live Blog!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 14 May 2013 1:05 pm
BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote Live Blog!

The BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote session is ON. Tune into the coverage below!

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Hands-on with the BlackBerry Q5

Posted by Simon Sage on 14 May 2013 12:52 pm

The entry-level BlackBerry Q5 made a big splash at BlackBerry Live 2013, and they were showing them off in a wide range of colors. The red model is taking front and center, of course, but there's also white, black, and pink versions ready to go.  So, what do you lose from the Q10 in order to slash the pricetag? No HDMI out, non-removable battery, a drop down to 5 megapixel camera from 8, 8...

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Wikitude Places beta now available in BlackBerry World

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 12:52 pm
Wikitude Places beta now available in BlackBerry World

If you look through the CrackBerry forums there is no shortage of folks that have been asking for Wikitude for BlackBerry 10. Wikitude was kind enough to let us know they were working on an app a while ago and with BlackBerry Live kicking off they've announced the availability of Wikitude Places beta for BlackBerry 10. Offering up a new UI, using Wikitude will allow you to discover things around...

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BBM Channels now available to download from Beta Zone

Posted by DJ Reyes on 14 May 2013 12:04 pm
BBM Channels now available to download from Beta Zone

BBM Channels was announced during the Live Keynote session at BlackBerry Live 2013. BBM Channels allows you to communicate with others and your followers. You can create a channel for yourself, a brand, business or community, where people can then follow and get direct updates from you. Key features of BBM Channels: Channel Profile - View personalized channel profiles for each BBM Channel...

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